Rare "Bird" Sighted!!!

I'm speaking very softly because I don't want to scare it away......but I sighted the elusive #1 this morning. When I got on the scale from hell this morning, it displayed 199! This is the first time I've seen my weight begin with a "1" since High School! Of course, the way things have been going, It will be reading over 200 by the end of the day because I always fluctuate in a 5 lb. window. It's still pretty damn exciting, because it means that I'm still heading in the right direction and there's a good chance that that #1 will soon be a regular visitor!!! Now, all I need to do is avoid celebrating by eating half a cheesecake or something equally "brilliant"!! I would also like to remind you all of how much I appreciate your support as I travel this uncharted road. I would also like to encourage those of you who are struggling along with me to make that #1 a permanent fixture in our lives that there is hope and together we'll all get there!! Mike

i for one am very happy for you,mike!!! i remember taht day for me as well!!!!! c'mon-let's go for a walk....i need one desperately....

Oh Mike, Mike, Mike!! How wonderful, I have been looking for that bird as well for so long. I can relate to you so well. Don't Fret, It will stay there & before you no it it will say 180. Hey, Don't go eat that cheescake though, eat a piece of chicken instead. I no it's not quite the same thing, but it will help keep ya going down in the right direction. Marilyn, the Bearlady

GREAT !!! I'm happy for you, I can still remember when I finally got to the #1 , it was the most wonderful feeling in the world. Keep up the good work. Judy

Woohoo, Mike!!!! That's some exciting stuff. Now, because I'm not the sharpest dude on the ranch, I get to celebrate victories like that twice. The first time is when I see a great number like 199. Then my weight fluctuates for a few days or weeks and I go over and under that 200 pound mark. Then one day I realize that I haven't gone over the mark for a while and I get to pat myself on the back again for weighing less than 200, 190, 180, 170, 160..... I have to confess that I still celebrate those victories with a food reward. It's usually something like a few Doritos, but when I'm eating them, I feel pretty smug and damned proud of myself. How warped is that? Luckily, I get back on the wagon fairly quickly, but I still have fat girl thinking that says everything must be rewarded with food. Big hugs to you. I'm very proud of you! Connie

I told you, pardner, it was only a matter of time! And I love your post, very creative! I know how you're feeling and knowing that your feeling that way makes me happy 'cuz I like being surrounded by happy people! See you Tuesday with bells on! Maureen

I'm doing the happy dance for you, Mike! Weigh to go!!! Joy

Once again, I thank you all for all the great support you give me. As I said in the original post, I expect to bounce back and forth over the "200 lb.line" a few times before settling down. The trend is still downward and that really pleases me!! Just seeing that magical #1 at the beginning of my weight gives me a huge jolt of incentive. It's going to be a lot easier getting to my goal knowing that you good people are with me. THANKS AGAIN!! Mike

Ah Mike!!! I knew you could do it!!!! Woo hoo!!! Congratulations!!! That is really awesome I am so excited for you!!! You just stick to your guns and that number will be here to stay!!! I'm gonna catch up to you I swear!!! I fluctuate too...but lately I have been pretty steady. Thank goodness! I oopsed yesterday so today I worked it off at the gym. So if you do celebrate by having a treat make sure you work it off!! Keep that great attitude up and you will kick those 2's to the curb forever! Way to go!!! Elizabeth M