Ten months ago I weighed 302. Yes, 302. I was so blue.

My life was small and getting worse. Obesity was my lifelong curse.

I had a dream. A dream to live. It asked for all my strength to give.

I mustered strength and all my will. Every requirement I would fill.

I got my LapBand and then began

My new life of not "can't", but "can".

I can, I said, and walked a mile. You've never seen a bigger smile.

I can, I said, and rode a horse. "The hour trail?" I said, "Of course!"

A trip to Italy, climbing hills. My new endurance gave me chills.

A bubble bath is a luxury that once was for everyone else but me.

An airplane ride with a regular belt. I can't describe how good that felt.

The movie seats used to squish my hips. Now the room I have brings a grin to my lips.

My larger clothes become someone's prize as I donate them for a smaller size.

My dozen meds have gone away. One pill and a Vitamin today.

Arthritis pain controlled me so. I am so glad to see that go.

A hundred pounds have waved goodbye. There really is no better high.

Fifty more to get to goal. Not stopping now. I'm on a roll!

So if you're starting out, don't fear. This all can be in your new year!

Have faith, believe, work hard, and give

Yourself the best of gifts -- to LIVE!

you have been a inspiration to many. congrat's on the 02 lb wt. loss

Congrats on your progress and I concur your attitude is just like mine are now I would have never thought that I would become a gym buff but I am, who would have thought that I would be hitting the gym 5 days a week. a person that was 332 pounds had severe knee and back problems and now I walk in the gym with stride and proud, yes I can do , I so agree with your statement that no is not in my vocabulary anymore, I will see rock climbing in my future and yes I will get there. I have learned to crawl before I walk and put one step in front of the other and I can do anything that I put my mind to. Keep us posted my friend.

Well said, Amazing!

My thoughts exactly! U rock little lady, thank you for sharing that

Lovvvvee it!

Really needed to read this today, thank you