Maintenance X 1 mo

Hi all, I met my goal of 125 on 2/22, 11 days after my 1st year anniversary. I was terrified of maintenance. That's something I NEVER was able to do since I never got to my weight loss goal in the past. Always a few pounds to go. But I did it. I weighed 299 2 years ago, lost 80 pounds, had my Lap RNY and lost the rest (94 lbs). I am soo proud, yesterday I stepped on the scale and weighed 125. I cried and cried. I am working on changing bad food type behaviors - not easy. Especially hard is coping with stress as I am an emotional eater. My mom died Mar 2. She was 90 and died peacefully in her sleep. It's hard to deal with without a bag of chips, M&M's, or a pint of ice cream. I did it though. I cannot start with any of those - not one M&M or a chip or I'll have a problem. Just wanted to share my accomplishment. Paula, 5'4" :wave 299/125/125 Yeah

Sorry guys. This post was supposed to go on the main board not here because of the way it was written (you know my mom died and I'm terrified of maintenance). Now I have to figure out how to get it to the main board too. Paula

Paula, Copy and paste it to the main board: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/messageboard/ Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment of achieving goal. How awesome is that!!!!!! I'm so happy for you. Mary

Hi Paula! I am so happy for you! I could tell you were so scared of maintenance. You have truly accomplished so much....especially in this last month! Your last month has been a tough one to live through and I am so proud that you have stuck to your guns. You deserve a standing ovation!!!! Wanda

Wanda, Your new photo is GREAT!!!!! Mary

Thanks, Mary. That just goes to show you what a little bit of lip stick and make up can do . Wanda