Learning everyday

  on september 2010 I made the decision to go to an info seminar and that was the day that changed my life. I learned so much. I schedule an appointment and for the first time in 3 years I was weighed and saw 375!!!! what??? I mean I knew I was up there but I just didn't know what happened? well it pushed that I really needed to do this. everything scheduled and everything set, december 7, 2010 was my new birthday. i was prepared for what was to come. I decided that I needed to change and that no matter what anyone told me, I was going to do it and there was no going back.  its four months later and its been a journey full of ups and downs...I'm still learning so much about myself (which is funny because the only person you know is yourself and come to find out, you don't know yourself either lol. I've successfully lost 68lbs as of today (4/13/2011). i LOVE this number  but honestly, what I love more is just fitting into clothes that I didn't think would ever go up my thighs or sausage arms. I work really hard to where I am now and everyday is a challenge. EVERY DAY...but the biggest difference from where I was last year is that I am so ready EVERY DAY for the challenge. I told myself that this year would be the year I focus on myself and so far I've kept my promise. Like I said its been hard...gym 6 days a week...a second degree nursing program and a job...yeah its hard but like I said I am so ready.
I used to come as a guest but I decided to finally sign up because one thing I LOVE about this community is that people always give back. and I would love to give back and of course get help in the process because my journey is just beginning...I look forward to the friends that I'll make and if I could inspire just one person then I think I've done a good job at helping a community that has helped me so much!!!!

First off congrats on the weight loss that is great! I had a reaction one time somewhat like yours concerning seeing how much you weigh. I was at the doctors feeling like crap got up on the scale. when I saw the amount the phrase"your shi## ing me"flew out. I never say stuff like that I have no idea where it came from. I was apologizing to the nurse she and I both kinda laughed needless to say was somewhat embarrassed.lol

Congrats on your weight loss and on your journey. Sounds like your up for the challenges.

Congratulations on your success!  You have already begun inspiring people on this site - like me.  The last couple of days I've been eating more than I should and not getting in my 64 oz. of liquids.  I read a story like yours and realize I CAN DO THIS. 

We are all working together to realize (no pun on my band intended) a healthy GORGEOUS future and messages like yours are a large part of it for me. 

Thanks and keep up your good work!

Thank you so much! I am new to this website and have read only a few messages and then I read yours and our stories are similar. I also went to a seminar in september, 2010 and had my surgery december 30, 2010. At my heaviest in sept. I was 384 and I am now 319. It is so exciting and I aslo feel like My clothes fit better and I have so much more energy and i am ready  to meet the challenges of everyday. Its not easy and sometime I am down on my self and eat to much.
But whats different now than anyother time is that, I have the respect for myself to see myself reach my goals and everyday I strive to get there. Thanks Have a great day
Eileen