Hey all!
This week, I hit my first mini-goal (20 lbs gone) and it sure did feel good.
I know I've got a lonnnnnnnnnngggggg way to go, but this time it just seems to feel right.
Back in the day when I was a heavy smoker, I quit more times than I can even remember, but when the time came that it just felt right, the quit "took". 8.5 years later, I'm still grateful that I didn't give up trying.
Now I'm working on my weight again and have been seeing some interesting results. For example, I've been at it for ~4 months now and have lost 20 lbs. I also managed to maintain and even drop a bit during the holidays, without working too hard at it.
I'm NOT on a diet, I'm just trying to make some changes and make better choices. It's happening slow, but it IS happening, while life goes on relatively unchanged.
As I said, unlike the gazillion other times I've tackled the weight issue, this time just feels right.
Wish me luck.

congratulations on reaching your goal.. i hesitate to say MINI, because every step we make to ourselves healthier is a great one! Working at it for 4 months means you are well on your way to a new relationship with food. I too am like you, NOT on a diet, but making permanent changes to the way i eat and treat food. It's the only way to be

again, great job Beck1Beck!!! keep up the good work

Thats fantastic! feels good hitting that mark you set for yourself isn't it? Keep it up

YAY - GOOD FOR YOU! Sounds like you've found what works for you and are sticking to it - the results being those 20 pounds are hsitory and you're that much closer to your goal - how great is that?!

This time feels right because it is right - your approach is a smart one, focusing on health not a diet, not a number - you've got a plan that will not only shed the pounds but that you can also live with after the weight is gone.

Thanks for sharing - keep us posted on your progress - we'll all be here to cheer you on!

Hey Beck1Beck, Congrats on reaching your first mini-goal! What you said really resonates with me, I'm glad you've found things that really work for you, you sound so positive about your loss, keep it up!

Congrats. I am so looking forward to reaching my first goal of 10lbs lost. When I get to 20lbs lost I will be overjoyed. YAY YOU!!!!

congrats

How inspiring! Congrats! I'm not on a "diet" either, but changing what and how I eat food.

Hooray hooray!

Congrats!

Way to go!

Congratulations.
I won't wish you luck because you won't need it - you've got such a positive mindset and determination that you'll achieve whatever your target is.
Thanks for sharing your story - very motivational.