6 month report

I'm six months out now - time for a review. Height: 5'2" - I'm a shortie. Start Weight: 299 lbs (BMI 55) Weight Now: 210 lbs (BMI 38) Weight Lost: 89 lbs Start Measurements: 54-48-61 Measurements Now: 47-39-49.5 Inches Lost: 7-9-11.5 Start Size: 32W? I had to order from super-size catalogs. Size Now: 18W (Land's End Slim Cut Jeans) I'm happy with my progress so far, but I know I will need to improve my exercise habits drastically for the long-term results I want. And I need a little improvement in general compliance with the protocol - I'd say I'm running at about 80%. I give myself a B minus for effort. I will take a firm hand with myself from now on, and make it clear to myself that I expect a better effort. I've set my future goals as follows: 199 lbs (Century Club and Onederland at once) by my 7-month surgery anniversary on Feb 18th; 155 lbs by my 43rd birthday on June 21st, and at my goal of about 133 lbs by the autumnal equinox four months later. 133 lbs puts me in the normal BMI category. Past experience tells me that if I weight train like a maniac, I can look good and feel great at 150 lbs - or at least I could when I was in my twenties, before my weight spiraled out of control. Plastics will definitely be required for me to look even normal, much less good; my skin is in a sorry state. Breasts, belly, butt, back, thighs and arms - I will need the works. I haven't the faintest notion where the money for all this will come from. Nevertheless, it's great to feel like I can move again, to be able to breathe easier, and to be a better fit with the world (physically speaking - no comment on my mental fitness). The info and support of this site and board has helped me get this far - thanks guys!

Hi Fran, We share the same date, you are doing great !! I also am 5'2, I weighed 229..I now weigh 163 and I actually have a pair of 12 elestic waist jeans that fit good. If i wear zip up jeans they have to be misses 16 and then I have to take in the hips some. I want to be 133 too, and I'm hoping by summer, and the skin thing is a prolem for me too...or should say the money is a problem. I may ever get it done, but I will live with it if I have too, I feel abo****ly great and clothed I don't look too bad... Billlie Thanks to God, Dr. Oxley and Pam Davis

Great report! Sounds like you are doing absolutely wonderful! Hope to be celebrating your Onederful achievement by next month! HUGS Kimberly

Franziska, I'm impressed with the honest assessment of yourself!! It sounds like you have your head on straight and know what it will take to reach your goal. Congratulations on your 89 lb loss! I'm hot on your heals at 88 lbs. Best of luck to you, C Leigh