CENTURY CLUB/AT GOAL/MY BIRTHDAY
Good morning,
Today is a big day for me!!!! Just a quick update: I am 21 months post op, I started this journey at 266 lbs, I have been struggling for months to lose my last few pounds to goal--I then went on vacation and gained 7 lbs--8 days ago I bucked down on my diet (mostly protein) and vowed to continue until I reached goal--
Well!!!!!! Today is my birthday (43) ANNNNNDDDDDD my scale read 164 lbs this morning making me a 102 lb loser, a century club member (finally) and at my WLS goal weight!!!!!!! I am now considered "normal weight" and no longer "overweight." So please be happy with me There are lots of pictures in my profile
Some of you researching surgery may ask "was it worth it" YOU ARE DARNED RIGHT, IT WAS WORTH IT!!!!!!! What I realized after my vacation was that I have this wonderful tool, and if used correctly it will help me to control my weight for life--that I have control--I knew this, but it took gaining again to believe it - that I will never have to be obese again. This is the real deal.
What is life like now? Most days (I estimate 5 out of 7), I drink my water and take my vitamins & calcium. I get a B-12 shot each month; I try to exercise 3-4 days each week. I am healthy and strong and can take on any activity I choose. My children love it when I come to their schools because kids think that I am their sister!! I have so much more energy for EVERYTHING!!!!
Don't get me wrong, my world isn't perfect, I still have to work at maintaining my weight and making the right food choices but now I know that I can do it long term!!!
For those of you just starting this process, please stay encouraged!!! Your dreams can happen!!!!!!
Jean
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