So we all harbor these fantasies about being happier, more confident, more social, sexier, stylish, successful, date more etc if we lost the weight. Well what happened after you lost the weight? Did things change for the better or worse?

I'm 7 weeks out today, down 34 lbs and already feel better and wish I could have done this at 25 years old instead of 43. Best decision ever! I've wasted most of my youth and adult life feeling miserable over my weight. I'm so excited for this next year, and becoming happier and healthier. Soon I won't be entering a room and looking to see if I am the largest, that in itself will be awesome! The first 3 weeks were a little hellish- but looking back, it was a blurr.

After only 4 weeks, I played laser tag with my kids (teens)! And I ran! . I felt so good! Not only was I ashamed to be seen with my kids previously because I was afraid they were embarrassed of me, but I could have also never run and hid and jumped out from behind objects before. I'm looking forward to many more of these times....especially after losing a lot more!!!

Edited March 19, 201412 yr by Steph W-O