PATIENCE PAYS OFF!!!!!!!!!!

Definitions of patience:

--good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
--persevering in the face of delay without becoming annoyed or upset

Well...  I can't say I wasn't annoyed or upset, but I kept my eyes on the prize and I made it to a much-awaited goal of 80lbs lost!

I stalled for almost 3 months (since Nov) but I finally made it!!

I chose the band for all of its great features but I knew there would be natural stalls. I am so proud that I have been able to presevere and not give up (not an option for me) through the plateau.

I hope you can look at my journey and find some comfort that the weight DOES eventually come off... even through a HUGE plateau!!

I am near tears today - it is a great day. I have been waiting to reach -80 for a long time and today, because of my perseverance, I am happier than ever!!

Congrats....you did it...You are a total inspiration...

i love ur new avatar.......


altho its alittle to light......


glad your back sweety and

congrats :)

:) It's light for a reason - it actually took that way on my camera - no edits, lol

Thanks Mike! :)

lol.........probly bkuz u wer surrounded by snow   :)



anytime gorgeous 

80lbs in 8 months is freaking awesome! Congratulations! -Nik

Congratulations Elena, you look beautiful .. love your new avatar!

Congratulations!  You do have patience, I can't say I would hang in there for 3 months!  It would be very difficult to not deviate from the plan, but you must have exceptional discipline! 

I keep trying to tell people, including my husband, if your doing all the right things, you can't possibly not lose, eventually!  It's that eventually that does most people in.....

So how are you celebrating?

Carole

I want to go to my favorite restaurant lol

I am actually going to go skiing tonight!! That'll be my celebration!! :)

I don't have exceptional discipline, I'm just stubborn, lol