80 Lbs down and counting....

Hi All, Its been a long time since I have posted but I have had a GREAT week week and wanted to share.... I hit the 80 pound mark 2 days ago. I had to get new clothes because my old ones were falling off of me. I went to Strawbridge's and purchased size 12!! It was bad, I was wearing size 18 when I was shopping... guess I was really pushing it. I ran out of clean clothes and just pulled out a pair of pants. Needless to say, I have now taken those pants out of the rotation I feel great! I am so glad that I got the surgery done! I have been keeping a food diary on the advice of "E" (I was the one talking about the cherry water ice issues) and it has really help! Thanks for telling me about it. Jen

Jennifer. 80 lbs. WOW. Way to go girl. The diary will keep you honest. Gives you a clearer pic of what's going in. I still don't count calories. Just proteins and fluids. Size 12. Awesome. By Xmas you will be in the single digets. Keep it up. I'm soooo proud of you. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Elissa, Thanks! When we were at the healthy beginnings meeting and you were talking about the diary (June's Meeting - outside) I thought that I better give it try. I like it. I count protein & veggies. I make sure that I keep all "snacks" to a taste. I don't eat sugar and never "push" it. Also, I am one of those people who stand on the scale everyday (I don't stress out) to make sure that the scale is going down. Its a great feeling watching it go down. I don't stress over the scale when it is not moving. It's a part of life. I viewed your profile when I got home that night and was proud of you for all that you have been able to do. You are a role model for us all! Thank you for always being such a great support to us all! ((HUGS)) Jen

Jen, Go back and view my profile again. Tammy just added my picture journey to it. It is very cool to see the morfing. Keep a photo album. When you get discouraged take a look at it. It will make you sad then you realize how far you've come. ((HUGS)) Elissa

Congratulations Jen That is awesome I know the feeling. Although I HATE buying clothes, so I have not really bought alot of them. Keep up the great work. Christie

Thank you Christie. I just started to like shopping for clothes. I'll be asking for clothes this Christmas!

Way to go Jen!!!! I am soooo looking forward to telling everyone that I hit the 80lb mark!!! You are an inspiration, all the losers here are... if you can do it, so can I!!! HUGS... keep up the good work! Rachel

Rachel, Thank you. You will do it. Just follow the rules, change your view of food and learn to love working out (ok... you don't have to love it.... just do it). I will keep you and your family in my prayers. ((HUGS)) Jen

Hi Jen, Believe it or not, I love to work out, love to eat well, and take care of myself. I used to lift weights, bike, etc... on a regular basis but when the pain hit me they put me on some meds that caused a 100lb weight gain and near comatose existance and I couldn't function let alone walk or exercise, so losing this weight for me is kinda a must. I don't like being where I am now, miss being very active and healthy! Hugs Rachel

Well what a good job you are doing Jen! 80lbs is great! Yes the diary helps alot. I get on an off that wagon all the time. I don't lose so I jump back to diary. I wish I could be more faithful. Weight loss is very slow right now and I feel I have so much more to go. Keeping focus is the key and I need to get off the goal! I think it may be an impossible one for me and just take the loss I have and be HAPPY! I am for the most part. Thanks for sharing! PS. Summer is almost over and I have not made it to Rita's shame on me! Although I did go to Bruster's twice...Ahhhh What heaven! Debbie