Way to go, October Peeps...

my October family...well this month is one year out...what a wild ride, huh ...as of today I weight 209...weight loss has slowed...but it had been bouncing around 210, 213, 214...now the last few today...holding at 210 and down today at 209...I don't worry anymore...as I know it will happen...I am wearing a size 36 jeans and Medium shirt...from a size 42/44 pants...and a XXXLarge shirt...so I am happy...I go on 5 hour hikes, ride my bike for three miles down to the beach, and back up a 8 mile steep incline...ride some...walk alot uphill...but heck...I could not have done this before...Congradulations and a group hug to all my October familly... Dennis

You've done great Dennis....Congrats to you Not to mention all of the support you've given everyone on the boards..Thank you! A big hug back at ya!! Shelly

Awesome job Dennis, Can't believe that it's October, 2006 and we are either 1yr out of approaching it fast. What a year it has been. My loss is much slower. I think my old eating habits are creeping back. I'm not into this as much as I was at 1st. I just have to focus and get back on track. Sending a great big hug back to you. Lisa J. in Mass

Dennis, you've come so far! Biking 8 hilly miles, my goodness, you athlete you! Did you ever in your adult life think someone would call you an athlete? You've earned! Thanks for your continued encouragement and good example. Your support and hug are appreciated, and returned tenfold! Sheryl

It has been quite a wild ride, Dennis! I'm glad you're happy - it's nice to have our lives back, yes? {{{{{hugs}}}}} to you too! Kellie

What a year! I have lost 87 pounds going from 258 to 170!! I am beside myself with excitement! I can't believe a year has already gone by. I remember this time last year, I was crying my eyes out wondering what in the h*ll I had done to myself. Now look at me! I ride my bike for 3-4 miles, walk 2-3 miles, play with my son, buy clothes off the missy rack (no more plus sizes for this one!) and just enjoy life so much more. Never thought that was possible, but I have so much fun! Especially when someone I haven't seen in a while sees me and goes on and on about how great I look! The thing I'm looking most forward too is this Halloween I am going dressed as a WENCH! I have the sexy shirt and leather vest, black boots, the whole shabag! I can't wait! This is the first time I have ever been able to be something other than a witch! Congrats to all you other October 05 peeps!!

Hey Dennis, I too am at a stall at 208 for 3 weeks now, before that it was 218 for 3 months. I seems that my body doesn't want to get below that 200 pound mark. I still exercise 90 minutes a day which I feel makes me have more energy and feel so much better. You look great and good luck with your journey.