lifetime! NYNY here I come, week 1

[Lesanne]

Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.

Lesanne
(365)247/161/164

[Anne]

here's your Happy Dance Lesanne -->
http://home.covad.net/~arudolph/images/annedance.gif
I can see your happy face all the way over here on the left coast!

--
Anne in CA
"Don't miss the diamonds along the way; every road has led us here
today." -- Sheryl Crow
162/129/132
http://home.covad.net/~arudolph/annes.htm
Lesanne wrote:

> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Irma Williams]

Great job Lesanne I think you should write a story for the magazine you
definetly are an inspiration
Irma
195/168.1/150
"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Brenda Hammond]

Wow Lesanne! You must be so proud of yourself, and rightly so. You are and
will continue to be wonderful inspiration to myself and others who are
relatively new to the weight loss game. It can be done and you are proof of
it! Glad you wore the jeans. I'm sure you looked fabulous in them. Bet
others thought so too! You'll have to post some more before/after pictures
for us soon...
--
Brenda
209/174/150
NYNY goal 160


"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Prairie Roots]

I'm all out of words to express how thrilled I am for you. What a
journey you've had to get to this point. And now you start another
one: lifelong maintenance (after reaching your personal goal). I can
totally relate to the tears you described in another post.

Enjoy your stay on Cloud Nine!

Prairie Roots

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>

[Kimba]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>
What a special day, for a special woman. I'm so happy for you,
Lesanne.

Hugs,
Kimba

--You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better. Maya Angelou

[SuzyQ]

Welcome to Lifetime Lesanne, I know it's been a long hard struggle for you,
now you have the rest of your life to enjoy it!
--
SuzyQ
Weight 124
WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Lesanne]

THAT is SO cute :):)

"Anne" > wrote in message
...
> here's your Happy Dance Lesanne -->
> http://home.covad.net/~arudolph/images/annedance.gif
> I can see your happy face all the way over here on the left coast!
>
> --
> Anne in CA
> "Don't miss the diamonds along the way; every road has led us here
> today." -- Sheryl Crow
> 162/129/132
> http://home.covad.net/~arudolph/annes.htm
> Lesanne wrote:
>
> > Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> > 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> > personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> > me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> > instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> > are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am
thinking
> > that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
> >
> > Lesanne
> > (365)247/161/164
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

[Donna in Idaho \(remove invalid\)]

Yeah for you! What an absolutely wonderful accomplishment!!!!!!!!!!!! You
are an inspiration to all of us!!!!!!!!!!
--
Donna in Idaho!
Project Linus Boise/SW Idaho Coordinator
Website: http://donnakwilts.tripod.com/

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"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Lynn]

On 10/4/03 8:24 AM, in article
t, "Lesanne"
> wrote:

> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! What a HUGE accomplishment!!!! I stand in awe!

[Elaine Kirkham]

Wow!! I can see the fireworks blazing in the sky for another Lifer!!!
Congratulations for a job very well done, Lesanne.
Elaine K
331.4/202.8/179

Lesanne wrote:

> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164

[Lesanne]

Thanks again to everyone here. I am gradually coming back down to earth
here :)

[Laura P]

WOW!! You must feel like you're on top of the world at the moment - and so
you should, you bl**dy well deserve it ;oD

You've done so well and you're an inspiration.

Congratulations,

Laura


"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Nathalie W]

Wow. You got me speechless again, Lesanne. (and believe me, that doesn't
happen often!)
Congratulations on a beautiful job! Although I still have a long way to go,
you are the living proof that I *will* get there.
--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
NYNY 227.3/227.3/214

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Paper]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

YAHOO!!! Write the story. You will never know how many people you will
touch with something like that.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>

[Kate Dicey]

Lesanne wrote:
>
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164

Coo! Go for it! Well done!
--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

[JulieB]

So good Lesanne!! Congratulations just doesn't seem to cut it really :)
I'd encourage you to write your story - those things are very inspirational
to so many people, and I'm sure it would feel good for you to see it all
down in one place. Well done again, and I look forward to joining you next
week :)

--
Julie.
93.5/73.5/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg
205.7/161.7/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Coleen]

Lesanne --

I am in total awe! Way to go!!! And start writing that story. You go
girl!!!

Coleen

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Denise]

Wow! What an inspiration.

Congratulations :)
--
Denise
233/199/133

[Erin Marsh]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.

Wow, wow and wow. I'm so happy for you Lesanne. You've come so far and
you're an inspiration. Congratulations :-)

--
Erin in NZ
125/90.5/75 kgs
275.3/199.3/165 lbs

NYNY goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves"
Sir Edmund Hilary

[ray miller]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.

Thats BRILLIANT Lesanne. 365 to 161 is fabulous. Congratulations.

You really must write an article. You can insprire loads of people.
Let them know that it IS possible to get back to a reasonable weight.
I didn't believe I could lose all that weight when I started and I
know others who think the same. You can prove them wrong.

Ray
--
rmnsuk
overall - 273/203/182
swwc - 205/203/192

[Fred]

Well, I just tried playing with ASCII Large, Grand TEXT formatting
programs from my old dos days and could not succeed but you did
SUCCEED. So you will just have to accept my plain ordinary
CONGRATULATORY CONGRATULATIONS.

CONGRATULATIONS.


Fred

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>

[Connie Walsh]

Lesanne wrote:
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

Lesanne!!! Way to Go!!! What an inspiration you are!!! I think you
should write that magazine article, you have accomplished something
great and I think that ytou should share your story with the world!!!

Connie

--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/218.5/155
10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

[G. Sample]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What wonderful news, Lesanne. Way to go!
Looking forward to the day when I can also get back into my 10's --
the ones I have won't fit until I'm pretty close to goal. Bet you
look terrific!

Gail
180/156/145

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Sonya]

>"Lesanne"

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal.

Congratulations, Lesanne! I hope that I get to read your story in the
magazine. You are truly an inspiration!
Sonya
199/185.2/180 (10%)

[Catherine White]

HI, Lesanne, Congratulations doesn't seem like the word for your
accomplishments. I urge you to write the article. You have been an
inspiration to me and I know you will be to others.
--
Take Care
Catherine
154/134.4/136
Lifetime 6/99
Next personal goal 133.2





"Fred" > wrote in message
...
> Well, I just tried playing with ASCII Large, Grand TEXT formatting
> programs from my old dos days and could not succeed but you did
> SUCCEED. So you will just have to accept my plain ordinary
> CONGRATULATORY CONGRATULATIONS.
>
> CONGRATULATIONS.
>
>
> Fred
>
> On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" >
> wrote:
>
> >Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> >161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> >personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> >me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> >instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> >are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> >that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
> >
> >Lesanne
> >(365)247/161/164
> >
> >
> >
>

[Lesanne]

I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the first
big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then got
stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there until I
joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out, in Jan
1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket tabloids, etc.
to use it.

And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually they did
return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I will
have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not that it
would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused me to
finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I just
don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I am
actually a pretty private person.

[Kimba]

On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:07:13 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

>I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the first
>big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then got
>stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there until I
>joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out, in Jan
>1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket tabloids, etc.
>to use it.
>
>And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually they did
>return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I will
>have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not that it
>would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused me to
>finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I just
>don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I am
>actually a pretty private person.
>
I think the whole publicity thing is scary. Online, you're assured of
some anonymity, after all.

Do what you are comfortable with. I know that you are an inspiration
to many - you certainly are to me. But you're doing this for you, not
the rest of the world :)

Hugs,
Kimba

--You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did better. Maya Angelou

[Pat in Virginia]

Woo Hoo! Good on you Lesanne.
PAT in VA/USA

Lesanne wrote:
>
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164

[Marijke]

Oh, Lesanne! Thats excellent! I am SOOOO incredibly happy for you!!!!


Mari
254/234.5/155

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Joyce]

Way to go Lesanne ... lifetime and WITH a fantastic clothing cushion. <grin>
Congrats on reaching this wonderful achievement, I am so thrilled for you. Sit
back and enjoy the moment.

Joyce
WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
current weight: 132.2
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" > wrote:

>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
>Lesanne
>(365)247/161/164
>
>
>

[Fred]

Lesanne sitting back - ha! (G) She has on her cyclonic genes/jeans

On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 00:59:22 -0500, Joyce > wrote:

>Way to go Lesanne ... lifetime and WITH a fantastic clothing cushion. <grin>
>Congrats on reaching this wonderful achievement, I am so thrilled for you. Sit
>back and enjoy the moment.
>
>Joyce
>WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02
>current weight: 132.2
>Lifetime: 4/4/03
>
>On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 15:24:17 GMT, "Lesanne" > wrote:
>
>>Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I was
>>161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
>>personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they gave
>>me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join weight),
>>instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002. They
>>are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
>>that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>>
>>Lesanne
>>(365)247/161/164
>>
>>
>>

[Kristin]

Oh how cool is THAT Lesanne? GREAT GREAT GREAT! I really think it would be
GREAT if you did write something up for the WW mag. Go for it!

--

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272/237.4/172

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"Lesanne" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Well folks I got it with a bang. Even with the new size 10 jeans on, I
was
> 161, 3 pounds under goal and entered lifetime with a good jump on my
> personal goal. Since there is a lady who remembers me from 1981, they
gave
> me credit for the whole shebang on my book, from 365 (my 1981 join
weight),
> instead of just the 86 pounds I lost this incarnation since Feb 2002.
They
> are really pushing me to write up a story for the magazine, I am thinking
> that over. Anyway, I am kind of numb.
>
> Lesanne
> (365)247/161/164
>
>
>
>

[Paper]

On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:07:13 GMT, "Lesanne" >
wrote:

I can totally understand your position. That kind of exposure would
surely bring a lot of pressure. You have to do what works best for
you. We're all in your corner and I hope you know that.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

>I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the first
>big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then got
>stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there until I
>joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out, in Jan
>1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket tabloids, etc.
>to use it.
>
>And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually they did
>return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I will
>have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not that it
>would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused me to
>finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I just
>don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I am
>actually a pretty private person.
>

[Catherine White]

Hi, Lesanne, I agree with Kimba. I didn't realize that you had been through
some trials with this. You need to do what is right for you.
--
Take Care
Catherine
154/134.4/136
Lifetime 6/99
Next personal goal 133.2





"Kimba" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:07:13 GMT, "Lesanne" >
> wrote:
>
> >I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the
first
> >big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then got
> >stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there until I
> >joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out, in
Jan
> >1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket tabloids,
etc.
> >to use it.
> >
> >And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually they
did
> >return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I will
> >have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not that
it
> >would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused me
to
> >finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I just
> >don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I am
> >actually a pretty private person.
> >
> I think the whole publicity thing is scary. Online, you're assured of
> some anonymity, after all.
>
> Do what you are comfortable with. I know that you are an inspiration
> to many - you certainly are to me. But you're doing this for you, not
> the rest of the world :)
>
> Hugs,
> Kimba
>
> --You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you did
better. Maya Angelou

[Lesanne]

Thanks guys. Right now I am thinking no, but my leader may change my mind
eventually.
"Catherine White" > wrote in message
et...
> Hi, Lesanne, I agree with Kimba. I didn't realize that you had been
through
> some trials with this. You need to do what is right for you.
> --
> Take Care
> Catherine
> 154/134.4/136
> Lifetime 6/99
> Next personal goal 133.2
>
>
>
>
>
> "Kimba" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:07:13 GMT, "Lesanne" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the
> first
> > >big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then
got
> > >stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there until
I
> > >joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out,
in
> Jan
> > >1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket tabloids,
> etc.
> > >to use it.
> > >
> > >And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually they
> did
> > >return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I
will
> > >have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not that
> it
> > >would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused me
> to
> > >finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I just
> > >don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I am
> > >actually a pretty private person.
> > >
> > I think the whole publicity thing is scary. Online, you're assured of
> > some anonymity, after all.
> >
> > Do what you are comfortable with. I know that you are an inspiration
> > to many - you certainly are to me. But you're doing this for you, not
> > the rest of the world :)
> >
> > Hugs,
> > Kimba
> >
> > --You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you
did
> better. Maya Angelou
>
>

[Linda J.]

Many, many congratulations, Lesanne, I'm so very happy for you;-)

Linda

[Prairie Roots]

Have you been on lurking status? I noticed a few weeks ago that you'd
posted you were taking a break. And then today, I saw your
congratulatory post to Lesanne.

So how are you? I think of you often and wonder how you are doing.
Would it be OK if I e-mailed you?

Prairie Roots

On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:52:22 -0400 (EDT),
(Linda J.) wrote:

>Many, many congratulations, Lesanne, I'm so very happy for you;-)
>
>Linda

--
Prairie Roots
232/180.8/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

[Linda J.]

Hi Linda, yes, I have been lurking, but wanted to congratulate Lesanne.

I'm fine, but I needed a break, not from WW, but the huge emphasis that
I felt I had placed on numbers, and I'm having a very hard time dealing
with people's attitudes towards me since I've lost weight.

I've been seeing my counsellor, who started out as my grief counsellor
so he knows me very well, and he's been helping me learn, and put into
practice, copings skills.

Just as you think you're going to be all right, something else happens.
Yesterday I learned I was nominated for, and won, the City Manager's
award for individual service excellence, which is a great honour, but
all I can think about is that on Tuesday I have to attend a cocktail
party and accept in front of 500+ City workers. My boss says I have to
go. Not only that, but for the next year my picture is going to be
displayed on a huge lighed board in the atrium of City Hall. The only
good thing is that the picutres of the team award winners will also be
on display, so maybe I won't be noticed, but could it get any
worse?????? If I ever find out who nominated me..........

Feel free to email me, I'd love to "chat" to you, I feel you may be able
to understand how I'm feeling.

Thank you for taking the time to show you care. It's greatly
appreciated.

Linda

Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2003, 9:44pm (EDT-1) From:
(Prairie=A0Roots)
Have you been on lurking status? I noticed a few weeks ago that you'd
posted you were taking a break. And then today, I saw your
congratulatory post to Lesanne.
So how are you? I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. Would
it be OK if I e-mailed you?
Prairie Roots
On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:52:22 -0400 (EDT),
(Linda J.) wrote:
Many, many congratulations, Lesanne, I'm so very happy for you;-)
Linda
--
Prairie Roots
232/180.8/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

[Brenda Hammond]

Do what feels right Lesanne. Your health is more important than what your
leader or anyone else feels you should do with this. Make the decision for
YOU!
--
Brenda
209/177/150
NYNY goal 160

"Lesanne" > wrote in message
ink.net...
> Thanks guys. Right now I am thinking no, but my leader may change my mind
> eventually.
> "Catherine White" > wrote in message
> et...
> > Hi, Lesanne, I agree with Kimba. I didn't realize that you had been
> through
> > some trials with this. You need to do what is right for you.
> > --
> > Take Care
> > Catherine
> > 154/134.4/136
> > Lifetime 6/99
> > Next personal goal 133.2
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kimba" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:07:13 GMT, "Lesanne" >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >I had a story done on me in prevention mag. years ago when I lost the
> > first
> > > >big chunk in the 80's. I had gone from the 365 to 180 something then
> got
> > > >stuck and went back up into the 200's later and yoed around there
until
> I
> > > >joined WW again in Feb 2002. The thing is, when that story came out,
> in
> > Jan
> > > >1990 prevention, I was deluged with requests from supermarket
tabloids,
> > etc.
> > > >to use it.
> > > >
> > > >And my pictures that I sent got lost forever (although eventually
they
> > did
> > > >return one of them all chopped up) Lots of stuff. Not to mention I
> will
> > > >have to write all that down, and I bet they don't pay for it. Not
that
> > it
> > > >would matter, but I just don't know. It was not Just WW that caused
me
> > to
> > > >finally succeed at this, although they certainly played a part. I
just
> > > >don't know if I can deal with that again if it causes an uproar. I
am
> > > >actually a pretty private person.
> > > >
> > > I think the whole publicity thing is scary. Online, you're assured of
> > > some anonymity, after all.
> > >
> > > Do what you are comfortable with. I know that you are an inspiration
> > > to many - you certainly are to me. But you're doing this for you, not
> > > the rest of the world :)
> > >
> > > Hugs,
> > > Kimba
> > >
> > > --You did then what you knew how to do, and when you knew better, you
> did
> > better. Maya Angelou
> >
> >
>
>

[Prairie Roots]

Oh I'm so glad to know you're OK. It's too late this evening for me to
write with any intelligence, but I'll definitely write to you this
weekend.

My dept at work celebrates birthdays and today was the day to
celebrate mine. (I'll be 50 on Saturday.) I tried all day to get out
of being the center of attention for those 15 minutes, begging off
with meetings, or phone calls, and finally just saying "I don't want
to." Even that didn't work because I'd be spoiling "a little
surprise." Turns out that the group also wanted to celebrate Boss's
Day a week early since I'll be out of the office on vacation next
Thursday, 10/16. It was a double-whammy! I know I was supposed to feel
flattered and appreciated by all that attention. And it's not that I
don't like the people I work with or supervise. Actually, they're the
greatest. I just can't explain that now I really need my vacation.

Yeah, Linda, I think I know how you're feeling.

On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 23:27:30 -0400 (EDT),
(Linda J.) wrote:

>Hi Linda, yes, I have been lurking, but wanted to congratulate Lesanne.
>
>I'm fine, but I needed a break, not from WW, but the huge emphasis that
>I felt I had placed on numbers, and I'm having a very hard time dealing
>with people's attitudes towards me since I've lost weight.
>
>I've been seeing my counsellor, who started out as my grief counsellor
>so he knows me very well, and he's been helping me learn, and put into
>practice, copings skills.
>
>Just as you think you're going to be all right, something else happens.
>Yesterday I learned I was nominated for, and won, the City Manager's
>award for individual service excellence, which is a great honour, but
>all I can think about is that on Tuesday I have to attend a cocktail
>party and accept in front of 500+ City workers. My boss says I have to
>go. Not only that, but for the next year my picture is going to be
>displayed on a huge lighed board in the atrium of City Hall. The only
>good thing is that the picutres of the team award winners will also be
>on display, so maybe I won't be noticed, but could it get any
>worse?????? If I ever find out who nominated me..........
>
>Feel free to email me, I'd love to "chat" to you, I feel you may be able
>to understand how I'm feeling.
>
>Thank you for taking the time to show you care. It's greatly
>appreciated.
>
>Linda
>
>Date: Thu, Oct 9, 2003, 9:44pm (EDT-1) From:
>(Prairie*Roots)
>Have you been on lurking status? I noticed a few weeks ago that you'd
>posted you were taking a break. And then today, I saw your
>congratulatory post to Lesanne.
>So how are you? I think of you often and wonder how you are doing. Would
>it be OK if I e-mailed you?
>Prairie Roots
>On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:52:22 -0400 (EDT),
>(Linda J.) wrote:
>Many, many congratulations, Lesanne, I'm so very happy for you;-)
>Linda

--
Prairie Roots
232/180.8/WW goal 145
joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003

[Kate Dicey]

"Linda J." wrote:
>
> Hi Linda, yes, I have been lurking, but wanted to congratulate Lesanne.
>
> I'm fine, but I needed a break, not from WW, but the huge emphasis that
> I felt I had placed on numbers, and I'm having a very hard time dealing
> with people's attitudes towards me since I've lost weight.

Ooer! Have people been snippy, or positive? Sometime the praise can be
overwhelming. if it's snippy, put it down to jealousy.
>
> I've been seeing my counsellor, who started out as my grief counsellor
> so he knows me very well, and he's been helping me learn, and put into
> practice, copings skills.
>
Good thing that. Well done.

> Just as you think you're going to be all right, something else happens.
> Yesterday I learned I was nominated for, and won, the City Manager's
> award for individual service excellence, which is a great honour, but
> all I can think about is that on Tuesday I have to attend a cocktail
> party and accept in front of 500+ City workers. My boss says I have to
> go. Not only that, but for the next year my picture is going to be
> displayed on a huge lighed board in the atrium of City Hall. The only
> good thing is that the picutres of the team award winners will also be
> on display, so maybe I won't be noticed, but could it get any
> worse?????? If I ever find out who nominated me..........

Well congratulations on the award, and on being so well thought of at
work that you were nominated. The exposure? Bleah! If you are a shy
type, or have body image issues (like a lot of us on this journey), the
exposure can feel dangerous.

Best of luck for the future.

--
Kate XXXXXX
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk
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