Goal

[Rini]

So here I am 2 years 3 months 2 weeks and 2 days post surgery and I can officially state that I am at GOAL. I have been hovering between 168 and 173 for a few months now and I hesitated to formally recognize this day because I never thoought i would get to this weight and wasn't comfortable saying that word. GOAL was always something I never achieved at Weight watchers so you know where this is going. I'm 5'7" and the last time I hovered around this weight I was 20 years old. I'm now 36 and have two kids so not in my wildest dreams did I think that when I started this ourney weighing 264lbs that I would lose so much weight.

My band has been so good to me and I feel so blessed that my journey has been so smooth so far (crossing fingers and toes for the rest of my life). I feel so blessed that I found B2G and all of you so randomly on the internet. I have "met" such wonderful and caring people from all walks of life yet with one core need and that is to be loved and appreciated for who you are not how much you weigh.

Now I feel my journey is changing, taking me in a different direction...MAINTENANCE. UGH i can't stand that word more than i can't stand the word GOAL...but now I am equiped with the tool, the knowledge and support of all of you to maintain my success. I hope that I can continue to share with those of you who need it, my own experiences, some guidance and cheerleading. With the Band it is possible to lose the weight and I hope to be here to see so many more of you reach GOAL and to tell you definitively that beyond GOAL there is peace with this deamon we call obesity.

Thank you all for being here for me, for helping me for answering my questions, laughing with me, all the dancing elephants and smiley faces..know that at the other end I was always smiling and chuckling with you all...and now I formally accept my Oscar..i mean THANKS A BUNCH LOSERS!lmao!!!!!!!:cool:

[Neal R.]

That is awesome!! I am so happy for you. I was there at one point and am trying to get back becuase it's an awesome feeling.

[Rini]

Thank you Neal! I'm rooting for you! You know what it takes buddy and i have no doubt you will get there again! Thanks for your support and for leading me to b2g with your link...a life changing experience.

[breezy]

So here I am 2 years 3 months 2 weeks and 2 days post surgery and I can officially state that I am at GOAL. I have been hovering between 168 and 173 for a few months now and I hesitated to formally recognize this day because I never thoought i would get to this weight and wasn't comfortable saying that word. GOAL was always something I never achieved at Weight watchers so you know where this is going. I'm 5'7" and the last time I hovered around this weight I was 20 years old. I'm now 36 and have two kids so not in my wildest dreams did I think that when I started this ourney weighing 264lbs that I would lose so much weight.

My band has been so good to me and I feel so blessed that my journey has been so smooth so far (crossing fingers and toes for the rest of my life). I feel so blessed that I found B2G and all of you so randomly on the internet. I have "met" such wonderful and caring people from all walks of life yet with one core need and that is to be loved and appreciated for who you are not how much you weigh.

Now I feel my journey is changing, taking me in a different direction...MAINTENANCE. UGH i can't stand that word more than i can't stand the word GOAL...but now I am equiped with the tool, the knowledge and support of all of you to maintain my success. I hope that I can continue to share with those of you who need it, my own experiences, some guidance and cheerleading. With the Band it is possible to lose the weight and I hope to be here to see so many more of you reach GOAL and to tell you definitively that beyond GOAL there is peace with this deamon we call obesity.

Thank you all for being here for me, for helping me for answering my questions, laughing with me, all the dancing elephants and smiley faces..know that at the other end I was always smiling and chuckling with you all...and now I formally accept my Oscar..i mean THANKS A BUNCH LOSERS!lmao!!!!!!!:cool:

Congratulations, Rini!! I am sooo very happy for you! I must sign off now so I can go throw up..(jealousy does that, you know) LOL J/K!!!

[Rini]

Breezy you are too funny!lol. Nothing to be jealous about girl you are doing amazing with your band!100 pounds down that is freakin awesome! My birthday is feb 15 i noticed your is 2/10! Aquarians rule!

[breezy]

Breezy you are too funny!lol. Nothing to be jealous about girl you are doing amazing with your band!100 pounds down that is freakin awesome! My birthday is feb 15 i noticed your is 2/10! Aquarians rule!

Yeah, Aquarians do in fact rule but seeing as how we are now Capricorns according to the new zodiac thingy..there goes that theory...:)

[chrispygal]

CONGRATULATIONS Rini!!! Shout it from the rooftop girlfriend - you've earned it! Wahoo!!!!

[Dana]

This was so inspiring to read!!! My goal weight, starting weight, and height are pretty close to yours! I can't wait to be at the same point in my journey.

Congrats!!! I think a shopping spree is in order!!! (That's what I told my husband I was going to do when I reached goal)

:you_rock:

[MoOrLess]

Congrats Rini! and don't "fear" maintenance. It's just a word lol. Heck I'm the queen of maintaining - unfortunately, since I still have quite a bit to lose. You said it yourself, you've been maintaining for a few months now. CELEBRATE!!!

[kristina]

AWESOME JOB! afraid to say it- GIRL you need to be shouting it from every roof top you see! i couldnt be prouder of you my friend. you have worked so hard, and come such a long ways!!! u wont have any trouble keeping it off!

[Patrick]

Rini, you have done a fantastic job. CONGRATULATIONS ON A MARVELOUS ACHIEVEMENT.

[lapellen]

Great news, Rini! I bet it feels wonderful. Hope to be in your shoes one day. Fantastic job!

[MommaStone]

Rini

I have so enjoyed getting to "know" you here; so HAPPY for your achievement. I value your advice and posts. Now looking to you to blaze the maintenance trail and to keep coming here............don't abandon your merry group of losers now LOL

[Rini]

Thank you Deb. Its great getting to "know" you as well! No chance of me leaving, you guys are stuck with me.lol. I appreciate the encouragement...it feels nice to be wanted. :) Thanks to everyone for their comments love you guys to pieces!

[MoOrLess]

Thank you Deb. Its great getting to "know" you as well! No chance of me leaving, you guys are stuck with me.lol. I appreciate the encouragement...it feels nice to be wanted. :) Thanks to everyone for their comments love you guys to pieces!

That's good because we NEED you around here!!! Too often people fade away once they reach goal. It's wonderful to have your experience and advice, whether newly banded or three years out. I know I like hearing what you have learned :)

[Rini]

Thanks Mo! No way i'm leaving. This place has given me too much and I need to give back!

[bunnygirl6969]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know you are so proud of yourself cause it is not easy even when you have the band i will be so glad when i get to goal i have hard times but i know it will be ok . So i know you are going to celebrate , way to go!!!!!!

[Rini]

Thanks! Everyday is an amazing day...today my pants are loose and i feel like wtf!...i do have 1 size 8 skirt but now im thinking maybe i can get to an 8? who knows. As far as im concerned im done. I don't want to lose anymore weight. Im happy. Imagine that.

[MoOrLess]

lol go figure Rini - now you are losing more weight (or inches?) when you don't need to. The body is a funny thing. I know Stitchy kept losing after calling goal also.

[Rini]

whatever will be will be...not sweating it just dont want to end up looking too gaunt.

[Nick N Ava's Grammy]

Great job Rini!!!! I'm so happy for you!! Size 8??? WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!! :)

[Rini]

thanks donna. not quite there yet but it could be a possibiity!

[breezy]

Huh?? What is this talk I hear about a size 8 somewhere?? Uhmm, Rini?? "Whatchu talkin 'bout, Willis?" Gurrrlll, that is some hella crazy goodness!!

[Rini]

I don' tknow the scale is not really movign much althought idid see 168 the other day but i don't trust that ho..she lies to me all the time! my size 10s are a bit loose but i wouldn't say im an 8 not by a stretch but if my 10s are loose there is a possibility i suppose. I used to be 150 pounds when i was 16 i think that is the last time i saw an 8.well hold on once when i went to ww and got down to 155 i wore 8 but that was short lived....8 would certifiably be skinny for me. 10 is normal i think. i don't think i can wrap my mind around that.i like to think of my self as normal...skinny sounds scary. My boobs will totally disappear...and i already have issues.please.

PS: I love that show! i alwasy say that too! well not alwasy but when its appropriate...like now.lol

[breezy]

see, I thought the "ho" over my house was the biggest liar ever...i never know when to trust her trifling behind! LOL

[Rini]

oh she is the biggest baddest ho ever! well like a true ho once in a while she will tell it like it is but only to hurt you where she knows it hurts! lol

[MoOrLess]

lol on the "ho" scales.....tis true - one day it says wow you are down 2.5 lbs, the next day ummm well I lied, it's only 1.5 rofl -- doncha just hate the dang ho scale

(clothes and how they fit is SO much more accurate anyhow - you go size 8 Rini!)

[Rini]

Forget the 8 no way no how. I must be having some loose pants days. I bought a dress for a christening today at dressbarn. size 10 and no way i was getting near a size 8. I good with the 10 really. i was happy at 14..well at least for a while....i had a good eating day today too.... a scone for breakfast....a cup of soup and a small salad and a piece of bread.....so far....love it when my band cooperates.

[MoOrLess]

Forget the 8 no way no how. I must be having some loose pants days. I bought a dress for a christening today at dressbarn. size 10 and no way i was getting near a size 8. I good with the 10 really. i was happy at 14..well at least for a while....i had a good eating day today too.... a scone for breakfast....a cup of soup and a small salad and a piece of bread.....so far....love it when my band cooperates.

hey whatever size - you are at goal! :)

[Rini]

yeah! lets not lose sight of the big picture.lol

[redgrldj]

Congrats Rini... I am just seeing this.. WooHOOO you made it to goal..

[Rini]

thank you Pattie!

[Rini]

I was just revisiting this thread just to remind myself when I reached goal, what i said and how i felt.....its great to have this to come to...well i have been maintaining since January but due to some recent job stress discussed elsewhere i dropped a few more pounds. As a result i'm fitting quite comfortable in a size 8 and i'm down to about 162-164 depending on that ho scale. It feels good to be an 8 and i thought "wow" when i wore the suit i bought the other day and it fit me so perfect. Now i have to experiment with some other clothes like jeans and regular pants. i can't believe I am almost 3 yrs post surgery! it's gone by so fast at times but i have cherished every minute of it and all of you here on b2g!

Whether you are struggling to lose weight or its coming off slowly know that each day, each moment and every minute counts! Learning above all to listen to our bodies and our bands is paramount to success. You can be successful and you will be! Keeping fighting the fight my fellow bandsters!

[brwneyedbeauty]

You rock girl that's awesome!!!!!

[Patrick]

That is very heart warming.

[MoOrLess]

You really hit it perfect with your post! Congrats again on hitting goal AND maintaining - heck STILL losing :)

[Rini]

Like i said before its great to revist old threads..Funny how i never thought i wold get to that 8.lol..now comfortable and loose in it..heck i even saw a size 6 once.lol. Now at about 155.....damn! I can hardly believe it sometimes. GOAL is real.YOU can make it! I have seen the promised land my friends and it is pretty damn nice on this side of the mountain...Hope i can help YOU join me!

[brwneyedbeauty]

I agree Rini!!!!

[MoOrLess]

You've definitely always motivated me, both you and Chari. I've really struggled since the end of year one (2007!), but you know what? I am DETERMINED to hit my own goal in 2012. I'm -7 lbs closer and January isn't over yet. Woo hoo on hitting goal!!! Congrats again ladies!

[MommaStone]

Rini and Chari

As someone still on the journey, I can't tell you how important and helpful it is to have goalies be active on this site. Thanks for being here and super congrats

[Rini]

Thanks..Its time like this that I know for sure I need to stick around. Thanks for motivating ME! I know you guys can do it!!!!! Heck the GIANTS won tonight and are going to the SUPERBOWL so Im feeling super optimstic! GO 2012!!!!!!!!