I made it to One-der-land and the double centry club.

I got on the scale this morning and it read 198.4.lbs I feel very lucky and happy. I was thinking about posting some pictures and was looking at some old photo's, boy what a difference losing 200 lbs makes. Looking at the old pictures from a little over a year ago brought back memories of how bad I felt weighing 400 lbs and how hard it was to move at that weight. Hopefully I have learned my lesson and will not fall back into my old habits and gain the weight back. I have not felt this good in 25 years. I hope everybody on this board can reach their goals.

Wowowowowow! That is so great. Please do post some before and updated photos. Loris

Hey john! Hard to believe where you started from aint it? It gives me hope to after seeing just how great you have done. Cant wait for my turn at crossing over the fat bridge. lol. Congrats again Margaret

WOW!!!! I am so proud of you! Glad you are feeling so great too! Throwing hugs your way- Pam

Way to go John! Thank you for posting. I have hope now! I have a question for you. Did your weight come off steadily or did you seem to loose it all at one time? I had surgery 6 months ago and I have lost 78ish pounds so far but........... I can still wear my same clothes, they are a little big but they still fit. Was there one point where you woke up and really notice a difference? I feel inspired reading posts like yours, again, thank you for sharing. Brenda

Brenda, my weight seemed to come off pretty steady I would lose 2 or 3 pounds and then stay the same for 4 or 5 days and then lose a couple of more. If I exercised a lot then I would lose more. No exercise and I would not lose that much. I have been careful with my diet.

Congratulations John! What an accomplishment! Huggs, Ruth

John, What a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to you! I can't wait to be able to feel what you are feeling. Great Job! Kim

congratulations, john!! i'm so glad for you. what a wonderful accomplishment. i've still got quite a way to go to reach one-der-land, but am very happy with my progress so far. i really identify with your statement "hopefully i have learned my lesson and will not fall back into my old habits" -- this is MY hope for myself, also! best of luck to you going forward. deb -190

Hi John, I am so happy for you; I know you've been talking about getting to this point for several weeks now, and you finally made it! Great job!! Take Care, Tanja