I Was In Tears This Morning

[Neoteric Verve 65]

Friday. Weigh in day.

When I started this Quest I was 441lb, BMI was 56, waist was also a 56. Bodyfat? High at 52%. Work scrubs size 5XL

I climbed on the scale an looked down. After a few seconds it stopped and landed on 299lb. I yelled so loud my neighbor from downstairs knocked on my door. She asked if anything was wrong. "Everything was right" I told her. For the first time since I was 20 years old, I was under 300lb. I know I'm not at my goal but hot damn I can sure see it from here!!

299lb

36% BF

38 BMI

42" Waist

2XL Work scrubs

About 20lb lost was LBM. I never thought that 10.5 months from the date of surgery I'd be here. At just under 3.5lb/wk weight loss average, I feel pretty good. I still can't believe that I'm 299lb and still losing! There are weeks (sometimes 2-3 in a row) where I don't lose a single ounce. Sometimes I actually gained. One week I gained six pounds and thought I screwed something up. I'm now thinking about skin surgery. I look at myself and guesstimate that I have about 5-9lb of hanging skin. When I roll down past 20% BF then I'll get more serious about that.

You all here are so very wonderful. I don't post much now with work and school going on but I read about all the people here. Each of you inspired me, motivated me and gave me hope. I was assured that I didn't mess up my body with this surgery. Y'all are terrific!! Bless every last one of you!

[Des0520 28]

Congrats!!! I know how that feels.

[Webtrekker 39]

YAY!!! welcome to Twoderville.. I am so happy for you. That must have been one happy moment..

[SpecialK1960 252]

That is great. It is funny how each pound is just a pound. But those milestone pounds mean so much more. Whether it is losing an even number like 20, or 50 , or 100 pounds, or when the scale hits an even number - or better yet, just a pound under an even number.

Great job. You should be very proud.

[GivingItMyAll 168]

Awesome!

[hope2beslim 17]

Well done... Keep up the good work

[MinaT 669]

Congrats to you, I got tears in my eyes because I am so happy for you!

Great job and you are definitely an inspiration!

[workingonme 11]

Thats great. I felt the same way when I went from obese to overweight. I must say it feel good being overweight. LOL

[sil222 59]

That's awesome, I'm so happy for u!

[Chuckles 28]

Congrats!

[SarSmyle 37]

Wow- congrats!

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[chitowngirl 884]

Congrats!!!!!

[Livinglifeout 217]

I love that story! Congrats and keep on losing:)

[Pparrisss 46]

Congrats feeling great is excellent motivation !!

[amykins 202]

Yay! Congrats to you! You're doing great!