Half the man I used to be....

I finally reached 220 pounds. That means I'm less than half the man I used to be. 450 to 220. Amazing. If only I would recoginze the fellow in the mirror.

Michael, Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment!! In one year!!I know it is still difficult for me to look in the mirror and know who I am. I think the head stuff takes a lot longer than the physical stuff and don't forget that emotional stuff!! Wheh!! Still a long journey for me with that and only 5-10 pounds from goal. I think my body is saying "Enough already, no more weight loss!!" but 5-10 pounds doesn't sound like much. But, Best wishes for your continued success. Jacqueline

Although my goal has been 145 from the very beginning, and that's 20 lbs under my surgeon's goal for me, I would LOVE to get to 141, so I could say I'm half the woman I was!! Most of the time, i just tell people that I got rid of my evil Siamese twin, and she weighed 133 lbs! Congratulations...I, too, would like to recognize myself. Pam 5'2" 282/149/145

Congratulations ! If I could only figure out what has me stuck at 230 ! I'm just hoping that it's because my body doesn't want me to move. After all it has been over 25 years since I weighed this. I'm wondering if I should go back to the protein shakes for a while...Back to basics ? Maybe since hubby won't be here for a couple of days I can jump back on the shake wagon ? Congratulations Again ! Way to go ! Sandy

Congrats Micheal, It must feel awsome, I can't wait to hit 244 that willl be half my highest weight Shel

Congrats Michael! What an awesome accomplishment!! I know exactly what you mean about that person in themirror! It is so strange and unsettling to look in the mirror and see a total stranger! And how do we get to know this new person? How are we supposed to act, dress, feel?? Its really hard for me cause I look like my mom did at this age,,,, Its wierd not recognising body parts too,,like , my wrist is tiny! My ankles , usually so swollen, are skinny,,,my behind that used to be a shelf,,is flat! So many changes,,and nothng looks familair! Even the mole on my thigh has seemed to change places, now that the fat has gone and my thighs are skinny. Well, they tried to warn us about the mental issues, we just didnt believe they would be this intense! But we will adjust eventually! I hope! Again, congrats on your great success!!

Good going Michael! I know i am not on here much..family obligations keep me rather busy right now. But i can say the same...i am half the woman i used to be..am down below 250 and weighed in at 500+ on my highest weight. I still don't recognise me and when i shop all i really notice at first are the fat clothes that are TOO big for me now....funny how I still see myself as morbidly obese. Peggy