Today is my one year bandiversary. It has been a good year and I can't complain. I really wanted to hit that 100 pound mark, but had a minor bump in the road getting a cashew or something stuck which required a small unfill. I came very close to that 100 lb mark.

I have gone from a very miserable 264 lb, size 24 wearing, morbidly obese woman, to a happier 169 lb, size 12/14 slightly overweight woman! It feels great!

I have no secrets. I just do the best I can and don't let this thing control every day of my life.

Now I need to get this last 19 lbs off!

Congratulations! I just made two years yesterday. Let's do the happy dance, shall we.

Congratulations! It must feel really good to have the year behind you! Enjoy the new you and keep up the good work!

Happy Bandiversary!!!

That is so cool !!! Thanks all !

Happy Bandiversary!!! You have done awesome and are very inspirational.

And Bob-very cool cake

Congratulations! I'm aiming for 100 also. I'm at 45 now and have until March 18. Way cool picture Btrieger!!

Congrats HB!!!!

Very cool cake, Bob!

I am so happy for your success. And BTrieger's picture of the HB is incredible!!!!

Mimi

Happy Bandiversary Hummingbird! Congratulations on your success!

Today is my bandiversary. I have officially lost 60 lbs. Do I wish it was more? Yes. If I was truthful with myself, I wanted to be one of the people who made it to goal in the first year. Probably not realistic for me.

On the bright side, I have lost more than half my excess weight in 1 year. On any other 'diet' I have ever done, I would have already regained most, if not all, I had lost. I am no longer diabetic. I have gone from a size 24 pants to a size 12 pants. I was wearing 2XL tops and now I wear a medium. I am more comfortable in my skin. I don't feel bloated and tired all the time anymore.

I still have work to do. But for the first time, it isn't just a vague goal. It seems truly attainable. I will get there! And honestly, it isn't how fast we can lose it but how we maintain it. I was always a great 'dieter'. I could just never keep it off for any period of time.

I choose to Celebrate this milestone in my journey but will keep looking ahead.

I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes!

I am waaaaaaaay ahead of you, Leigha! I just placed an order for the new Zumba fitness dvds for my present! I had the OLD VHS tapes and I loved them but I no longer have a VHS player. My gym offers a similar class but not at a time I can attend. I figured at least my choice of present for myself was appropriate! :ohmy: You know, as opposed to ordering myself a cake or something!

Congratulations! Keep up the good work

I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes! :confused:

I'm not sure what I will do because I'm broke right now. I'll think of something for a reward. :cursing:

Hummingbird-

What were your symptoms-- how did you know you had something stuck that needed some unfill? Just wondering. . .

I think sometimes I get paranoid thinking I may need a small unfill.

Thanks!

I was having trouble eating over memorial day weekend. Starting Friday night. By that Tuesday, I could not even drink.