update since hitting goal....

361 : all time high 2008
311 : surgery day 5/18/09
211 : First goal met (100# post op + 50# pre op = 150 pounds gone) 12/26/09
180 : GOAL!!! 04/12/10
181 : last week 04/19/10
181 : today 04/26/10

Same as last week. My goal weight was 180, i hit that then it went up 1 pound and stayed there for the last 2 weeks. Seems the increase of calories to 1300-1500 has allowed me to maintain as i wanted. I'd like to lose that 1 pound again then stay there, LOL, but i know my weight will fluctuate slightly. As long as i stay within 180-183 range i'm good, just don't want to go above or much below that.

.....the day i've dreamt about.....

GOAL!!!!!!!!!

I can honestly say, a couple of years ago, this day wasn't even imaginable. I almost teared up on the scale today (almost...lol). I had previously accepted that I would be big forever....in fact, I had made up a nick name for myself... F.A.F.L.! (fat ass for life).

Now, to be literally HALF the size I was at my largest...it's simply amazing, and kind of hard to comprehend right now. From 361 pounds to 180. From a BMI of 56.5 to 28.2! From size 54 pants, to size 32! From size 4x shirts to a MEDIUM! It simply blows my mind.

I know that the hard part of the journey begins now, maintenance. But I'm ready for it. My family and friends don't understand why I'm so meticulous with counting calories and tracking calories burned still, but I'm committed to keeping track and being responsible for my eating the rest of my life. I never EVER want to see 361 pounds on the scale again. Life is toooooooooo good on this side of the scale!

Thank you Jesus for all you've blessed me with. I'm truly grateful.

Stopping in for another update....ALMOST THERE!

Today is weigh in day...and although i've been slacking lately with regular updates, things are moving along. So much so, that i'm proud to announce that i only have ONE....yes ONE pound left until i hit my personal goal.




I can't believe it. I've lost half of me. 1 pound to go, then i'll be completely satisfied with this journey, even if i never lose another single pound. Loving life right now..... :)