Today is my Rebirthday!
I can honestly say that it is the best thing I did with my life. I am bit farther from my goals, but I can say the following.
1. I have lost 117 pounds in the past year
2. I no longer have to have injections in my knees for my arthitis
3. I am no longer looking at knee replacement in my left knee
4. I am off my 8 medications a day including arthritis, cholesterol and 2 antidpressants.
5. I am down from a size 30/32 shirt to a 18/20
6. I am down from a size 52DDD to a 42D bra
7. I am down from a size 26/28 pants to a 16/18
8. I no longer have to shop in supersize plus stores.
9. I am down from a ring size of 11 1/2 to a 8 1/2
10. I am down from a 9 w to a 8 regular shoe
11. I can walk 3-4 miles without being affected. I can ride a bike 5 miles.
12. My husband has also lost 25 pounds.
13. My hair fell out alot, but it is now thicker than it ever has been.
14. I battled cancer and 20 treatments of radiation and WON! I know this would have been harder on me if I would have been heavier and not as fit as I was.
15. I have met some wonderful people on the June 2007 and on the Michigan Board.
I have about 70 pounds to go before plastics. Realistically, I can do this in the next 6 months. I have posted new pics on my profile.
Thanks for all the support
Pam
We write our own destiny. We become what we do.
Wow, Pam! It's great to read these kinds of lists. I'm almost 3 years out myself and seeing your list reminds me of my own list. Just like everything else in life, the newness wears off and life takes over. But your post is a great reminder to me, and probably others, of how far we've come. And I'm sure it's a message of hope for those looking forward to making their own lists. Congrats! Tina
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