Originally Posted By ImaDLFan Woohoo! Finally did it and on my birthday too. Actually I've lost another pound since then so I'm really stoked! I've been working on it since Oct of 07, had Gastric Bypass surgery in April of 08 and been losing fairly steady since then but this last couple of lbs has been taking forever! I did have a few other goals that I've met, like I wanted to be under 200 lbs, did that. And I wanted to weigh less than my husband, did that! That was a kicker since it’s the first time in our 25 year marriage that I weigh less than him...giggle, giggle! And I wanted to lose 100 lbs, did it! YAAA! My goal weight is 160, sounds like a lot but for me it works. I have another 18 lbs to go but I think I can do it. Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me in the past I really appreciate it... For those of you who are trying to lose, keep at it and do what works for you, as long as it’s healthy, of course! I never, ever thought I would be able to do it even with the surgery. I feel better; have more energy and my husband thinks he got a new wife without a trade in, thank goodness!
Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you. What you've done is a wonderful accomplishment. And what a great birthday present you gave yourself.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Wow! That's amazing! Congratulations! And P.S. 160 sounds like a great weight! Healthy and strong! (lots of exclamation points)
Originally Posted By mcneil516 <My goal weight is 160, sounds like a lot but for me it works. I have another 18 lbs to go but I think I can do it.> I don't think you can do it. I KNOW you can! You've lost all that weight. You can lose the last 18 pounds. I'm not saying it'll be easy, but you can do it. And then to reward yourself? Go on a trip to you know where!
Originally Posted By murfsmom Im glad you posted about your 100lbs because if you didn't i was going to ! i'm so proud of you, but it's getting harder to find you when go shopping, half the time your not that far away but i don't recognize you !!! LOL keep up the good work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!pretty soon you will be fighting your DD for the clothes i send them !!!! xo stevie
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA As someone who has to watch his weight on a daily basis -- losing 100 pounds is frickin' phenomenal! Congratulations!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove ♥♥♥ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! ♥♥♥ And I totally concur with mcneil516! You WILL do it. (And besides, you already look WAY less than 160, sister. More power to you!) xoxoxo
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Wow! 100 pounds! That's phenomenal. Congratulations on your self-control.
Originally Posted By alphabetmom Congratulations!!!!! WTG!!! And I think you did it quite quickly. I had surgery in Oct. 04, it took me over 18 months to lose it. I still struggle to keep it off. You, should be very very proud of yourself!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Beth, you are amazing! You are an inspiration. Keep at it. I am back to the diet after Christmas. You take care, and you look fabulous!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney GOOD FOR YOU!!!! That is a fantastic goal to have met! I have lsot 60 pounds so far and have another 60 to go. It is tough to keep on the straight and narrow....especially without having surgery. Thank you for the inspiration!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Wow. What an accomplishment!!! That is not easy to do and you should be very proud of yourself for doing it.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 WOW!! I am VERY impressed. You should be SO proud of yourself. We met you in August and you looked grea then, I had no idea, >>> half the time your not that far away but i don't recognize you !!!<<< LOL murfsmom I have a cousin who is going through the same "shrinking before our eyes" as Beth and it is so true
Originally Posted By Ursula Holy Crap! (and that's a compliment!) Keep up the good work. Are you doing it by working out and eating right on a daily schedule, or are you following a plan or?
Originally Posted By ImaDLFan Thanks so much everyone, I'm going to bask in the warmth for a while! LOL Ursula, I do work out and I am careful what I eat...absolutely no sugar, if I have a sweet tooth I eat something with splenda but I dont eat much of that either, they say artificial sweeteners actually make you more hungry so I just have a little something. If I dont work out I dont lose weight so I have to. Gastric Bypass surgery is a great tool but you have to take care not to overeat or it defeats the purpose. I usually eat 4 small meals a day and I make sure it has lots of protein and veggies. Thank God I dont have a special diet, I just have to stay within the rules of no sugar, low fat and no larger portions. It’s actually kind of freeing!
Originally Posted By ImaDLFan Alphabetmom, so good to hear your still keeping it off. I know it will still be a struggle after I hit my goal but I'm hoping to succeed for the long run. I feel better now than when I was younger and I hope it will add a few years on the old body here! lol
Originally Posted By ImaDLFan DWB, I'll be cheering you on in the New Year. Email me if you need an encouraging word!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well after being manically depressed for nearly a year, I have packed it on again (I was already obese to begin with). I quite my job a little while ago and have had December off. I now feel much more like myself again. I will enjoy the holidays and then onto a strict diet.
