****100lbs gone****

Almost a month ago I set a 'challenge' for myself to lose the last of the weight I wanted by Thanksgiving. I set the bar high at 10lbs knowing I wouldnt lose quite that much but I wanted to hit two major milestone****ting goal and hitting 100lbs lost. I hit goal a week or so ago and now I hit the 100lbs lost!!  I am still very much amazed at this whole process... the past 1.5 years have just flown by. I see my NUT on Monday - she hasnt seen me since I was 9 months out and I am excited to show her all my progress. I am going to be learning about 'maintenance eating' and am looking forward to moving onto that phase of the journey.  So to all those who are just starting out - you can achieve the goals you set for yourself. The surgery is only a tool and it takes a lot of work in order to be successful and stay successful. For those of you who complain about losing to slow or the scale stopping - you WILL get there. It took me ONE YEAR and FIVE MONTHS to lose 100lbs.... and you know what? It doesnt bother me... the first 6 months I left the frustration get to me, I compared myself to others but then I made a decision - it didnt matter how long it took me to get to goal as long as I got there. Its not a weight loss race its a matter of being healthy and doing what you need to do to succeed. There is so much more to this than the scale.. one you take your focus off that you will see.  Celebrate each and every pound gone - because its a pound gone FOREVER!

Good for you!  This is such a great post!!  Thanks for the encouragement!

Jennifer - Congratulations on your amazing success. Also, thank you for the inspirational post as well. I have been in a bit of a funk lately wondering why I am fighting this battle to get this surgery. Thank you for reminding me.    xoxo Mare

Mare,  Don't you give up!!!  I want to walk down the looser road with you.   Keep fight'n Myrtis

Thanks Myrt - I know you feel my pain. LOL So excited for you, though. It WILL be me someday. xoxo

Congrats Jennifer on a job well done!  What a fabulous gift you have given yourself and those of us just getting started.  I really do gain inspiration by seeing others achieve their goals. 

Jennifer, Thank you as always for your encouraging and inspiring words of wisdom.  I rely on you so much for guidance and direction as well as affirmation.  You never disappoint! Congratulations on achieving your goal!  Have a wonderful holiday!

WooHoo! I'll be looking for that century card soon! Congrats on all your hard work!

Congrats Jennifer!  And thanks for your inspiring posts and words of encouragement to us newbies. 

you are beautiful inside and out..........