Its just a number, right?

Having been overweight my entire adult life, I have tried to take the focus off the number on the scale during my weight loss journey which began January 14, 2014. I really tried to pay attention to the process of eating on plan and exercising. It took me a long time to decide whether to have the surgery. I wanted to know I could follow through before I made the decision. It is now 6 months after my surgery and 16 months since I began. I have been moderately successful with my attempts to focus on the eating and exercising, have realized I need to work more on the psychological aspects of overeating, and the scale numbers have for the most part been secondary. For the most part...

However, today I reached a number, that at the start of my journey, I never believed was possible. I keep telling myself it is just a number and the process is way more important. But dang it all, this number made me smile. So, today, I will celebrate my number and tomorrow I will regroup and work on the process again. Today, I am celebrating scale victory of losing 200 pounds.

I think I will go take a long walk to celebrate.

Congrats!!!  That is a huge accomplishment!

Thank you!

Congratulations!!

Thanks!

Wow, Good for you!, that's an amazing weight loss, have fun on your walk & bask in the light of your awesomeness! 

Thank you! I had a wonderful walk. We went from winter to summer in just a matter of days. It was great not having to wear a coat.

I applaud your focus on something other than the number on the scale!   But I am jumping up and down for joy over your FANTASTIC accomplishment of 200 lbs. gone - woohoo!  

Thanks, Tracy!

This is wonderful!   I am so happy for you!  Congratulations.  WoW.  Keep up the good work.  You'll be at goal before you know it!

Your starting weight is within pounds of mine, so its like reliving my own weight loss!  It makes me so happy.

best wishes,

Carol