I have now lost 58 pounds which means I have lost exactly half of my projected goal for weight loss! I will try to post a picture later. To celebrate we are going to mountains to hike down to the crystal caves which is something I have not been able to do in 14 years. The hike down is fairly steep, about a mile, but hiking out is a tough one. About died doing it last time and swore it was my last. So when making goals for after surgery doing this hike was on my list. Now here is hoping I find it easier and I do it with minimal or no whining lol!! I'll take a picture after I complete it to show my first victory post-surgery not weight related!! Yay me!!

Go Girl!! You got it!! Congrats! I admire you way of celebrating. Have a fun and easy time!

Omg..I literally got tears in my eyes reading this. I am so happy for you! Half way there is a HUGE accomplishment, and then to tackle another is awesome. All I can say is congrats to you and happy hiking today. Please post a pic soon so that we can see!!

Wow that is truly amazing that you are so close and it will come by so fast!

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Best of luck on your trip. You've done so well, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the caves and hike so much more. We wish we could go with, but we are not ready for a strenuous hike like that. Have a great day, and share some photos later. Say HI to all...

I know that must feel amazing

That sounds sooo fun. Have a great time and be sure to post pics!

Ok I was wrong it was 1/2 mile down so only 1 mile round trip but nonetheless it was a tough hike. But I did it and my legs and back never ever hurt!! Not a twinge at all Yay!' I did get massively out of breath and had to stop a few times but just for a min or two only. I did no worse than many "normal" weight people. It was fun and the kids loved the hike/tour through the caves which lasted 45 min. I was ready to come home and go to the gym but hubby is like heck no that was a strenuous workout, so I'll still do exercise bike tonight.

First pic is before hike, second is pic of beginning of trail and third us me near the top almost done with hold back up!!

Great job! Beautiful place

Thanks for the pics! Congrats on finishing!