50 POUNDS DOWN!!!

[marysmom]

As of this morning, I have lost 50 pounds! Started Phen on May 16th...I can't believe it went off so quickly! Thanks to everyone who has been there for me...I know I couldn't have done it alone! ;) You guys are the greatest!!!

Ok, now just to make it through the next 85 pounds...YIKES!!! :eek:

Rhonda "marysmom"

[JoRae]

Just wanted to say CONGRATS! :D
What a great way to start the day! Keep up the good work and take care. ;)

[dolphin lover]

Great Job. 50 lbs. in 3 mos. That's awesome. What are you doing to lose it so fast?
Keep up the good work.

[HiDarlin]

WAY TO GO RHONDA!! WOW! That's amazing! That is some fast weight loss! Want to share your secret? ;) CONGRATULATIONS! Keep up the good work! :D

[fiona7]

That is very inspiring news to me. Congratulations! I'll be watching for your posts.

[Mommaof4]

Congratulations. That is great. How much medicine are you taking and what kind of diet and exercise are you on. Congratulations and you are doing great.

mommaof4

[marysmom]

Thanks everyone!!! No secret really! When I was growing up, it was very hard to be a child of a 300 pound mom, and a dad that wasn't too far behind that! When I hit 293, I knew I needed to do something to hopefully lessen the peer pressure on Mary. I know how hurtful kids can be! I made an appt with my dr, and he put me on Adipex (Phen) 37.5. I started really watching what I ate, gave up my (sigh) Dr. Pepper, and really threw myself into my work! But, most importantly, I reward myself with every 20 pound weight loss! Tonight, for example, we went to McDonald's to celebrate my achievement. I had a cheeseburger, 1/2 of a small fry, and, yes, a small cup filled to the top with ice, and then topped of with Dr.pepper! Probably only 1/3 measuring cup of Dr. Pepper, but enough to say I had one. I don't deprive myself, because that just makes me want it more!!! And, the rewards aren't always food related! The last 20 pounds, I celebrated by treating myself to a long, hot bath!!! Mom and dad took Mary for the day, and I just took a long, hot bath and lulled around until they got back...peace and quiet and alone-time is seldom around here!
Must get to bed! But, let me make one last statement...Please don't think of weight loss as a chore...it only makes it harder...and remember to reward yourself in some way...that makes it so much easier!!!
Good luck to all!!!

Rhonda "marysmom"

[katieb]

Yeah for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember looking at the slim fast ads on tv...those people always loose 50 pounds and for some reason that number sticks in my head as the amount necessary to make you look like a completely different person. Congratulations!!!! That is a HUGE milestone. In ONE POUND I will join the 50-pounder club.

katie

[marysmom]

Good for you, Katie!!!

Rhonda "marysmom"

[LIZJNASMOM]

Rhonda,
CONGRATS on the 50 pound loss! You deserve a great BiG DP on that!
keep up the great work.
Liz:)