Good day!

I?m posting this in the ?success? forum because that?s exactly what I intend to do. BE A SUCCESS!

There are many stops along the way of success and for me; my biggest successful dream is to finally be back in onederland. Yes, even more than hitting my target weight. I have not seen a one in front of my weight since June of 1992. *WOW* ?that is such a long time ago!

I?m just going to give a brief history here. I used to be thin all through my high-school days, and I maintained my weight in an unhealthy manner of almost near starvation and incredible lengthy workouts.

I got married right at 21 years old and the weight piled on as I laxed a lot on my physical upkeep.

One day at the Dr.?s office I was informed that my blood pressure has been too high too many times, and was officially diagnosed with hypertension. I was given many medications and was required to see my PCP monthly until it was controlled. She also forced me on the scale, because I was always able to talk myself out of it before.

I weight? 315 LBS!!! OMG!!! Here?s the kicker. I?d been on a diet for about a month and lost a whole clothing size, which were size 28W bottoms and 3X tops. I was in 26W and still 3X tops at the time of my first official weigh-in. So I usually guesstimate my top weight at about 330 Lbs.

Well the whole hypertension thing scared me enough to trek on to diet harder. I ended up getting less than 300 Lbs to about 290. However I kept bouncing up and down from that ten pounds. It had been a year doing this when I finally decided I needed more help as I still had quite a bit to lose.

Long story short, I had WLS ? specifically the Lap-Band and was able to get myself down to 227.

I was so close to onederland, I could see it from the distance! I could smell it, it was so near!

Then problems arised and here I am today. Back up to the 280?s. I?m back to around the same weight I was at surgery. No worries though, I?m going to get a second chance and I absolutely will make this work!

So? ONEDERLAND HERE I COME!!

Anyone want to go along for the ride??? :confused1:

StaySea and Branc -- hop on the Welcome Wagon! Strap in, it's gonna be a warp speed ride. ;o)

I can't WAIT to get on the ONEDERLAND TRAIN!!!! December HURRY up and get here!!! LOL

Please save a space (a small one at that) for me - Pick me up in January!

I am on that train with you! I only have 2.2 pounds to go and can't wait!

My hubby (who is a thin marathoner) sooo doesn't get it cus he tells me that 199 isn't really a suceess for someone who is 5'4". But the psycology of that number does wonders!

I am on that train with you! I only have 2.2 pounds to go and can't wait!

My hubby (who is a thin marathoner) sooo doesn't get it cus he tells me that 199 isn't really a suceess for someone who is 5'4". But the psycology of that number does wonders!

Well that's not very supportive at all... however, I'll leave it at that. 199 is a huge success in my world!!!! You can probably see the marker from where you're standing!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Hope -- It will be here in a flash! Get ready because it's gonna be one heckuva ride!!!

Kimmes -- I seen your countdown in the Status feeds. Here's a new one for ya! Let's get it done ladies!!!

Labyrs here...

Whoo! Whoo!

Little Miss Diva you are such a wonder. You are already in Wonderland. Your onederland will come. I know it never comes as fast as we want, but you will arrive, no doubt. Thanks for your positive approach. A positive belief in self is a huge part of the success story. You go girl! :cheer2:

As for me, just 6 pounds to go to onederland. But then there will be another 40-50 after that. I think at this point, exercise is a key. I have noticed that those who are at goal or close exercise regularly. We have a huge tool in our weight loss task but we cannot ignore all the other tools in the box.

you're the best. :clap2:

Awww thanks Labrys for the encouragement! I really loved how you said I'm already in Wonderland -- because I really am. :-)

I hope you get to Onederland quick and effortless!! With the workouts you will, I know! I lose much slower when I'm not getting my physical activities in. I need to be sure to get my walk in today.

It took me almost 2 weeks to get that 2.2 pounds off, but I finally did it! This morning I am officially in onederland! 199.8. I was wicked excited!

My next goal is 190 which is when I will be halfway to goal.

My goal after that is 180 when I will weigh less than the 6 foot hubby.

After that, only 30 pounds to goal..

One step at a time - we can do it!

I want a seat on this train too! 25 lbs to go, but for the first time in my adult life I know I can do it! I had a scale victory today, I've lost 50 pounds! Woop woop, 50 pounds gone forever!

It took me almost 2 weeks to get that 2.2 pounds off, but I finally did it! This morning I am officially in onederland! 199.8. I was wicked excited!

My next goal is 190 which is when I will be halfway to goal.

My goal after that is 180 when I will weigh less than the 6 foot hubby.

After that, only 30 pounds to goal..

One step at a time - we can do it!

CONGRATS Lizzy!!! Whoohooo!!! Now its just smooth sailing to GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!

Hi Donna!!! Welcome to the caravan! We are all destined to get there!!

36.8 Lbs to ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!

I am simply over the MOON!!!

I love being sleeved and I love how fast this train is moving!!!

Hi Diva:

SIgn me up!! I wanna go to Onederland with you.

I want to be a ONE DIGIT SIZE (dare I dream of size 8??? That's a far cry from size 22), and with nothing bigger than a "1" as the first digit in my weight forever.

And, just to add to the challenge, I want to do this all in ONE year. Woo hoo!!! We've cast off anchor and are under sail.

Cinderella

WELCOME Cinderella!!! This boat moves FAST, so fasten your seatbelts!!!

I am jumping on board the train!!!!!!. :welcome:

I am close.......201.4 this morning.

I am hoping for an early Christmas present this year to compliment the sleeve I got on Dec 1st.

Whoot Whoot :party4: