I am so pumped! I decided not to focus on the numbers so I have not been weighing except when I go to the doctor. But I was struggling with wanting to "graze" and decided I needed a boost so I went to the Wellness Center and weighed before my workout this morning. I can't believe I have actually lost 50 lbs. And it feels wonderful to know that the next 50 is to follow! This is absolutely the best thing I have ever done for myself!:bounce:

Congratulations is in order to you too! You're almost there, such an accomplishment! Keep up the good work

Dave, you've lost 80 sh pounds! That cannot go unnoticed and unrewarded! Wayta Go! Congrats to you too! I hope you are getting a lot of pats on the back! Here's one to you from me

Dave, you've lost 80 sh pounds! That cannot go unnoticed and unrewarded! Wayta Go! Congrats to you too! I hope you are getting a lot of pats on the back! Here's one to you from me

Thanks, I am enjoying every pound lost. And I am doing my best not to find any of them either..LOL

congrats lorid, don and kacee,

you all are a power of example

i have to say for me...not focusing on the scale (which is hard but do-able) has been a big reason for my success thus far. i know when i am being a healthy eater as opposed to a compulsive eater....

i usually want to weigh myself alot when i'm eating junk...to try to "beat the system" which has never happened.

it's simple...less calories in....more weight loss.

more exercise....more weight loss.

i just read another thread where the title was "hit a plateau" the person was just banded this month and after 4 days didnt have a loss.....

i'm not making fun.... my mind can work like this. i just think we (or better yet I) have to retrain past habits and thoughts. those thoughts got me to be over 100 lbs overweight, high blood pressure..nose bleeds and a size 24.

anyway...i'm very happy you guys are having success.

wow Josie, you too! Thanks for the tips!

You guys are rockin!

50 lbs was a big deal for me ( I am only at 56 now). It was such a huge milestone, I did the happy dance all day!!!

Good for you, just think about 50 lbs of butter gone for good!

Way to go!!!!! Keep it up!!!!