OMG!...I think the first two numbers on my scale say 17_

[M!@ 320]

I just made my 6 month surgiversary last week. Needless to say, the journey has just began. I stood on my scale this morning (day late from yesterday) and I have dropped down into the 170's at 179.2. A difference of nearly 68 lbs since beginning my journey last November. I am not sure what it was about this particular weight or those numbers but I was a bit in shock as I stood there looking down at the scale. I think it deals mostly with the amount of weight I still need to release/let go/fire (I don't generally say lose or lost if it is a purposeful act). With a goal weight of 145 lbs, 34.2 lbs seems just around the corner.

I am not saying it will easy or even that I can tell my body where to stop. Hell, 145 is just a number I chose based on where they say I should be for my height and age, etc. etc. etc. What I have control over is how I choose to use this tool to my benefit and that is what I do. My diet is not perfect, and by that I mean I choose to sip diet coke periodically, and I haven't tracked in at least 2 months but primarily because my diet consists of the same things. I drink coffee for Breakfast or my first meal every morning. Granted, I use vanilla Protein for Creamer. I work out 4 x weekly at a minimum and try to do active fun things on the weekends.

It seems that I have began rambling at some point, so bear with me on this reflective outburst I seem to be having. I suppose 6 months is a good point to consider the way ahead; to determine if I am happy with progress thus far (which I am) or if there is something differently I should be doing to maximize this opportunity so as not to become complacent. The truth is, I don't know if I should change anything at this point...which means I need to spend a little time reviewing my literature and looking through the topics here.

I guess the shock comes with not knowing what is in store for me, but being so far so quickly. I started with 102 pounds to let go; 68 of those have gotten the pink slip over such a short time. With there being potentially only 34 left to fire, I guess it bothers me that I do not have a true stop point; well not one that the higher ups (my body) is sharing with the lower level staff (my brain). Do I fear that I will be too thin? (not really, not yet). Do I think it will just stop all of a sudden or worse reverse direction? (I don't think that is it either). I believe it is more to do with...I can exercise all types of control over what I do, what I eat or don't; but the "goal" I am reaching for is unknown or out of my hands (arbitrary) and the one I set is just there so I can have an answer when asked. But next to asking how much have I lost, its the very next question people ask...what are you trying to get to, how much are you trying to lose, what's your goal?

From now on, I think I will opt for a more realistic response: "The ideal weight for a female of my age and height ranges from 118 to 154 lbs based on healthy BMI recommendations" LOL I guess I will find out when I get there.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

From now on, I think I will opt for a more realistic response: "The ideal weight for a female of my age and height ranges from 118 to 154 lbs based on healthy BMI recommendations" LOL I guess I will find out when I get there.

I think to some extent that's true. I'm 5'5" and 70 years old, and my weight goal was 150 pounds. I hadn't weighed that in almost 40 years.

And then, during "maintenance" while eating 1700 calories/day for eight months I slowly lost another 15 pounds and wound up here -- at 135 pounds. It seems to be where my body likes it. At first, I thought I looked too skinny. But gradually I've realized I actually look great -- but slim and healthy.

As you obviously already appreciate, this trip is about a lot more than the scale.

[M!@ 320]

I guess I forgot the pics

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Boy, I would give a toe or two to have a booty that looks like yours!

Mama!

[M!@ 320]

Boy, I would give a toe or two to have a booty that looks like yours!

Mama!

LMAO well not really, it will probably be the last to go. My hubby approves!

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How did you get your belly so flat?

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[M!@ 320]

How did you get your belly so flat?

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It was one of the first areas to slim down. But don't be fooled, I still have a small flap in my lower abdomen which will probably require surgery to remove, it is just not as noticeable in clothing. Oh, and I do lots of ab exercises...shooting for a 3 pack lol

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Keep up the good work

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[wendilin 29]

When people ask me my goal weight I tell them simply "healthy". I'd be happy to lose anywhere from 50 to 140 pounds so I don't really have a number goal in mind, just healthier than I am now.

Congrats on your progress, you have a great curvy body!

Wendilin

[qtonduty30 24]

You look amazing!

qtonduty30

[M!@ 320]

When people ask me my goal weight I tell them simply "healthy". I'd be happy to lose anywhere from 50 to 140 pounds so I don't really have a number goal in mind, just healthier than I am now.

Congrats on your progress, you have a great curvy body!

Wendilin

I like that answer, I may borrow it to tell myself when I have a weak moment. "Healthy", yep, that's my goal!

[M!@ 320]

Thanks for the compliments, they have not gone unnoticed!

You look amazing!

qtonduty30

When people ask me my goal weight I tell them simply "healthy". I'd be happy to lose anywhere from 50 to 140 pounds so I don't really have a number goal in mind, just healthier than I am now.
Congrats on your progress, you have a great curvy body!


Wendilin

Keep up the good work


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[TipTop in TX 81]

I'm envious because my butt is flat and it's getting flatter. Of course it was before surgery too, lol. Thanks Mom.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@M!@ Congrats! You look great!

[cb11 18]

Amazing! Great job.