3 yrs ago right now I was in surgery...

1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse)

Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08.

Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!!

(fluctuate between 136-140)

How you may ask (by following the rules)

I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet

I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger..

Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!!

It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!!

Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!!

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I am going to be banded on August 4. Your post is such inspiration to me and will be in the next year (and beyond). It's a journey, I know, but with posts like this, much easier to remain on course:thumbup: Thank you.:cool:

Congratulations!

Toot away my dear, you look fab!!!!!:cool:

Thanks Peeps !!!

You look amazing! What an accomplishment. So glad to read that the band continues to do its thing a few years down the road.

You look amazing! What an accomplishment. So glad to read that the band continues to do its thing a few years down the road.

NYC

The band is only a piece of plastic - it doesn't lose the weight for you - You do it.. I did the work with the help of my band

I have always said that I did 75% of the work to lose the weight by changing my eating and exercise habits - the band did the other 25% by providing restriction..

I take credit for my weight loss the band made the hard job of losing weight just a little easier - but I did the real work...

Awesome! Your journey is an inspiration to all!

Brad

That is great! You are definitely an inspiration!

I am not banded yet. still waiting for insur. approval. I have days when I think should I do this or not. It is a constant question in my head. When I see your post all the fear goes away. I say to my self I really want to do this now. You are a total inspration to us all. Thanks for posting and keep up the healthy eating.

Happy anniversary! You are a true success!

I loved your post. I remember 2+ years ago I saw your posting then, you were so close to your goal and then you hit it. You are an inspiration to me to get out and exercise.. Congrats.

Thanks Peeps - I had bootcamp tonite it kicked my butt ;0) I live in the Desert 113 today - and by the time I left the gym I was soaking wet - Need to eat and veg ;0)

It's do-able - You just gotta make the commitment to yourself to get healthy !!!

Congrats! You look great, but you must feel even better! You are such an inspiration!

Wow! Congrats on the super- success!!

Congrats! You look great, but you must feel even better! You are such an inspiration!

You hit the nail on the head - yes I feel 1 million times better ;0)

Wow! Congrats on the super- success!!

Thanks !!!