I would like to propose a moratorium on the word “only”. As in I “only” lost … pounds. Remember pre-band when you were gaining during the holidays, as in I “only” ate 12 Cookies and a ham and I “only” gained 10 pounds. Every pound lost is cause for celebration. Everyone will lose at their own pace so don’t compare yourself to others and embrace every victory however small. Staying the same weight is still a victory during the eating season. Say it proudly. “I lost … pounds”. That’s the “only” thing I have to say today. Merry Christmas everyone. I’m sitting in a blizzard and loving it.

Why is there an ad for Mt. Zion over my post????? Not cool. I am not a band advertiser. I hate the new site. Just saying.

I would like to propose a moratorium on the word "only". As in I "only" lost … pounds. Remember pre-band when you were gaining during the holidays, as in I "only" ate 12 Cookies and a ham and I "only" gained 10 pounds. Every pound lost is cause for celebration. Everyone will lose at their own pace so don't compare yourself to others and embrace every victory however small. Staying the same weight is still a victory during the eating season. Say it proudly. "I lost … pounds". That's the "only" thing I have to say today. Merry Christmas everyone. I'm sitting in a blizzard and loving it.

I would like to propose a moratorium on the word "only". As in I "only" lost … pounds. Remember pre-band when you were gaining during the holidays, as in I "only" ate 12 Cookies and a ham and I "only" gained 10 pounds. Every pound lost is cause for celebration. Everyone will lose at their own pace so don't compare yourself to others and embrace every victory however small. Staying the same weight is still a victory during the eating season. Say it proudly. "I lost … pounds". That's the "only" thing I have to say today. Merry Christmas everyone. I'm sitting in a blizzard and loving it.

OMG!! You read my mind. I almost posted a thread like this yesterday. I saw so many posts with the word "only" and that irritated me. Everyone should be proud of any weight loss. It doesn't matter if it's .2 lbs. You lost , so you should be happy.

Whoooo hooooo well put, Nevgal!!! Can I get an Amen?!?!?

Happy holidays everyone, and please remember the awesome present you have given yourselves that can last your whole life

Hip hip hooray!! Hip hip hooray!! Hip hip hooray!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS POST!! We are and have been WAY to hard on ourselves our whole lives and even giving ourselves this wonderful gift of owning our future we diminish it by saying 'only'!!! You are dead on... anything not gained is a huge win!!!

Good Luck to everyone out there that is struggling with this... What great time of the year to start the new you!

Cindy

i'm 2.5 years post-op and at my 2 year follow-up my surgeon told me i'm considered a "success case" because i've lost 60% of my weight. he told me i'd probably not lose any more weight because i'm "big boned".

april 2008 i weighed 213 pounds the day of my surgery

april 2010 i weighed 173 pounds on my 2 year anniversary

december 2010 i weigh 155 pounds which is a few short pounds away from my goal!

i'm PROUD to say that i lost ONE POUND this month which brings me even closer to my goal!

AMEN sista or bro....I luv your post!!!