Almost a year and I need to lose HALF OF ME

Okay, I did my monthly weigh in and measurements at Curves. I am down 75 inches since I started there last May. I weigh 280 and what that means is that I need to lose half of me to reach goal. It is a very odd feeling to realize that. I am predicting that by August of 2005 that I could be at a weight I have only dreamed of. I know the scale shows 280 even though I have gotten on and off in disbelief. I am experiencing a mix of emotions. I am thrilled to not be 423lbs anymore. I am sad that it is taking such a long time to get results. I am wondering if I can achieve 140 and what that would be like. I have not been below 250lbs since college. I think that will be a major milestone. Part of me is scared when I think about getting there. I know life as a fat girl. I don't know what it might be like to not be that. It is so much a part of my identity. I wonder if I will ever see what others see when they look at me. Most of the time, I can't see the difference in my body in the mirror. Pictures really help cause there I can see it. I always advise pre ops to take lots of pictures and measurements. I have new pictures up on my picturetrail if you want to take a look. If you go to ww.picturetrail.com/annb you will be able to see for yourself. (just make sure you use three w's before the word picturetrail) How have other folks handled going from 400+ to 150lbs or so?? What helped along the way? I have such a long way to go and am so open to learning from others who have been successful. Ann in TX 423/414/280/140

Way to go ann, both on the loss and on the great attitude. I really can not believe I am at 11 months tomorrow and down 135 lbs. I will be in the 180's soon, I hope. Still have about 30 to lose. Keep up the great work. Jan P 3/24/03 326/191/162????