I made goal. And now the hard part begins.

We are at the same weight!  But I think you are taller than me!  You also look FABULOUS and I see you killing it in MFP :)  So proud of you too!  I can't believe it has been almost a year.  And WHAT a year, right?!  I never dreamed I would be where I am.  I can mostly avoid sweets (I am one of those people who mostly lost my sweet tooth) BUT the crunch carby savory foods are a siren call for me.  I mean, most if not all of us have some problem food or we wouldn't have needed WLS, so for me, it's just a matter of mostly making good choices and logging all my foods.  You will totally lose 8 more lbs and be half your weight and then we will celebrate!

Em, Write that word 'goal' in RED CAPITAL LETTERS!!   If I could stand up and cheer and type at the some time, I would!  I'm pretty sure you really don't have any idea how many people you have encouraged and mentored, and enlightened. You sure pulled me thru the eye of the needle; and I had a knot in my tail! Plus all the regulars on the menu board every day... when I felt like I could NOT think of one thing to eat, you always seemed to be way ahead of us and I go, ' why didn't I think of that?!'  I am enjoying your enthusiasm as I near 110 pounds down.  Clothes exist. Exercise is FUN. Good health feels incredible. People talk nice to me.  I am so happy and pleasant  that I hardly believe it myself. PLEASE keep contributing daily cos we need you!  Plus, it might make the maintenance ( and future 145 goal ) a little easier for you as well.  BTW, I LOVE the idea of a "slush fund" someone said above.  In the meantime, on my way down to 125, I will continue to stuff the slush into size 10 or 12  Maidenform  shape wear. ~~Roberta~~

You look great! Just remember, you can gain weight back if your eating habits do not change. Your stomach can stretch back out over time to the size it was before surgery as mine has so you gotta be vigilant as to what you eat and the portions. Holy crap, you lost a lot of weight! Wish you success in your new life as a "skinny Minnie".