Cheles 75 Posted April 21, 2012 Yesterday hit my 4-month mark since my sleeve surgery. And, I hit the 199 mark after 2-weeks of holding at 201. YAY! I've been waiting on this day for a long time. It's funny when you finally see the scale say 199. I just kept saying....really, am I really there? The last time I remember being under 200 I was in 10th grade or I was about 16 which means for 32-years I have been over 200 lbs and at times WAY over 200 lbs. Yes, this feels good. As for my diet, I track everything. I do enjoy a treat of a piece of candy or some ice cream once in a while. But I generally stay within my targets of protien, carbs, fat, and fluids. As for my NSV...Well, I'm in the process of changing careers. My family wants me to take over their business. I grew up in the business, but went my separate way many years ago. That path provided me with my degree and a great job. But to be honest, I've gotten very bored with my role over the last 3-years and was looking for a change. Over the last 3-months I have been studying for my state board license in HVAC contracting. I took my test on Thursday. It was an open-book test, but the proctor said I had written to much in my books and took 2 of the major testing books away from me. I had 30-questions left out of 100 to answer. Of those 30, I was able to locate 15 of the questions from my other books. That left me with 15 remaining questions which were tables within the last two books. The proctor was adimit that I could not have my books and told me she was sorry, but I just had to go on my on knowledge. Well, I did the best I could. The test was over and I waiting on the results. It read..PASSED! I couldn't believe it. I actually passed. This has been an exhausting and exciting week. I hit 199 and passed my HVAC licensing exam! 4 HadToDoIt40, Lissa, Missmarbe and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jthurman 20 Posted April 21, 2012 What a great journey!! Good luck to you in your new career! And congrats on onederland!!! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windycitymom 60 Posted April 21, 2012 Yesterday hit my 4-month mark since my sleeve surgery. And, I hit the 199 mark after 2-weeks of holding at 201. YAY! I've been waiting on this day for a long time. It's funny when you finally see the scale say 199. I just kept saying....really, am I really there? The last time I remember being under 200 I was in 10th grade or I was about 16 which means for 32-years I have been over 200 lbs and at times WAY over 200 lbs. Yes, this feels good. As for my diet, I track everything. I do enjoy a treat of a piece of candy or some ice cream once in a while. But I generally stay within my targets of protien, carbs, fat, and fluids. As for my NSV...Well, I'm in the process of changing careers. My family wants me to take over their business. I grew up in the business, but went my separate way many years ago. That path provided me with my degree and a great job. But to be honest, I've gotten very bored with my role over the last 3-years and was looking for a change. Over the last 3-months I have been studying for my state board license in HVAC contracting. I took my test on Thursday. It was an open-book test, but the proctor said I had written to much in my books and took 2 of the major testing books away from me. I had 30-questions left out of 100 to answer. Of those 30, I was able to locate 15 of the questions from my other books. That left me with 15 remaining questions which were tables within the last two books. The proctor was adimit that I could not have my books and told me she was sorry, but I just had to go on my on knowledge. Well, I did the best I could. The test was over and I waiting on the results. It read..PASSED! I couldn't believe it. I actually passed. This has been an exhausting and exciting week. I hit 199 and passed my HVAC licensing exam! Congrats on both of your massive accomplishments! Nice to see a woman in the HVAC industry. I was in it for 10 yrs then left to sell real estate. Best of luck to you in both of our new ventures. The business and wonderland ! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted April 21, 2012 Amazing on the NSV and I am OVERWHELMED that you passed the HVAC test!! I know that, at least in FL, that's one of the toughest tests you can take!! Congratulations on both major accomplishments!!! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NancyJerry 139 Posted April 21, 2012 Yay!! Congrats on both successes!! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted April 21, 2012 How wonderful! And congratulations on passing your test as well! What a fabulous story! Thanks for sharing 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted April 21, 2012 So excited for u! You are Rockin in all areas of your life! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve 4 me 910 Posted April 21, 2012 ONEderful! Congrats!!!!!!! Yayyy! 1 Cheles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheles 75 Posted April 21, 2012 Thanks everyone. I really couldn't have gotten to that 199 goal without the members of this board. Ya'll mean very much to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted April 23, 2012 Welcome to Onderland! And congrats on passing the test. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenisaMartim4 369 Posted April 23, 2012 woo-hoo, congrats to you Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites