by KimKim » July 7th, 2006, 1:01 am
DeDe,
I'm late and barely know you but ditto what everyone else has said and just want to say I'm proud of you. I'm tall like you (in fact, a bit taller) and I think sometimes people don't understand that the height PLUS the weight takes "plus size" to another level. Breasts seem more intrusive, longer and fuller arms seems more than a bit much and a chubby belly does nothing for our self-esteem. Height can "hide" weight but it can also make whatever extra weight we have even worse, especially when one is considered "the big girl". I congratulate you and yes, you have inspired me, as I was going to write about my struggles on Medifast. I've not cheated but I've wanted to and had two "bad" days that just meant I did not eat all of the supplements but didn't eat anything else off plan, nor did I find myself eating much at all. This is not good either, so thank you for reminding us that you had a year's worth of "bad" and then came back completely rededicated. I believe that I can "look like you" and I am inspired to keep trying because looking like you is being healthy like you. I can see it.
Thanks so much, stay beautiful and positive!
Kim
(yet another Kim on the board!)
p.s. Lilgorg, you look wonderful and are an inspiration as well!