A big Thankyou :)

[victoria-anne]

At the risk of being soppy - today I feel compelled to come on here, and thank everyone in this community, and give us all a bit of the pat on the back.

As personally - I know the biggest reason I am actually loosing weight for the first time in my life, and making all these amazing changes, is because of this forum. Teaching me it's not really about the number on the scales, and just getting rid of weight as quickly as possible, it's about changing you lifestyle, and watching your body change along with you.

I never would of thought or believed an online community could make such an impact. I was really unsure of signing up as I am not a very social person, and the idea of lots of people talking about weight loss seemed a bit odd to me. Hehe

However, I have found it so empowering to log on each day, read other peoples journeys, their highs, lows, frustrations and jubilations. To be able to vent my own, and receive so many words of support back, reminding myself I *deserve* this. That we're all on the same path.

I do still have a long way to go, but for the first time, I feel like I can actually do this. It doesn't feel scary or negative. I have started to feel excited about all the changes that are happening in my life - all the energy, the better head space, how strong I feel! As well as all the new delicious meals, and actually enjoying treats more, because when I do have them they ARE actually rare treats, not something I've been eating every week.

Well, that's sort of what I wanted to say - and to encourage anyone else who is still at the beginning of their journey here, good luck, and get involved

I'll get to that maintainers club!

[IndigoBlue61]

What a lovely post victoria-anne 😊 I agree totally, the support and friendship on here is second to none 😊 You can totally do this! Maintainers Club here you come

[Dipper]

Hi Victoria Anne thank you for posting that message. it was a nice message to read and what you are saying is so true.

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Aww how nice, I love your positive energy! I feel very much the same, on every count there! Your happy attitude has made me smile!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

What a fantastic post, v-a! I just wish that everyone stayed long enough to discover for themselves, just how big a difference an online community can make.

We have all come to the same conclusion as you and will be eternally grateful for the unstinting support that we've received. The beauty is, that we encourage a pay it forward scheme, so the more you put it, the more you get back! You've taken that idea and grabbed it with both hands. I have no doubt at all, that you'll be successful!

There's a seat being kept warm for you, in the maintainers' club

[Itsbab]

I feel the same as you long may this forum community help us all to get healthier. 😊👍 Thanks to everyone on here for all the help you give to each and every one of us.

Keep it up V you are doing amazing 👍

[Cat33 Restart Dec 2023]

I couldn't agree more this forum is amazing and everyone is so lovely and supportive I feel we can talk about anything and people respond and are so kind

Good luck Victoria-Anne xx