I'm Less Than Half of The Woman I Used to Be

The other day, I was playing with a calculator and decided to figure out what % I am of my starting weight. I am 45% of what I was. It was surprising to think about it like that. Lynette

That is awesome, Lynette! Kandy

Thanks Kandy. Congratulations on your weight loss. You're on your way! Lynette

Wow Lynette........... You have have done an outstanding job !!!!!!!!!!!! Phyllis

Thanks Phyllis!

Lynette, Isn't that a staggering realization?? You should be incredibly proud of yourself. I have a question though. Have you been successful at adding more food in at maintenance??? I know you were scared of doing that and I just wondered whether you had made any headway with it!! Have a beautiful day Donna

My maintenance is going well. I'm finishing the 3rd week today. During the first two weeks, I lost an additional 4 pounds. At my weigh in today, I was exactly the same as last week -- to the very ounce. That is what I am supposed to be. But part of me still wants to see those scales go down. But I am wearing a size small comfortably. I don't really want to be XS. So my brain knows it is time for me to stablize. I just need the emotional part to catch up. But I'm getting there. I'm following the rules and adding in the foods like I am supposed to do. Thanks for asking. Lynette

It is really cool isn't it Lynette. There are so many things that other people can't comprehend. I was 345 at my highest documented weight wearing 28/30's and now I'm at my goal of 169 wearing 8/10's. I want to get back down to 165 where I was for several months so I'm working at it. I've been at or very near goal for about 1 1/2 years now. You sound like a Weigh****cher, are you? Some of the highlights that meant the most to me (tell me if they connect with you please) were: Thinking I had a run in my brand new pantyhose only to find out it was that bone at the top of my foot. Sitting in one airplane seat with the armrests down and no seat belt extender. Sitting in a chair with arms at my favorite restaurant and not having to stand by the table while my family or friends were seated waiting for the waitress to bring me a chair without arms through the restaurant (that one still makes me cry). Shopping at Nordstrom and having a sales person stop and ask me if I needed help when I hadn't even been in that department for 15 seconds. Having men help me with doors almost always and they seem like they are in a hurry to get to the door so they can help. I could go on and on as I'm sure you could. It is these type of things that keep me motivated and as sure as I can be that the life-style changes I have made will be mine forever. I know that I have to keep up the work because it is easy to put back on. I had a tummy tuck 3 months ago and it has been an amazing change in my self-image too. Good luck and I know that your brain and your heart will catch up with your body. It just takes time and practice. Mary

Hi Mary, Yes, I can relate to your experiences. It can be overwhelming at first, but I am getting used to it. The hardest thing for me is the reaction of other people. But I can understand it. When I look at old pictures of me, I can see that it is such a dramatic change. I've had a consultation with a plastic surgeon, and I'm hoping for surgery this spring. I'm not a WW. I use LA Weight Loss. It's encouraging to me to see someone maintaining. That is the phase I'm working on now. Lynette

Isn't it strange to think about it like that??? Congrats on everything you've accomplished... you really are SUCH an inspiration to myself, as well as many others around here!!! Seriously, I look to you when I'm feeling a little bit down and say, "Hey now, she did it... and so can I!!" much love!! --CJ 250/176/140 non-op