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[gowalking 10,790]

I'm one of those folks who reminds people that we are more than numbers and to focus on NSVs during our weight loss journey. But even I am speechless this morning. I weigh myself weekly just to stay accountable. Yes...I know when I've eaten well and when I've not, but the number on the scale reinforces what I already know. Since I don't let the number rule my outlook for the day, or even the week, I am OK with the weekly weigh-in.

Well...got on the scale this morning and it said 119.2. I had to look at it for a few moments because I couldn't take in what I was seeing. I'm under 120 lbs. That's unbelievable. The very first time I went to WW, I was 15 and 127 lbs. I got down to 113. I was 125 lbs. when I got married and have never been close in all the years since. Oh...I got down to 150 in the early '90s but of course ballooned back up again.

Yes...I know it's just a number but it's also a watershed moment for me. I've accomplished something I never thought I would. I'm as small as I was as a teenager. I'm not a teenager though... My skin is terribly wrinkled and I only look good with my clothes on and in long sleeves and pantyhose. I hide the flaws same as anyone would. But...I'm alot smarter than a teenager now and feel that I'm mature enough to make good choices in my life and find future success in ways I thought impossible just two years ago.

If all goes as planned, I will be visiting my sister-in-law in China over Christmas. Imagine that...me going to the Far East. Was a time I couldn't hardly walk and now I'm going to the other side of the world.

I'm dating again. It's scary for sure, but I'm starting to get comfortable enough with my body that I can appreciate what others see. Not always mind you, but sometimes... It's still a work in progress.

Mostly I'm just grateful and happy to be mobile, healthy, and appreciate my life. I give all the credit to the band because that's where it started.

Have a great Monday everyone.

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I strive not to let numbers dictate my life, but I get giddy thinking about that fact I am under 200lbs.

Awesome job, friend Enjoy every moment of it!

[loser2014 73]

Amazing. How long did it take? I hope to be able to post a success story some day, but would be beyond thrilled with 150. I haven't seen the 120s for over 20 years!! You are teeny!

[gowalking 10,790]

Amazing. How long did it take? I hope to be able to post a success story some day, but would be beyond thrilled with 150. I haven't seen the 120s for over 20 years!! You are teeny!

LOL! I am small. I can see it in pics with my family. My granddaughter is 10 and she will be taller than me in another year probably. I was banded in January of 2013...so it took about 21 months. My PCP wanted me to hit the 150 mark so I made that my goal and I met it back in March. So for these last seven months, I've just continued doing what I've been doing and know that once my body has given up all the fat it has, I'll stop losing weight. At this point, it's pretty stable and I can't imagine it getting much lower than where it is now.

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[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

Update that profile, MISSY!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I love this!

[Bandista 7,466]

YIPPEE! What an amazing moment......WOW! So happy for you. And China for the holidays -- what a trip you are going to have.

[Tracic 11]

This was so encouraging. I have been heavy for so long, sometimes the thought of being smaller seems unbelievable. I was banded July 15th and hit 40# lost this am! So excited. Goal is to hit 50 by Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing!

[endzone 55]

Congrats!!!!!!!!

[RedStorm 139]

You are amazing. Such an inspiration!

[briefs199 337]

You are awesome. An inspiration to us newbies. Thanks for posting and sharing your struggles and insecurities. It makes me good to know that skit of other people feel the same

[briefs199 337]

You are awesome. An inspiration to us newbies. Thanks for posting and sharing your struggles and insecurities. It makes me good to know that other people feel the same

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[MarieMarie 346]

An inspiration for sure. I hid my scale for a week, I was getting very depressed with no weight loss.

[Julie norton 2,850]

@go walking. You have a gift for writing. A budding journalist. Keep it up. It truly inspires us Even after all these years I need a good inspirational story!!