I was so looking forward to entering One-derland, as everyone here seems so joyous when finally doing so. But I became a one-derland-ite two days ago and all I did was smile and say "cool!" No crying with joy, super exultation, anything.

I still feel the band is my salvation and the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time. But after not seeing the under side of 200 for soooo long, I was surprised it was "just" another good weighing day. Anyone else feel that way?

Nope, I jumped on the scale and almost broke it

Congrats!!!

I cant wait 16 lbs n counting....havent see one in front since I was 14!!!!

I have 13.5 pounds to go and can't wait! It has been 25 years since I was there and it will be a time of celebration for me. Congrats by the way!

Nope, I jumped on the scale and almost broke it

lmfao. That cracked me up!!

I'm definitely goal-oriented and I hadn't really thought much of being 199 as a goal so it was kind of just another weigh in for me too.

I promise to jump and break my scale when I do reach my final goal though!

I was so looking forward to entering One-derland, as everyone here seems so joyous when finally doing so. But I became a one-derland-ite two days ago and all I did was smile and say "cool!" No crying with joy, super exultation, anything.

I still feel the band is my salvation and the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time. But after not seeing the under side of 200 for soooo long, I was surprised it was "just" another good weighing day. Anyone else feel that way?

I know what you mean. When I first started this, people (Dr.'s) would ask me what my goal was, what I would like to weigh. I really could not give them a straight answer because it all seemed so impossible. During these interviews they would ask what I weighed in High School. High School? When I played football and ran track?? That was back in the 60's!!! I could not even imagine being under 200 lbs. again, let alone anywhere near a "Normal" BMI.

But now, when I did reach 199lbs., Yes I was very pleased with myself, but at the same time I was, as I am now, not satisfied with 199. I want more! I won't be happy until I do have that normal BMI.

So, reaching that point under 200, as big as it was, passed very quickly! Now I can't wait to get out of the 190's into the 180's!

I lost 36 pounds 8 years ago and maintained 197 for 2 years. I wasn't too excited then (kind of took it for granted). But now that I KNOW it will be the last time that I cross that treshhold, I want to rejoice. So even if I don't scream, I'm going to have a big ole' .

Congrats to you!

Thanks one and all for your comments. Here's to continued successes!

I think we get so hung up on the next milestone ahead of us, b/c.a lot of us have so far to go, that sometimes we forget to STOP & look @ how far we've come.... Sometimes it yakes a few days to really sink in & for u to.realize what u've accomplished. So take that brief moment of time to really reflect on what a major accomplishment u have made! U deserve it!

I think we get so hung up on the next milestone ahead of us, b/c.a lot of us have so far to go, that sometimes we forget to STOP & look @ how far we've come. Sometimes it yakes a few days to really sink in & for u to.realize what u've accomplished. So take that brief moment of time to really reflect on what a major accomplishment u have made! U deserve it!

I never really had any milestones in mind- I put down a goal weight cause my doctor asked me to! I just knew I wanted and needed to lose a bunch of weight for my health and happiness, and that I needed this extra tool to do it once and for all. I am soooo happy the way things are going. I guess the no milestones for me is why getting under 200 was fine, but was overshadowed by losing 2 more lbs that day! But even tho I don't have any official milestones, I can't tell ya how good it feels to fit into regular large and extra large tops, and 16 bottoms! Now that is a definite high!

Entering "onederland" is my next goal. The first was to lose 40 pounds, did that! I've still got 20 pounds to go until I'm under 200, but I will do it dangit! Congrats on your success!

Yeah, it was a lot like that for me too. I remember the day I saw 69kg, I never thought I'd get under 70, I weigh less than I did at 15 years old. But it was just "oh, great" A quiet satisfaction rather than at ticker tape parade. Then I saw 59kg one day during chemo, actually rather underweight for me. I looked awful, but I wanted to hang onto that weight, its been quite hard getting healthy again and getting to a better weight, in a weird way. I"m now 65kg, much much better for me but I feel like a fat pig. I feel out of control.

Its strange how stuffed up we are about weight isnt it? What we think should be joyous really is just a good day and what should be healthy recovery doesnt feel good like it should.

Yeah, it was a lot like that for me too. I remember the day I saw 69kg, I never thought I'd get under 70, I weigh less than I did at 15 years old. But it was just "oh, great" A quiet satisfaction rather than at ticker tape parade. Then I saw 59kg one day during chemo, actually rather underweight for me. I looked awful, but I wanted to hang onto that weight, its been quite hard getting healthy again and getting to a better weight, in a weird way. I"m now 65kg, much much better for me but I feel like a fat pig. I feel out of control.

Its strange how stuffed up we are about weight isnt it? What we think should be joyous really is just a good day and what should be healthy recovery doesnt feel good like it should.

So sad to hear you had to go through chemo. But since you gained weight, I see that as a good thing post chemo. Hope all continues to go well for you, and hope you find satisfaction with a healthy under-70--- you've come a long way, baby!! :-)

Thank you - yeah, this weight thing is a work in progress, always.

Losing weight is fantastic - it does such great things for your body, your health, your esteem. But it doesnt solve every problem you ever had in life which is why it can be unexpectedly anticlimactic to hit a goal - I mean, you're just the same person arent you? Life is still the same.

But look at it this way - this is part of your weight taking a more balanced position in your life. Which is a great achievement!

I was so looking forward to entering One-derland, as everyone here seems so joyous when finally doing so. But I became a one-derland-ite two days ago and all I did was smile and say "cool!" No crying with joy, super exultation, anything.

I still feel the band is my salvation and the best thing I have done for myself in a very long time. But after not seeing the under side of 200 for soooo long, I was surprised it was "just" another good weighing day. Anyone else feel that way?