Reserving my place for January 1st

[bessiebighead]

I've been lookinf around for the big day and you lot are a motivated bunch aren't you!

I'm not going on a frenzy before 2009, but know I won't make commitment beforehand.

Is there anyone else waiting for the new year?

If so, what method are you thinking of using?

New thread for a new month ladies, see here

Good morning everyone

I'm just so happy today. Just weighed myself and lost 3.5 lbs this last week. I feel like I'm really getting somewhere now. Spring is on its way, and I'm thinking of those lovely summer clothes (in a smaller size) I'll be wearing soon!

Countess - I agree it is a good thing that we're all supporting and encouraging each other, or I'm sure I would have continued putting on weight too.

Countingthegreyhairs, I'm sure other people at work joining in will really help with the weight loss - and the charity donation is a great idea.

Banana, hope you're feeling ok. Thinking of you.

Polly, how are things with PMK? Still moving in the right direction I hope.

Wintersun - 4 lbs since January is great. Just think of 4 lbs of lard - you've lost all that! I'm sure as the weather warms up it does get easier to lose weight. I had a bad start where I lost a little then put most of it back on again. I find the WLR site is really helping me this time.

Undervalued - you've lost over 2 stone already, that is brilliant! Just curious, how many dress sizes have you dropped? Don't worry about not losing this week, you've maintained which is important, even though you've been away. Good luck for next week.

A great loss, Lisa. Well done!

Undervalued..... 14s8..13st13..13s8..13s5..12s12...12s6
Wintersun .....10s10...10s7....10s6
Summerfruit..... 11s5.......11st
PollyGarter... 11s9....11st7...11st7...11st4...11st2...11st1
SilentTerror.....10s10.....10st6
TessieB....11s12... ..11s 9...11s8....11st10.5...11st9....11st5.5
Cou ntingthe.....76.2kg......74.4 kg
MixedMama....10s1........10 st...9st 13.5...9st11.5....9st11
Countess....12s5..12st1...11st13...11st10...11st9...11st8...11st7...11st4
Rachaels ara.... 12s7...12 S4...12s2 ...12.05
bananapaddlepop. 13s2..12s11..12st9...12s7.5...12st6.5
me23....12s2..12s1
LuckySalem ......15s3....14s8
LisaLessLumpy.11st9..11st7..11st5..11st5..11st4...11st3...11st7...11st2
Whyme2 ....14st 8..14st 1..13st13....13st12.
Mrs Mattie....... 13 st 6...13 st ...12st10...12st 7

Have a good weekend and good luck for next week.

tessieb well done
I was an 18 bottoms and a 20 top. I'm now a 14 bottoms and between a 14 and 16 top.
The problem is that I am not yet confident enough to buy any new clothes. I feel out of place in normal clothes shops, like I shouldn't be there and, TBH, I have no idea how to work out what will suit me. It was over a decade since I was anywhere near this weight - I don't want to look like mutton. I need help.

Undervalued, you have done so very very well. It's definately time to treat yourself to a new outfit or two, you deserve it. You will feel so much better about yourself and more confident in clothes that fit you properly and show off your new figure. How about booking a personal shopper at Debenhams? I'm sure it's a free service they offer. A parent at my son's school did this and she had some fabulous clothes which she said she wouldn't have thought of getting. She said there was no pressure to buy, and it was great trying on different styles and getting good advice about what suited her. Could be worth a try...

By the way, don't know if you've seen, we now have a brand new springtime 'reserving my place' thread. See you over there!