Your weight loss and emotional journey are both very powerful. I just wish that more women would give themselves this gift.

gab i read your storey i can relate to the mental abuse you gave to yourself things i have to change in my life but reading your storey is an insperation congrats on your weight loss we can achieve anything if we believe in ourselfs.

that was totally inspirational to me...it really makes me feel like i can do it. you are right about treating yourself differently and when you called yourself sweetie, i sware, it gave me a little tear. i guess i always have a negative thought when i look at myself in the mirror. congrats on the new inner and outer you!

Wow!! What an inspiration! I'm on week 1 of induction and seeing your sucess gives me hope!



Mel

Helloo everyone. I am so sorry I haven't had a chance to respond to all of the wonderful posts here. I went to New Orleans for a conference. Yes the land of carbs and fun! I had a blast though and I found myself talking a lot about the weightloss with people. I hope you all are doing well on you're journey and remember that it isn't just a step you take it's a plethora of steps that add up to success.
Gab

Gab, I just adore you for sharing this story -- gives me hope, you know.

You said something that, to me, is so true with any kind of success/happiness in life -- you gotta truly love yourself first. It may sound cliche, but I believe in that completely. And once I learned to really love myself, I found the man of my dreams (will he ever propsose though?!? ). And now, I'm on my way to finding the healthy me, as well.

Thanks for sharing your amazing story!!! You are a gift!

wow gabrielle
your story is not only very moving, but what an amazing writer you are!
this would be a wonderful personal interest piece for a magazine
and i am really thinking about what you said, about how true success is learning to love yourself, and manifesting that love by taking care of your health and preserving and protecting your physical and mental well being
thank you so much for sharing this story with us.
it is very inspiring.

Hi Gabrielle,

It's interesting reading your success story. I get the feeling that you made the same sort of emotional discoveries along the way that I did. Congratulations on becoming more self aware, as well as for losing the weight. The journey is as interesting as reaching the goal, I think. Best wishes and a happy future to you! Mark

Great job!

You are inspiring! I love your story! You motivate me!

Congratulations Gabrielle !

That is so cool !

Wow, I am just seeing this. You are a true inspiration. I am going to come back to read this often.

Beautiful Gabrielle

Gabrielle,
You are still my hero, babe! You're doing such a great job of keeping it off!

Your story and pics are so inspiring. You look great Congrats