If I can handle this, I can handle anything

[BillOh 13]

Part of what drove my wife and myself into obesity is the Buffalo Wing. If you want to see part of my obession about wings, go to columbuswings.com. I have been thinking since surgery about my wing website and the great pleasure it was brought us. I am a judge at an annual wing festival and even travel to the national festival, and the Anchor bar every year. This year the judging and the wing event came the same week and my annual golf, hooters, Cininnati Reds game with my friends. Going into this week, I came very close to my goal. Going out of this week I can say I had a wonderul week and enjoyed everything and did not gain weight. Using the things I have learned up to this point has helped me and I can say that I no longer fear going into maintenance mode and gaining it all back. I can work hard, see the rewards and still enjoy life.

[emmylou 0]

That's great! I hope to have the same outlook when I too reach maintain mode. :smile:

[jujuvee 0]

BillO, Way to go,,,, ummm and I've been to the Anchor bar so I Get it!!!!

[sandiegokate 0]

Bill,

Thats awesome!!:smile:

Definitely a real life story that we can all relate to... My story will be something to include football, margaritas, tacos, and guacomole... I get banded on August 26th, just before the season officially starts!

Thanks for the inspiration!

[greytz 4]

I am so proud of you. What a major accomplishment. I think it is probably difficult to attend something like that and still be able to have fun and maintain your same healthy weight. I am from the Cincy area so I am a long time Reds friend. Glad you posted this. We are all talking about the accomplishments being first banded but your story is a true inspiration to me and lets me know I will be able to enjoy things and still maintain. Thanks.