I'm in the 160s!!

JessJessB

I remember in high school seeing a 160 number on the scale and hating it, thinking I needed to be 120. I have no idea where I got 120, but even though 160 was perfectly healthy for my height, I was convinced I was overweight, and self-conscious about it.

Flash forward through college, marriage, and three kids (in 4 years), and I found myself at 276, wishing to be back at that number that made me so unhappy in high school. I did my research, found that 160-165 is pretty much perfect for my 5'9 frame, and I started counting calories. That was in July of 2011... and this morning, May 10, 2012, I weighed in at 168.4. And I feel AMAZING! 160 is my goal, and I'll get there, but this number is giving me an unexpected feeling of success. I've lost 108 lbs with plain old diet and exercise- no fads, no surgery, just willpower and the support of my friends and family. I'm really, really proud of myself, and grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way.

I guess I better start researching "maintainer" lifestyle, since I'm only 8.4 lbs away from it!

salma32sh

great job

hapoo100

OK, this is seriously awesome! You are a really awesome role model. Thank you for sharing. those last 8.4 lbs are in trouble!!

thomassd1969

wonderful results, you're amazing!

acstansell

Great work - motivation for recovery from last night. YOU are MY inspiration!

ereedy61

Congratulations!!! That is indeed a milestone and you must feel awesome!!

MelissR75

Congratulations! That is awesome!!

caroly

AWESOME!!!! 108 lbs on your own that is really great!!!

princessage117

That is great, congats! When I think back to high school, I thought I was soo fat, but now I would love to be back at that weight!

lpeace2u

GREAT JOB!!!!! What an awesome feeling. I am 8 lbs. from goal as well but i'm considering changing the goal by 5 lbs. It seems that entire 8 lbs. is sitting in belly fat. LOL

allipix711

Congrats! All your hard work certainly paid off!!!

KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON

Awesome! Very encouraging to me. Can't wait until I'm only 8 lbs from my goal.

cnmince

Congratulations! That's wonderful. Thanks for posting this, it's encouragement for the rest of us!

mtaylor33557

Incredible! That's awesome!

kser145

Great job!!! What a motivational story. I love reading about people that have lost their weight by the good old fashion way of DIET & EXERCISE to many are turning to surgery & fad diets. Thanks for showing us with time and hard work we can reach our goals!!!

debs6

Oh well done -that is truly an amazing achievement. How pleased you must be to be so close to your ultimate goal.

CDresp

Well done! Congratulations!!! :drinker:

nycalison

I know how you feel! I was 130 (5'1) in HS and thought I was fat, teenagers are so stupid lol You are an inspiration, thank you for sharing!

lolarit

That's a great success! You must feel so proud!
I remember being 135 and thinking I was overweight. I can't even be annoyed at those past thoughts because at the time they seemed so justified. Now I need to work my butt off just to get back to that weight - hopefully before the end of the year!

OLFATUG

Fantastic work, and well deserved!

lilyvale68

I know exactly how you feel! At 165, I am 100 lbs below my heaviest weight and I feel amazing. Cheers to the 160s!

sherri85

That is so inspiring!! I too thought my 145 in highschool was horrifying because my best friend weighed 108 and never flucuated from that so I felt like a cow. Now I would feel like the smallest person in the world at 145. Congrats on your accomplishment and I hope to be joining you in the sucess club soon!! :flowerforyou:

brendakellyknight

That is so awesome. You have given me encouragement . I started out in Feb. 2012 at 269 and now I am 237 I would like to get to the 160 goal myself.

Peace & Blessings

cjwalker81

Beautifully done!!! Congrats!

waldenfam2

I remember in high school seeing a 160 number on the scale and hating it, thinking I needed to be 120. I have no idea where I got 120, but even though 160 was perfectly healthy for my height, I was convinced I was overweight, and self-conscious about it.

Flash forward through college, marriage, and three kids (in 4 years), and I found myself at 276, wishing to be back at that number that made me so unhappy in high school. I did my research, found that 160-165 is pretty much perfect for my 5'9 frame, and I started counting calories. That was in July of 2011... and this morning, May 10, 2012, I weighed in at 168.4. And I feel AMAZING! 160 is my goal, and I'll get there, but this number is giving me an unexpected feeling of success. I've lost 108 lbs with plain old diet and exercise- no fads, no surgery, just willpower and the support of my friends and family. I'm really, really proud of myself, and grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way.

I guess I better start researching "maintainer" lifestyle, since I'm only 8.4 lbs away from it!

Congratulations!!!

MissNations

Well done! :drinker:

primalchaos

Great job!

PlunderBunneh

Crazy, right? Back in high school, I wanted to just get below 160. Now that I actually understand my body, I'd love to get to about 165, but with muscle this time around

Congrats on your journey!!

Errica32

I enjoyed reading your success story! Congrats!!!!

HauteP1nk

Great work!!

Isn't it amazing how our perspectives change as we get older? I wish I had been more confident and appreciated my body back when I was younger. I used to weigh 120lbs...and I thought I was fat. I use to cover myself up at the beach!! Now I am 30lbs heavier then that and have TONS more confidence...

hazymary

I'm impressed......and SO Happy for you !! Keep up the great job you're doing......and treat yourself, because you deserve it !! Do something nice just for you.