But 2 things happened.

1) I moved to NYC where I had to walk a lot. 2) I stopped caring. I was just too busy.

However, in the back of my mind - I still wanted to lose the weight. But I realized I wanted to lose the self torture more than the weight.

So without even trying I lost 50 lbs. But I finally had to back track to see what I did because people kept asking me how I did it. PLUS I needed to remember so I could quit a ridiculous cigarette smoking habit...so I back tracked.

This is silly - but true and effective. Remember, I lost 50 lbs doing this.

First, I stopped criticizing myself in the mirror. The only way I personally could do this was to stop looking in the mirror. That's just me.

Once I stopped ragging on myself - the torture stopped. That was my first goal afterall. Stop the self-torture.

Second, I realized that the last things I said to myself before going to sleep were the things I acted on the next day. So my last words before going to sleep were that I am beautiful - I am healthy - I am slender and I am desirable. Every night I told myself I loved myself and let it go.

Was I lying to myself....At first yes. But then I noticed I started to feel better. Then I started to look better. I know this because I started getting MAJOR compliments. Remember, I still wasn't looking in the mirror so I thought they were all wacky.

Now, I did this every night and didn't weigh myself at all. As a matter of fact, I tossed the scale. Believe it or not, I stopped craving things like bear claws and donuts and started craving fruit and other things I HAD NEVER EATEN BEFORE. However, when my period came on - I allowed myself a donut. I just didnt' buy a whole box.

Anyway, almost 2 years later - I was having lunch with my brother and for the fist time noticed my belt buckle was about six or seven notches in. A friend had given me a pair of jeans she could no longer fit. I put them on. It was the first time I had worn this type of fitted jeans EVER. I came back from lunch with my brother and looked in the mirror.

I was thin. It was like looking at another person. I couldn't believe it was me. No struggle. No fighting. No hassle.

The mind is an INCREDIBLE thing. What you say to yourself matters. There are some subliminal Audios at my website if you'd like to use them to assist you. Click AAA at http://www.SoGettingRich.com. It's all about the repetition.

Otherwise, be nice to you. Say nice things. Stop judging yourself. You're beautiful.

By the way, once I started loving me - the world did too. I attracted some of the hottest men. I got engaged etc etc etc.

So, just take it one day at a time. Love you! and if you need to use some audios... do it ....But be nice to you.

Lee P.S. I did quit smoking cigarettes the same way...but the cigarettes were harder. It took me to the Cross. Seriously. But it did work. I'm smoke free and skinny too. God Bless.