Holiday Greetings & One Year Maintenance Pix

Amber · Last edited by Amber on Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:11 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hello, Medifasters, & Happy Holidays to you All~

I wish that you each be richly blessed this holiday season, that your hopes & dreams be fulfilled, that that which is important to you be realized.

While listening to XM (Oprah, Marianne Williamson??) the other day, I heard something that has caused me reflection... The statement was that "one can never get enough of what one does not need". That thought was so succinct, it rang so true to me. It has caused me to think about how I have tried, over the years, to fill myself with too much of what I did not (& do not) need; food, alcohol, abuse, whatever... Weight-loss is life changing, maintaining is challenging; this life transition has caused much reflection for me. Losing weight, for me, is not truly about losing weight; it has been about recognizing what I do and do not need. My wish for each of you is that you recognize what you do not need and fill yourselves with the things that are truly beneficial to your well being~

lifelovinaries · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

amber, all i can even say right now is...THANK YOU!

Unca_Tim · Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject:

bump for latest pic.

Mara F · Newbie Joined: 30 Dec 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Austin, Tx

THANK YOU for your post...........it means a lot right now!

Lizabette · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:08 pm Post subject:

AMBER, what a gorgeous one year maintenance anniversary picture---and a wonderful post!
Please accept the one year medallion with my congratulations!

bikipatra · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 4:42 am Post subject:

You look great and congratulations!

I've only been maintaning for less than a month so you truly are an inspiration for me.

PippiLongstocking · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject:

Amber,
thank you for your words.

Amber · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Ladies, for your kind sentiments! I do appreciate them. Silver Fox, I'll take you up on the offer of the medallion, thanks!

Nancy · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject:

Dear Amber ~

Oh, my!

Where have I been?

I just

saw your fabulous picture and appreciate your post.

You look amazing - youthful, wholesome, slender and healthy!

Your statement about never getting enough of what we don't need resonated with me as well. It feels wonderful to live with freedom from flab and freedom from the things I used to allow to control my thoughts.

It's like those old ways of thinking have been

purged from my mind.

Your photo demonstrates you continue to take the actions that result in an excellent quality of life and health.

Congratulations to you for maintaining your weight for 14 months!

Joy · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

Well done!

joy

queenielou · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

The first time I read this, I wasn't ready for it. Now, not only am I ready to hear that I will never get enough of what I don't need, I NEEDED to hear it. Thanks, Amber. You look great!

Amber · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:51 am Post subject:

I've been AWOL!
Thank you very much for your kind words.
As for the quote, "one can never get enough of what one does not need", it's become my mantra... That thought has proven to be my savior on more than one occasion.
Have a Happy Today, it's the only one you get~