I had a goal....

Kminor67

I started out at my top weight of 275 lbs in August of 2009. It was my last semester at Northern Illinois University, and I decided I was too big, and I needed to lose, so I started in, really not knowing what I was doing. I did manage to lose 10 lbs, but stuck there for a YEAR! so, in August, Amber, a friend of my daughter's, told me about MFP. I joined and checked it out, and IMMEDIATELY felt empowered. Suddenly I had a guide. I knew what to do! So, At 265 lbs, I set a goal that I would lose 20 lbs by Halloween. I set several more mini-goals at the time... determined to lose at least 100 lbs (considering my healthy weight range is 116-159).

Today, 2 days before Halloween was weigh in day. I got out of bed, went to the potty, and then stepped on the scale. Do I want to look? I HAVE TO LOOK!!! I look down, and I WAS 1.6 LBS UNDER MY GOAL!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!! My next goal is to be at 230 lbs by Christmas, and now, I KNOW I CAN DO IT!!! Thanks so much to Amber, to my friends, and to MFP! I couldn't have done it without you guys and the guidance I found here!

jsecret

Great job!!! You should definitely join our "12 pounds of Christmas" group if you haven't already!!!

miqisha

Congrats, awesome results. Keep up the great job........

tim_fitbuilt4life

WTG! Don't look at the big picture but focuse on the small goals! You are doing great!

deshaine

AWESOME! makes ya feel good, doesn't it! :bigsmile:

sparklesammy

So pleased you've met your goal!

and heres to the next one...:)

Holton

You CAN do it! YOU are making it happen! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

KarenBorter

Kami that is EXCELLENT. It is so much easier to set mini goals especially if one has a lot of weight to lose. This way it doesn't seem so daunting. Even at only 40lbs to lose I felt that was an impossible task so I set up little goals which give positive reinforcement and are easy to achieve. Good work on this first 20! I am so proud of you!

mindymoe1

you are doing so well!!! im so excited for you

angieskia

Congrats on surpassing your Goal!! MFP is def a Great Tol & Very Supportive. Can't wait to see all of your updates and daily activities

Amber030583

Aww Kami you are soo sweet! I am so glad you are doing so well! A little structure helps with your goals. We are just soo lucky that this site is free. Way to go! Keep up the good work!

Claudia007

Congratulations! I can't wait until I meet my first goal. I hope I have as much success as you! :flowerforyou:

Mari1969

That is wonderful Kami!! Awesome job and I am really happy for you! Keep up the great work and know we are here for you.

AnnaPixie

Wow! Congratulations on reaching your goal. And all the best of luck for the next one.

I totally agree, this site is awesome!!

:flowerforyou:

MiloBloom83

I used to work with a guy who had a saying when it comes to completeing large tasks, he'd say "I eat an elephant one bite at a time." Way to keep working toward your goals. I have no doubt you will get there.

wife2mikejh

Congrats!

ginnyroxx

Great job!!! You should definitely join our "12 pounds of Christmas" group if you haven't already!!!

can you please post the link to this thread?
thank you

MontanaB

well done thats a great start!!