Well...........I made it. Finally reached my original goal. And it's a good one too, as the bod seems to be pretty much at a neutral point. It's really tough to lose any more weight and it doesn't take much neglect to result in an increase in weight either.

Funny thing is, it's kind of anti-climatic. I have enjoyed the challenge and the effort. Proving I can do it. I'm not ready to be done. So I think I'll add in another five pounds to lose to give me a little leeway. Then, I'm gonna set a goal of proving to myself I can maintain the weight without gaining for a year....then two. Yeah.....that's the ticket...........

Guess you guys are stuck with me for quite a while......

Congratulations on meeting goal!

Congratulations!

Congrats to you @@Recycled! I think some achievement I like that, and perhaps it is because the goals we set when we start out feel so terribly important and monumental, and then (at least for me) the gains in activity and health we make along the way, and the joys we discover by living healthier sometimes end up being even better than that original weight goal. I am personally surprised to find it is easier to stop stressing each scale – number – milestone when I can enjoy marking the milestone of being able to do a 5K, a 5 mile, or a hike with a great view from much elevation gain I've climbed.but hey – in any case – major accomplishment, and congratulations well deserved!!

I also have to say how often I have read your posts and found something of real value to consider or appreciated your directness and "take it as it comes "approach. Thank you, and I'm glad you will continue on the boards here. ????

Kate

Way to go! I'm glad you'll be sticking around. I have enjoyed your past posts and I believe that we all have a better shot at successful maintenance when we participate in some kind of support group.

I also have to say how often I have read your posts and found something of real value to consider or appreciated your directness and "take it as it comes "approach. Thank you, and I'm glad you will continue on the boards here.

Kate

@@katesuccess, Thank you for your kind words. I was always taught that if others can do it, no reason why I can't, so just do it. But I'm also old enough and experienced in life enough to know.....that's sometimes alot harder then just sayin it.......so Support is always good too. So I'll keep doing what I do and we can all keep supporting everyone else so they can achieve their goals too.

Congratz! I like to think that goal is when my REAL journey begins. I've lost significant amounts of weight lots of time in the past, so losing weight after my sleeve isn't really a big accomplishment. Though I will say that adjusting to this whole new way of eating has been a challenge and an accomplishment, the weight loss itself is not. However, I have NEVER been able to maintain weight loss for any significant period of time. So, once I'm at goal, the real work will begin!

Congratz! I like to think that goal is when my REAL journey begins. I've lost significant amounts of weight lots of time in the past, so losing weight after my sleeve isn't really a big accomplishment. Though I will say that adjusting to this whole new way of eating has been a challenge and an accomplishment, the weight loss itself is not. However, I have NEVER been able to maintain weight loss for any significant period of time. So, once I'm at goal, the real work will begin!

word for word exactly my thoughts as well.

It's a major accomplishment and you should be very proud of yourself. You have a great outlook on maintaining and will do well. Congratulations!