Ready for Opening Night
 

On January 17 (2017), I decided I was ready to lose weight. The cast list had just come out for the amateur musical I'm in, and I wanted to make the kimono that was going to be my costume look good. Opening night is April 9, so I set that as my deadline and came to 170 lbs as a target weight. I weighed 202 at the time. I chose 170 because it was within the range of "normal" BMI weights for my height.

Today is April 3. I weighed in this morning at 170.7.

I can't even begin to express how delighted and just plain in awe I am. I can't believe I actually did it.

This has been such a great road for me. Before I started losing weight, I came to terms with myself and began to love me for me. My self-esteem hasn't rested on my pudge for a couple of years. But, even then, I felt increasingly happier and better about my body as I saw it shrink. Or maybe that's just the healthy lifestyle? The happiness and extra strength that I see is probably the veggies and exercise talking! ;)

So, basically, this is how I'm feeling in a nutshell:

:carrot::carrot::dance::carrot::carrot:
....and one more.:carrot:

I have reached the goal that I really, really wanted to reach in time, but I'm not quite ready to be done losing weight yet. I'd like to get into the middle range of the "normal" BMI weight: not too low, because I still want some curves, but not too high, because I've still got a couple fat rolls that I want to drop. I've tentatively set my ultimate goal at 150, but my plan is to get to 160 and evaluate there. My mother's doctor told her to stop at 160-165 when she was losing weight, and we naturally have very similar heights and body types. If I get to 160 and I feel like I should stop, I'll stop.

Anyway, that's that! I am so very, VERY excited!! And by the way, yes, I ROCK that kimono. ;)

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...me%20Front.jpg

Can you believe it!? This is ME!! (And yes, in case you know kimonos and you notice, it is wrapped backwards intentionally. I'm playing a ghost.)

Okay, just one more.

:carrot:

Congrats, Keika! This is awesome!!! I know it must feel amazing to meet a goal early! You look awesome in your kimono btw :)

Thank you!! :dance:

Congrats!
 

So happy for you! Your story is very inspirational :cp:

Over 31 lbs in 3 months is amazing. You also look amazing! I'm your height and it takes me over twice that time to lose that amount. Good luck with your show!

That's fantastic!!! I love hearing stories like yours; they're so encouraging. You look awesome in that kimono, so enjoy every minute of wearing it!

Thanks everyone for the congratulations and well-wishes!! It means a lot! :)

Fantastic job! You look fabulous!

Great feeling about journey and congratulations about your success. Keep it up for your healthy life.