15 months, 134 pounds lost - at GOAL! (pics included)

Amazing! Just what I needed to read today.

#Inspirational

Congrats on getting to your goal weight. You are inspirational!

As someone who is just starting out, this post truely inspired me. You are an amazing person and Im really happy that you've reached your goal.

Laura

Thank you so much for sharing all that. By far one of the best success stories I've ever read. Congrats on all your progress! You look wonderful!

you go girl!!!

Wow, Thank you so much for sharing your story of the last 15 months and your weight loss. You are a true inspiration to me! I am looking for that true change in myself just like you are talking about, I am trying so hard to make life changes instead of a " diet"
Looking forward to reading more on your blog, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

Amazing! You are an inspiration! Congratulations!

Congrats on your success thus far! Your story is refreshing and truly inspirational!!

You are truly inspirational and AMAZING! Congrats! You look beautiful and I love your attitude! Enjoy those activities with your family! You look great!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! Great job! And way to represent 'Sota!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL....THANKS!!!

Great story and congrats on reaching your goal weight! I like how you still have goals you want to achieve. I liked your comments about not depriving yourself of what you like, if it's done in moderation and one tracks their food then I don't see a problem with it. To me this is not a diet, I look at this as a lifestyle change, one that will teach me over time a healthier way to eat and portion control etc. Thanks for sharing your story!

Great, Awesome Job! Isn't it funny that is really does just click. I heard that saying for years, and never believed it. But I heard my click 3 months ago and there is no turning back. And goals, yup, goals for me has been the way to go.

I appreciate your open door with your diary. As a newbie, I appreciate being able to see the real "how" other people are doing this. And man, I am jealous, you eat well! Thanks so much for taking the time to post your success story and your blog, I know that I will look at it when I am in that need mode knowing what I am doing is on track!!

Amazing job!! You're such an inspiration

You took the words right out of my mouth and by the way I may use your words one of these days if that is ok!...I have not hit a ending goal yet...I am only on the first of many goals (as a master of fact 4.3 lbs away). But I will feel this same way, I already do!

Thank you for sharing your story you are an inspiration!

Angela

"I actually enjoy exercising and consider it one of the best hours of my day I am a regular in the weight room. I am strong, inside and out. I am focused and dedicated.

People ask me, "are you so happy now that you've hit goal?"

Well, yes. I am. But it's more complicated than that.

I'm happy because I have taken charge of my life. I am happy because for some reason, in June of 2011, I decided to take the steps toward change, and something clicked and I never stopped. I am happy because I'm not stuck in some downward spiral, feeling out of control and uncomfortable in my own skin. I am happy because my body no longer holds me back: going on a 20 mile bike ride with my family. returning to the very rustic state park where I broke my ankle 5 years ago and conquering those trails, this time with a 30 pound toddler on my back. shopping for clothes anywhere I want, seeing something I love and thinking "I will try it on" instead of "that will never look nice on me." registering for a 10 mile race. going kayaking for the first time. I am happy that my first response is "I can do that" instead of "I can't..."

I've said this before, and I'll say it again: I was a beautiful, smart woman then too, with accomplishments and talents. I'm not defined by my body, and I was in no way less deserving or less wonderful than I am now. And you readers out there feeling like you're worthless because of your weight? Stop, right now. Wanting change does not mean you have to hate what or who you are presently. All self-hate will do is get in the way.

Somehow, during the last 15 months, something incredible has shifted inside of me and I'm confident and strong in a way I didn't think was possible. I didn't realize what was missing until I found it.

So, I guess what I'm saying is that reaching my goal weight itself has not made me happy. What has made me happy - thrilled, fulfilled, challenged, proud - is the journey to get here. And I have never once used the word journey to describe the process of losing weight, so you know I mean business

I absolutely love who I have become.

Weight loss - yay! But I've changed on a more fundamental level than the size of my clothing. That's my success st