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The tipping point- 1 pound away from an important goal



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So today I stepped on the scale and I am one pound from having lost 50 pounds since my surgery. I didn't have any pre-op weight loss so this 50 pounds has been since April 9 when I had my surgery in Mexicali.

In 2007 I weighed 350 pounds so I am one pound away from having lost 100 pounds since then....I lost and kept off 50 with my lapband and although I had major problems with my band....I am grateful for that 50 pounds lost and gone.

This is a tipping point for me on many levels...I feel like I am moving into a new physical and emotional place and I just wanted to acknowledge this place. I haven't been below 250 pounds in at least 10 years and can't remember the last time I was below a size 20 which is what I'm wearing these days.

I am starting to really see the shape of my body again...to really see my curves with this 100 pounds gone. I am working on loving my body as is....I'm enjoying the freedom of movement...sliding in and out of cab with no problem. I love not thinking twice about fitting into a booth....I love feeling lighter in spirit and in pounds.

I'm not doing this perfectly but I am really focusing on eating intuitvely...which means for me...listening to my body....really paying attention to feeling of fullness....eating slowing and savoring food. I know that's not important to everyone, but it's part of my journey.

So as I stand at the tipping point....I'm counting my blessings more than I'm counting calories......

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Way to go, Citygal! That is truly an awesome accomplisment and one you SHOULD be proud of! Just think what you will be writing this time next year!!!!! God bless!

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Gratz on reaching such a milestone on your journey. It is refreshing to hear of someone truly appreciating the place they are at now instead of obsessing about the finish line. I think most of us miss out on relishing real achievements because we don't "live in the now" and take the time to enjoy what we have accomplished. Thanks for the eye opener and best of luck on your continued success.

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