I hope you know how beautiful you are, Yvonne.

you ARE beautiful! And that's amazing progress. I can SO relate to thinking I was fat and then finding out what FAT TRULY IS! Oh...so THIS is fat...not like before..when I wasn't fat but thought I was....right....
ugh.
Good job! I think you look great.

I'm in the same boat as you. I used to think I was fat when I wasn't. I starved myself to get thin, it worked but I'm sure it messed up my body real bad. Now, I'm really fat and I'm trying to lose the weight the right way and do it in steps. Hang in there!

P.S. I think you should reconsider about posting your weight loss adventures/struggles here. From what I've seen you have far more supportive people than mean people reading your site. It helps to have a support system.

That's awesome progress!! I know just how you feel about yourself because I struggle with the very same feelings. And I thought I was hugely fat when I wasn't--and now, when I see pictures of what I looked like then, I WISH I looked that good now. It's so true that we don't become what we WANT. We become what we BELIEVE. I wish you the best of luck and I'm sure you will reach your goals!

I feel your pain.

You're doing the right thing by fixing the inside. I should follow your lead. I know I'm not "fat" but I'm bigger than I want to be. But the thing is, I have a friend who is the size I'd kill to be, and she says she'd rather have my figure. I used to be too skinny, and I hated it. People would say things like "Do you ever eat?" "Do you do crack?" even "Do you have aids?" And I would pray to gain weight. Now that I have the weight, I want it off. I need to learn how to be happy with myself no matter what size I am.

By the way - You're gorgeous!

You are doing so well. Remember something... be kind to yourself. I've taken nearly a year to lose 26 pounds and I'm only 1/2 way to my goal. Do this for YOU, not for you huzzband or anyone else. You're fabulous and those who don't realize it can SUCK IT!

YOu look great! Good for you for the progress you've made.

You look terrific. I had my daughter 6 YEARS ago and never really lost the weight. Cut yourself some slack. You are gorgeous and funny and sarcastic and smart and witty.....I could go on and on. You truly are a person that I could see myself wanting to be friends with! Too bad I am in Texas and you in California. Have a good weekend.

PS...your baby girlie is super cute!

Y, your are beautiful at any size. I have been reading here long enough to know that. You just need to worry about making yourself happy, inside. Sounds and looks like your doing great. It sure doesnt happen overnight.

Y,
You have come a long way! Anyone ever tell you baby # 3 wrecks our bodies?!!!! You are doing great! You also LOOK GREAT! In 10 months you have lost a lot of inches, from what I can see, and regardless, you are a beautiful person, inside and out! Your humor is great, and your family is wonderful. You ARE a very lucky girl and I am happy to hear that you are doing well with everything! I wish you all the strength you need to continue your weight loss. You will do it, as you can see, you already are...
Take care...

ok now all of you that posted come over to my blog and lift me up a little bit hehe :)

i keep telling myself in my head...no man wants a fat chick, jenny. then i go and eat a pizza LOL. i don't care today. tomorrow i might. i've accepted the fact that i'm fat. i'm one of those looking for an easy out. a tape worm. that would work. i've lost a total of 14 pounds, which i think i lost it from my back because i'm noticing my "spare" set of boobs is almost gone. anyway, yeah...pizza sounds good lol. hugs

I think you are one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen. Smile, enjoy life, love your family, and walk proud. You're gorgeous on the outside, and even more so on the inside.

And you should be proud. Not just of the weight loss, but of your gorgeous children and wonderful husband, and the fact that you are an incredible mother, wife, friend, writer and person.

You are doing great Y!

Y, you are gorgeous - inside and out. I have read your blog for a year, and I may not comment all the time, I always laugh with you, cry with you, and cheer you on. You are fabulous.

omg. y. it took me like fifteen minutes to figure out what the bars are.

jajaja.

it's ok, it took me 20 minutes to figure out what bars you were talking about.

I was all "bars?"

jaaaaajja

Dude. You're a babe. Quit worrying about it. I see what you have accomplished in your life with your beautiful family and I think, I should be so lucky if I even come close to having love like that in my life some day.

When I was in college, I majored in studio arts. I didn't graduate, but I sketched and painted a lot of live nude models. That one picture of you...the nakey one...it's the most perfect form.

I'm gonna see if I can still draw and sketch a copy. If I do, I'll send it to you because I know where you live mwahahahaha.

And you are very beautiful. Then and now. Truly. You'd make a great nude model. Not just then, but now. Colleges pay well. I'm sure you're husband would approve. hehe.

you have always had a great ass

I am so glad you shared this. I have been trying to work up the courage to share my own meh stuff.

I completely relate.

I don't seem to have the right thing to say anymore, but I think you're beautiful. Your words, your kids, the love that shines from this site - and your physical form. Beautiful.

Oh- those bodacious boobies you were loving over at G's last night!
Mamacita is correct: you're just beautiful Yvonne! And a hoot to boot!

You are so beautiful inside Y! You have made major progress, I am proud of you chika!

*claps*

I am very glad you wrote that. I know so many people who miss out on life because they think they are fat even though they are just right or even super skinny. Even I have said to myself or my husband "I feel fat" and I am a freaking twig. It's really insensitive. What a waste. I am ashamed.

You are beautiful and I am inspired by your honesty and your words. There is way too much emphasis on looks and being ultra thin and not enough emphasis on being kind and beautiful people and treating others well.

Bravo, Y! Congratulations on your success so far. Keep up the good work - it is hard work to be the best people we can be. And I don't mean in ust the physical sense. But I am sure it is worth it!

Y, I love how positive you sound here. You are a beautiful woman on the inside and out.

Progress, indeed! You look great.

You are inspirational girl! I am currently at my heaviest weight (which is dangerously close to what I weighed at 9 months pregnant!). And constantly beat myself up about it.

Love yourself and the rest will follow. I try to tell myself that every day.

You are beautiful, and Gabby? Cute beyond words.

The dimples!!

Story of my life! I can totally relate to everything you've said and, sadly, I'm still turning down invitations and pretty much spending my days inside the house because I don't feel comfortable under my own skin! But after this - "I don't do that anymore, because I realize that I'm only cheating myself and the ones I love out of memories that we will cherish as we grow older." - I guess I will start thinking differently... This statement got to me big time!!!