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Going past the goal, but for a good reason

JeffInBuckeyeNation
JeffInBuckeyeNation Posts: 91 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Sometime in the next day or two, I will reach a goal that was once unthinkable, but eventually became the "ultimate goal".

I will be under 200 pounds for the first time since my early-twenties. On Thursday morning, I weighed in at 200.4 pounds, and I had a great day with diet and a 5K. If I don't cross the finish line Friday morning, I will on Saturday.

When I started, I was 266 pounds, and I set my first goal at losing 25 pounds. A good friend told me to just go for the under-200 goal, but I just laughed at the suggestion. She was right, and tomorrow, I'll apologize for doubting it.

So I never thought this would be possible, but I have decided that I am going to shoot for 185-190 pounds. There's a good reason for it though.

In two months, I am going to go to Mexico to see my cousin get married on the beach. It's at an all-inclusive resort, and I want to be able to LIVE IT UP. I want to take off extra weight just so I can put a few pounds back on while I'm down there.

Now, if I can just find somebody to bring to Cancun with me......

Thanks, everyone....your support has been awesome through this journey. I appreciate it.

Jeff

Replies

  • Sinisi2012
    Sinisi2012 Posts: 333 Member
    Congrats on losing and being almost under 200, that is quite an accomplishment! Great goal, good luck with it and have fun in Cancun :drinker:
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    Congrats, you look amazing. I hope you find someone to take with you...I'd go but my husband might have a say in it...lol
  • kiely13
    kiely13 Posts: 185 Member
    Congratulations!! That's so great and you look great as well!
  • kiltiemacbagpipes6
    kiltiemacbagpipes6 Posts: 10 Member
    Good work man. I am also shooting for under 200 (started at 289). I haven't had a weight that started with a one since I was in junior high. Reading stuff like this makes me believe that I can do it. Thanks and congratulations!
  • reenielovesthebeach
    reenielovesthebeach Posts: 98
    WOW! AWESOME JOB!

    Your situation sounds just like mine. I weighed 262 on 8/8 and I'm now down to 244. I want to be at 199 by Christmas. That is my ultimate goal! I have 44 to lose in four months. I have cut out all junk food and pop. Your pics look awesome! What a change. You have got to feel so much better!

    Have an AWESOME trip! I'm jealous...I :heart: the beach. I got to go last month, but feel I need it again. Dip your toes in the sand for me.
  • JeffInBuckeyeNation
    JeffInBuckeyeNation Posts: 91 Member
    WOW! AWESOME JOB!

    Your situation sounds just like mine. I weighed 262 on 8/8 and I'm now down to 244. I want to be at 199 by Christmas. That is my ultimate goal! I have 44 to lose in four months. I have cut out all junk food and pop. Your pics look awesome! What a change. You have got to feel so much better!

    Have an AWESOME trip! I'm jealous...I :heart: the beach. I got to go last month, but feel I need it again. Dip your toes in the sand for me.

    Thanks to EVERYONE....but I wanted to address something in your comment.

    Cutting out the pop was crucial. I used to drink it a LOT. I only do water now (and Crystal Light Peach Iced Tea - 5 calories per 8 ounces). I don;t even drink the diet stuff. It was my biggest move in getting rid of the major vices.
  • Sassy922
    Sassy922 Posts: 399 Member
    I can speak spanish and I have a passport....

    j/k

    Congratulations on hitting your goal and looking past it! You've done a fantastic job and you should be so proud of yourself!
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    Congrats, you look amazing. I hope you find someone to take with you...I'd go but my husband might have a say in it...lol

    Yeah and obviously no one wants to mess with him...see that gun!!
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