One year ago today

One year ago today, I began my new life. It's surreal when I look back on it. A year has certainly flown by. I have had my ups and downs, but with the support of my family and friends (that includes you all), I have made it. I had my yearly done on Tuesday, but wanted to want till my anniversary to post about it. According to the doctor, I AM AT GOAL! Man, it feels so good to say that. I have lost 80% of my excess body weight in just one year. I went from 55% body fat to 27%. I couldn't even run a year ago, and I can now run a mile and a half in 19:30. Not bad for an asthmatic. My obesity related problems are gone forever, and I never want to see them again. My blood work was picture perfect. My bun was low, but I figured it would be. The nurse said I'm probably not getting enough calories. I also told them how hungry I was. It's not head hunger. My body tells me when I need to eat. I was actually told to put a little fat in my diet. After I picked my mouth up off the floor, they told me it would help keep me satisfied. I should add good fats. Never thought my doctor would tell me to eat fat. Sheesh. What's next for me you may ask. Well, I am planning to meet with my NUT to have a BMR done so we can see what I need to increase my calories to and figure out the percentage of fats, carbs, and protein I need to eat. I also would love to get into the 160's. That's a personal goal for me. If I make it, fine. If I don't, it's still fine. I'm holding off on plastic surgery since I still want to have children. Granted I'll have to take out a serious loan to achieve that, but I don't care. Hopefully IVF will work this time. I wanted to thank you all for you support this past year. I don't post much, but I read everyday. I have has my bad days, and I come here and find support. Thank you guys so much. You are all an inspiration.

Congrats on being a year out! You have done terrific! I bet you have increased your chance with IVF now that you are a healthy weight! YOu are in my prayers ... I hope you psot some pregnancy news -- soon Hugs, Britt

Thank you.

Congratulations on your anniversary and for making goal!! Now is the fun part. Figuring out how to maintain goal! It's kind of hard to change our mindset from losers to maintainers! Wanda

You're right. It definitely is a change of mindset. I still want to lose, but I need to start looking at maintaining. I meet with the NUT on the 26th, so I'll have a better idea then. Thanks again and congratulations on you PS. Hope all is going well.

Bethany, Congrats on reaching goal !! Loretta