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This is an awesome post.  Every point hits the nail on the head. I don't think people talk about number three enough and I'm glad you included it.

Thank you for your post and sharing you thoughts. They alway**** hard with me and always seem to be just at the right time. 

I have a question..... So, if on avg people loose 50-60% of their EW, does that mean if they have 100 pounds to loose, then they loose 50-60 pounds on avg?

Also, in order to know what your EW is or how it counts towards this, do you choose a number that is at your healthy BMI? For example, I need to be at 149 for a healthy BMI but I want to get down to 130. So, is my EW (starting at 249) 100 pounds or 119? 

What would I ever do without you? :)

Yes to your first question.

The second question is also correct.  You choose the number that takes you to the high end of your BMI and calculate the percentage from that.  I lost over 100% because I took my weight to the lower end of my BMI since it looks better on me.

You never have to worry about being without me, I am right here and you can always reach me.  Hugs Amber.

Thank you for your wisdom! You made my day! 

My EW is 100 pounds on the mark! I have lost 84% so......16% more or 16 pounds and I will be NORMAL LOL     

This post however did open my eyes to how many many people never hit a "normal" BMI. If EW is from the very top of the normal BMI scale and on avg people are loosing 50-60%, then they are still 40-50% away from a normal BMI and to me, that is A LOT! 

Seriously, I LOVE the quote "I would've eaten cardboard if that is what it took."  I really do feel the same way right now.  I eat very plain and boring....but it has WORKED!  At 4.5 months out I am already sitting at 85% EWL to the goal I set for myself...in reality I am already 100% because last week I hit a weight that puts me at the elusive "normal" BMI.  But normal isn't quite good enough for me, I want that 138 SO SO SO bad....and in order for me to get there I had to change my relationship with food.  It's not about taste anymore, it's about fueling my body and getting to goal.  I've said it before and I'll say it again....you HAVE to retrain your brain and heart to find satisfaction and meaning AWAY from the food.  For me it's been running races.  Last night I ran 4 miles straight for the first time in my life...in 93 degree sticky humid Georgia heat...and it felt awesome.  No food will ever make me feel as accomplished as I did last night when the voice from Map My Run came across my headphones and said "distance...4 miles."

 

i had a moment the other day with my 3 year old son when I took him to a bouncy house place since it was raining.  I played hard with him for nearly two hours...we did EVERTHING in the place; slides, jump house, obstacle courses.  And for once I wasn't exhausted, out of breath, and covered in sweat.  When we got ready to leave he took my hand and looked up at me and said "Mommy I had so much fun today, you're my best friend."  I seriously started weeping while strapping him in his car seat.  Tears of joy, happiness, and again...accomplishment.  I'm finally the mother I was always meant to be...and NO food...no matter how sweet or tasty will ever compare to the fullness in my heart that day.  Nothing.

Best response EVER!!!!!

I love your attitude and you must be my twin, because you speak for me.  If I could just bottle your attitude, package it and send it out to everyone..... :)

ArmyWife, now you have me in tears of happiness for you.  How absolutely splendid that you re doing this at a young age, I'm guessing, and have so much vibrant life to enjoy and share with your family. 

;Excellent post Elina....kinda gives me that funny feeling.....



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OMG that is such a sweet story! It makes me tear up because one of the reasons I started the journey to becoming healthier is so that I could have kids and become a Mom that can keep up with them! So, even though I'm not a parent yet... I can totally understand the importance of this post!!

I am crying, your last paragraph is what I am longing to experience with my two toddlers.  I want to be that mommy too!  Your comments and those of all the others that posted on this particular question  - and thank you to the woman who started it - are so informative, motivational, encourageing!  I am looking forward to surgery in July and this post is my useful and favorite by far that I have read on this site.  If I could only find a way to save it.  I may just have to print. :)  Thank you all!! Tears and joy !! :)