Comments on: Goal Weight

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:51:52 +0000

Hi Felisha!

Thanks so much for your comment. I’m glad you found me!

You are so, so right. Weight loss is just as much a mental battle as it is a physical one. It took me 20+ years to get my head in the right place, but the moment I realized it wasn’t about starving myself or racing against the clock to “look good” for an event or a trip, I finally began to find success.

I hope you’ll check back in often, and feel free to keep in touch via e-mail (thefinalforty@yahoo.com), or follow me on Twitter (@jenniferlnelson).

Best of luck to you!

Jennifer

By: Jennifer L. Nelson

Jennifer L. Nelson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:48:04 +0000

Hi David,

WOW, thank you so much. You’ve made my day! It’s funny because the one compliment I always get from people is about my smile. I keep meaning to give my orthodontist a call to thank him. ;-D

Anyway, I really appreciate you checking out my blog. I’m glad you found me! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you earn your 25 lb star this week.

Best of luck with your 100 pound goal – I know I’m not quite there yet myself, but I do know that it CAN be done. Just don’t give up!

Losing this weight is, by far, the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but you’re right in that – for the first time in my life – I am truly and genuinely HAPPY. It is SO worth it.

I’m looking forward to chatting with you on the boards, and feel free to follow me on Twitter (@jenniferlnelson) or check back in for blog updates.

Keep me posted on how you’re doing!

Jennifer

By: Felisha

Felisha — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:10:11 +0000

Hey Jennifer, I read a comment from you on the boards, so I followed your link to your blog. I love your voice here. It seems like you’re in a really good place, mentally, and I know that takes just as much effort as weight loss. Thanks for sharing your victories and challenges!

~Felisha (Carolle23 on the boards)

By: David Craigmile

David Craigmile — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:50:23 +0000

Hi Jennel…

I’m a newbie at and have just begun checking out the 100 + Pounds to Lose message board in Weight Watchers and came across your recent post in the “SINCE I BEGAN MY JOURNEY” thread this morning.

It was your picture and smile that absolutely captured my attention.

I said to myself… she looks so incredibly happy!

And so I jumped in and followed your story… (smiles).

What an amazing journey your writings and your pictures tell.

I especially like your “pumpkin” before and after.

It’s perfect!

I am deeply touched and excited to see your progress… and, just so you know, your SMILE is absolutely gorgeous!

I too, have set a 100 Pound Goal for myself: 279.2 / 257.2 / 189.2 and have been at it since January 2nd.

And hope to break through my first 25 lbs barrier this coming week.

Thank you so much for sharing your courage with the rest of us Jennel!

Now I know why you’re so HAPPY.

Namaste’ – David Craigmile (dcraigmile@aol.com)