Achieving 1nderland!!!

I have had weight problems all of my life. My lowest weight I can recall is 169 back in 2004. Somewhere between there and here I have had numerous setbacks, the most jarring being the loss of my mother back in 2007. I have changed jobs, changed relationships and back in 2009 I tipped the scales once again at 230 lbs. This past October I met two of my favorite comedians from the Canadian troupe The Kids in the Hall and had pictures taken. I couldn't wait to get those pictures developed, and when I did I was mortified. So upset that a rare and exciting moment such as that had to be blemished by my hugeness . Well, I decided enough was enough and seeing as how I am fast approaching 40 I made a commitment to myself and my other half to change this permanently. I started in counting my calories and exercising religiously. My being predictably overzealous caused a painful case of plantar faciitis and cut my treadmilling down to zero. I was stuck with only my WiiFit and MFP. I kept at it. Some days I feared I would let myself down and go back to all my bad habits. I have allowed myself the occasional pizza slice or chocolate treat. Well, I am happy to say that as of today, January 2, 2012 I am weighing in at a fabulous 199.5 and just felt I needed to share this with anyone who may need any sort of encouragement along this difficult journey. Not only that, but my other half and I were engaged on Christmas Eve and are planning to wed in May. All the more motivation to get moving. We actually went out walking TOGETHER yesterday and it was awesome. I hope this post encourages others and thanks to everyone reading for sharing is my happy news!!!!