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My year was March 21 and I lost a total of 127 lbs. My goal was only 125 lbs. My bmi is now 25...and I feel fabulous!... I'm 44 so good luck to all in their 40s...yes u can!!!

[ATTACH]2934[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2935[/ATTACH] Here are my before and after pics....one year today. Dr says I lost 102% of excess body weight. I weighed in at 157 lbs today down from 285 a year ago. I would like to that every one on the forum who have been supportive in helping me to achieve my weight loss goals. The road has been rough but I am extremely happy for the struggle!

You look awesome! Today is my one year anniversary and I'm on my way to the Dr to take my after pics! I'm soooo excited to be another one of his success stories and I'm hoping he puts me on the board in his office! I'm down from a size 20 to a size 10. From a 3x to a medium. Shoe size from an 11 to a 10! Thank you Jesus!!!!

Thank you. Its a whole new world and I'm a whole new girl

I weigh 159 with total weight loss being 126 lbs lbs...thank you for the compliment And yes thanks for the email I read one of the declarations everyday. Thank you so much.

I officially hit the target today! I have lost 125 lbs which was my surgeon's goal for me. My sugeversary is this Thursday March 21st and I made it!!!! Woot! Woot! [ATTACH]2907[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2908[/ATTACH]

Good luck with the start of your journey. I'm 44 and have lost a total of 117 lbs with only 8lbs left to go. I'm just one week past being 10 months out. Although I haven't lost it as quickly as the younger people I have been at a steady pace. I have very little lose skin. I assume because the weight has come off comparedly slow which gives my skin time to tighten plus I lift weight which helps....but you'll do fine! Good luck! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Exactly. I'm happy with myself now...why can't other people be happy that I'm no longer self loathing? 117 lbs ago life was very different. I don't miss the food. I just want my friends back! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Thank you. You all are always so kind Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Thanks. Ghats what keeps me going! When I look in the mirror I feel like I look really good! Lol Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Thank you for your kind words... I ask all to pray for me as this has been a very rough time for me. I have been very depressed. I have a hx of bipolar' date=' major depression and high anxiety. I am not on any medications at this time due to exercise prayer and meditation. Every time I work out its like taking an antidepressant due to the release of endorphins. The up side yo this is that my new found confidence has made it easier for me to go out into the world and meet people [ATTACH']2249[/ATTACH] Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

My significant other moved out two weeks ago. I am now officially a statistic...despite my broken heart I still have no regrets. I'm lost and confused but at least now I'm 115 lbs lighter and I get endless date offers. Can't speak for everyone else but my situation got increasingly worse with every pound that I lost. People get used to you being morbidly obese and sometimes they don't know how to deal with you when you are no longer unhappy with yourself Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I weigh 173 lbs this week. Only 13 lbs to get to goal! Starting weight 285 lbs on March 21, 2012. Total weight loss 112 lbs.... Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Thank you! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Only down 2 lbs this week to 178 lbs. Only 18 more lbs to go til goal weight Total weight loss 107 lbs Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

Wow! You go!!!!! Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I remember what your profile pic looked like when we started this journey and you look absolutely stunning. Your skin is glowing and everything. Your surgery was about 2 weeks behind mine and I've lost 105 lbs with 20 more to go. My surgery was March 21st 2012 so hopefully we'll both make our goal! Congrats and keep up the good work Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk

I swear by mfp also. Being 9 months out a lot of times it will dictate how much of something I'm gonna eat. Complex carbs are loaded with calories so it helps me to have them in moderation Sent from my Nexus S 4G using RNYTalk