Happy Bandiversary to Me!

[Humming Bird 275]

Today is my one year bandiversary. It has been a good year and I can't complain. I really wanted to hit that 100 pound mark, but had a minor bump in the road getting a cashew or something stuck which required a small unfill. I came very close to that 100 lb mark.

I have gone from a very miserable 264 lb, size 24 wearing, morbidly obese woman, to a happier 169 lb, size 12/14 slightly overweight woman! It feels great!

I have no secrets. I just do the best I can and don't let this thing control every day of my life.

Now I need to get this last 19 lbs off!

[Blaze21 5]

Congratulations! I just made two years yesterday. Let's do the happy dance, shall we.

[CSE 0]

Congratulations! It must feel really good to have the year behind you! Enjoy the new you and keep up the good work!

[btrieger 21]

Happy Bandiversary!!!

[Humming Bird 275]

That is so cool !!! Thanks all !

[chickadee81 0]

Happy Bandiversary!!! You have done awesome and are very inspirational.

And Bob-very cool cake

[susan1010 0]

Congratulations! I'm aiming for 100 also. I'm at 45 now and have until March 18. Way cool picture Btrieger!!

[Cocoabean 430]

Congrats HB!!!!

Very cool cake, Bob!

[Mimilou2004 13]

I am so happy for your success. And BTrieger's picture of the HB is incredible!!!!

Mimi

[healthy-me-in-Az 0]

Happy Bandiversary Hummingbird! Congratulations on your success!

Today is my bandiversary. I have officially lost 60 lbs. Do I wish it was more? Yes. If I was truthful with myself, I wanted to be one of the people who made it to goal in the first year. Probably not realistic for me.

On the bright side, I have lost more than half my excess weight in 1 year. On any other 'diet' I have ever done, I would have already regained most, if not all, I had lost. I am no longer diabetic. I have gone from a size 24 pants to a size 12 pants. I was wearing 2XL tops and now I wear a medium. I am more comfortable in my skin. I don't feel bloated and tired all the time anymore.

I still have work to do. But for the first time, it isn't just a vague goal. It seems truly attainable. I will get there! And honestly, it isn't how fast we can lose it but how we maintain it. I was always a great 'dieter'. I could just never keep it off for any period of time.

I choose to Celebrate this milestone in my journey but will keep looking ahead.

[LeighaMason 19]

I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes!

[healthy-me-in-Az 0]

I am waaaaaaaay ahead of you, Leigha! I just placed an order for the new Zumba fitness dvds for my present! I had the OLD VHS tapes and I loved them but I no longer have a VHS player. My gym offers a similar class but not at a time I can attend. I figured at least my choice of present for myself was appropriate! :ohmy: You know, as opposed to ordering myself a cake or something!

[rayne913 0]

Congratulations! Keep up the good work

[Humming Bird 275]

I am so happy for you, does a bandiversary mean presents like a birthday or anniversary? I'm thinking yes! :confused:

I'm not sure what I will do because I'm broke right now. I'll think of something for a reward. :cursing:

[bevanfranks 0]

Hummingbird-

What were your symptoms-- how did you know you had something stuck that needed some unfill? Just wondering. . .

I think sometimes I get paranoid thinking I may need a small unfill.

Thanks!