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[Patty_Ann]

Ehyatt...how old is your son? I forget what you told me in our emails. It feels so good knowing that she is right there by my side through all of this - this has definitely become a time for us to chat about everything that is going on.

[Patty_Ann]

Weaverdelooh...I didn't know what I weighed for the longest time. I do not own a scale either...I happened to get on my father-in-law's scale one day a couple of weeks ago. The only reason my family, even my husband, knows my weight is b/c of me applying for Season 3. I just told my oldest sister yesterday and she said there was no way I weighed 245. I guess that I don't look it - she was very surprised. It makes me feel good when people tell me that I do not look what I actually weigh. I do know that muscle weighs more than fat - which I know for a fact that I have muscle - it is just under all this fat.

[Patty_Ann]

Ehyatt...I know what you mean by not having a family picture. I have always wanted a family picture but have never felt comfortable enough to get in front of the camera. I guess one thing I need to do is get a family picture now and then another picture done in a year...I'll be able to see how much I'd lost.

I wish you the best while you work on your goals...if you get discouraged you are more than welcome to email me. I will talk you through it!!! It sounds like you know how you are going to go about losing the weight - it is a good idea to have all this info in your daily journal. Just be sure to take it easy on your off days...don't strain those muscles. You have really broken it down to how you are going to lose the weight - don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen that way - keep an open mind on how the pounds are going to go down...and don't forget to pay attention to measurements. Keep us informed on your progress!

BEST WISHES!!!

[2BALoser2]

We had a family picture done over this past Christmas, which was after I lost my first 20 lbs, I was glad I felt better in the picture, still not completely happy but hoping the next one, will be at my goal weight.

[Patty_Ann]

I talked with my husband about how I want to do family pictures this month...and do another one next February. I want to do it this way so that we can see the results of my weight loss. He is wanting to do them ourselves - home pics but I want to go have them done. I'll post it when I can get one done.

[TStreich]

That is a great idea. I use to work at an office for many years and it does make a difference when you sit all day and it is easy to be lazy with the technology available. Plus going to talk to them directly is much more personal.

[ehyatt]

Patty Ann, my son is 11.

We received a coupon to get a free 8X10 family picture, no sitting fee or anything. When it is free, it is hard to make any excuses not to do it!

I agree that I would like to take them again next year so that I can really see the difference!

[Patty_Ann]

Originally Posted by ehyatt

Patty Ann, my son is 11.

We received a coupon to get a free 8X10 family picture, no sitting fee or anything. When it is free, it is hard to make any excuses not to do it!

I agree that I would like to take them again next year so that I can really see the difference!

That is true -if it is free then how can you pass it up. I am excited b/d we can get a pic done for under $10. Now my duty is to get all to agree to the pic.

[ehyatt]

Who doesn't want to get the pic taken, your husband?

[Patty_Ann]

Originally Posted by ehyatt

Who doesn't want to get the pic taken, your husband?

Oh no - not my hubby. It has always been me in the past - when I said that I meant my duty is to get us all out of the house to do it. lol I had a blast doing a family pic with my siblings yesterday and can't wait to get my little ones out to do one. I want a family pic, then a pic of hubby & kids, then a pic of me & kids, then a pic of the kids together. I'm so excited now! Knowing that this picture will motivate me each day is why I can't wait to get it done.