Update from the former chubby chick
My one-year anniversary was November 30th and to date I've lost 126 pounds. I went from a size 20 to a size 10, which I still find truly amazing. I'm off all of my medications except my arthritis meds. No more high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, or pre-diabetic issues. I've had numerous people not recognize me, which I also find mind boggling. I'm exercising regularly (even doing spinning classes with my husband, which I never thought I'd be able to do.) When I went to my husband's 20 year class reunion people told me I hadn't changed a bit since high school. They missed the 20 year crawl up the weight scale.
All in all, this has been an amazing journey. I've saving up for a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, mainly because I would like to get rid of the "tube socks with golf balls" look I'm currently sporting. My skin issues aren't all that bad but I want to finish the process I started. Of course that "self pay" thing means it will take a while to save up the cashola.
Congrats to everyone on their successes this year. Happy Holidays!