Milestone....YEA!!!!!!

Okay folks....I hit a major milestone today. As of this morning, I am down 150 big ones! This puts me at 165 lbs. Here's my deal....I have 2 family members and a friend that have all had RNY. My father-in-law has lost 90 lbs and is about 10 lbs from goal, my friend has lost 90 lbs and is about 50 lbs from goal, but she's 3 years out and has been maintaining this weight for 2 years, my sister-in-law has lost 70 lbs and is a year and a half out. All of these people lost weight during the "honeymoon" period, but stopped as soon as their bodies required a little more personal effort. I had about a 6 week time there where I lost nothing and was doing everything right. Sure enough I started to lose again. My point is that I have lost almost as much as my in-laws combined. And I know that my dedication and effort made the difference in my success. The surgery got the ball rolling, but when it stopped working, I put the effort in to keep it moving. I posted months ago that my goal was to avoid getting to my one year mark and being full of regret that I hadn't given this everything I've got. Well.....I probably COULD have done a bit better here or there, but I ALWAYS got back up on that horse. Soooo.....I have no regrets (yet)! I'm a year out and pround as hell! Am I patting myself on the back....hell yes, I am! This is the only place I get to do it, I'm very closed-mouth about my weight loss and in here I get to shout it out like a fog horn! I have tremendous respest for Jennifer right now. She has acknowledged her re-gain, has identified her pit falls and has re-dedicated herself! She didn't slink back and say, "Well, I failed at this so I'm going to stop trying"! She has turned this train around and is coming here everyday for encouragement and to keep herself accountable and I think it's just WONDERFUL! You go girl! Love you all! Malibu

GO MALIBU! Congrats babe thats an awesome milestone. Here, let ME give you a pat on the.....back You've done great and your recent dedication to continuing your loss is an ispiration to us all. Here's one for you Oh Malibu me you inspire To get back to work and perspire And to keep losing weight At a significant rate And attain that to which I aspire Tim

W A Y T O G O!!!!!! You deserve more than a pat on the back. I'm thinking.......hmmmmm...no you already got the tat and the rest I'll let your husband take care of so I'll just stick with a pat on the back. I hope you relialize how much you mean to all of us here on the board. You have been a huge support and inspiration to all. You have helped and encouraged me in ways you will never know. Thank you! You deserve this success, you have worked hard and stayed focused, I truly believe you will be continue to succeed in the long term. As far as that other thing you asked me about in email (call me)

awww thanks so much... But you know, i wouldn't have been so open with my issues if it wasn't for you and well the whole july members. HONEST I this board !!! honestly, if it wasn't for you guys- i wouldn't sunk into a whole and probably would've REGAINED more... but i took your suggestion on the scale- and i bought a new one that same day- one that was the same as my dr... i had to be honest with myself and see my true number too.... I just have so many people here on the july board i look up too- and look for support from... so i know we will never NEVER let each other go without a fight- You are such a gorgeous person... and sometimes i might make peoples head's with all my talk... but i know you guys will see it and help when i need and congratulate me too .... and keep me a going.. CONGRATLUATIONS !!! jennifer

Malibu - YEAH! You deserve the cheers and kudos. Good work on making the the big 150 milestone. Congratulations. And, your dedication, support, effort are inspirational to the rest of us. Reminds me that if I eat right, exercise, and do the rest of the things I should be doing and don't do the things I shouldn't - I'll not bounce around so much and will more regularly go down. (should I mention.... nah...) Love you, your comments on the board, your insights, and your humor. -Pam

Miss Monroe: re: Costume party in Lexington OH convention... You keep on keepen on. You're approaching sequined dress material. Have you been practicing that breathy "Happy Birthday?" How about the walk? I found they actually sell Maralynn wigs on ebay. Dave

Sounds like you are escaping in some fantasy there Dave! Don't let ME interupt you there darlin! So who are you going as?

Joe D Possibly.

Do It!!!! That would be AWESOME!!!!!

Malibu, That is AMAZING.. I thought I remembered somewhere that you said you had lost 18 pounds this month!!! Soooo.. what the seceret? you are eating right? Also, I would like to see some new body pics please!!... As for now. i'm making my way over to the sex board to get the R rated version of your dinner with your girlfriend. ( i just love your stories!!) Keep up the great work Channan!! You are a true beauty. Shannan (spelled the RIGHT way ;)