198!

Pamko57
Pamko57 Posts: 182
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I weigh first thing Saturday morning in my pj's, before I even taken my meds (Synthroid). This morning I was 198. I haven't been under 200 since at least 2001. I know the morning of my son's boot camp graduation, I weight 210, and that was about April 2001. I remember thinking I had to get a handle on the weight. I gradually gained back up to 266.

I thought I might sit down and bawl. I thought I might want to drink a Coke, my favorite "food" on this planet. I thought I might do the happy dance. I didn't do any of that. I thought about racing in and telling my husband, who was still asleep. I did none of that. I just sat back down and thought about this journey.

I have at least 30 more pounds to lose. At 168, I'll be "normal" for my height, 5'9," although I am able to carry more weight. People don't believe me when I share my weight. About a month ago at 210, I told a friend I weighed about 200, and she thought I was lying by at least 30 pounds.

I haven't been under 150 since my 20's. I sort've think I'd like to get to 148, but just for today, I'm going to enjoy this milestone.
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  • lcoelho84
    lcoelho84 Posts: 16 Member
    Congrats! Keep up the good work. :)
  • spartania
    spartania Posts: 88
    Congrats on your milestone...I am close to 199 too, and I am sure Onederland is going to be awesome!! Enjoy your new body and your new outlook. :)
  • ladybuggprincess99
    ladybuggprincess99 Posts: 142 Member
    I weigh first thing Saturday morning in my pj's, before I even taken my meds (Synthroid). This morning I was 198. I haven't been under 200 since at least 2001. I know the morning of my son's boot camp graduation, I weight 210, and that was about April 2001. I remember thinking I had to get a handle on the weight. I gradually gained back up to 266.

    I thought I might sit down and bawl. I thought I might want to drink a Coke, my favorite "food" on this planet. I thought I might do the happy dance. I didn't do any of that. I thought about racing in and telling my husband, who was still asleep. I did none of that. I just sat back down and thought about this journey.

    I have at least 30 more pounds to lose. At 168, I'll be "normal" for my height, 5'9," although I am able to carry more weight. People don't believe me when I share my weight. About a month ago at 210, I told a friend I weighed about 200, and she thought I was lying by at least 30 pounds.

    I haven't been under 150 since my 20's. I sort've think I'd like to get to 148, but just for today, I'm going to enjoy this milestone.


    I'm so excited for you!!! That milestone must feel amazing. :)
  • TropicalFlowerz
    TropicalFlowerz Posts: 1,990 Member
    :happy: :laugh: :smile: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • Dulcemami4ever
    Dulcemami4ever Posts: 344 Member
    Yay!! Onderland for you :) You are awesome, keep it coming!
  • jgood21
    jgood21 Posts: 109 Member
    I love this. Great job! Onderland is an amazing feeling. I think we all think about what we will do when we get on the scale to see a 1 in front of all the numbers for the first time in who knows how many years. I thought I was going to do all the things you had mentioned..but, like you, I stood there..did a small happy dance, fist pump in the air, and sat and reflected back on my journey. It is such a great feeling. Keep up the good work!
  • TracyJaneWineaux
    TracyJaneWineaux Posts: 10
    You are fabulous! I think sitting back and basking in your success is an excellent choice. I know it's easy for me to look at the obstacles to come and forget to marvel at accomplishments/milestones achieved. You are a star!:bigsmile:
  • Michellenicole35
    Michellenicole35 Posts: 9 Member
    well done congrats keep up the good work and reap the rewards :wink:
  • usflygirl55
    usflygirl55 Posts: 277 Member
    Well done! I am so happy for you and I know that is a great feeling. I look forward to being able to see myself and the scale under 200lbs!
  • lobo_a_gogo
    lobo_a_gogo Posts: 265 Member
    can't wait to get to onederland, myself! congrats!
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    Whoo-Hoo! Welcome to ONE-derland...Keep on your running shoes and stay for awhile....like, FOR-EVAH!!:-)
  • Mariedzanis
    Mariedzanis Posts: 1
    You inspired me! Its so very hard to lose weight, and I tend to eat when Im bored. I'm 5'9 too and ever since I've turned 40 its been so hard to eat less and lose weight. How long have you been doing this? What motivated you?
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    Well you might not have cried, but reading it brought a tear to my eye. Congratulations.
  • VickiDiane22
    VickiDiane22 Posts: 114 Member
    Congratulations!!!!! that's awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!
  • RedsGirl73
    RedsGirl73 Posts: 114 Member
    Congrats on your journey to onederland! Only 29 lbs til I'm there too. Keep up the good work!:flowerforyou:
  • littlehawkowl
    littlehawkowl Posts: 4 Member
    Good job! It's so wonderful to reach a milestone. Here's to some more :):happy:
  • CharMaroc
    CharMaroc Posts: 41 Member
    WOOP WOOP!
  • grace42d
    grace42d Posts: 156 Member
    Superb!
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    ONEderful!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    congratulations :)
  • whitecapwendy
    whitecapwendy Posts: 287 Member
    congratulations! looking forward to the day I reach onederland
  • ReneaNovotny
    ReneaNovotny Posts: 2 Member
    Cheers! I arrived in Onederland last week. Welcome to the club!
  • nehushtan
    nehushtan Posts: 566 Member
    Welcome to

    ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥ ♪♪♪ ø¤º°`°º¤ø ONEDERLAND! `°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°` ♪♪♪ ♥Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ♥

    ...where birds are singing and bees are buzzing and rainbows streak the sky....
    ...where (sugar-free) lollipops and lemon drops dot the trees....
    ...where parades of people pass waving streamers shouting "You're the best!"...
    ...where magic mirrors reflect beautiful smiling images of yourself...
    ...where it's truly hard to convey to those who don't understand
    the glorious impossible once-unimaginable expansively grand
    feeling of dancing leaping trumpeting and doing a hand-stand
    because you finally at long last with hard work long-planned
    have entered the gold and diamond-sparkled gates of ONEDERLAND!

    This LAND is your LAND, this LAND is my LAND, this LAND is ONEDERLAND!
  • Linkdapink
    Linkdapink Posts: 128 Member
    Way to go! Bet its such an amazing feeling, and an incredibly milestone!
  • Marlenymm
    Marlenymm Posts: 66 Member
    you go girl. doing great. keep it up
  • SallyaStewart11
    SallyaStewart11 Posts: 53 Member
    Ammmmaaaaazzzing! I am so thrilled for you! I look forward to joining you in that milestone! Time for a new celebration pic!
  • jiggy_gibby
    jiggy_gibby Posts: 197
    congrats!
  • melfitnesspal13
    melfitnesspal13 Posts: 378 Member
    Congratulations! I am waiting for the day, hopefully by next year. Good luck on your continued journey to success. :drinker:
  • Pamko57
    Pamko57 Posts: 182
    Whoo-Hoo! Welcome to ONE-derland...Keep on your running shoes and stay for awhile....like, FOR-EVAH!!:-)

    Absolutely! Definitely plan on this, one day at a time.
  • Pamko57
    Pamko57 Posts: 182
    You inspired me! Its so very hard to lose weight, and I tend to eat when Im bored. I'm 5'9 too and ever since I've turned 40 its been so hard to eat less and lose weight. How long have you been doing this? What motivated you?

    I packed on weight with my last pregancy at 28. Struggled through my 30's. Made a decision to lose weight at 39. I weighed 297 on my 39th birthday. 168 on my 40th. The weight crept back up starting when I was about 48. Realizing I was only 30 pounds under my heaviest weight shocked me.

    What works for me, both times, is massive amounts of cardio, light weight lifting and counting calories. The first time, I walked. Started at 2 miles, worked up to 5. Now, at 55, walking that far isn't really an option. I discovered the exercise bike I've had in my garage for 10 years. I work out on it. I worked up to 55 minutes a day, but I stalled at 206 a few weeks back. My son, the CPA/boot camp instructor said to cut back on cardio, so I did. I'm working out 32 to 48 minutes, just sort've depending on how I feel. I stay in the 13.6 to 14.5 mph zone with short bursts of up to 18 to 20 mph.

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