Made it, made it, made it......

[Recycled 2,182]

I'm a vet, I'm a vet....I'm a vet, vet, vet........ Well......in truth, I was already a vet. The military kind anyway. But now, I'm a Bariatric Pal vet and have reached my goal to boot.

Soo, what'da we do in here guys......??? Measure each other's sleeves...or what.????

I've been hearin that "older and wiser" crap for years......there's gotta be more to BP's vet room than just that.....

just kiddin.......I'm just rambling......It feels good to reach my goal and know that even with a long and tough struggle, I was able to make it.

It should have a category of it's own.......and Vet sounds like a pretty good one. Glad to be here.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Nah, you just stand around while we all admire you.

Seriously, big-time congratulations to you. What a big deal.

Truly.

[par1959 470]

Very encouraging. I want to hit my goal by the year mark. Its going to be close and lots of work. People such as yourself just prove its possible.

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

Welcome!!!! I also reached my goal at week 52! So excited....but what do we do here? We talk about how different Year One is from Year Two, Year 3 and so on. And we encourage each other to stay real and keep our selves together for the progress we have accomplished and to never, ever go back to the way we were....because as a vet , we know we can.....so welcome aboard...nice to have a man here!

[Rogofulm 2,440]

That...is...so...fan...tastic! Congratulations on making it to goal -- you must be very proud!!!!! So now, what's your plan for maintenance? Seriously, those of us who are getting close would love to keep hearing how you're doing. And if you learn any tricks that we can follow, please share them. Good luck in the next phase of your journey!!!

[Recycled 2,182]

So now, what's your plan for maintenance? Seriously,

I really don't plan on doing anything different. It doesn't actually feel like a finish line. I've gotten used to my new eating habits and foods and exercise routines, so I plan on just continuing the same from here on out. I'm even gonna keep the mindset that my goal is farther off in the distance.....as in a couple of years. I want the new pattern to get set in stone before I let up......Besides.....I don't really miss anything, so it's not about cravings or wrong foods. I think keeping up the exercise will be the challenge.

All new territory for me....so we'll see. I will be paying very close attention to the vets and how they maintain as well.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I really don't plan on doing anything different. It doesn't actually feel like a finish line. I've gotten used to my new eating habits and foods and exercise routines, so I plan on just continuing the same from here on out. I'm even gonna keep the mindset that my goal is farther off in the distance.....as in a couple of years. I want the new pattern to get set in stone before I let up......Besides.....I don't really miss anything, so it's not about cravings or wrong foods. I think keeping up the exercise will be the challenge.

All new territory for me....so we'll see. I will be paying very close attention to the vets and how they maintain as well.

That's kind of my thought too. But in case you need it, here's what my doc said when I asked about maintenance.... If you want to introduce some carbs, choose only the ones that you would cook for a meal (brown rice, sweet potato, pasta), not anything you would go to the pantry for a handful of. I know you'll do great!!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

That's kind of my thought too. But in case you need it, here's what my doc said when I asked about maintenance.... If you want to introduce some carbs, choose only the ones that you would cook for a meal (brown rice, sweet potato, pasta), not anything you would go to the pantry for a handful of. I know you'll do great!!!

That's a GREAT suggestion from your doc. A very simple and obvious criterion.