Got on the scale tonight and discovered I was at 298! Woohoo! I've been very excited about getting under 300 lbs. and had set 299 as my "mini goal"; very exciting to actually surpass my mini goal.

And, to think, I ate a couple of cookies this morning. I guess the key thing is that I stopped at two; that never happened back in the pre-op days.

I'm sure a lot of people who were never "super morbidly obese" (which is what I was at 372 lbs) would still feel huge at 298 lbs. For me, as someone who weighed 300+ even in junior high and can't remember what it was like to ever weigh less, any number that starts with a 2 sounds fantastic!

I'm not sure what to set for my next "mini goal". At first I was going to shoot for 250, but I think my weight loss will probably be a lot slower at this point and I don't want to get discouraged if it takes me a long time to get there. So, I'll aim for 270 first. Somehow it seems a lot more obtainable to get to 250 in baby steps.

That is soooo WONDERFUL Quakergirl!

It must feel remarkable to reach a goal that you haven't seen as an adult. I can't wait to have that feeling.

Keep up the excellent work!

Quakergirl, way to go!!!!

When I dropped below 250 last month I was so excited - it is the first time in 12 years that I have been this thin. I know how those numbers starting in 2 and 3 are hard on a person. I was up to 320 a while back and that 3 at the beginning was killing me emotionally... I started this jouney in the 2s but only by a hair (299.5 LOL).

I am looking forward (one of these days) to being in the one hundred and somethings - I know I will be kicking up major happy dances when that day comes (I will be minus 100 pounds then)!!!! I've promised myself a new iMac on that day - it helps to keep me motivated. Do you have any treats in store for yourself as you reach your mini-goals?

I SOOOO hear you on this milestone, Quakergirl!! :D :D!!

It was a huge deal for me, too, having been over 300 since I was 24 (except for a short, Opti-fast-related drop at 28). I was over 350 at my highest--I don't know how much over since they didn't bother weighing me before my younger daughter was born.

This time, for the first time, I truly believe the 300s are behind me for good. You too!!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations, Quaker Girl! You've done a great job. These milestones are so important.

Nancy

Congrats , yes these mile stones are really a great pepper upper!

It also feels great to shop for new clothes and to be able to tighten the belt up one notch. Being able to shop for hours without running out of breath etc etc

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

I agree, leo, about those little milestones too. It's a great feeling to be able to go up stairs without getting winded and walk the mall without my feet aching afterwards!