Re: Magic Moments

[Guest guest]

That's Great Francisco!!

I have one Magic Moment that brought me to tears. I've been wearing

my normal clothes Size 20/22 that everyone keeps yelling at me to

find something not so baggy. I've told them I didn't want to have to

go buy something. So my daughter said to me last night she had some

pants that were big on her to try them on. I did and I couldn't

believe it they fit and they were the stretch size 14 jeans. WOW I'm

still amazed I'm only 7 weeks out today!!!

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

[Guest guest]

That's Great Francisco!!

I have one Magic Moment that brought me to tears. I've been wearing

my normal clothes Size 20/22 that everyone keeps yelling at me to

find something not so baggy. I've told them I didn't want to have to

go buy something. So my daughter said to me last night she had some

pants that were big on her to try them on. I did and I couldn't

believe it they fit and they were the stretch size 14 jeans. WOW I'm

still amazed I'm only 7 weeks out today!!!

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

[Guest guest]

Francisco,

Funny you should mention milestones, I was just telling my husband in the car

some of mine keep in mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there are going

to be bigger ones down the road.

Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling comfortable in the chair, putting my

feet up on the chair in front of me and my arms around my legs (less belly in

the way)

Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to her and I realized I put my

legs " indian style " without having to manually do it!!

Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane

Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the biggest person in the room by

far (Not that it matters but for me I always scanned the room to see and I was

always the biggest one there)

Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my belly flap (sorry I know

it's gross but honest)

Kristie

10/3/05

311/277/214/??

---- manisodream wrote:

[Guest guest]

Francisco,

Funny you should mention milestones, I was just telling my husband in the car

some of mine keep in mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there are going

to be bigger ones down the road.

Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling comfortable in the chair, putting my

feet up on the chair in front of me and my arms around my legs (less belly in

the way)

Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to her and I realized I put my

legs " indian style " without having to manually do it!!

Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane

Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the biggest person in the room by

far (Not that it matters but for me I always scanned the room to see and I was

always the biggest one there)

Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my belly flap (sorry I know

it's gross but honest)

Kristie

10/3/05

311/277/214/??

---- manisodream wrote:

[Guest guest]

These are great Francisco and are always a good reminder to keep

track of the little things and make the surgery so worth it!

Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last night and the

instructor commented several times how much more flexible and

coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3 weeks ago). That

felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this class, I'm

starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule with the same

martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel stronger!

Took my measurements yesterday (it was officially 8 months out). In

the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my

waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5 pounds in the

last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but I'm good with

that. I'm working on getting more in shape.

Tina

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment

with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to

spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

[Guest guest]

These are great Francisco and are always a good reminder to keep

track of the little things and make the surgery so worth it!

Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last night and the

instructor commented several times how much more flexible and

coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3 weeks ago). That

felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this class, I'm

starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule with the same

martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel stronger!

Took my measurements yesterday (it was officially 8 months out). In

the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my

waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5 pounds in the

last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but I'm good with

that. I'm working on getting more in shape.

Tina

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment

with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to

spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

[Guest guest]

Francisco, congrats!

Now since you asked, here are a few of mines. Lets

see...

Walking and legs not rubbing together (huge one for

me)

Walking up the stairs for the BART without getting

winded

Getting picked up by my husband with ease (yeah!!)

Children hugging me all the way around with ease

(feels great)

Being able to say no to chocolate without feeling

upset

Being able to do 2 miles under 30 minutes (I know this

is slow but it is better than 40/45 minutes)

Using the regular stall in the rest room and having

room instead of going to the handicap (which I still

do sometimes just out of habit)

Sitting on the bus (with very little room between the

rows of chairs) and being able to sit with my legs

crossed for 50 minutes without any problem and still

some room between my knees and the chair in front of

me.

Thats enough for now.

Pam Marsh

--- manisodream wrote:

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the

> equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking,

> " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway)

> and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or

> even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to

> Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up

> there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Francisco, congrats!

Now since you asked, here are a few of mines. Lets

see...

Walking and legs not rubbing together (huge one for

me)

Walking up the stairs for the BART without getting

winded

Getting picked up by my husband with ease (yeah!!)

Children hugging me all the way around with ease

(feels great)

Being able to say no to chocolate without feeling

upset

Being able to do 2 miles under 30 minutes (I know this

is slow but it is better than 40/45 minutes)

Using the regular stall in the rest room and having

room instead of going to the handicap (which I still

do sometimes just out of habit)

Sitting on the bus (with very little room between the

rows of chairs) and being able to sit with my legs

crossed for 50 minutes without any problem and still

some room between my knees and the chair in front of

me.

Thats enough for now.

Pam Marsh

--- manisodream wrote:

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the

> equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking,

> " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway)

> and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or

> even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to

> Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up

> there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

, that is wonderful. Keep on hanging in there

and working the tool honey because you are going to be

amazed...truly.

I did not mention size but I stared out in a 20 and

now I am a 8 petite but it looks like 6s are right at

hand (yikes). Never do I recall wearing a size 6

except in Elementary school.

Pam Marsh

--- da6bearz wrote:

> That's Great Francisco!!

>

> I have one Magic Moment that brought me to tears.

> I've been wearing

> my normal clothes Size 20/22 that everyone keeps

> yelling at me to

> find something not so baggy. I've told them I

> didn't want to have to

> go buy something. So my daughter said to me last

> night she had some

> pants that were big on her to try them on. I did

> and I couldn't

> believe it they fit and they were the stretch size

> 14 jeans. WOW I'm

> still amazed I'm only 7 weeks out today!!!

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone:

> >

> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> > recent ones.

> >

> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> the equipment with

> > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> thinking, " Not good

> > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> anyway) and taking it

> > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention

> due

> > to my tattoos.

> > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> or even

> > breaking a sweat.

> > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to spare

> > while sitting between the armrests.

> > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> to Coit

> > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> up there only

> > visible by foot.

> >

> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's

> triumphs!

> >

> > Francisco

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

, that is wonderful. Keep on hanging in there

and working the tool honey because you are going to be

amazed...truly.

I did not mention size but I stared out in a 20 and

now I am a 8 petite but it looks like 6s are right at

hand (yikes). Never do I recall wearing a size 6

except in Elementary school.

Pam Marsh

--- da6bearz wrote:

> That's Great Francisco!!

>

> I have one Magic Moment that brought me to tears.

> I've been wearing

> my normal clothes Size 20/22 that everyone keeps

> yelling at me to

> find something not so baggy. I've told them I

> didn't want to have to

> go buy something. So my daughter said to me last

> night she had some

> pants that were big on her to try them on. I did

> and I couldn't

> believe it they fit and they were the stretch size

> 14 jeans. WOW I'm

> still amazed I'm only 7 weeks out today!!!

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone:

> >

> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> > recent ones.

> >

> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> the equipment with

> > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> thinking, " Not good

> > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> anyway) and taking it

> > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention

> due

> > to my tattoos.

> > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> or even

> > breaking a sweat.

> > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to spare

> > while sitting between the armrests.

> > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> to Coit

> > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> up there only

> > visible by foot.

> >

> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's

> triumphs!

> >

> > Francisco

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Tina, hang in there honey. The weight will continue

to drop off no matter how slow. Just stay focused and

time will have passed and you will be posting on your

new stats. I am so happy for you. Be encouraged.

Enjoy the kickboxing class. You are getting muched

needed (please don't be offended. I meant is good for

the body and mind) as well as learning techniques to

defend yourself.

Pam Marsh

--- Tina wrote:

> These are great Francisco and are always a good

> reminder to keep

> track of the little things and make the surgery so

> worth it!

>

> Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last

> night and the

> instructor commented several times how much more

> flexible and

> coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3

> weeks ago). That

> felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this

> class, I'm

> starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule

> with the same

> martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel

> stronger!

>

> Took my measurements yesterday (it was officially 8

> months out). In

> the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3

> inches off my

> waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5

> pounds in the

> last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but

> I'm good with

> that. I'm working on getting more in shape.

>

> Tina

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone:

> >

> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> > recent ones.

> >

> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> the equipment

> with

> > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> thinking, " Not good

> > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> anyway) and taking it

> > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention

> due

> > to my tattoos.

> > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> or even

> > breaking a sweat.

> > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to

> spare

> > while sitting between the armrests.

> > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> to Coit

> > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> up there only

> > visible by foot.

> >

> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's

> triumphs!

> >

> > Francisco

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Tina, hang in there honey. The weight will continue

to drop off no matter how slow. Just stay focused and

time will have passed and you will be posting on your

new stats. I am so happy for you. Be encouraged.

Enjoy the kickboxing class. You are getting muched

needed (please don't be offended. I meant is good for

the body and mind) as well as learning techniques to

defend yourself.

Pam Marsh

--- Tina wrote:

> These are great Francisco and are always a good

> reminder to keep

> track of the little things and make the surgery so

> worth it!

>

> Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last

> night and the

> instructor commented several times how much more

> flexible and

> coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3

> weeks ago). That

> felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this

> class, I'm

> starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule

> with the same

> martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel

> stronger!

>

> Took my measurements yesterday (it was officially 8

> months out). In

> the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3

> inches off my

> waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5

> pounds in the

> last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but

> I'm good with

> that. I'm working on getting more in shape.

>

> Tina

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone:

> >

> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> are some of my

> > recent ones.

> >

> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> attached to my

> > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> the equipment

> with

> > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> swing room.

> > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> thinking, " Not good

> > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> anyway) and taking it

> > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> caring what

> > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> added attention

> due

> > to my tattoos.

> > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> or even

> > breaking a sweat.

> > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> and

> > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> having room to

> spare

> > while sitting between the armrests.

> > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> headed and

> > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> toward the center

> > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> life.

> > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> to Coit

> > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> up there only

> > visible by foot.

> >

> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> not belittle our

> > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> everyone's

> triumphs!

> >

> > Francisco

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Congrats Kristie. There is so much more that awaits

you. Be encouraged and I am so proud of you.

Pam Marsh

--- hollotwomn@... wrote:

> Francisco,

> Funny you should mention milestones, I was just

> telling my husband in the car some of mine keep in

> mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there

> are going to be bigger ones down the road.

>

> Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling

> comfortable in the chair, putting my feet up on the

> chair in front of me and my arms around my legs

> (less belly in the way)

>

> Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to

> her and I realized I put my legs " indian style "

> without having to manually do it!!

>

> Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane

>

> Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the

> biggest person in the room by far (Not that it

> matters but for me I always scanned the room to see

> and I was always the biggest one there)

>

> Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my

> belly flap (sorry I know it's gross but honest)

>

>

> Kristie

> 10/3/05

> 311/277/214/??

>

>

>

> ---- manisodream wrote:

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Congrats Kristie. There is so much more that awaits

you. Be encouraged and I am so proud of you.

Pam Marsh

--- hollotwomn@... wrote:

> Francisco,

> Funny you should mention milestones, I was just

> telling my husband in the car some of mine keep in

> mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there

> are going to be bigger ones down the road.

>

> Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling

> comfortable in the chair, putting my feet up on the

> chair in front of me and my arms around my legs

> (less belly in the way)

>

> Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to

> her and I realized I put my legs " indian style "

> without having to manually do it!!

>

> Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane

>

> Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the

> biggest person in the room by far (Not that it

> matters but for me I always scanned the room to see

> and I was always the biggest one there)

>

> Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my

> belly flap (sorry I know it's gross but honest)

>

>

> Kristie

> 10/3/05

> 311/277/214/??

>

>

>

> ---- manisodream wrote:

>

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1. Being able to hold my six month old granddaughter laying down on

my lap.

2. Being asked if I model.

3. Having a guy approach me as I got off BART(saturday), and being

told, " I like that! " as he pointed up and down at me.

4. Being able to run up the stairs at the college without a second

thought.

5. Being able to sit in the tiny BART seats with Francisco and both

of us fitting with alot of room to spare!!!

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

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1. Being able to hold my six month old granddaughter laying down on

my lap.

2. Being asked if I model.

3. Having a guy approach me as I got off BART(saturday), and being

told, " I like that! " as he pointed up and down at me.

4. Being able to run up the stairs at the college without a second

thought.

5. Being able to sit in the tiny BART seats with Francisco and both

of us fitting with alot of room to spare!!!

>

> Hello everyone:

>

> We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my

> recent ones.

>

> • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my

> belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with

> my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room.

> • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, " Not good

> enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share anyway) and taking it

> right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what

> anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention

due

> to my tattoos.

> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even

> breaking a sweat.

> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and

> replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare

> while sitting between the armrests.

> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and

> getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center

> because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.

> • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit

> Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only

> visible by foot.

>

> Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our

> accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's

triumphs!

>

> Francisco

>

[Guest guest]

Size 6 what's that? LOL I guess the rate I'm going I could see that

also. I'm so excited for all of us.

COngradulations and keep up the good work.

12/07/05

257/237/195

> > >

> > > Hello everyone:

> > >

> > > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> > are some of my

> > > recent ones.

> > >

> > > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> > attached to my

> > > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> > the equipment with

> > > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> > swing room.

> > > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> > thinking, " Not good

> > > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> > anyway) and taking it

> > > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> > caring what

> > > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> > added attention

> > due

> > > to my tattoos.

> > > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> > or even

> > > breaking a sweat.

> > > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> > and

> > > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> > having room to spare

> > > while sitting between the armrests.

> > > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> > headed and

> > > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> > toward the center

> > > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> > life.

> > > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> > to Coit

> > > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> > up there only

> > > visible by foot.

> > >

> > > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> > not belittle our

> > > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> > everyone's

> > triumphs!

> > >

> > > Francisco

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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Size 6 what's that? LOL I guess the rate I'm going I could see that

also. I'm so excited for all of us.

COngradulations and keep up the good work.

12/07/05

257/237/195

> > >

> > > Hello everyone:

> > >

> > > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here

> > are some of my

> > > recent ones.

> > >

> > > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer

> > attached to my

> > > belt around my waist and walking without hitting

> > the equipment with

> > > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient

> > swing room.

> > > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and

> > thinking, " Not good

> > > enough. " Took a big slab (that was my share

> > anyway) and taking it

> > > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).

> > > • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without

> > caring what

> > > anyone else might think. It actually got me some

> > added attention

> > due

> > > to my tattoos.

> > > • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard

> > or even

> > > breaking a sweat.

> > > • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work

> > and

> > > replacing it with a normal sized one and still

> > having room to spare

> > > while sitting between the armrests.

> > > • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light

> > headed and

> > > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not

> > toward the center

> > > because now I can reach my feet without effort.

> > > • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my

> > life.

> > > • Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get

> > to Coit

> > > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas

> > up there only

> > > visible by foot.

> > >

> > > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's

> > not belittle our

> > > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about

> > everyone's

> > triumphs!

> > >

> > > Francisco

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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Kristie Great milestones, your doing wonderful. Keep up the good work. Take care. Donnahollotwomn@... wrote: Francisco, Funny you should mention milestones, I was just telling my husband in the car some of mine keep in mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there are going to be bigger ones down the road. Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling comfortable in the chair, putting my feet up on the chair in front of me and my arms around my legs (less belly in the way)Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to her and I realized I put my legs "indian style" without having to manually do it!!Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the biggest person in the room by far (Not that it matters but for me I always

scanned the room to see and I was always the biggest one there) Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my belly flap (sorry I know it's gross but honest)Kristie10/3/05311/277/214/??---- manisodream wrote: Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Kristie Great milestones, your doing wonderful. Keep up the good work. Take care. Donnahollotwomn@... wrote: Francisco, Funny you should mention milestones, I was just telling my husband in the car some of mine keep in mind I am only 3 months postop so I am sure there are going to be bigger ones down the road. Milestone# 1-- Being at the movies feeling comfortable in the chair, putting my feet up on the chair in front of me and my arms around my legs (less belly in the way)Milestone#2--Sitting on my daughters bed talking to her and I realized I put my legs "indian style" without having to manually do it!!Milestone#3--Getting into a 14-16 at Lane Milestone#4--Went out 2 weeks ago and I wasnt the biggest person in the room by far (Not that it matters but for me I always

scanned the room to see and I was always the biggest one there) Milestone#5--Jogging with my son and not hearing my belly flap (sorry I know it's gross but honest)Kristie10/3/05311/277/214/??---- manisodream wrote: Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Tina This is great. Your so active and that's wonderful. Yes the weight lose really slowed down for me after 6 months. I am at goal, but the last pounds to where I want to be are slow going. Take care. DonnaTina wrote: These are great Francisco and are always a good reminder to keep track of the little things and make the surgery so worth it!Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last night and the instructor commented several times how much more flexible and coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3 weeks ago). That felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this class, I'm starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule with the same martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel stronger!Took my measurements

yesterday (it was officially 8 months out). In the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5 pounds in the last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but I'm good with that. I'm working on getting more in shape.Tina>> Hello everyone:> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my > recent ones.> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my > belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room. > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, "Not good > enough." Took a big slab (that was my

share anyway) and taking it > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what > anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention due > to my tattoos.> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even > breaking a sweat.> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and > replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare > while sitting between the armrests.> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center > because now I can reach my feet without effort.> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.>

• Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only > visible by foot.> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's triumphs!> > Francisco> Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Tina This is great. Your so active and that's wonderful. Yes the weight lose really slowed down for me after 6 months. I am at goal, but the last pounds to where I want to be are slow going. Take care. DonnaTina wrote: These are great Francisco and are always a good reminder to keep track of the little things and make the surgery so worth it!Hmmmm....milestone for me...I had kickboxing last night and the instructor commented several times how much more flexible and coordinated then the 1st time she saw me (about 3 weeks ago). That felt pretty good. After my 6 weeks are up with this class, I'm starting a 10 week, 6 day a week workout schedule with the same martial arts center. I can't wait! I actually feel stronger!Took my measurements

yesterday (it was officially 8 months out). In the last 2 months I lost 3 inches off my hips and 3 inches off my waist and now where a comfortable size 12. Lost 15.5 pounds in the last 2 months. The weight loss has slowed for me but I'm good with that. I'm working on getting more in shape.Tina>> Hello everyone:> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here are some of my > recent ones.> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer attached to my > belt around my waist and walking without hitting the equipment with > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient swing room. > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking, "Not good > enough." Took a big slab (that was my

share anyway) and taking it > right to the trash (when nobody was looking).> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without caring what > anyone else might think. It actually got me some added attention due > to my tattoos.> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or even > breaking a sweat.> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work and > replacing it with a normal sized one and still having room to spare > while sitting between the armrests.> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light headed and > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not toward the center > because now I can reach my feet without effort.> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my life.>

• Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to Coit > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up there only > visible by foot.> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's not belittle our > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about everyone's triumphs!> > Francisco> Donna JordonDSJordon@...

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Pam That's some great milestones. It is so wonderful to read them all and can relate. Take care. DonnaPamela A Marsh wrote: Francisco, congrats!Now since you asked, here are a few of mines. Letssee...Walking and legs not rubbing together (huge one forme)Walking up the stairs for the BART without gettingwindedGetting picked up by my husband with ease (yeah!!)Children hugging me all the way around with ease(feels great)Being able to say no to chocolate without feelingupsetBeing able to do 2 miles under 30 minutes (I know thisis slow but it is better than 40/45 minutes)Using the regular stall in the rest room and havingroom instead of going to the handicap (which I stilldo sometimes just out of

habit)Sitting on the bus (with very little room between therows of chairs) and being able to sit with my legscrossed for 50 minutes without any problem and stillsome room between my knees and the chair in front ofme.Thats enough for now.Pam Marsh--- manisodream wrote:> Hello everyone:> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here> are some of my > recent ones.> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer> attached to my > belt around my waist and walking without hitting the> equipment with > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient> swing room. > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking,> "Not good > enough." Took a big slab (that was my share anyway)> and taking it > right to the trash

(when nobody was looking).> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without> caring what > anyone else might think. It actually got me some> added attention due > to my tattoos.> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or> even > breaking a sweat.> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work> and > replacing it with a normal sized one and still> having room to spare > while sitting between the armrests.> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light> headed and > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not> toward the center > because now I can reach my feet without effort.> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my> life.>

• Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to> Coit > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up> there only > visible by foot.> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's> not belittle our > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about> everyone's triumphs!> > Francisco> > > > > __________________________________________________

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Pam That's some great milestones. It is so wonderful to read them all and can relate. Take care. DonnaPamela A Marsh wrote: Francisco, congrats!Now since you asked, here are a few of mines. Letssee...Walking and legs not rubbing together (huge one forme)Walking up the stairs for the BART without gettingwindedGetting picked up by my husband with ease (yeah!!)Children hugging me all the way around with ease(feels great)Being able to say no to chocolate without feelingupsetBeing able to do 2 miles under 30 minutes (I know thisis slow but it is better than 40/45 minutes)Using the regular stall in the rest room and havingroom instead of going to the handicap (which I stilldo sometimes just out of

habit)Sitting on the bus (with very little room between therows of chairs) and being able to sit with my legscrossed for 50 minutes without any problem and stillsome room between my knees and the chair in front ofme.Thats enough for now.Pam Marsh--- manisodream wrote:> Hello everyone:> > We haven't shared magic moments in a while. Here> are some of my > recent ones.> > • Wearing a cd player, cell phone and pedometer> attached to my > belt around my waist and walking without hitting the> equipment with > my arms or hands because now there is sufficient> swing room. > • Looking at a chocolate cake at work and thinking,> "Not good > enough." Took a big slab (that was my share anyway)> and taking it > right to the trash

(when nobody was looking).> • Wearing a muscle shirt at a dance club without> caring what > anyone else might think. It actually got me some> added attention due > to my tattoos.> • Running to catch the bus without breathing hard or> even > breaking a sweat.> • Getting rid of the HUGE chair at my desk at work> and > replacing it with a normal sized one and still> having room to spare > while sitting between the armrests.> • Being able to tie my shoes without feeling light> headed and > getting the bow to be centered on the shoe, not> toward the center > because now I can reach my feet without effort.> • Doing 20 pushups today for the first time in my> life.>

• Being able to run/walk up Telegraph Hill to get to> Coit > Tower. There are so many hidden beautiful vistas up> there only > visible by foot.> > Let's all share our recent milestones! And let's> not belittle our > accomplishments. I get so inspired hearing about> everyone's triumphs!> > Francisco> > > > > __________________________________________________

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I love this topic.. my co-worker and I were listing a bunch off

yesterday..

Last week I broke my toe and had to go in for x-rays.. I was told to

hop on the table. I was thinking to myself.. " What about the weight

limits? I'll break the table!! " Then I remembered the new me!

My son went off to college in Kansas earlier this month. When I got

back home from taking him I found my 17 year old daughter having a

tough time with the changes, and missing her brother.. She crawled

in my bed and it was so amazing.. to both fit.. to sleep without

crowding, to be able to stay on my side without invading her space..

When she went back to sleeping in her own room a few days later it

was because she felt safe & secure within herself.. not because I

crowded her out.

2 weeks ago I bought a size 18 pant.. Last February I bought my 1st

pair of jeans since I was in high school.. They were a size 32, I

could BARELY get them snapped & zipped, and when I was brave enough

to sit in them, I had to roll off the couch and fight my way to

standing to get them off. It was quite funny, and felt like quite an

accomplishment to even fit a pair of jeans.. Now, 11 months later I

am in a pair of 18's and still losing.. (I saved those 32's and

tried them on the other day!)

Flying home from Kansas.. to walk straight down the aisle of the

plane(not sideways to fit), not need an extension for the seatbelt..

to use the bathroom in the plane.. to sit in the seat without taking

over the next seat, or having my knees rammed in the back of the

seat in front of me.. I was loving it.. I notice the little things

and rejoice in them constantly..

And the chair at work.. wow.. my chair used to be so big.. I hated

people coming to my desk because my chair just overpowered the

space.. I got the new chair a couple months back.. a normal chair,

nothing special ordered, nothing that I would cringe at if someone

else sat in it.. just a chair..

And then there are booths.. to go out to eat and to have NO limits

as to where I sit.. so wonderful..

I sometimes wonder if this will ever stop.. If there will come a

time when I no longer notice all the little things.. all the

changes.. when being smaller will no longer feel so amazing..

I imagine there will come a time when I run out of people to share

all my 'magic moments' with..

Until then I will keep on being happy, and aware.. it keeps me on

track to keep losing, and never go back..

Cathy V

highest recorded weight 440..

(scary to think of what my actual high might have been)

5/24/05 gps 364

today 246 and still losing..