I am so happy to FINALLY be in ONEderland! It seems it has been so very long but tomorrow will be 7 months. I have went from 280 to 193 for a total of 87 lbs. I feel like a new person. I can't even imagine at this point how I will feel at goal. I have approx. 40 lbs. to go which doesn't seem like much in comparison to what I have already accomplished but I am guessing things will be going a little slower from here on out.

I'm glad it summer and the weather is nice because being outdoors and exercising will definitely accelerate the weight loss. I hope to be at goal by my one year anniversary (11/01/08). The prospect is utterly thrilling.

starryeyed

Wow, you have done absolutely amazing! Congratulations!!!

What an inspiration you are to us newbies.... congratulations!

Absolutely I agree ..Best thing we could hear.. It absolutely got me excited ...

Thank-you for telling us .

I would like to quote the lyrics of a favorite 80's love song (although I don't MEAN IT exactly the same way). "you're the meaning in our LIVES You're the inspiration. Remember the group Chicago.

Honey, when I step on the scales & I see 199, there will be a sound of rejoicing my family & friends haven't heard in 15 years. I have lost (altogether) 36 lbs. I started at 314. I was 290 @ surgery on 4/23 & NOW i'M ABOUT 278. BUT I've yet to receive my first FILL.

Congrats on your victory over the 200 & 300's .

You go girl!

wow cooooooograts I am 281 and hope to be under 200 one day!!!!!

Wonderful story. You are an inspiration to us newbies.

congrats to you!! keep up the great work!!!!

Thank you all so much for the words of encouragement! It feels so good to share my success with you all and your support keeps me going. The mere thought of weighing 150 lbs. for the first time in six years makes my heart feel light! Even weighing 165 would be tremendously exciting. I am 5'7 so I would be 'somewhat' slender. Yipee!

Thank you again and I look forward to reading about all of your successes also! :laugh:

That's amazing. It gives me so much hope. If you have time, please tell us your secrets. I'm always curious!

I also made it to ONEderland last Friday but unfortunetly I just gained a couple of pounds. My goal was to be there by this Friday so I have until Friday to get the pounds back off to still reach my goal. I was barely in ONEderland but it is a very amazing feeling and accomplishment.

Congratulations and keep it up!!

Wow, that's AMAZING! Congratulations!

What are my secrets? Hmmm I hope I can think of something brilliant to say....Well for one I have been walking outdoors. I walk anywhere from 4 to 6 miles at a time (with my iPod, I love it!). I recently joined Curves with a friend because we had a month free to try it and I really liked it. I stay right on top of my fills to be sure I always have adequate restriction. I have 6.5 ml in a 10 ml band.

Last but not least I am highly motivated. I want to be thin again SO badly. I wanted this band SO very badly. I can still hardly believe I have it. Everytime I screw up with my diet I remind myself that HEY, I went through a surgery to have a plastic band put around my stomach and I owe myself the best results possible. I am done being the fat girl.

starryeyed

What are my secrets? Hmmm I hope I can think of something brilliant to say....Well for one I have been walking outdoors. I walk anywhere from 4 to 6 miles at a time (with my iPod, I love it!). I recently joined Curves with a friend because we had a month free to try it and I really liked it. I stay right on top of my fills to be sure I always have adequate restriction. I have 6.5 ml in a 10 ml band.

Last but not least I am highly motivated. I want to be thin again SO badly. I wanted this band SO very badly. I can still hardly believe I have it. Everytime I screw up with my diet I remind myself that HEY, I went through a surgery to have a plastic band put around my stomach and I owe myself the best results possible. I am done being the fat girl.

starryeyed

Oh my goodness... Look at u that's what i'm talking about... 4-6 miles... what the hell do u have on that i-pod....lol:lol:... Keep doing your thang.. cause i'm going to be right there beside u saying can you plz hold the mirror so i can admire myself.. and i will hold it for u as well... check it out....lol....

Hey starryeyed ! Congrats ! :biggrin2: I just got to "onederland" myself last week and man does it feel GOOOOD !:thumbup: I've been over 200 since college over 20 years ago. You are so right about keeping up with the fills. I'm going for my 9th in 15 months on Wednesday. I was able to eat 2 slices of dominos pizza last week - although it took about 40 minutes to do it. anyway, for me that was too much food. I just try to be aware of how much I consume to decide on adjustments. I also try to get in at least 2 miles of walking several times each week. I went to a beach yesterday and really didn't mind being seen in my swimsuit. i looked just about as "normal" as anyone else, and better than some . Tomorrow I'm taking 200 of my chorus students( 5 bus loads) :w00t: to a theme park in Indiana, and you can bet I'm gonna ride those rollercoasters - something I haven't been able to fit into in several years.