Happy Birthday to Me / Perspective

Today is my birthday (38) so, naturally, I've been thinking back over the past year, and where was then vs where I am now. It really put things in perspective and made me realize just have far I've come. So, I thought I would share . . . . Last year - almost 5 months post op, 88 lbs lost, weighed 248 This year - almost 17 months post op, 198 lbs lost, weight 138 Last year - BMI 43.5, hoping to hit the "century club" by the 6 month mark (I did) This year - BMI 23.06, hoping to hit the "double century club" any day, and a BMI of 23 by the 18 month mark Last year - swore I'd wear my size 20 W jeans by my birthday. I did - then put them back in the closet for another couple of weeks til they actually fit. This year - wore the size 6 jeans that have fit for a few weeks. Last year - people really noticing the difference, being asked all the time "how much have you lost?" This year - people not recognizing me, being asked all the time "you're not going to lose anymore are you? Last year - feeling like I was really getting the hang of this, and settling in to a steady 10 lb / month rate of weight loss This year - consider myself a "grad," still trying to drop 4 more pounds, but thinking more in terms of maintenance after that So, happy birthday to me.

Hey Beth, That is great... Can you think of a better birthday gift to yourself than health and happiness? Happy birthday and how amazing you have done... Hugs Marge

Hello Beth, Happy Birthday!!! You have done awesome. Have a great day, Diana

Congratulations to you, you have done an amazing job. Happy, Happy birthday to you. Kwheen

Beth, Happy Birthday! What a year of transformation! Both physically and mentally! Good for you! Lori