Hi all. When I post my successes, I am hoping to inspire and have it not seem like I am bragging because I’m not. I just remember well what it feels like when just starting this journey…needing to lose so much weight, it seems like an impossible task. Also, not knowing what it will be like living with the band, and dealing with bumps in the road, plateaus, etc. can be very challenging. Seeing as how I’m not ‘finished’ with this journey, I thought my little success stories can help the newbies and for the vets, remind them of their goals and successes as well.

So…this weekend, I was in the Pocono Mountains with my son and his family at their summer home. No Myfitnesspal readily available to track food/calories but 7 months out, I have a pretty good idea of what band sized portions are and what is good to eat and what should be avoided. I plugged in all my food today and per the ap, did just fine staying in the 1,000 or so calorie range. I am also learning to embrace good choices rather than mourn food that is not good for me anymore. We were at the mall on Saturday because it was raining and we figured we’d do some shopping for the girls for back to school. We went to the food court for lunch…they all had the Chinese food….General Tso chicken and lo mein. I made the choice to have a half a tuna sandwich from Subway. It was very good and I could walk away from lunch with my head high. What a great feeling. And then to top it off, while they were in the children’s department, I went into the women’s section and did a little looking. I found Alfred Dunner work slacks on sale….size 16 short. My size 20’s are pretty loose so I figured I’d see how close I was to fitting into them and if close enough, I’d buy a few pair since they were on sale.

Well…..suffice to say that I’m wearing a pair right now as they fit just fine. Hooray! Now I just need to buy some blouses that fit because the 1X and 2X sized ones I currently own are definitely too big. What a thrill all this is for me and so worth it. Hope these kinds of everyday NSVs helps to inspire you good folks on this forum.

Thank you!!!

it does! Congrats on your success!!

Yippee! So encouraging to hear this -- thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy those good choices and your healthier-every-day body and new clothes to top it all off! I can't wait to be there myself and love reading these posts.

Congratulations You have every right to brag!!

Sharing success stories is SO important. It seems too often those who are successful and happy don't bother sharing their stories because they don't want to brag. But that bragging, and sharing your stories with others, is not only tremendous motivation for others but it goes a long way to balance all the stories of gloom and doom.

Keep bragging, we need more "braggers"!!

This is all so wonderful to hear As Mis said, hearing the success stories is a good buffer against all the negative. Congrats on your GREAT success!

Hi Gowalking..

Never apologize for sharing your success. It is inspiring to hear others accomplishments and motivates us to strive to achieve our own goals.

Thrilled to hear of all your NSVs you are obviously putting hard work in.

Congratulations

Good for you girl.. brag away.. As you know this isn't easy but so worth it when you slip into a smaller size.. I shopped with grandkids yesterday too and for some reason I keep looking at size XL which I am no longer.. my daughter said Mom why are you in the wrong size? I said I am not sure if my brain has caught up with my weight loss.. anyways it was great to try on a Medium shirt and it fit.. so I'm Bragging..lol

Congratulations....very exciting NSV!!!

thanks for the positive feedback everyone. You are all awesome!