I'm so close to one-derland that I can almost taste it.

I got on the scale this morning and it said 200. Which means I've lost 60 lbs., which means I'm halfway to my goal. It just seems unreal! I didn't start losing until 4 or 5 months after my surgery, so I lost that 60 lbs. in less than 5 months. Which amazes me. Because that means that if I keep exercising and eating food for nutrition instead of comfort, I could conceivably be at goal by the end of March. It would be so great to Celebrate my birthday at goal weight! I'm trying not to get too ahead of myself, becuase keeping my expectations low is I think the thing that's helped me most in the past 5 months. And I know the closer I get to goal, the harder it will be to get those pounds off...but it's so exciting to know I'm halfway there!

OH honey that is FANTASTIC!! CONGRATS!! I dont know the last time I was in onederland..I was probably in middle school..lol..You will get there...get that Water in babe, thats when i can tell the BIGGEST difference!!

Good luck and let me know how it goes!!

katie:banana :banana

Congratulations, Marie!!! You'll be in onederland in no time!!! Great job!!!

Fantabulous, Marie!!! You've done amazing! I know you feel so much better now too. Now if it actually takes a little bit longer, no big deal. You WILL do it!:cool:

Way to go, Marie! It feels so good to get that much weight off, doesn't it? :Bunny

Keep up the good work. I bet you will make it in time to celebrate your birthday in style! :cool:

Great job!!! :banana :banana :banana :banana

You go girl!

WHOO HOO!!! AWESOME Job keep it up. I am so jealous.

Fantastic! You have done awsome! I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thanks everybody!

It does feel amazing to get that weight off. I keep buying new clothes and they keep getting too big. It's a waste of money, but it's exciting to keep buying smaller sizes =)

The best part is I'm only about 10 lbs away from being the lightest I've been in my adult life. I was at 190 a couple years ago and I look at pictures of me then and think, "man, I was so HOT!" I love that I'm almost there again, it's such a good feeling.

WooHoo

So many things about this thread I love.

One - I'm glad to know that it took you a while to start losing weight. You have no idea how much comfort that gives me! I hate being such a slow loser. I feel like everyone is passing me by (again!)

Two - I love the fact that you're seeing yourself as 'HOT' again. I know, I know - we're all supposed to be doing this for our health and to live longer, stronger lives and all that - but dang it - I miss being HOT and I want to be HOT again - while I'm still fairly young and single and can enjoy all the extra benefits of being HOT again!!

I'm with ya, Marie!

Three - Onederland!!! Yeah Marie! Yeah Marie! Yeah Marie!!

Great Job Marie!

Congratulations..

Can't wait til I'm in onderland with you.

Michelle - you're so close, congratulations!

Kim - I'm with you. I'm 23 years old, damnitt, I deserve some hot years! =)

And for real, I was so frustrated in those months after my surgery when I wasn't losing anything. I was convinced the band just wouldn't work for me. And then I got yet another fill and suddenly it was like, holy cow! I'm losing weight! And the more weight I lost, the more I wanted to workout and be active, and that always helps too. So definitely do not be discouraged about being a "slow loser"!!

Thanks Marie - I appreciate that more than you know.

I am not one of those who experienced any type of restriction after surgery. I can eat anything! Kinda scary!

I'm just now at my one month mark. I need to make an appointment for a fill! Maybe then I'll feel like the surgery was more than just a strain on my credit cards!

Thanks again for your encouragement!

Originally posted by live2canoe

I want to be HOT again - while I'm still fairly young and single and can enjoy all the extra benefits of being HOT again!!

Hey, we geezers want to be HOT again, too -- and I'm not just talking about flashes. You're never too old to strut yer stuff!

Exactly Zoe!! Well said.

I'm not exactly a spring chicken - but it's never too late to feel like you're attractive!!

Way to go Marie! I keep going up and down between 195-200. I hate seeing that 200!! Stops me cold in my tracks.