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The tipping point- 1 pound away from an important goal
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So today I stepped on the scale and I am one pound from having lost 50 pounds since my surgery. I didn't have any pre-op weight loss so this 50 pounds has been since April 9 when I had my surgery in Mexicali.
In 2007 I weighed 350 pounds so I am one pound away from having lost 100 pounds since then....I lost and kept off 50 with my lapband and although I had major problems with my band....I am grateful for that 50 pounds lost and gone.
This is a tipping point for me on many levels...I feel like I am moving into a new physical and emotional place and I just wanted to acknowledge this place. I haven't been below 250 pounds in at least 10 years and can't remember the last time I was below a size 20 which is what I'm wearing these days.
I am starting to really see the shape of my body again...to really see my curves with this 100 pounds gone. I am working on loving my body as is....I'm enjoying the freedom of movement...sliding in and out of cab with no problem. I love not thinking twice about fitting into a booth....I love feeling lighter in spirit and in pounds.
I'm not doing this perfectly but I am really focusing on eating intuitvely...which means for me...listening to my body....really paying attention to feeling of fullness....eating slowing and savoring food. I know that's not important to everyone, but it's part of my journey.
So as I stand at the tipping point....I'm counting my blessings more than I'm counting calories......