I finally reached my first big goal, I'm down 101 pounds. I'm so excited. I wanted to hit this by my 6 month anniversary but missed it by a week and a half. Not too depressed about that cause I'm so happy to have made it. This 101 is since my first doctor's appointment about a year ago. I lost 24 pounds on the 6-month diet for insurance and put 6 of that back on at Christmas. Then I lost 16 on the 2 week pre-op. The other 67 has been thanks to the band and me. Yay! Gonna Celebrate a bit and while I do that work on my next goal - the halfway mark. That's only 4 pounds away. Gah, I so excited.

Help me think of something nice to do for myself please. I'm supposed to get the sweet set of pots and pans that I dying for but money is still a bit tight. I'm sure I'll get them but it will probably be a combination of reaching goal, birthday and Christmas. My mother wants to buy me new clothes but I just don't want to spend money on that when I know I'll be losing more soon. Any fun ideas?

I am so so so so happy for you Ezma!!!!!! Let your mom buy you an outfit or 2, you will feel so wonderful in something new, and you so deserve it!! WOOHOO Girl!!!!

spa treatments! pedicure, manicure, facial, maybe even a new do?! It's really relaxing and feels good! Like a mini-vacation! Congratulations!

Ezma you must be floating right now!

How are you going to celebrate?

I'm so happy for you!

Woohoo!! WTG Ezma!! How exciting!

What about a spa day or manicure/pedicure, something like that to pamper yourself? I agree about the clothes. I wouldn't want to spend a lot on clothes right now. Maybe one nice outfit that makes you feel great.

You're AWESOME!!!! Wow! Thank you for being on this board and inspiring us. If you're mom's buying, let her buy you new clothes. It will feel great to get something new and be sure to get it in a color other than black.

I'm thinking about the pamper stuff - facial, pedicure, manicure. But I'm also thinking about getting the roaster pan that goes with my soon to be new cookware. A few cheap clothes are okay, I guess. I'm just not to the point where I'm excited about them yet. When I get there - look out! I'm also thinking about just a nice night out with the hubby - dinner and movies, some wine. I don't want to reward myself with food but it's really tempting as a splurge. Would feel nice to try something fancy that I've always wanted to try and I could still be healthy about it. I don't know. Heck, planning and wishing is half the fun.

Great job.. I wouldn't spend money on clothes unless they were really in expensive. With a 100Ilb lost, you definetly can't fit anything that you already had.

I would rather spend money on myself, pamper treatment, change of hair color, different hair cut, something drastic to celebrate something drastic:thumbup:

Ezma:

What a great accomplishment! Congratulations.

If your Mom wants to buy you new clothes, why not ask her if you could have them in the form of a gift certificate that you can use now or later. I bought mostly used clothes while on the way down. Second hand, clean after washing, and they're new to me.

Best wishes for your continued success!

Sue

Big Cheers and CONGRATULATIONS Ezma, on losing over 100 pounds!

What a terrific accomplishment hun, you really should be proud of yourself for such awesome work! I agree with all the suggestions for pampering yourself, whatever you do, please let us know, ok? Have fun and enjoy, you deserve it! :biggrin:

So I've had a wonderful weekend so far. Yesterday my mom gave me a beautiful flower arrangement to celebrate. And this morning my hubby took me off to a secret appointment. It ended up being a haircut at a fancy salon. Then I went shopping for cookbooks and got lunch from this delicious jamaican place. Came home and did a foot spa thing and I'll finish the pedicure tomorrow. My family really made me feel special and it was a fantastic way to celebrate the loss of pounds and finding life. Thank you all too. You're a big part of my support system.

Edited August 31, 200817 yr by Ezma

You did it!!!!!

I'm so happy for you. What finally broke your plateau? I'm still working on mine, it seems.

It was the fill that finally broke my plateau. My calories are way down again. And I may actually be at my sweet spot. It's been almost two weeks and I still have decent restriction. I have some room left but this spot seems to be working really well for now. I have also kicked my exercise up from about 20 minutes a day to 30 minutes. Got my fingers crossed that yours breaks soon too.

Ezma, your astounding success could not have happened to a kinder, more deserving person. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!

It sounds like you have a super supportive family, too. Yay Ezma!!!

Yay Gibson!!! I've missed you so much. And I can't wait for you to get some good restriction. I has to happen even if he is a super conservative putz, even he will eventually get enough in your band and you will finally have some help on this difficult journey. Pop in more often, pretty please with a cherry on top.

Ezma....YOU ROCK!! Congratulations on your fabulous victory!! You deserve everything...new clothes, pampering, pots & pans...whatever your little heart desires. You are kicking some serious butt and you should be SO proud of yourself!! You are a true inspiration to us all!!