Got a gift from hubby, but.................

christylou · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:22 AM

I can't open it for a few months! Okay, here's the story. Without offending anybody, I'm, well, fluffy, overweight, plus sized, fat, however you want to call it. I started a very serious diet and exercise program and have already lost 40 pounds. It's a start, but I'm nowhere near my goal. I was telling my wonderful husband how I got a PCE and wanted to get something, but really didn't need anything. Later, I was telling him how I was losing my motivation to stick with my diet and exercise program (I'm not a very patient person). So, hubby asked me what would keep me motivated, to which I replied, just dangle a Coach bag in front of me and that just may do it. So, with my PCE card, he went to the Coach store at the mall and came home with 3 boxes. He told me to pick my goal and when I got there he would give me my packages. I started out with 25 pounds, but then I increased it to 33, which will be a monumental amount for me. If I'm ever gutsy enough, I'll let you all know the meaning of that specific number.

So, wish me luck! It'll be nice to have the weight off AND have some new goodies to show off.

Alirae87 · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:25 AM

That's awesome! Good for you...40 pounds alone is amazing, and a coach purse for your goal is a great idea!!

You should definitely post when you reach your goal!! :)

iHeartCoachStuf · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:27 AM

that is wonderful! congrats on the weight loss so far! i have started a diet also, and my mother is doing it too, we're both quite fluffy, and NEED to lose the weight. We hae come up with 'Shopping Dollars' and we will receive a designated amount in the 'fund' when we get to goals. I will of course use mine for Coach

i think its a good reason to put yourself on a ban (for the big stuff anyways) and get your most wanted bags as you get goals, and maybe get some accessories at mini goals!! then you items will always remind you of your goals being reached!!

Congrats again! and good luck! You can do it!!
*And applause for hubby, he sounds great!!*

alisanolan · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Good luck and what a motivation! Remember that losing it more slowly is healthier and is a better guarantee of lasting weight loss! Good luck in the fight!

Lululovebags · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:28 AM

god, that is a tremendous amount of motivation that I NEED!
yeah, keep us updated ok..ur doing good so far..

SunnyFreckles · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:29 AM

You are my idol.

Seriously, good for you! Keep up the great work - can't wait to see your presents!

cverhoff · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM

WOW..that would motivate me too! So, you haven't even peeked in the boxes? Any idea what he got you? 40 pounds is a huge accomplishment in itself. You should be really proud of yourself. You must post when you reach your goal and open your goodies! How exciting!!!!!

luralee · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM

Good luck! What method did you use to lose 40 lbs and how long did it take?

rendodan110 · Jun 10th, 2008, 01:52 AM

thats such great motivation, you can definantly do it, I lost 87 lbs 3 yrs ago and all i needed was a reason, and I am not usually a stick to it kinda gal, so if I can do it you certainly can!!!!!! the 40 lbs lost already is proof!!!! I don't know you personally, but im proud of your achievements

christylou · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:10 AM

Thank you everyone for your support. It really is rewarding to watch the numbers on the scale go down. As far as what I've done so far, it's just simple math--calories in vs. calories out. I've been on just about every diet and have failed. This way truly puts me in control over everything. I can eat anything I want, so long as it's within my calorie range. And if I over eat, I just know I have to burn off that many more calories at the gym. How come this isn't as much fun as the eating was??

rendodan110, congrats on your weight loss. You're such a skinny little thing! How did you do it?

No, I haven't peaked in any of the boxes yet. I do have a feeling though and think it may be something pleated with matching accessories.

I love the idea of setting mini-goals along the way. I'll have tell hubby your idea. Maybe a matching scarf or keyfob to go with my surprise with a 10 pound loss. Oooohhhh, I think this is a great idea.

bellagal · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:15 AM

Congrats on losing the 40lbs. already!! Way to go!!

That's fantastic!

hlchen · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:43 AM

You done a great job losing those 40lbs. Great method to losing the weight. love that you have "presents" waiting for you when you lose more. Keep up the good work!

Suzzeee · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Congrats - that's fantastic ....and, nothing like getting a nice reward when you reach your goal which you will!!

Taralindsey · Jun 10th, 2008, 04:02 AM

Wow! That would make me want to lose the weight too... maybe I should tell my DH about this :)

Congrats on the weight loss you have already achieved! 40 pounds is AWESOME!

I am currently in the weight loss camp as well.. I am fat ( sorry gals.. I just am, LOL!) and was fatter before I lost 60 pounds.. I need to lose 60 more to be at my goal weight... It's been tough but I will get there and you will too!

TygerKitty · Jun 10th, 2008, 04:09 AM

Congrats on the weight you've lost already!!!! That is fabulous not only to continue showing the world your gorgeous self but also for your health! I really need to get myself back in check! Keep up the fantastic work and keep goin... we're all supporting you... and we want to see pics! haha good luck and best wishes

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:22 AM	#1
christylou Member Location: Sunny Arizona	Got a gift from hubby, but................. I can't open it for a few months! Okay, here's the story. Without offending anybody, I'm, well, fluffy, overweight, plus sized, fat, however you want to call it. I started a very serious diet and exercise program and have already lost 40 pounds. It's a start, but I'm nowhere near my goal. I was telling my wonderful husband how I got a PCE and wanted to get something, but really didn't need anything. Later, I was telling him how I was losing my motivation to stick with my diet and exercise program (I'm not a very patient person). So, hubby asked me what would keep me motivated, to which I replied, just dangle a Coach bag in front of me and that just may do it. So, with my PCE card, he went to the Coach store at the mall and came home with 3 boxes. He told me to pick my goal and when I got there he would give me my packages. I started out with 25 pounds, but then I increased it to 33, which will be a monumental amount for me. If I'm ever gutsy enough, I'll let you all know the meaning of that specific number. So, wish me luck! It'll be nice to have the weight off AND have some new goodies to show off.

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Alirae87 Member Location: NW Indiana	That's awesome! Good for you...40 pounds alone is amazing, and a coach purse for your goal is a great idea!! You should definitely post when you reach your goal!! :) __________________ It's 2009!! My ban is over :)

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#3
iHeartCoachStuf MesmerizedByErgo Location: Oklahoma	that is wonderful! congrats on the weight loss so far! i have started a diet also, and my mother is doing it too, we're both quite fluffy, and NEED to lose the weight. We hae come up with 'Shopping Dollars' and we will receive a designated amount in the 'fund' when we get to goals. I will of course use mine for Coach i think its a good reason to put yourself on a ban (for the big stuff anyways) and get your most wanted bags as you get goals, and maybe get some accessories at mini goals!! then you items will always remind you of your goals being reached!! Congrats again! and good luck! You can do it!! And applause for hubby, he sounds great!! __________________ Love My Purses Currently waiting for my LV Mono French Purse in the mail

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:28 AM	#5
Lululovebags Member Location: Earth	god, that is a tremendous amount of motivation that I NEED! yeah, keep us updated ok..ur doing good so far.. __________________ "keep your head up high. there are ppl that would kill to see you fall".

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#6
SunnyFreckles Hip Hop Dance Whore Location: Nebraska, baby!	You are my idol. Seriously, good for you! Keep up the great work - can't wait to see your presents! __________________ <>< *Sunny's Collection*

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#4
alisanolan Member	Good luck and what a motivation! Remember that losing it more slowly is healthier and is a better guarantee of lasting weight loss! Good luck in the fight!

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM	#7
cverhoff Member Location: Arizona	WOW..that would motivate me too! So, you haven't even peeked in the boxes? Any idea what he got you? 40 pounds is a huge accomplishment in itself. You should be really proud of yourself. You must post when you reach your goal and open your goodies! How exciting!!!!! __________________ Life is short.....BUY THE BAG!

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:30 AM	#8
luralee Changes mind always! Location: In my mind...	Good luck! What method did you use to lose 40 lbs and how long did it take? __________________ ******************************************** Wishlist: J-O-B for me and now my husband, too! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!**

Jun 10th, 2008, 01:52 AM	#9
rendodan110 Danielle Location: Northern Colorado	thats such great motivation, you can definantly do it, I lost 87 lbs 3 yrs ago and all i needed was a reason, and I am not usually a stick to it kinda gal, so if I can do it you certainly can!!!!!! the 40 lbs lost already is proof!!!! I don't know you personally, but im proud of your achievements __________________ my wishlist violates signature size regulations. add me on myspace.http://www.myspace.com/danielle1972 "Men have forgotten this truth," "But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.-Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince

Jun 10th, 2008, 02:10 AM	#10
christylou Member Location: Sunny Arizona	Thank you everyone for your support. It really is rewarding to watch the numbers on the scale go down. As far as what I've done so far, it's just simple math--calories in vs. calories out. I've been on just about every diet and have failed. This way truly puts me in control over everything. I can eat anything I want, so long as it's within my calorie range. And if I over eat, I just know I have to burn off that many more calories at the gym. How come this isn't as much fun as the eating was?? rendodan110, congrats on your weight loss. You're such a skinny little thing! How did you do it? No, I haven't peaked in any of the boxes yet. I do have a feeling though and think it may be something pleated with matching accessories. I love the idea of setting mini-goals along the way. I'll have tell hubby your idea. Maybe a matching scarf or keyfob to go with my surprise with a 10 pound loss. Oooohhhh, I think this is a great idea.

Jun 10th, 2008, 02:15 AM	#11
bellagal Member	Congrats on losing the 40lbs. already!! Way to go!!That's fantastic!

Jun 10th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#12
hlchen Member Location: The Big Apple!	You done a great job losing those 40lbs. Great method to losing the weight. love that you have "presents" waiting for you when you lose more. Keep up the good work!

Jun 10th, 2008, 02:57 AM	#13
Suzzeee Proud Belenista Location: California	Congrats - that's fantastic ....and, nothing like getting a nice reward when you reach your goal which you will!! __________________ RM Studded Devote Tote in Almond ( pre-ordered), Ignes Purple Ostrich Sophia (en route), BE Clutch in Mulberry Python, Chanel Vintage Black Jumbo Flap, Balenciaga Day in ???

Jun 10th, 2008, 04:02 AM	#14
Taralindsey Ready to Lose Location: TX	Wow! That would make me want to lose the weight too... maybe I should tell my DH about this :) Congrats on the weight loss you have already achieved! 40 pounds is AWESOME! I am currently in the weight loss camp as well.. I am fat ( sorry gals.. I just am, LOL!) and was fatter before I lost 60 pounds.. I need to lose 60 more to be at my goal weight... It's been tough but I will get there and you will too! __________________

Jun 10th, 2008, 04:09 AM	#15
TygerKitty bigger closet please Location: Colorado	Congrats on the weight you've lost already!!!! That is fabulous not only to continue showing the world your gorgeous self but also for your health! I really need to get myself back in check! Keep up the fantastic work and keep goin... we're all supporting you... and we want to see pics! haha good luck and best wishes __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." Click here for my collection! Wishlist: Violet CP HHH, Teal Coach Bridgit, Botkier Rose Leather Duffle, All the Tanos! Brand new arts and crafts subforum! Come join us here!