Little Missy Update

Hey all,  With the somber tone of the Happy Tuesday thread, I decided to just have my own.  I've had some "WOW" moments recently, and I wanted to share them with you all. Unfortunately, my nana (mom's mom) passed away on April 5th. However, the good thing was that my sister and I were able to drive to Phoenix, where she lived, and be with her and my mom (who had already been out there almost a week) when she left us. We all came back the following weekend, and had her memorial service this past Friday evening at her beloved church.  My "WOW" momet here was that I flew... for the first time in years. I never avoided flying because of my weight, nor did I ever use a belt extender, though I could have probably used one. I got on the flight with my sis and her hubby, and as we sat to clip our belts on, I nearly cried... there was a good, solid 8 inches of strap still available. I stretched out the belt to where i used to have it: all the way out to the end .. and was like WOH! I could pull and pull it tight. I also could cross my legs with ease, and NOT the guy way... the GIRL way!  I've now lost, after visiting my surgeon today for my 9-month appt, a total of 74% of my excess weight. He was really flabbergsted. He told me they only expect us to lose about 60% lifetime. He said if i lost no more, he'd be happy. HAHAHAH not i!! I've got, according to the ticker below, 30lbs to lose until I'm at my original goal that I put in that ticker of 160. I really think I want to be at 155, the top of my height-weight ratio scale for my 5'5"-ness. The loss is so slow going right now. It's driving me NUTS, though I do understand the speed with with one loses slows down about now. Doc said, most of the weight I'll be losing now will have to come from exercise. I'm now doing Yoga once or twice a week and a boot camp work out Saturday mornings. I've been neglecting that one for a while because I've just had every Saturday booked for the last 3 weeks! And yoga went out the door when Nana got super ill. And yes, I comforted with food : cheese, some chicken ... and too much of it, though not all at once. I'm happy to be where I am. I'm happy to have had this chance again. I'm trying my damnedest to stay away from the evil carbs and stick to protein, but i'm HATING the protein shakes I once loved. I'm also going away to Portland for the weekend and I can't wait to get out of LA. I need a break from this place, these men ... work. Everything!! Have a great week, Y'all!

Missy I just wanted to share with you in your joy about the airplane seat.  I remember flying for the first time after surgery and getting that big grin on my face when I snapped it with plenty room to spare.  I think I shed a silent tear of joy.  I wanted to jump up and down and scream out loud.  The people that I was flying with had no idea of my past obesity so no one could really relate to my joy.  So reading your post made me smile and I do feel your excitement.  kudos to you for such a great accomplishment.  You will get to your goal in time.  I am almost 3 years out although sometimes it feels like yesterday and it took this last year to really get to my goal.  I am still hard on myself and would like to loose 10 more but if I maintain the rest of my life at this weight I feel that my life long mission was accomplished.  Congrats to you girl!!!  I hope you many more wow moments!!! Dana Cool