Moved to Seattle, Happy but Anxious

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Hello Everyone,

It's been an eternity since I've posted, life has a way of

interfering with all that you intend to do.

I moved to Seattle (Renton) from Portland in September and have been

busy settling in with the new job, house, etc.

After attenting the Dr. Fox party on Saturday night, I realized a

couple of things.

1. The closer I get to goal, the more anxious I get. I am riddled

with anxiety about seeing " THAT " number that I have worked so hard to

get to. My goal is 155, and I am now at 158. Each time I get on the

scale and see that I have dropped another pound I get this huge

butterfly in my stomach and jump off...almost in fear. What the heck

is that all about? My common sense tells me that I should be

celebrating, and in so many ways, I am...but I suppose there is

something about feeling like that magical number means the end---and

I have to get past that.

2. I am not doing nearly enough to give back to those that are still

pre-band and/or newly banded in the form of support. So, I am

committing to doing just that. If anyone needs anything, please

don't hesitate to ask. I know that the road is not always smooth and

sometimes, you need that little extra bit of encouragement to keep

you from falling victim to another Frappaccino.

It was so great to see Elma, , and all of the people that

have chased their dreams and are winning the battle of obesity.

Within every wall there is a door....don't give up until you find it,

open it, and walk through it to the other side.

Roth, Banded 2-28-02, Dr. Srikanth

278/158/155

Size 26 to Size 8