What are your accomplishments?????

Okay- Rather than getting upset at the scale this morning (sorry Cheri, I am another scale addict ), I thought I would list every accomplishment and change that has happened since the surgery-- and then make a few more goals for myself.... How about you guys? 1) I am no longer diabetic 2) I am down two pills (BP and diabetic) 3) I did not fear a doctor's appointment 4) I have had a few men hold doors open for me for the first time in YEARS 5) I bought two pairs of pants in the regular sizes 6) I have gone from a 3X to an XL-1X top 7) I can climb the stairs in the subway without gasping for air 8) Although there are days I still hate the scale, I no longer think of it as the mortal enemy 9) I don't feel like I am going to cry if I get stuck in middle seat on an airplane 10) I finally had the confidence to put my profile on an e dating site 11) I can walk for 3-5 miles without my knees hurting, my back hurting and my feet becoming blistered 12) I have more energy 13) I can buy a bra in a department store instead of through the mail 14) I am wearing clothes I haven't worn in 5 years (they're a bit dated, but who cares!) Things I'd like to accomplish 1) Be able to buy a suit in the normal size clothing store 2) Be able to do a spinning class 3) Lose two more pills 4) Have the confidence enough to say "YES" when someone asks me to go hiking (not worrying that I can't keep up) 5) Get on my bicycle again (have not sat on it for many a year) 6) Get down to a D cup! I tried to keep any weight goals out of this because I want to focus on other accomplishments.... Well-Let's hear them!

Andrea- I am SO freakin jealous of you! Here are mine: 1. I have gone down to a size 20 jeans (from a 24) 2. I have gone down to a size XL to 2X shirt 3. I now look forward to spending money in the mall...Yeah!! 4. I feel like I am pretty for the first time in years 5. I feel like my husband is proud of me (a little, still working on this) 6. My kids are PROUD of me! 7. I can see my waist definition (used to be a 24 inch waist) 8. Compliments everywhere I go! 9. am planning a hiking/anniversary trip in November and can't wait!!! 10. Knees don't hurt as bad Goals I am shootin for: 1. REGULAR SIZE CLOTHES! 2. Go biking (after I get a bike) 3. look good in a bathing suit 4. have definition instead of flab 5. have my husband pick me up and it be no big deal 6. be smaller than him 7. go running regularly 8. have people literally NOT recognize me

Christi- That is soo fabulous!!!! You are doing amazing! andrea

I'll do my answers a little later when I have more time, but I just wanted to say Christi- you are GORGEOUS! Are you kidding me? You're just now feeling like you are pretty? Um, no hon- I can tell you've been pretty for a long, long time! And you're going to get even prettier!

OK guys here we go... 1. Can take care of my sweet 7 mo. old grandbaby without being exhausted. 2. Can mow the lawn without having to stop and rest 5 times. 3. Being able to buy clothes in a normal store, not a fat lady store. 4. Had the courage to join e-harmony and have a guy I met who is crazy about me, (But I'm not so sure I feel the same way) But at least someone didn't at my pics.... 5. Have confidence in myself that I never had before. 6. I have gone from size 26 to a size 16, down 75 lbs. 7. I can buy those cute sexy bras now. 8. Can go dancing and not almost pass out. 9. Just basically feel overall healthier and happier in general Sue 273/261/199/150

Hi All, I think the thing that was kind of the straw that broke the camels back for me to get surgury was My daughter and I took my 2 little ones to the baseball game and I literally because we had to walk 5-6 blocks from the parking lot could not carry my 9 mo old I had to let my 17 yo carry him, That just broke my heart knowing I couldnt even carry my own son, But so I guess My accomplishments are 1)-I can now carry my son w/o getting out of breath and actually keep up w/ my 4 yo 2)-My husband can actually put his arms around me ___all the way!!!! and pick me up no big deal 3)-I can cross my legs 4)Can now buy clothes in the missess dept!!! Goals- to just keep doing what i'm doing and take care of my family Hope you all have a great day Cheryl

Yeah!

You go girl! I'll let you know if e-harmony works for me

Alright Andrea.... You asked for it! Here are the things that I have already accomplished by losing 80 pounds so far! 1-I now weigh less than my fiance! 2-I am giving my sister the clothes of mine that no longer fit because they are too big.(She has spent years ridiculing me for being bigger than her.) 3-My father has said that he is very proud of the progress that I have made. 4-I have regained my lost confidence...this seems to be coming back stronger and stronger everyday! 5-I have taken on a new job that is more physically demanding and am able to stand on my feet for over ten hours a day and not have my back, feet, and legs be killing me! Accomplishments still yet to be attained: 1-I want to weigh less than 200 pounds by Christmas.(I only have 47 more pounds to go!) 2-I would like to be at my goal weight of 145 by my birthday.(March 14th) 3-I want to wear a wedding dress that is at the most a size 12 at my wedding next September. 4-I want to join a step aerobics class. 5-Buy my clothes in the misses or juniors section, both tops and bottoms! 6-Have people walk right by me and not recognize me. I am sure I could think of many more things...but that is what I want for the most part. Just me...Jess

AMANDA WE SHARE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! HEY PISCES!!!!!!!