I thought I would be able to slip silently into "Onederland", but a few of you have called me out and by request, I will make the official post.
I know some of you are scratching your head wondering since when does Amy want to do anything silently? You are right. But for some strange reason, seeing 199 on the scale wasn't as exciting for me as I thought it would be.
It may be because I don't like the term onederland. Possibly because it is over used? For whatever reason, it gives me a rash and makes me furrow my brow.
It may be because there really isn't much difference from 200 to 199.
I don't know! I was just telling Jenny that 199 has not been my highlight of my weight loss journey. It is CERTAINLY the lowest I can remember weighing since probably 7th grade...nearly 18 years ago. It is amazing and I am grateful and I am not poo pooing it because I want to weigh less (I mean I do, but I am happy with my weight loss so far). There were no tears of joy like when I slipped on my size 16's. There was just a feeling of peace, a moment of thanks to the Gods, and then off to the shower!
I will not lie. I was kinda waiting for 197 to show up so I could do a post for both this milestone and for 130 pounds down. But Amy was naughty yesterday and ate cheetos, 2 candy bars, chips, etc...so my scale was holding at 198 today.
hahah...Do you see the irony of me not throwing a party when I hit 199? This from the girl who posted pictures of herself throwing a tantrum because my band friends were living in a new zip code (00199...very posh)?
I am a nut job.
But a nut job whose weight no longer starts with a 3. Or a 2!
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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WOOHOO!!!! 198???? AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteI say celebrate--we need more excuses for celebrations! :)
ReplyDelete198 is super fantastic! Congrants on the being in the 1's.
ReplyDeleteyou are doing phenomenal. keep up the good work. you are an inspiration. i said goodbye to the 300's. i am working my way slowly to saying goodbye to the 200's. and i will do it.
ReplyDeleteYay for crossing the last major river. Now it's just brooks and streams for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Amy!
ReplyDeleteWow Amy! I think you should celebrate too! Maybe you can do that at 197! 130lbs - I am just amazed at that accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteI just want to know when you're going to write a book. I swear - you need to. Or contact Oprah and tell her you want your own radio show. I'm still laughing today at your post from yesterday and thinking....hmmmm....maybe I should shave mine. Then I stop and laugh thinking - I never would have had that thought cross my mind had I not read your blog! See how you touch people's lives? You make us consider shaving down under! *sigh* oh I'm wiping the tears of laughter away!
I'm with you completely Amy! I was really happy to see the 199.2 number, but with the yo-yoing, and rough week, it hasn't been as exciting as the other NSV's and SV's that I've acheived so far. Weird. Oh well! I still want to see it going down!!! And I need to be honest with myself and work hard to get there! Congrats so much - well deserved - and can't wait to see the 130 down post!
ReplyDeletecongrats looking forward to the bestest VLOG yet when you hit 130 down.. Let's have a party!!!
ReplyDeleteAmy, you have accomplished some amazing feats! You go girl! I think your post also points to something bigger, though. I think it really drives home the point that this is all about the journey and how our brain changes as we lose weight. I know you were probably soooooooooooooooo anxious to get here, but now that you are here, you realize it's just another day (not to take away from your accomplishment, but I think you know what I am saying). It means that this is a way of life for you, IMNSHO (in my not-so-humble-opinion)!
ReplyDeleteCongrats you beautiful girl. You have done so much and I can only hope and pray that at a year post op I've done half of what you have. I love ya! HUGS
ReplyDeleteIt's weird when things you think are going to be so amazing (like reaching 199) turn out to be no big deal. Life is full of surprises. Here's to 197! What do you think it will be like when you reach "goal"? I don't think it's going to be any big deal when I do, because I'm always going to have to watch what I do. There are moments when I feel fantastic, but they usually have nothing to do with the actual number on my scale. I do love being thinner, but it's not about my weight in pounds. It's the clothes, and being able to move, etc. I think you know exactly what I'm saying.
ReplyDeletecongrats on getting to onederland
ReplyDeletei understand the feeling on going down a jean size is so much more exciting to celebrate
but you amaze me no matter what 130 pounds come on thats just amazing and inspiring
keep it up girly
Wat to go! I am very happy for you!
ReplyDeletecongrats :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really surprised that you didn't go crazy for Onederland! I was about to throw a ticker tape parade when I hit that one! :) There is just something so nice about finally getting into the 100s. . for me, it just felt like solid evidence that this (the journey toward no longer being heavy) was really going to happen and that I was really going to get there.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, it doesn't matter whether it's this, fitting into a new size or whatever, as long as you feel great about all the awesome progress you are making! 130 down is amazing. :)
I'm very excited for you! Thanks for sharing! I'm a long ways away from that goal but I'm confident I'll get there.
ReplyDeleteOnderland looks great on you - congratulations!!!
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ReplyDeleteAmy, I just started reading your blog this week. Wow, you have done such a outstanding job losing weight. Give yourself credit girl. Go back in the bathroom and look at those muscles again.
ReplyDeleteI think I actually understand - I mean I am so far from that milestone right now. But, I can see how 199 isn't much different from 200. I know you are happy and proud of yourself! You enjoy this anyway you want to, even if it is just a quiet moment of thanks on the scale - whatever feels right. I am so very proud of you and your accomplishments, you continue to inspire me. <3
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Onederland! I am so excited and cant wait to get there myslef.
ReplyDeleteI can understand how you are feeling. When I was still in the 270s I couldn't wait to have my life change by being in the 260s. Did it change? Nope. I just felt the immediate need to be in the 250s, then the 240s, then the 230s....etc. It's a shame that we experience THS way too often during this journey.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing (and positively hilarious!) darling, and don't you forget it for a single second.
I think for me when I hit a big milestone - instead of excited - sometimes it scares me...cuz then I have to maintain it and not slip back and that's always tough! Getting there never signifies the end - just the beginning of more hard work I guess. With that being said - dude - get out the freaking wine (the zero calorie kind) and go look at the picture of the turkey in honor of me and Candy and you'll feel all better and on your way to 197. Told ya you're going to catch me and Jenny isn't far behind! Smooches!
ReplyDeleteOh and one more thing - did you really say hairless crack on my blog? All I wanna know is why did God put hair there in the first place? And what's it like eating with a hairless crack right in front of you and your dinner? LOL
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting under 200lbs!
ReplyDeleteI agree that size victories are much more fun than weight victories. Cause it kinda evens out the scales between those who are tall and those who are short (pardon the pun... even out the scales... get it?)
Congrats and best of luck for the rest of the journey =)
Amy - you will enjoy Onederland even more when you are certain that 2 is not coming back. I know the actual 199 was great for me, but knowing I was far enough into the 1s that I was a permanent resident was even better. Still, it is a HUGE deal, so congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for the blonde question...I may not be a true blonde now, but I am an "original" blonde (meaning I was blonde until about junior high, and immediately thereafter started in with the highlights...). So anyway, that must explain it. Funny, I just forgot what other women's lady parts actually look like until I got the full on view last week!
Well..either way, I am inspired by you and you are doing amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt may not be a big deal to you but I am in awe of your accomplishment. Way to go! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy for you, Amy! That is a huge accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteI love nut jobs! You have accomplished so much and even though I am older than you, I look up to you and hope I can accomplished what you have.
ReplyDeleteHey sweets - I gave you an award....go have a look see!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to remember where you were when I first started reading you and it occurred to me that it doesn't matter. I've always been happy to see Amy's posts on Amy's blog and Amy's smiling (or frowning, or pouting or vamping) face.
ReplyDeleteSo I agree... this whole 1 thing doesn't seem that big of a difference in the Amy world to me, but it IS significant. Kick ass, gf!
I can understand that!! You are a crazy girl so why not throw us a curve ball and go silently into the 100s?? :) You just keep doing your thang girl! :)
ReplyDeleteWay to go... Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI've never liked the onederland thang either however it seems to be what you A merry cans understand so go with it I did! However, should you be here in Australia - you are living in the 80's (the 80 kilo's that this!) And I loved the 80's first time around and they're even better now so enjoy!! Funny how when you're at a goal point its never what you imagined it to be???? And re: your last post - it seems I'm a member of the club (shhhh dont tell anyone) but in this house we call them giblets or "the little man in the boat" either way - we lov em! And soooooo many women have them and there is NO WAY yours would shock me cause I've had friends who look more like men (in many ways!!!) a little extra baggage aint nothin girl! U and ur poonani r stars!
ReplyDeleteI am sooooo happy for you!!! WAY TO GO!!!
ReplyDeleteYes you are nutty! But that's what makes you great! Congrats on 198! We are not far apart at all and I am stuck at 192 right now! Oh well, in time....
ReplyDeleteI have given you an award! (see my post today)