Horray For 205!!!

Hi Everyone: I'm completing my 34th week of post surgery life and I am more excited than ever. I lost 2 pounds this week and my weight now stands at 205 pounds. That's a 168 pound loss and my lowest weight since 1974. I'm healthier than I've been in the last 15 years and although my PCP is trying his best, he can't find anything wrong with me. My waist is now 34 from 52, my shirt size is medium from 3 XL, I have more lean muscle as the result of weight training and according to most people I run into on a daily basis, I look great. I know some of you get on me about vanity but what am I supposed to do, deny the facts (LOL). This journey is not only a way to a healthier life but a real learning experience. I have learned so many things from all of you that has helped me in achieving the results I now enjoy. I look forward to the many exciting days to come as a healthier, happier person. Jesse 373/205/-168

Jesse, I so enjoy your posts (thank God it's Friday!). And, no need to deny it - we are all so attractive, fit and healthy! This is a very good life! Congrats, too, on the two pound loss this week! I, myself, am practically doing backflips (well, I'm doing them in my mind, anyway), about finally reaching 153 two days ago. This morning, the scale wanted to hit 152.5 really badly, but it always ended up resting at 153. Still, I know I'm within spitting distance of my "normal" weight goal of 150. I really hope to be celebrating that in the next week or two, despite just coming out of three weeks where I've struggled to lose even a half pound. Jen.

Jen: Thanks for your kind words. I'm looking forward to joining your celebration. My noisemaker is ready to go. Jesse