Great Dane, do what you feel is right for your body. so close, can taste it.

Tightwad, isn't it nice when you hit a number you have not seen. I saw 135.6, dont know the last time i saw this may be 14 years ago. just too happy

20.6 more pounds to go

Slow progress is progress, keep that in mind, you got this. you will be fine. i have been in the 130's since october 16th. we can do it.

Wow, if you don't mind me asking how old are you. Awesome numbers. I am 5'2 and hoping to settle when I can rock a bikini. My coach has set a goal for 115.

Hi, Sonya. Hahaha....I'm 52. Don't know if I'll ever be able to "rock a bikini" again. Between 2 c-sections and menopause, I think those days may be behind me! I can still wear "certain types" of 2-pc bathing suits - but as far as rocking it....nahhhhh :o I do a lot of scuba diving, and prefer the 2 piece. I remember being 109 before getting pregnant with my second child and feeling good - so that's why I'm shooting for 110.

I have my share of "cottage cheese" around the thighs and butt, but am finding that this diet is really helping reduce the amount of cellulite....thank goodness. But most important, it's helping me get my insulin resistance, bp and cholesterol in check. I have a family history of diabetes and heart disease on both sides of my family, so I am working hard to fight genetics!

stayin motivated when you're so close to goal
 

Good to hear that I'm not alone with these feelings. I've been 100%OP since I started in June, lost 67 lbs and I reset my goal down another 10 lbs...was thinking I might even strive for 130/135 but something happened to my motivation this week and I can't pinpoint why. Today I ate "off plan" and really binged on peanuts and my mom's peanut clusters. I don't know what possessed me, and why I kept eating until the bag was empty. :( Makes me think I haven't learned anything in the last 4 1/2 months. Why couldn't I stop after 1 or 2 or even 3?!! At 58, I want to put this destructive behavior behind me. Has anyone been successful at fending off those binge urges for good?

5'4 at 126, you are already rocking it. own it. so you have battleground scars, we all do. i had a c-section, that didn't heal well.

Glad to hear about the insulin resistance, bp and cholesterol. vanity aside, health is so important. good for you for taking stock of that.

So you ate a bag of peanuts, big deal. You lost SIXTY-SEVEN pounds. I think key may not be to beat yourself up over it and focus on the positive.

Almost at the finish line.

cscape - I ditto what Sonya said - so you slipped....you're human. But you also lost 67 POUNDS - WOW!!!! That's pretty amazing, and you should be so proud. Guilt and depression are wasted emotions...I know. Just put it behind you - there's nothing you can do about what's done. Just refocus and keep your end goal in mind. Because just like the hair color commercial says....."You're worth it!"

I've been really struggling with my last 15 lbs...now down to 12 to go. Am so happy with how I look now that it's hard to stay motivated. But, really need to get my BMI down a bit more, and the fat% down quite a bit more. Was really hoping to be at goal by Thanksgiving, but now hoping to be there by Christmas.

I am worth it and WILL reach my goal!

Funny thing is I was looking at an ID card I got a year ago in May and I stated my weight at number that has to have been a lie (small one). I said I weight 175 which I am fairly certain I did not. Can't wait until that ID card is overstated not understated!

My drivers license states 175 too! I will be so happy when that is no longer true in the OTHER direction ;)

I have the same problem! I'm happy with the way I look, the size I'm wearing... it's tough to stay motivated, though it shouldn't be! I've recommitted... best of luck with the last 12! :)

You are worth it and you will make it in less time than it took to gain it

I have 20 to go but with an upcoming cruise next week, I'm already feeling like I've checked out and having a hard time staying on track. My coach had me start Phase 3 in preparation and it's been frustrating trying to figure out what to have and I'm already up two pounds from it (I expected it, but I'm a numbers person so it kills me to see the scale go up) but I just have to focus on the fact that I have the tools to lose what I may put on while away, and life goes on.

I think a big part of my struggling right now is that I'm at the goal weight I chose way back in January when I started dieting, long before I discovered IP, and I lowered it another twenty a few weeks ago. So I almost feel like stopping here but know that another 20 really would be a good, healthy place to be.

Don't make this a cycle. Trust yourself. Yes you have 20 to go, go on the cruise enjoy yourself, walk everywhere, make some good choices, some naughty choices come back and get back on track.

we all will have to learn to do this to maintain our new sexy figures