100 lbs GONE!

I stepped on the scale this morning and just about cried.  To my surprise, I am down 100.2 lbs from my highest and couldn't be happier.  I made a promise to myself to be down 100 lbs by my birthday and I made it with a week to spare (birthday is 7/20).  Yes, I still have a long way to go, but I've reached my first major goal.  My surgeon and I both agreed to a goal weight of 150 but heck I'd be happy to be under 200.  Haven't seen those numbers since high school.   

I have noticed that I am not NEARLY as tired or hot as I was compared to last summer.  I still get overheated but it's more tolerable now.  Last year, I would've been hiding in the house with the AC on complaining about the heat.  Now I work out in the garden in 100F temps.  Who would have thought?!?

I do admit that I haven't exercised yet, well, not in the formal sense.  I love working in the garden and doing yard work, but I absolutely abhor gyms.  I bought the 30-day Shred video several months ago but still haven't used it.  I've been one of the very lucky ones who hasn't needed to exercise to lose weight.  I do, however, expect that the next 100 lbs will be much tougher to lose and I am now mentally ready for that challenge. 

Anyway, just wanted to share my achievement with my wonderful OH family. 

~ Michelle

That is SOOOOO AWESOME!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!
Lisa

Thanks! 

GREAT Job!  How long have you been banded? I get mine this thurs!

Good luck on Thursday!

I was banded on 10/20/08 so I'm about 8.5 months out from surgery....

A big heartfelt congratulations to you! 
You had surgery a month before I did and we seem to be losing at a similar rate.  I hope to hit 100 lb lost by the end of the month. 
My birthday is the 17th and yours is the 20th.  Happy early birthday!

Isn't it great to be able to tolerate the heat?  When I started avoiding warm weather climates for vacations I knew it was time to do something. 

All the best!
Lisa O.

You'll be at the century mark before you know it.  Birthday wishes to you too! 

Way to go Michelle!  What a wonderful gift you have given yourself for your B-day!  The gift of better health has to be the best!  Welcome to the century club, you need one of those cards!

Ooooo, I completely forgot about the century club!  I need to hunt around to find someone to make me one. 

That is AWESOME!!!  Congrats to you.  What a great early birthday present!

Kristy