My birthday present

[MsHeirloom]

Last week my best friend, Kathie, took me to Chico's to buy my belated birthday present.  How fun !  Actually, even better than my beautiful birthday outfit was the fact that I could wear anything in the store in a size Chico's 3 (size 16-18), even the zippered pants.  That was my previous goal, but not now that I am a devotee of LDL.  I'm in this until my body finds it's best weight which I am certain is 50 pounds or so lower than my current weight.  I am thrilled by my progress so far.

[wendysgoodnews]

In case I didn't already wish you happy birthday here is a belated one.

How exciting for you to reach such a goal.  I can't wait until I can fit into an 18 again, I got rid of all my smaller clothes since I had decided I would never fit into them again.  I will be able to buy a whole new ward robe by then and have fun doing it.

How long did it take you to make this goal?

[MsHeirloom]

Wendy- I had lost 47 pounds just after my Jan. 15 birthday.  I just got back from 7  1/2 weeks vacation (a cruise, camping, and a beach condo in FL) and will weigh sometime next week.  I have been loyal to LDL so I hope to experience a loss when I weigh in.  I started May 25 of last year so that was my 8 month weigh-in.  I love, love, love LDL and all the wonderful and supportive people here, like you!  It is just a matter of time until you wear a 16-18, and then smaller...  I, too, had given up ever wearing anything but Plus sizes (size 24/3X).  I have a very bare closet now, as I'm getting rid of clothes that are too big and cannot be easily altered.  Someone else can have them as I am confident that I'll never need them again !  Thanks for the BD wish.  Pam

[wendysgoodnews]

Your vacation sounds like it was alot of fun, would love to be adopted!LOL 
I have always wanted to go on a cruise to Alaska.  We are saving up to hopefully go on an Alaskian cruise next year for our 25th wedding anniversary.  I will have to add Florida to  my list of wants for another year or two when we are more free to just go as we please.

[MsHeirloom]

My hope for you is that you will go on that Alaskan cruise in your 18s !  pam

[wendysgoodnews]

I hear that and receive it!

[Wuji]

Yep...... LDL is certainly the Gift of all gifts!
Wuji 

[hopefull]

I know it is a little late bug Happy Birthday!
Congratulations on sticking to it. I know, it doesn't seem so hard but still with the way people around us it is does take  quit a bit of determination and planning to stay the road. You are doing it!!!! Yeah!!!!
hugs,
Bobbi

[Joyful Friend]

Pam, that is sooo awesome!!!  Chico's 3  great!!!! , and Wendy, you will be there if you stay with LDL which I think you will.  You add so much variety with new recipes.  That helps.  The cruise is a goal so make that size a goal as well. JF

[kat2455]

Hi Pam..
I don't know when your birthday was...but apparently it has passed...So I want to wish you a very late, but meaninful belated birthday...and your trips sound lovely...I love florida...no doubt about that one..Mike

[MsHeirloom]

Thanks, Mike- It was way back on January 15, but everyday is a new birthday as I continue to reclaim my health!  Pam

[julie409]

Hi Pam,

Being me, I cannot remember if I have already wished you a Happy Birthday!  But you are too important to all of us for me to speculate - so

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Paaaammmmm, Happy Birthday to YOU!

OK now I feel better.  I am so happy that your shopping trip was fun!  But I have to tell you that I cannot see in your new fabulous photo where you could possibly lose another 49 lbs. My gosh, you would look sooo thin. You look terrific now and I know you - being you - will allow your body to go where it feels healthiest.  So Congratulations on all the great work you have done so far. 

Wendy, every day is a new day that will bring you closer to your goal.  Just keep doing what you are doing! 

Julie

[MsHeirloom]

Julie- Thanks for all the kind words and the BD greeting.  It's the birthday that just keeps giving !!!  I still weigh over 200 pounds and can hardly wait for Onderland.  I am, however, enjoying the journey- however long it may be.  Fondly, Pam