110 lb. Weight Loss!
Katz85340
Posts: 206 Member
Talk about some tears this morning! When I looked at the scale and saw 158.8 I immediately got emotional because even though I've been losing, I guess it's one of those things you think will never really happen! Even now, as I type, I'm getting emotional. 158 lbs. is my final goal (anything after that is a gift)! I've lost close to 110 lbs. since January 2010! That's a whole other person!
As I cried into my husbands shoulder this morning, even though he was happy for me, I think it was hard for him to comprehend what I was feeling. (It's hard for anyone to comprehend what I'm feeling that has never had a weight issue.) I'd been so heavy for so long, I guess he just got used to it, and of course, I'd lost weight before and had always gained it back, so for him, (at least in the beginning of this journey), it was probably something that was unbelievable. Of course I had to give him a dig and remind him he promised me a cruise of my choice if I lost all the weight! Well, I'm here! I don't know where I want to go but I've always wanted to go to Italy or maybe the Panama Canal. I also get a new wardrobe which is good because I'm almost in an 8 and don't have a single thing in my closet close to size 8, (except for some shorts that I can button but are still tight).
I've learned so much about myself over the past year and a half. No matter your weight loss journey, (dieting, exercise, surgery, etc.), it's hard work! There is no easy way to get the lbs. off, and most of all, you have to really want, and want it for you! You have to want to live like you've never wanted to live before! When the doctor told me in 2009 I was going to die at an early age because my liver was so full of fat, I cried! I bawled! My oldest son was about to get married and I still had a son, (then 14) at home. If I died, what would happen to them, and what things would I miss? The birth of my first grandchild last year for one, and the light of my life! My second oldest is getting married next year, and my youngest graduates in 2013!
Of course, there's my husband. He's retiring in the next two years. We have our whole future together as empty nesters. And, since he's retired military, we can fly anywhere the Air Force flies for free, which means a great deal of traveling in our future! Now I can fasten the seat belt on the plane! Now, I can keep up! Now, I won't be out of breath! Now, I won't be embarrassed for for my husband to be seen with me! Now, I can be proud of myself (no matter how much sagging remains)! I am finally free to be me! I finally rid myself of the layers I was hiding behind, (for whatever reasons), and am free to me! The old me (with my sense of humor and adventure), and the new me who has gained so much wisdom over the years, and a new found appreciation for life!
Of course, it doesn't end here...oh no. This is only the beginning! My body really needs some toning! I'm a bag of sag! He he! (She lovingly says.) And that's just it! I love myself! For the first time in my life, I really love myself! I've been small before but I didn't love myself! I don't know if that's just age or what, but I'm grateful, and I'm happy with what I see in the mirror now; sags and all!
For those of you who are on this weight loss journey, I want to encourage you to stay on the path. Don't let anything or anyone keep you from becoming healthy; including yourself because believe it or not, we are our own worst enemies! When we get scared, as the layers are removed, we quickly retreat into our comfort zone, putting the layers back on. If you don't have someone to guide you spiritually, psychologically or otherwise, get someone. I prayed a lot, and as most of you know, I have a very strong faith in God. I found my strength, my courage through Him! I know not everyone feels the same way but whatever your beliefs; whatever means help you to becoming healthier, reach out and ask for help! Look deep inside for your inner strength!
You can do this! Love yourself! Care enough about 'you' that nothing prevents you from being healthy; whatever that means for each of you, (because being healthy 'is' different for each of us). Weight and size do not matter. What matters is how you feel about yourself, and what the doctor says about how healthy you are or are not. The height and weight chart say I should be between 111-148 but I've always been closer to the 148 than the 111, and I feel good at the weight I'm am now. Don't go by charts, go by feel, and don't compare yourself to others. Each of us has a different body type. I will never be a size 2 or 4 or 6, just like I will never be 5'6", 5'7" or 6'0"!
My mom, sister, other family, and friends have been on this journey with me. I'm happy to say they are all doing well with their individual journies and I'm so proud of them all! You can do this! I have faith in you! For those of you yet to start your journey or find the motivation to begin, I hope what I have said will help you! I didn't want to be another statistic and I didn't want to die in a double sized coffin! I want to see my family grow and be with my grandchildren! I want to live a long life and grow old with my husband. I want to live!
I just want to thank all of you for supporting me on my journey. Mostly I want to thank my husband for never commenting on my weight or making me feel less of a person becaue of it, and for supporting me no matter what! I love you so much!
Highest Weight: 282 Starting Weight: 268 Current Weight: 158.8 Final goal: 158
Starting Pant Size: 24 Current Pant Size: 9 Final Goal: 10
Starting Shirt Size: 3X Current Shirt Size M/L Final Goal: M
Starting (Liver) ALT/GPT: 67 Current ALT/GPT: 25
Starting BMI: 49.9 Current BMI: 27.3 Final Goal: 24
As I cried into my husbands shoulder this morning, even though he was happy for me, I think it was hard for him to comprehend what I was feeling. (It's hard for anyone to comprehend what I'm feeling that has never had a weight issue.) I'd been so heavy for so long, I guess he just got used to it, and of course, I'd lost weight before and had always gained it back, so for him, (at least in the beginning of this journey), it was probably something that was unbelievable. Of course I had to give him a dig and remind him he promised me a cruise of my choice if I lost all the weight! Well, I'm here! I don't know where I want to go but I've always wanted to go to Italy or maybe the Panama Canal. I also get a new wardrobe which is good because I'm almost in an 8 and don't have a single thing in my closet close to size 8, (except for some shorts that I can button but are still tight).
I've learned so much about myself over the past year and a half. No matter your weight loss journey, (dieting, exercise, surgery, etc.), it's hard work! There is no easy way to get the lbs. off, and most of all, you have to really want, and want it for you! You have to want to live like you've never wanted to live before! When the doctor told me in 2009 I was going to die at an early age because my liver was so full of fat, I cried! I bawled! My oldest son was about to get married and I still had a son, (then 14) at home. If I died, what would happen to them, and what things would I miss? The birth of my first grandchild last year for one, and the light of my life! My second oldest is getting married next year, and my youngest graduates in 2013!
Of course, there's my husband. He's retiring in the next two years. We have our whole future together as empty nesters. And, since he's retired military, we can fly anywhere the Air Force flies for free, which means a great deal of traveling in our future! Now I can fasten the seat belt on the plane! Now, I can keep up! Now, I won't be out of breath! Now, I won't be embarrassed for for my husband to be seen with me! Now, I can be proud of myself (no matter how much sagging remains)! I am finally free to be me! I finally rid myself of the layers I was hiding behind, (for whatever reasons), and am free to me! The old me (with my sense of humor and adventure), and the new me who has gained so much wisdom over the years, and a new found appreciation for life!
Of course, it doesn't end here...oh no. This is only the beginning! My body really needs some toning! I'm a bag of sag! He he! (She lovingly says.) And that's just it! I love myself! For the first time in my life, I really love myself! I've been small before but I didn't love myself! I don't know if that's just age or what, but I'm grateful, and I'm happy with what I see in the mirror now; sags and all!
For those of you who are on this weight loss journey, I want to encourage you to stay on the path. Don't let anything or anyone keep you from becoming healthy; including yourself because believe it or not, we are our own worst enemies! When we get scared, as the layers are removed, we quickly retreat into our comfort zone, putting the layers back on. If you don't have someone to guide you spiritually, psychologically or otherwise, get someone. I prayed a lot, and as most of you know, I have a very strong faith in God. I found my strength, my courage through Him! I know not everyone feels the same way but whatever your beliefs; whatever means help you to becoming healthier, reach out and ask for help! Look deep inside for your inner strength!
You can do this! Love yourself! Care enough about 'you' that nothing prevents you from being healthy; whatever that means for each of you, (because being healthy 'is' different for each of us). Weight and size do not matter. What matters is how you feel about yourself, and what the doctor says about how healthy you are or are not. The height and weight chart say I should be between 111-148 but I've always been closer to the 148 than the 111, and I feel good at the weight I'm am now. Don't go by charts, go by feel, and don't compare yourself to others. Each of us has a different body type. I will never be a size 2 or 4 or 6, just like I will never be 5'6", 5'7" or 6'0"!
My mom, sister, other family, and friends have been on this journey with me. I'm happy to say they are all doing well with their individual journies and I'm so proud of them all! You can do this! I have faith in you! For those of you yet to start your journey or find the motivation to begin, I hope what I have said will help you! I didn't want to be another statistic and I didn't want to die in a double sized coffin! I want to see my family grow and be with my grandchildren! I want to live a long life and grow old with my husband. I want to live!
I just want to thank all of you for supporting me on my journey. Mostly I want to thank my husband for never commenting on my weight or making me feel less of a person becaue of it, and for supporting me no matter what! I love you so much!
Highest Weight: 282 Starting Weight: 268 Current Weight: 158.8 Final goal: 158
Starting Pant Size: 24 Current Pant Size: 9 Final Goal: 10
Starting Shirt Size: 3X Current Shirt Size M/L Final Goal: M
Starting (Liver) ALT/GPT: 67 Current ALT/GPT: 25
Starting BMI: 49.9 Current BMI: 27.3 Final Goal: 24
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That is awesome news Hun...you deserve it! (:0
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Good for you! Thanks for the inspiration!!0
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Congrats!! Great work!! I'm so happy for you!!
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Awesome story!!!! way to go!0
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Wow, how inspiring. I have at least 50 more to go. Thanks for posting this. I'm looking forward to the day when I can do the same. 0
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That is amazing!!! Way to go!! Very inspiring. 0
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That is awesome and so inspirational!!! Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!0
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congrats!!!0
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Oh my what a touching story!!! You are such an inspiration! I am so proud of you for achieving your goals!!! Thank you for posting your story it does push the rest of us to strive what we need to lose. Most of all to realize no matter what size we are we should be happy with who we are. Thanks again!!!0
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WOOT WOOT!! \o/ \o/ \o/ Congrats) 0
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:flowerforyou:
Amazing......I was getting emotional reading your post...I am on a journey myself and I know I can do this after reading your post....0 -
Congratulations!! That is amazing!0
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Thanks for sharing your inspirational journey. I love this website. You guys give me so much hope. Congrats on a fight well fought!0
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Great job. Such an inspiration to the rest of us. I have lost 20 and have about 50 more to go. I know I can do it but I also know it will be a long hard journey and I am ready to do it! I want to be happy and want to like what I see in the mirror. Thanks for sharing your story and your success with the rest of us.0
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Thank you for your post. Our journeys have similar paths as I'm assuming you're 5'5. I started my journey around 275 and I'm a little over a 1/3 of the way there. I've been going strong since December 2010 and like you I'm doing it for my health and I don't ever intend on going back. Congrats on your incredible weight loss, your strength and your determination. Enjoy your new grandchild and your cruise! :flowerforyou:0
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I just started yesterday and your story is so awesome!
Thank you for sharing and I look forward to the day Iam able
to say I reached my goal too....its possible0 -
So happy for you and proud of you!! You have done so well and deserve some rewards and traveling. Losing weight IS hard work and you have conquered it!!!0
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What a great story, good for you!0
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You are amazing!! and have/are becoming the person He created you to be. Continue to serve others along this journey. How I envy (in a good way:) the travelling opportunity in front of you...let me come with you in about 160lbs!!:flowerforyou:0
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What an amazing story...... Very inspirational. Just started here today. Hope I can get to where you are!0
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Amazing! Congratulations.0
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SO very awesome! Thank you for sharing. I had WLS about 7 weeks ago and have at least 70 pounds more to lose. You are an inspiration.0
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Oh, Katz!!!!! You are an amazing friend and inspiration. So very happy for you!0
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WOW !!! IM SPEACHLESS...THANK YOU BECAUSE YOU'VE DONE THIS FOR YOU AND FOR SO MANY PEOPLE THAT CROSS YOUR PATH.THIS IS WONDERFUL.
PEACE AND BLESSINGS
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great job, Congraulations!!!!0
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wow, i dont even know what to say. but im just sooo happy for you! im so proud of you! ♥
its truly an eye opening. cause right now, my brother liver is full of fat too... but he still eats a lot of things he shouldnt...
when the doctor said he will die in the next 2-5 years. he changed. and lost the weight. but he saw that he lived longer.. so he went back to his habits and he gotten even heavier...
so im worried about him.
but im sooo happy for you! ♥
you did a great deal to change for good. its a blessing to see that ♥0 -
What an incredible posting. First of all, God bless you for being so open and vulnerable in such a public way. That alone speaks to a rare and genuine soul. And congratulations is a pale and weak word in the face of what you've accomplished. So, massive, mega, uber congratulations! This rocks.0
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Congratulations! I was almost shedding a tear for you! You obviously have worked extremely hard and deserve all of the ah ha moments coming your way! You go girl!0
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Amazing! You are an amazing person! Way to go!0
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You are an amazing and inspiring woman! Enjoy the fruits of your labor!0
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