ONEDERLAND!!!

[isaviolinist 11]

Well, I have been waiting for this day for ages, and finally today, I hit 199.8 on the scale!!! I am SO thrilled! I don't remember the last time I saw a 1 before my weight. With all the struggles I've had with the band (regaining 50 pounds after losing 80 initially and then having to re-lose the 50 and retrain all those bad habits I started again) and my eating (in therapy now for binge eating disorder), I couldn't be happier and more proud of the hard I work I'm putting in. It really hasnt been easy (I think we can all attest to the fact that WLS is NOT the easy way out), but I'm so glad that I'm following the rules (most of the time ) and feeling great! And I thank my lucky stars everyday for all the support and love around me. Can't believe I'm living in onederland! Its nice over here - I think I'll stick around!

[trystelle 3]

Congratulations- It is Onederful news!!!

[trystelle 3]

Congratulations- It is Onederful news!!!

[MaineJackie 3]

Congratulations!!!

[isaviolinist 11]

Thank you!! Im feeling on top of the world today!!

[cbearanne 0]

Sooooo happy for you! I thought I was going to get to write that post today, I've been at 200 for 4 days now. I want to drop to that magical onederland too. Keep up the great work!

Well, I have been waiting for this day for ages, and finally today, I hit 199.8 on the scale!!! I am SO thrilled! I don't remember the last time I saw a 1 before my weight. With all the struggles I've had with the band (regaining 50 pounds after losing 80 initially and then having to re-lose the 50 and retrain all those bad habits I started again) and my eating (in therapy now for binge eating disorder), I couldn't be happier and more proud of the hard I work I'm putting in. It really hasnt been easy (I think we can all attest to the fact that WLS is NOT the easy way out), but I'm so glad that I'm following the rules (most of the time ) and feeling great! And I thank my lucky stars everyday for all the support and love around me. Can't believe I'm living in onederland! Its nice over here - I think I'll stick around!

[gatorgal 0]

Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?

Thanks for sharing your struggles. I have recently regained 10 pounds (after losing 75 initially), and I came back to this discussion board tonight hoping for inspiration. Knowing that I'm not the only one struggling is very helpful; I was successful earlier, and like you said, sometimes we have to retrain ourselves to do what we know is right.

Enjoy the journey to a healthier you, and keep motivating us all!

Gatorgal

[IndioGirl55 32]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

[isaviolinist 11]

Thanks so much everyone!!! Im thinking of rewarding myself with a massage maybe

Sooooo happy for you! I thought I was going to get to write that post today, I've been at 200 for 4 days now. I want to drop to that magical onederland too. Keep up the great work!

I totally feel you. When I gained 50 pounds back, I was hovering over the 200 mark (I think I got down to 205.8). I think I sabotaged myself because I just felt that I would never weigh below 200. I was so scared and almost did it again this time (I played with the same 3-4 pounds around 202-206 for like the entire month of December pretty much). Just stick with it, and I'm sure you'll see it any day now! Can't wait til it happens for you!

Congratulations! It's a great feeling, isn't it?

Thanks for sharing your struggles. I have recently regained 10 pounds (after losing 75 initially), and I came back to this discussion board tonight hoping for inspiration. Knowing that I'm not the only one struggling is very helpful; I was successful earlier, and like you said, sometimes we have to retrain ourselves to do what we know is right.

Enjoy the journey to a healthier you, and keep motivating us all!

Gatorgal

Gator - thanks so much for your kind words!! I'm a strong believer in group support, which is why I keep coming back here and also blogging. I think we can do this with the help and support of each other (and we're supporting ourselves when we support each other). I'm so glad you came back here. When I got off track I stopped coming here and stopped blogging and food logging. Logging back in was really hard, but it was what I needed to do. I'm glad you're back. Resolve to start right now getting back on track. Its so hard and it sucks but you can do it!

And everyone struggles. After I picked myself back up, I was 50 pounds up, and it really was devastating. But I started doing what was necessary to get the weight back off. And now I've started seeing a therapist for eating disorders. I do great with my exercise and eating during the day, but at night, the binger comes out and its hard to stop her. So for me, it seemed like an appropriate step that could help me make this a change for life. Treat yourself well and do whatever you feel is right for you and you will be successful!! If you ever want to talk, just shoot me a message on here!

[Morgan from OR 0]

Way to go ~ that is AWESOME!!! There is just something about seeing that "one" when you look at the scale....

[Mrs.Doxie 1]

That is AWESOME!!!

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

[isaviolinist 11]

Sorry I didn't see those last two responses because LBT was not working for me - but thank you so much for the encouragement everyone!!!

[Sun Rae 7]

Congratulations!

[mimi368 0]

Congratulations!!! I have 14 more pounds to go to Onederland, and I can't wait!

[isaviolinist 11]

Thanks so much mimi!!! I'm routing for you! I never thought I would get here, yet it came so fast!! You'll be in onederland before you know it!