Time to weigh in!!!

Ok it is pretty much the end of summer and I was thinking this week in addition to weighing in we should mention something you did this summer that you wouldn't or couldn't have done last summer because of your weight. I now we get so focused on numbers (I know I do) that sometimes I think we have to remember that what we have done is more than that. I am so thankful I did this surgery. Here goes: Start 350 Today 163.2 (I've pretty much stabilized at 165 +/- 2, which I'm happy with) Loss 186.8 I've got many things I couldn't have done last summer so I will mention only 2. I've gone camping this summer. Yeah, I never would have done that heavy, it was way to uncomfortable, now it is totally fine. Also I now realize I wouldn't have been able to do my new job when I was heavy. The last 2 weeks I have been setting up computer equipment and such in our new schools and doing a great deal of crawling around on floors, under desks, moving furniture and equipment, to get things connected. When I was heavy that would have almost killed me, now it just agravates the surgical hernia I have but I can do it. Pretty cool! Enjoy this last week of summer before the kids go back to school!

After a big jump up ( I gained over 6 pounds last weekend ), I am creeping my way back down. I am 3 pounds over my low. Start 256 Today 155.4 Loss 100 I may not get down to my goal of 149, but you know what, most of the people I know who have never had a weight problem want to lose 5-10 pounds. I'll live Now for things I couldn't do-- Hey I rode a roller coaster and didn't worry about it. The biggest accomplishment was that bike ride-- If you had told me I would ride 20 miles a day along with kayaking and short hikes AS A VACATION a year an a half ago, I would have laughed in your face and gone home and ate an ice cream sunday becuase I was so frustrated I huffed and puffed up subway stairs. That is pretty darn cool!

start 333 today 211 total loss 122 The thing I did this summer that I would have never been able to do last summer. I drove from Nc to Co all by myself. The drive would have hurt me to be in a car that long before. I went hiking in Co and tore up some out let malls haha. The last time I went I had to sit in the car and wait for my husband to get done with his hike.

Isn't it wonderful to be able to participate in those kinds of things now instead of just being a spectator. Keep enjoying your new life!

Peter! I miss you honey! I wish I could give you a big hug right now. Ok......I wont be stepping on the scale today, for reasons I wont mention Andrea! However, I will take you up on the second half: I rode a horse this summer. I kept asking.....are you SURE I'm not to fat to ride him? I rode a roller coaster too. I dropped out of the plus sizes and shop in regular stores I run up stairs without getting even slightly winded. And the biggest thing: I'm re-evaluating decsions I made when I was fat. Do they still make me content. Am I still happy living with these decisions or is it time to make a change. This experience has changed me....MIND, BODY and SPIRIT! Love you all, Malibu

Weight wise, a bump up. Two pounds up. Start 320 Today 191 Loss 129 Things I wouldn't/couldn't do last summer - say goodbye to my job by year end and know in my heart it is a good thing. If they aren't willing to pay me enough to keep me, it is their loss. I didn't know my value last year (self confidence was lacking) nor did I have the confidence I could get a new job. Biggest thing this summer, getting on a bus or a plane and not seeing the "don't sit next to me" look as I walk down the aisle. -Pam

I sometimes wonder if I would've gotten my new job with our school district had I not lost the weight. Hmmmmm.....I know exactly what you mean about the plane thing. I have been on planes several times in the last 4-6 months and it is so nice not getting that look. Congrats!!!

weigh in- still weighing in at 178 (couldn't exericse this whole week because of the syatic and rotated disk (AGAIN)... doing chiropratic every 3 days AGAIN... anywhoo- when my back is working- what i did new this summer- HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT- kept up with my active 3 year old... playing instead of "watching" games soccer and catching grasshoppers and frogs with him and neighbor boys... we didn't go on a "vacation" but i had the best relaxing summer that i will miss- go back to work tomorrow.. but i wouldn't do anything different- spent so much time with my son- bonded with him so much... biking, walking playing... napping... also- getting regular misses clothes- from a size 28/30 or 3x's that were getting tight- to today nothing bigger than a 12 !! in a REGULAR persons size... tops are still XL because of the girls.. but buying "STYLISH" clothes- instead of- ok this fits.. it's hiddieous but it will fit- to - WATCH OUT... here comes MRS.E !!!! and so much more.. but those are my big ones...... lol jennifer

Chasing after an active 3 year old is no small feat. Way to go!

Back down to 205 again. I think my body likes it here. Hey, I rode a roller coaster this summer too! What are the odd of that! A more important question is...Where are the pics Peter??? I'm certain I could have never moved the tons (no exaggeration) of dirt I've shoveled this summer last year. Pre-op 430 This AM 205 Total lost 225 Have a great day all! Tim