Ok I had a revelation today as I was answering a post. I never thought that I would ever get to the point I liked weigh ins. As I was answering the post I was telling the person that I couldn't wait to be weighed in again. Then it hit me. Me. Liking weigh ins? What's wrong with this picture? Wow. I really can't find the words to explain this. It feels exciting, new and even like having the monkey off your back. A goal perhaps? It just feels plain WONDERFUL! I don't have almost 140 lbs to lose now it's more like 97! Never thought I would have less than 100 lbs to lose in a long long time. I guess I am just in heaven right now and I want to keep this euphoria going as long as I can! Happy Monday to all!

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I tried on everything in my closet and 99.9% of my clothes fit as opposed to less than half!!!! I threw out ALL clothes that were too big...NO LOOKING BACK! Look out world, here I come.....

Good for you Califdreamer! Must be nice to have a huge wardrobe now to choose from! Keep up the good work!

i read your bio califdreamer.. i live in so cal too. Irvine. I am on the first leg of my journey, but yours is an inspiration to me. I'll read it when I need a little lift. maybe one day we'll meet and i'll be part of your lap band success group. maybe one day....

Ok I had a revelation today as I was answering a post. I never thought that I would ever get to the point I liked weigh ins. As I was answering the post I was telling the person that I couldn't wait to be weighed in again. Then it hit me. Me. Liking weigh ins? What's wrong with this picture? Wow. I really can't find the words to explain this. It feels exciting, new and even like having the monkey off your back. A goal perhaps? It just feels plain WONDERFUL! I don't have almost 140 lbs to lose now it's more like 97! Never thought I would have less than 100 lbs to lose in a long long time. I guess I am just in heaven right now and I want to keep this euphoria going as long as I can! Happy Monday to all!

PS

I tried on everything in my closet and 99.9% of my clothes fit as opposed to less than half!!!! I threw out ALL clothes that were too big...NO LOOKING BACK! Look out world, here I come.....

I hear ya sister! As a rule, I only live by my official weigh ins and don't weigh myself in between. So it's exciting to see what has happened every 6 weeks!

Congratulations! I love cleaning out the closet too! And know that I have some nice clothes to donate to someone.

Congratulations. I too went through my closet and it was wonderful to be able to get rid of so many clothes. Now I look forward to shopping. No more tears for me walking out of a store totally disgusted with myself. I now look forward to trying on clothes. It just might be a new addiction for me.

Before the lapband i hadnt weighed myself for over 5 yrs, now everyday i get on the scales and i actually like it i use the scales like i used to monitor my sugar when i was diabetic, if i gained a lb i work hard that day to take it off.

All my old clothes are now gone except one size 5XL tee shirt, freeing up your space in your closet is like making space in your mind to accpet the new you

Congrats on your weight loss so far and keep up the good work ...

I so glad for all of you! I also agree how nice to be able to go into a store that is not a "specialty" store for big women! I went from a 3x to an extra large so far. It's fun to go shopping with both my daughters and granddaughter. We can shop at the same store! My 17 yr old just dropped 10 lbs on her own and she's amazed that she lost it without even trying. I told her it's because my husband and I ate eating actual serving sizes that she and her brothers are also more aware of what they eat. This proves even more to me that of course we as parents are and should be examples to our children. It makes my heart good to see all 6 of our kids, married and teens, losing weight along side with my husband and me.