Hi everyone!!

It's been a while since I have been in here, but guess what also happened? I found out I Have a LIFE!!

Feb 9th was my One Year Aniversary or re-birth, what ever you want to call it, and I am sooooo glad that I made this life changing decision!

So much has changed for me. I am so much more healthier and have not felt this good in 15 years or longer. I just turned 51 on Jan.24th and am NOT ashamed to tell my age like I was before.

I had my blood work done and everything is WONDERFUL! No, I did not make "goal" in a year, I have 22 more pounds to go, but I had a LOT to lose and am quite happy with my progress.

I just wanted to share my happiness with you all...and to thank you for the support you have given me and to all of you just startin g on this journey, you may have some doubts and fears, but the health is worth it all, and the shopping is an added bonus!!

Bit of a Difference huh?

TOTAL INCHES

LOST

120.25

TOTAL WEIGHT

LOST

172 POUNDS

I don't know what happened to my spread sheet- but I wanted you to also see the Inches lost! It's crazy to me at times...... but a "good crazy' lol

Edited February 27, 201016 yr by Chancie

Chancie:)

Your story is very inspiring. I'm so glad you posted it. I"m having my surgery next Thursday and I have a lot to lose as well. Thanks again for posting it and you look absolutely amazing. Congrats your success!

Chancie,

You are my hero lady!!! Sometimes when I see the success of others and I compare it to what I have to do and the thing that is always hard is that I have to lose soooooo much weight and I can't imagine being able to do it, but you are my role model!!!! Keep on loving life and know that you have been an inspiration.

Thanks!

chancie!!! i'm so happy for you!!

You look so great! Congrats!!

Chancie you look fabulous!!

I have to say thank you all for the kind words!!

I also wanted to comment that I never thought of myself as a "role model"... but wantd to share my experience with you all.

Losing 50 pounds and 100 pounds seems daunting when we first start out... but I can understand some of your fears when you think of losing 150 to 200 pounds.

I had all those fears... I thought maybe this surgery won't work for me...thats ALOT of weight to lose!

But it did!!

I didn't make "goal".. but thats ok.. I am still working my tool...... it's slow going now, but I am healthier and feel better than I ever have.

It can be done, and if I can help anyone in anyway. feel free to message me!

Big HUGS to all of you for such great support!!!

congrats I hope im there one day.... you look really good...