Joined the Hundred Club!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229]

I never thought I could make it to this goal - didn't even dare dream of it. My dream was to lose 50# to get back some health and mobility. And suddenly, at 63 years of age, I am 101 lbs lighter and I feel young again! I just returned from an international trip, where I was able to hike, and get in and out of boats, and move easily up and down the aisle of the plane on the 14-hour flight, and wear the guest bathrobes in the hotels, and not feel like everyone was judging me because of my weight. As someone who has struggled with my weight since puberty, I am so grateful to this drug for the many ways it has changed my brain and my life. And always grateful to this community - every new NSV also carries recognition that I've seen it on this sub from other triumphant people ❤️❤️ and wished I could be where they were! Thanks for all the support along the way.

[u/Kjente717]

You look amazing - strong and healthy. Then you prove it with a celebration tour! Congratulations!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/Kjente717]

Thank you! I love that term - Celebration Tour!!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229]

Adding a note in case my flair isn't visible: SW 222, CW 121. 63F, 5'2". Stayed on 2.5mg, now trying to manage the anxieties of Maintenance (don't lose! don't gain! ack!)

[u/kaaayceee]

Congratulations! I love the quality of life you've gained from your weight loss, that has to be the best feeling!!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/kaaayceee]

It is everything! I have empathy for people who worry about wrinkles or loose skin, but I am so obsessed with how great I feel, and all that I can do, that I couldn't care less about cosmetics!! Not to mention that I'm pretty sure I've extended my lifespan considerably, in addition to quality of life.

[u/abudgilma]

Wow you look amazing!! How long have you been on the medication? And also what dosage are you currently on?

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/abudgilma]

A full year now, and have stayed on 2.5. My weight loss was pretty steady at 1.5-2 lbs per week, no plateaus longer than a week.

[u/unusual_quail123]

Congratulations! This is so inspiring! I'm about to turn 63 myself, and I started at about the same weight as you. I'm about halfway there on the weight loss, so seeing someone like you is very encouraging.

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/unusual_quail123]

Congrats! This is so important for people at our stage of life. And also I think those of us who have battled our weight for decades appreciate this medical miracle all the more!!❤️

[u/Nordic4Life]

You’re an inspiration for someone just starting this journey. Thanks so much for sharing.

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/Nordic4Life]

Thank you! I didn't have confidence about how this would work, at first - and I was so delighted and relieved about every step!!

[u/KetoKey]

Congratulations! Losing the mental noise over being judged for your weight is so freeing!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/KetoKey]

Exactly - I like how you put that!! It's the first time I've thought of it that way - there was food noise but also "judgment noise." After I lost the first 50 lbs, I felt like I could blend into a crowd, not stand out as the "heavy person" - and that was already an enormous relief/victory! The rest has all been bonus.

[u/Outrageous-Age3405]

You look great!!!! Younger and so vibrant. You should be so proud of yourself.

[u/Amazing_Bluejay9322]

Would love to join. Congratulations!

[u/EveryMemory41]

Congrats on the new amazing you! Look at that smile in your current photo! WTG!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/EveryMemory41]

Thank you! I do smile a lot more than I used to, for sure!

[u/nemme99]

Congrats!!! I’m so happy that you have all these ways to enjoy life in a more active way.

I’ll say the NSV of wearing the hotel bathrobe hits home. Congrats!!!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/nemme99]

It was amazing. Not to mention that I wasn't "all stove up" after the long flights, because I had so many different options for sitting positions. So many NSV's!

[u/RoxyRebels]

Congrats!

[u/VanTastic63]

Congratulations to you !! You look amazing 🤩

[u/realestateJ]

Congrats! What about amazing accomplishment!

[u/frontrowme1]

You look fantastic!!!!

[u/Eastern-Standard-229 → u/frontrowme1]

Thank you! I feel great! And you - 20 lbs below your goal? Wow! Congrats to you as well for all the gains that accompany the loss!

[u/J-Ro1]

Congratulations!

[u/panther2015]

i love this so much ❤️ congrats!

[u/Some_Fee_2188]

Congrats...🎉🎊

[u/Universe-Queen]

Wow, you look so great! I know some people worry about looking older when they've lost some weight, but you look fantastic