I did it! 265 to 149
 

I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 149, one pound below my goal. It's taken a year and a half to get here, and I still feel that I could lose a little more. I think I'll just keep doing what I've been doing and let my body decide. I didn't think I would ever be able to get the weight off. When my health started to go I knew I didn't have a choice. I was overweight for 20+ years and until the last year and a half thought I would never get the excess weight off. I'm a calorie counter and I walk on the treadmill. I try to focus on vegetables, lean protein, some fruit and whole grains in limited amounts. I feel so much better with the weight off. I walk fast on the treadmill with it at 10.5 incline which has strengthened the muscles in my legs. It feels almost effortless to climb stairs now. I used to avoid them if at all possible because it hurt so much. It has been some work to get the weight off, but it is so worth it.

:congrat: :cp: GOOD JOB!! I hope to be there some day myself...

that is incredibly fantastic, congratulations, it's inspirational to read!!

Awesome! Great for you. Reading success stories is such a huge inspiration to me!

Congratulations! You have worked hard and it has paid off! Way to go! Thanks for sharing you story to inspire others!

Congratulations! that's great.

Congratulations!

That's amazing! Congratulations! What an inspiration you are.
Thank you for sharing and reminding me that it is possible.

Thank you for the inspiration!! Congratulations - you sound wise and dedicated to yourself and your health. Definitely something to look forward to. I've started inclining the treadmill myself so your story motivates me!

Congratulations! What a wonderful feeling that must be!

:congrat:

how exciting! thanks for the inspiration it can be done.

Congratulations H8Cake on your 116 LBS LOST! :carrot: It's an inspiration to me. I have similar starting weight and goal weight. I have been discouraged at times but it helps reading achievements like yours to know it can be done.
Not to Give Up but keep going. I had a bad weekend but need to get back on plan to reverse the weight gain from this weekend.

Congratulations! I remember when you were starting out. I am very proud of you! You truly are an inspiration.

Congratulations! You are an inspiration!

:woohoo: Way to go!

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! Congrats!!!!!

Congratulations!

Woot Woo!
 

Congratulations to you! What an awesome accomplishment. I hope you feel every ounce as proud as you deserve to feel. I'm so thrilled for you!:carrot:

Good for you!

I'm just starting out--similiar starting weight, and goal!

I'd love to hear more about it: your biggest challenge, your biggest breakthrough--and pics, if you're comfortable with that.

But hey--just the fact that you have done it is fantastic! Hooray! :carrot: You are truly an inspiration. Thanks.

Wow!!! AMAZING! Congratulations and good job on working hard. Any workout suggestions for me? I have only been working on 2 weeks, and am feeling myself starting to get discouraged that I'm not losing as much as I would like to for the work I'm doing..... I'd appreciate any feedback from such a successful story!!

Congrats!!!

Congratulations on meeting your goal! :bravo: Our starting weight/ending goal are very similar. I'm only about six months into my journey and have recently begun to not take it so seriously...I guess I'm just whiny and tired! :lol: But reading your story has given me renewed strength.

That is fabulous!!!! Congrats on the amazing job :)

:congrat::woohoo: Great job!

Way To Go!!!!!!
 

:bravo::bravo::cp::cp::cp::bravo::bravo:

I'm SO happy for you. You're hard work, determination and perseverance are admirable. And has certainly paid off - in a big, huge, GIGANTIC kind of a way!!!

Congratulations on your life transforming weight loss. Wishing you continued success. :)

:carrot: Congrats to you!

:congrat: :) :D :) :D

Congratulations!
I am really inspired. I have a long way to go, but it is great to see that you got to your goal and are feeling great!:hug:

many congrats! That is amazing and awesome! Will you be posting any before and after pics?

Congratulations on your success!! :bravo:

Congrats H8Cake!! I remember you posting a thread not to long ago about how long it will take to lose the last 20lbs...how long did it take you? Did you make any changes to get rid of the last 20lbs? A year and a half to lose 116 lbs...I think that's just AWESOME!!! I needed some inspiration today so thanks and again CONGRATS!!!!

Wow, that is fabulous! You must be so proud and feel so great. Thanks for the inspiration!

CONGRATS! Wow it gives the me hope that there is a rainbow at the end of this tunnel. Now, go buy some new clothes and get all done up!

Fantastic!!!!!
:cheer:

AMAZING! Congrats on all your hard work!

Wow -116. That is awesome. Congrats on all your hard work.

Wow!! Congratulation!!! I can't WAIT to say 'I did it!' too :)

Congratulations! All your hard work and dedication has paid off :)

Way to go!!! Congratulations on reaching your goal!