I Have Reached My Goal

dimeboxdtm · February 2013

On December 2, 2011 I weighed in at 222 pounds. It was the heaviest I have ever been and I am approaching 70 years old. I decided it was time to change my habits and set a goal before the new year. I decided I wanted to weigh 180 pounds when I reached my goal. Today, Feb 2, 2012, I weighed in at 180 pounds for the first time in years. I will celebrate tonight with a filet mignon and a glass of red wine along with a baked potato and salad. I established this reward for myself about a month ago when I realized the goal was well within sight.

Now the next phase of my life begins. I must maintain this weight and I will do so. My plan is to set a threshold of 180 as my max weight. That means I need a window to make it happen. I will continue my weight loss down to 175 and then go back to a normal calorie intake. For today, I am celebrating and very proud of my accomplishment.

jzammetti · February 2013

Congratulations!! Enjoy that dinner tonight.

cuterbee · February 2013

Congratulations! Enjoy your dinner -- you've earned it!

suz155 · February 2013

Enjoy that filet,,,,,,big congratulations to you.

eggsmilkbread · February 2013

Congratulations! This is a great inspiration.

kayduro · February 2013

Congratulations! You are living proof that it CAN be done!

mike5802 · February 2013

Terrific job! It's generally thought that it's tougher to lose the weight as we age, but you are proof that it can be done. Keep it up! - Mike

kgcart · February 2013

Dime,
That's great for you and very encouraging for me to hear! I'm a few years younger but I'm at the heaviest ever and I need to hear stories like yours! A heartfelt Congratulations to you! Enjoy your dinner, you more than deserve it!

browneyes97 · February 2013

That's great! Dinner sounds yummy! Enjoy:bigsmile:

penelopeyvonne · February 2013

Well done you! You'll enjoy that dinner tonight, and it is well deserved!! :flowerforyou:

jsd_135 · February 2013

Congratulations. Your dinner sounds wonderful.

pigote · February 2013

Congratulations on your accomplishment . . . wishing you continued success!

Jannat89 · February 2013

Welldone!

RobinvdM · February 2013

Congratulations on a victory meal well earned! You did yourself a huge favor and I am very proud of you!! Good work!

blu_meanie_ca · February 2013

Good job, and congrats to not letting your age be an excuse. Here's to a much longer and healthier life!

ngressman · February 2013

Thanks for taking away one of my excuses- age. I have been told that the older you get the harder it is to lose weight. When my weight loss isn't as good, I just think it's because I am older. Congrats! Enjoy that victory meal.