Seven months down on the road of the weight loss track...

So I didn't really want to bore everyone with the ins and outs (particularly the outs) of a fast weight loss program...  suffice it to say, I've had days of complete "outs" when I could keep nothing down or in... it all had to come out in one way or another... and then I've had particularly stellar days...

The above photo was taken with my dear friend Geraldine (on the left) in the summer of 2013.  At that stage, I weighed something in the vicinity of 140kg.

I've been back to the surgeon once or twice, mostly for routine check-ups... and once back into hospital for a post-op infection which cleared up quickly.

Now, after seven months, and days and weeks of trying alternative foods, no foods, some foods, some junk, some healthy... you name it, I've eaten it... and drunk it...

I have lost .... *** drum roll please *** .... 40 KILOGRAMS!!!!

Yes, I know I'm shouting.  But I could really yell this from every rooftop.

If you had told me at the beginning of this journey that I could have lost this much weight, I would have laughed in your face.  Seriously.

Never in my wildest dreams did I realise that this kind of loss was not only possible, but probable! This is completely normal!

Did I say that I really like this kind of normal?  It's just so awesome on so many levels:

• you don't always have to go to the fridge/cupboard/kitchen bench for something to eat
• you don't always feel like you have to go to the fridge/cupboard/kitchen bench
• you can and do frequently go into dress shops for "normal" sized people, because you are now considered (mostly) normal
• you go hunting in op shops for those great bargains because you know that you'll definitely find something to fit you!
• you go hunting for shoes at Rivers because you know that you'll definitely find something to fit you!
• you regularly go to Boost Juice because you know you'll feel full for hours on one of their juices - which can contain that extra protein that you need to make you feel awesome!

Did I say that I really like this kind of normal?

To know that nearly all of the clothes that were so generously donated by my friend, Tonia, are now mostly too big.

To know that I can now fit into a Millers Size 18, with room to spare in some cases!   WOOT!!!

It's just so liberatingly wonderful!  The above pic was taken this evening in pants which are too big, but the top fits nicely.

I have yet to finish my journey.  I have lots more weight to lose.  My goal is 70kg.  If I can get there, I will no longer be classed as obese.

This too shall pass.  I shall reach that goal; now I know I will!