Originally Posted by Josephine

Renee,

Wow. I have been reading a few stories from the regulars off and on a lot over the past couple days. I read like 4 today and I was just beat.. I had the tab open to start reading yours and I was like.. "Meh, I'm lazy.. I've read too much today. I'm tired." But it was like I was pulled in after the first few sentences. Really strange but I feel a very strong connection to you. I cried a few times reading. I am so proud of you, and insanely jealous of your 6 month 100 lb weightloss! So much of you is what I see in myself and I just hope that I can be as strong as you have and fight this battle. I'm always happy for the person when I read their story, but for some reason yours has touched me strongly. Maybe because we're around the same age, I've been obese since elementary school as well, have found the love of my life as you have, and I'm also driven to help others in my work. I hope I can be as tough as you and a success like you have!! I want to do this positive and up beat like you have, so I'm gonna just chant to myself.. "less whining, more ass kicking" and thank you for the THINspiration!!

Oh yeah, your nose is not too big LOL. Your face is warm and your eyes are very genuine and caring!! You are stunning, both fat and thin, don't ever let anyone tell you any different!!