Zajack,

I just read your journal and I'd have to say you seem like you have a pretty positive self image from this side. How do you feel about yourself now that you're 23 lbs from goal? Do you still hate your body? I'm betting that you don't. How would you feel if what you're doing now stopped working? Would you throw in the towel? I bet not

I would have considered myself in group 1, except I'm much heavier than 15lbs overweight. While I'm not happy to be this fat, I have a pretty great life. I haven't let the fat get in the way of doing things I enjoy. Sure I may feel self conscious in a bathing suit, but you know what, so do most women regardless of their weight. I'm in this for the long haul, although I thought it'd be shorter than this Eating Chicken and veggies day in and day out isn't all that fun, but you know what, it's working so my attitude stays positive about it.