I am close to ONEderland. I have lost over 80 lbs and that is great, but I am starting to look at the other side of the ticker.

I finally have less than 60 bls to loose to make it to goal. 50-something is a great thought when you start with 140 on that side! I also see this as an amazing accomplishment to get to the point in my journey that I start to look at the goal and not getting 25% to goal or 50% to goal. I'm sure I will celebrate ONEderland (hopefully next week) and I think I will treat myself to a manicure when I get to the century mark. The small goals I set for myself are great but this is a milestone I didn't anticipate and it is a great surprise!

I know I am still months and months away from goal, but I am starting to feel like it is something I can accomplish and this is the first time that I really started to feel that way. It was just arbitrary goal.

A couple of days a go a friend said "Another 60 lbs? Really?" I said well that is a healthy BMI. What should my goal be? He couldn't really argue with that. If I get down to 165 that will be awesome and losing anything more than that will be gravy. I hope I can get to 142.5 That will be half of what I used to weigh and that is my goal. I always say "Aim high if you want to accomplish great things!"

Banded 10-29-08

Dr. Kirshenbaum Denver, CO

Self Pay - $9950

Hi JA,

I just starting reading your blog and I'm impressed and inspired. I'm hoping to be banded in late April or May. I haven't decided on specific timeframe goals, but I am sure I will. Keep up the good work and get ready to kiss the two hundreds good bye forever! You will do it.

kathi

Thanks Kathi. I hope you enjoy the rest of my blog. It has really helped me. I'm sure you will do great!