Paula Bee Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 PTL! I couldn't seem to move below 244 for the longest time, (especially since I was away from home at my mom and brother's house for 9 of the last 12 weeks,) and I am so thrilled to finally reach 50 pounds lost. In fact, I jumped from 237 to 234 in two days. Now, if I can just get to feeling well enough to go back to the Y for water aerobics, I will be doing both of my objectives for my health. My original plan was to count every 10 percent lost as my goal, but I forgot to do it. Those goals would have been: 286 minus 28.6 equals 257.4 257.4 minus 25.7 equals 231.7. I will reach that second goal very soon! The next landmark after that one will be 231.7 minus 23.2 (rounded) equals 208. I am so grateful for the support this group offers. Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieburns Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 :party: :party: :lb10: I'm so happy for you Paula!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 That's fabulous Paula...why the odd goal numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 The weird goal numbers are 10% of my weight each time. So, when I started at 286, my goal was to lose 28.6 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Great idea!!! You have done so well, you should be very proud!!! Have a great weekend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamworthit Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 PTL! I couldn't seem to move below 244 for the longest time, (especially since I was away from home at my mom and brother's house for 9 of the last 12 weeks,) and I am so thrilled to finally reach 50 pounds lost. In fact, I jumped from 237 to 234 in two days. Now, if I can just get to feeling well enough to go back to the Y for water aerobics, I will be doing both of my objectives for my health.My original plan was to count every 10 percent lost as my goal, but I forgot to do it. Those goals would have been: 286 minus 28.6 equals 257.4 257.4 minus 25.7 equals 231.7. I will reach that second goal very soon! The next landmark after that one will be 231.7 minus 23.2 (rounded) equals 208. I am so grateful for the support this group offers. Thank you all! Great job, Paula! I am waiting with baited breath to get to the 50 lbs lost mark. I am at 47 right now; I was weighed in "officially" at my post op follow up on Thursday. I go back to work on Monday and I am hoping by the middle of the week I can be at the 50 lb's although, I know that is pretty aggressive for me. A girl can dream though, right? My dr. told me I could start swimming again too which made me really happy because I think I burn so many more calories swimming than walking. I am up to walking / running 3 miles in 50 minutes which makes me really happy. I too go to the Y, every day, and without it I don't think I would be doing as well as I have. I have a goal of getting under 200 lbs by September 20th. My husband and I are going to the Grand Canyon and touring Utah and parts of Arizona for 2 weeks. I am looking forward to the trip, but I hope to be under 200 because it will have been since our honeymoon that I have been that "low". Again, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccermom Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 You GO Girl! Congratulations on your successful milestone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy in MD Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 YAYYYYY Paula!!! If we keep doing what we are supposed to, the stubborn stuff is bound to drop off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1BandedBabe Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Paula that is great progress! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh Paula, that's wonderful. I know what you mean to be stuck seems like an eternity before a change. YOu start to question everything you've done and what you've eaten and how active you've been and on and on....again keep it up and thanks for sharing! Renee J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzoupoodle Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Awesome Paula!!! Stars and Smiles for YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banded4life Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 WOOO HOOOO PAULA! You are doing so well, and I love the 10% goal idea. That's awesome! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 :lb21: :lb24: :lb21: :lb13: NICE job Paula!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 YEAHHHHH good for you!!! I know how you feel though, it has been very slow for me too. But, I do like the 10% idea. That is a great idea to keep mini goals. Gives you something to works towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy40 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 yay!!!!! good for you =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted August 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thank you all so very much...it is fun to celebrate with my friends here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laadeedaa Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 CONGRATS!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lna228 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Paula did you have your fill today?? Let us know how it went. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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