One day early, but truly excited.

I really don't post all that much.  Mostly I lurk, reading here and there, quietly applauding when things work, feeling bad when someone is having problems with their band and such.

Tomorrow is my day though.  One year ago tomorrow I stepped over that huge deep chasm that was my death and joined the losing side.

Yes, it is about scale victories.  I went from 316.5 to where I am now, 250.

Yes it is about non scale victories. I have gone from a size 30 to an 18/20 in most cases.

Mostly though, it is about my self esteem.  I found it sometime this past year and it has been building itself up.  I found I no longer ever want to be put last. I am worth more.  I can look in the mirror, and although I am still getting use to who looks back at me, I see a beautiful woman.

My world is not the dark hopeless place it was.  There is light, and air and joy and happiness...

My band was my bridge to the world I was searching for.  I will be forever grateful to modern technology for giving me my life back.

This coming year for me will be interesting.  I still have to get down another 70 pounds before I can consider myself ready to discuss PS for my saggy old body.

I am saving up for the clothing I will buy in the near future.

My journey is long, Tomorrow starts the newest year, the future will be priceless.

 

May all of you who are having Bandiversaries have a wonderful, wonderous 2007.  Let us reach our goals, on the scale and in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Sandra, Thanks so much for sharing yourself. You write such inspiring words. Congratulations on your past victories and best wishes for the future.  Kayla

hi, congratulations on your new life...                                         sally

Wow Sandra,

You could at least give a girl a Kleenex Alert!
That is amazing. Gives me alot of hope as I start my journey. God bless!

Oh my gosh! you made me cry tears of joy!  I am so happy for you! I am where you were one year ago, and I hope to be where you are now in one year from now! My date is 2/22.  I hope to see you on here more often, you are an inspiration! It is about the weight loss but I also believe there are so many other things that we will have to deal with as the "real" person who had been lurking inside for so long - comes out.

Bless you!

 

  

Congratulations! I share and understand your happiness! Continued good luck to you!

Sandra, You have done a fabulous job and a wonderful thing for yourself.  What a year you have had.  I wish you continued success - thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings.  Jean B.