Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Joyce, CONGRATULATIONS! You're right - that is the best birthday present one could ask for. Crossing 200 seems to be tough for a lot of us. I am so happy for you! And happy birthday! Hugs, Jo -133 > It's my birthday today - and I've given myself the best birthday > present ever. I just weighed in at the Group Health scale I use > regularly - and it's at 199.5!!!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Joyce how wonderful! It is the best present you could have ever given yourself! I second you in happiness with the band. Jan H Dr. Rumbaut 3-19-2002 204-140-140 Milestone!!!! Hi all, I am not normally on the boards but lurk all the time. Many of you know me, though. I am so excited right now, I can hardly sit still! It's my birthday today - and I've given myself the best birthday present ever. I just weighed in at the Group Health scale I use regularly - and it's at 199.5!!!!! I was striving all week to get down under 200 before my birthday - I did it!!!!! I second, third, and fourth everyone else that speaks about how wonderful the band is and how they are getting their lives back. My energy level is through the roof, the compliments are plentiful, and I'm enjoying a body I haven't seen in over 12 years. I'm being honored next week as the Parent Volunteer of the Year at my daughter's school. Everyone's been asking what I'm going to wear. As I was going through my wardrobe with a girlfriend today, we tried on so much that's too big. There's not much left in the closet to wear. All my " old " smaller clothes are out-of-date. We did find something for me, but her advice was " Joyce, you've got to go shopping " . I did go looking the other day - and believe I've left the women's department behind. Now, I'll have to figure out how to go back to the regular sizes. It's a chore I'll relish! So, thank you, Jessie, , Elma, Jo, Joanne, Heidi, Jan W, G, P and all of you for your support in person and on the boards. Celebration - that's what I'm going to do tonight!!!! Joyce 5/14/03 276/199.5/170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Joyce - That is so great!!! Seeing a number that starts with " 1 " is a real big deal and you should be so proud. We are all proud of you - keep it up! Also, Happy Birthday!!! Happy Bandaversary to Jan Elliott and her hubby Tom Hunter - Two years ago today!!! Congrats on your success & happiness. It's times like this that make us " old bandsters " feel like proud parents. Hearing from people who came after us and to have you make us feel like we have made a difference in someone else's life is such a cool thing. Happy weekend to you all. Elma in Graham, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 Dear Joyce, I have been wondering about you, your news is wonderful! I am cheering for you and am very proud of you commitment to exercise after bash. Don't ever sit still again, stay active and busy. Your friend is right (And my advice is to take her shopping with you, leaving the " Womens " stores and departments was dramatic for me but a good friend gave me great shopping support recently) get something TIGHT and exciting to wear, not that tight is so nice, but it just is hard to stay in a size for very long these days, isn't it!!! Hope your birthday was wonderful and as uplifting for you as your successful weight loss. Thank you for sharing your success here! Congratulations on your award for excellent mothering as well! Jan Webster 300/176.2/160 > I am so excited right now, I can hardly sit still! > > It's my birthday today - and I've given myself the best birthday > present ever. I just weighed in at the Group Health scale I use > regularly - and it's at 199.5!!!!! > > I was striving all week to get down under 200 before my birthday - I did it!!!!! > > Celebration - that's what I'm going to do tonight!!!! > > Joyce > 5/14/03 > 276/199.5/170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2004 Report Share Posted March 20, 2004 Way to go!!! That has got to be the best feeling, seeing that number dip down to a weight you almost couldn't believe you would ever see... and yet, there it is. I recommend Goodwill or Value Village for clothes shopping - you can get a LOT of stuff for very little, and it doesn't cost too much. Then you go back a month later, drop off all those clothes because they're now too big, and pick up a whole new wardrobe - again! I learned the hard way that buying new clothes was a real wa$te, as I've not stayed the same size for more than two months. And I've found some wonderful designer clothes at thrift stores, sometimes new, still with the tags on! ALSO, congratulations on being chosen Parent Volunteer of the Year! We're so focused on weight loss that we almost missed that very important honor. You have much to be proud of... you must feel SO blessed!!! Sarina Mc MIDband, Dr. Frering Lyon, France - 11/06/02 215 / 121 / 115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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