100 lbs.

I'm a little late in posting, but grateful just the same. On December 22nd - 9 months to the day of my surgery and after a four week stall, I hit 100 lbs. lost. This would include the 10 lbs. lost during the Opti phase and 6 lbs. prior. It amazes me that I could lose so much, or in the reverse, that I had gained so much in the 30 years since marrying my husband. My next goal is my wedding weight and "normal" BMI - about 8 more pounds.

I received the most beautiful card from my family and my son had the pleasure of taping me as I cried throughout trying to read it aloud. Thankfully, he only sent it to his sister who cried watching me cry - too funny. The one line that really struck me is: "By having less of you we now have more of you." How true that is. I haven't been this active, energetic, happy, involved, chatty (okay - always chatty) ... and the list goes on and on. I have always been outgoing, involved, energetic - but now it has just expanded ten fold. I laugh when I'm called small or tiny. And smile even more when I actually fit into a small. I picked up a pair of leggings when folding the laundry and showed them to my husband, "Guess who's these are?"

My family have given me a family portrait that we will take in the spring. I posted that this was a hint from me to my daughter and I can't think of a nicer gift - a photo of the new me surrounded by my family who continue to support me each and every day. I now joke to my husband, "What am I getting for my wedding weight goal?"

The challenges will continue, the temptations will always be there, and when I stop waving goodbye, my upper arms continue. But I feel GREAT, am committed to continuing to work hard and am thankful for all of the support, encouragement and advice from my O.H. friends.

Wishing you a wonderful 2018!

Linda

That's amazing Linda, I'm so happy for you! Your family sounds so supportive and a new family photo is an awesome idea, can't wait to see it.

Wonderful Linda!!!! Congratulations! So exciting to be starting the new year as a whole new you! The 100lbs is amazing but those are some pretty fantastic NSVs too. Very happy for you!

Congratulations Linda!!! Tears of joy are the best tears of all. :)

Linda congratulations. I love your post, and I think I love your family. That card is precious (maybe get it framed). You are lucky to have such support, and they are lucky to have you.

What a amazing support system and also goal reached.

I am so happy for you Linda. I know those nezt 8 pounds will come as well and we will all celebrate with you then as well.

You rock!! So happy for you. You have an amazing family too ??

Those ?? Were a heart on my iPad lol

Hi Linda,

What an amazing adventure you have been on. I love reading your posts. I too have an amazingly supportive husband, son and daughter and have about the same amount to lose as you, so I can totally relate. What a blessing this whole thing has been. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!

Barb

Congrats!