101 lbs gone forever!!!

I just had to share my news. I have officially lost 101 lbs as of the 9 month anniversary of my WLS. WOW! This is awesome. I am so happy. I remember sitting in my NUT's office, Amie, back in July. I had lost like 55 lbs and I was telling her that I just didn't know if I would reach my goal of losing 125 lbs. I was so happy with what I had lost so far. I told her that I couldn't picture myself with 100 or more lbs lost. I remember her telling me that I could do this. It was up to me to keep losing and that I could reach 100 lbs by Christmas. I didn't think so at the time. However, I didn't let those doubts stay around. I kept telling myself that I could lose this weight, that WLS would work for me. I also stuck to my plan: eating right, keeping portions in check, drinking water, and the all powerful weapon, EXERCISE! Not only is WLS working for me but I know it will continue to help me reach and maintain my goal. I no longer doubt that I will reach my goal. I am looking forward to getting plastics done, although I am not in a hurry for that. (well, maybe for my "girls", they really need to be lifted and filled, they are just sad, LOL) I am so pleased with what I have accomplised and know that i will meet many more goals, both WLS and in other areas of my life. I have not tallyed my total inches but I know I have lost over 60 inches. The inches are coming off, slowly but consistently just like the weight. I am wearing a size 14/16 in tops and a 16 in pants. (some 14's depending on the cut; my waist is a 14 for sure.) That's misses, not womens! MY BMI is only 27.6 so I am officially only "overweight" and so very close to being normal. I hope to be a size 12 when I have lost all my weight and plastics are done. I will always be curvey but I am learning to love my curves. The are what make me, well...ME! I feel beautiful, pretty, sexy, feminine, strong, confident, happy, comfortable in my own skin and FREE! I thank God for this life changing journey. I hope to post new pics soon. I haven't had time either at work or home for getting online, let alone downloading pics. Soon though. Thanks for letting me share. Hugs, Robin

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! WTG!!! I have tears in my eyes...tears of joy of course! That is wonderful!!! You look amazing! It was great to see you yesterday and meet your beautiful family. Keep up the good work, have a wonderful Christmas and this is going to be a happy happy New Year!!!! Hugs, Heather

Hi Robin You are awesome!!! I can see the difference in you from meeting the first time when we went for crabs til yesterday! You are truly beautiful. I'll bet you are an 8 to 10 (at most) when you are all done!!!! Hugs, Mo

Way to go Robin!!!!!!

Yeah Robin, Way to Go!!! That is great news! Keep up the great work This WLS stuff is pretty amazing isn't it? Take Care, Terry

Hi Robin That is great. I know exactly what you feel. I am down 116 pounds. Never thougth I would get that. It is a great feeling and you look amazing. It was great meeting you yesterday and hope you have a great christmas and new years Take care Kelly

Congratulations Robin -- that is so wonderful!! It really makes a difference when we try so hard to achieve a goal and can see that we're making progress. You look spectacular!! Have a great holiday season. pat

Congratulations!! That is amazing and I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see pics of your progress. This is so inspiring to me. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Hugs, Cira

Thank you for reaffirming that anything is possible- even losing all the weight we need and want to lose. You have truly inspired me. Aime

WTG Robin! You really do look wonderful. Slim and trim - what a way to bring in the New Year. Keep up the good work, and the optimistic attitude. TraciL