One year and 140 lbs gone
I didn't realize until a few minutes ago that this time last year, I was really out of it after my surgery. Yep, today is my one-year anniversary. To date, I've lost 140 lbs.
I can sit in a chair at the movie theater or at the doctor's office and not hang over to my neighbor, I can wear my seatbelt and actually have had to move the seat forward something I never thought possible (the other day i was stopped for failure to give a signal, I didn't have on my seatbelt and when the cop asked if there was a reason I couldn't wear the belt, I looked at him and said no, I had to pay $10 but it was great to not have to tell him it didn't fit --OK, OK, I wear it now!), I can mow the lawn with the riding mower, I can park a ways away in a parking lot and not have a heart attack trying to make it to Wal-mart, I can walk around the school with my daughter, I can buy clothes at regular stores like Famous Barr, Old Navy and even Wally World, my main entertainment is definitely not going out to eat, my life no longer centers around eating. And, I'm lower than the cutoff weight for alot of the rides at the amusement park. Not that I really want to go to 6 flags, but I could if I wanted to. I'm sure there are tons more stuff but this is a good start.
Now I'm looking forward to losing at least 90 more lbs in the next year. This year, it's going to be much harder as the weight loss has definitely slowed waaaaay doooowwwwwwnnnnnnnnn. But 140 lbs is more than I've lost ever and I'm the lowest weight my daughter (who is 15) has ever seen me at.
I just have to say praise God from whom all blessings flow. The Word of God is true when it says, "He who started a good work in you will complete it until the day of His appearing." God said it. I believe it. That settles it.
Teresa,
whoa!!! What an inspiration you are to me (someone just waiting to start her journey - Nov. 14) You have done a great job and keep it up and keep the Lord in your heart also. He always hears!!! I have a sign on my front door which reads to any visitors. "Christ is the head of this house". Colette
Teresa - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 140 lbs. is terrific. I was looking at the Mo board the other night wondering where everyone from a year go had gone. You were one of several regular "posters" about a year ago and I don't see many posting much anymore. My 1 year date is Saturday (Oct. 1) and I always enjoyed reading where everyone else was at on their journey and also reassured when others had the same questions and concerns that I had. It has been a wonderful journey and a short one year! But, 140 pounds gone --- that's great. And the little things that we notice, such as fitting in the theatre seats, are not a big deal for others - but for you and I - they are monumental accomplishments. Or, at least I think so. Everytime I go out to eat with the family -- and they lead us to a booth, I still think - no way. But, I fit now with tons of room to spare. I usually sit there looking at the table top and where my "belly" use to be still in shock of the difference from the "old" me to the "new" me.
Keep up the great work --- you look terrific!
Mike
-190 lbs - 7 more to go!
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