Realized I'm almost a year out AND finally hit onederland

Time has flown by like a big dog.

Realized that I'm less than a month from my one year re-birthday.  And exactly seven days from my birthday (33 this year).

This has been a hectic week, moved, unpacked, and got my son ready for school.  Eating and drinking have been a tad bit outta control, also took the week off from exercising hard to rest before I begin a more intense weight lifting program and martial arts program next week.  But to my surprise I finally am seeing 199 on the scale in the morning, I've actually been checking every day for the past week just to be sure I wouldn't creep back up lol.

So, I'm about to hit a birthday, my surgiversary, moved, broke 200 finally, and am about to step up the volume and intensity of cardio and weight lifting next week (and probably GOOD food/protein/BCAA intake as well).

This has been one hell of a ride, I just wanted to thank all of the OH members for allowing me to share this journey with you all.  And yeah, I will post a C25K update and an official one year re-cap when it's time :).  

Like jennchap said, I'm going to ******g own this **** lol.

Great work! I can almost visualize my 1 year.
Keep on keepin on and CONGRATS!!!

Jason

 Thank you, looks like you're halfway there.  It's amazing how the last year has flown by and this new lifestyle isn't really new anymore, it's a habit.  Very cool.  Good luck and thanks again.

 
Way to go !!!

In the bag !!!

Just don't pass me up.....not cool.... not allowed !!!!

frisco

lol, thanks man.  Ur a real vet, I'm a pretender :)

Funny thing is I have no effing idea where to stop losing weight but I suppose my body has told me I'm about where I need to be.  

My original goal was 250 (everyone said that was a good weight for me), then 225, then 200....screw it, as long as the numbers don't go up and I'm  healthy I'm happy :).

 
I was the same way..... docs first goal for me was 175

Got there than I said....how about 5 more (since I was already in WL mode) he said great...do it...

Got to 170.....I say how about 5 more..... he said go for it....

Got to 165......I say how about 5 more.....he said you can go 10 if you want......

Got to 155 and felt that's it.....and at the same time WL kinda came to a halt/crawl

So I found my range 155-160 Seemed right for me......right at 25BMI

I weigh in at my appointment at 148....lost a few more in anticipation of the statistical 10lbs. regain.

Doc wrote some **** down and said "Perfect" Stop WL (that was a first for me....a doctor saying stop losing weight!) He said "Perfection" That's 100% Excess Weight Loss (again weird....I'm far from perfect)  He than said hold that weight for a year.... I got about 2 months to go at the same weight..... I all good at this weight...I try and stay 148-150.....and I will be thrilled with 160 as a long term weight !!!!

So I guess after that ramble..... you will settle into your weight.....bells ring....fireworks shoot through the sky..... you know when you get there!!!!

frisco

Congrats, what a nice birthday present to give yourself!!!

TY :)

Awesome job!   You're truly an inspiration to us all!  I love reading your posts, too, because it's always great to get a guy's perspective!  Happy first birthday and happy 33rd birthday to ya- you've accomplished so much and am sure your life is just gonna get brighter and brighter!

Thank you, not sure about the inspiration part but I appreciate it.  This has been a struggle, have been some rough days but many more good ones I'm happy to report.

Thanks again