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The original goal I chose when starting on MFP was chosen totally arbitrarily, and though I haven't reached that goal, I now pronounce myself done.

My BMI is within the healthy range. I weigh now what I did in 8th grade. The amount of bones I have sticking out is just right. The collar bones, wrist and ankle bones stick out, but though my ribs, sternum, and vertebrae can each be felt, they don't stick out visibly (I don't want them to).

I've also been told by three health care professionals, and many family and friends that I've done we'll, and they have each, in their own way, hinted that I'm done now, either by scoffing when I have told them my initial (arbitrary) goal saying I was crazy, saying, "don't get TOO skinny, now," saying, "you're done now, aren't you?" or, in the case of the doctors and nurse, saying that I was just fine the way I was, and one (the plastic surgeon I talked to about my saggy skin) even mentioned that I may not be happy if I lose much more weight, based on his experience with his other clients.

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  • aljeca
    aljeca Posts: 83
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    Congrats on reaching your goal :)
  • 5stringjeff
    5stringjeff Posts: 790 Member
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    156 pounds is an incredible success! Way to go!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
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    you have done an amazing job. Congrats on your sucess!!!
  • edge_dragoncaller
    edge_dragoncaller Posts: 826 Member
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    Hahah, you weight what you did in 8th grade! That is awesome...congrats to you!
  • ncruso24
    ncruso24 Posts: 37 Member
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    That is so awesome! How long did it take you?
  • longingforcontrol
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    omg, this is just fantastic! Congratulations!!
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
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    That's amazing. Good for you!
  • bartcal
    bartcal Posts: 40 Member
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    Way to go! Congratulations, that's quite an accomplishment.
  • ArynnOctavia
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    It took me three years, one of which consisted of casualy eating healthier and adding activity whenever feasible, and two of which consisted of more structured dieting and a serious commitment to exercising at least every other day.
  • NeverGivesUp
    NeverGivesUp Posts: 960 Member
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    Congrats, 3lbs for me. I cannot wait!! Oh and I have figured out that taking care of my health is never done. I will always have goals as far as that is concerned :).
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
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    The original goal I chose when starting on MFP was chosen totally arbitrarily, and though I haven't reached that goal, I now pronounce myself done.

    My BMI is within the healthy range. I weigh now what I did in 8th grade. The amount of bones I have sticking out is just right. The collar bones, wrist and ankle bones stick out, but though my ribs, sternum, and vertebrae can each be felt, they don't stick out visibly (I don't want them to).

    I've also been told by three health care professionals, and many family and friends that I've done we'll, and they have each, in their own way, hinted that I'm done now, either by scoffing when I have told them my initial (arbitrary) goal saying I was crazy, saying, "don't get TOO skinny, now," saying, "you're done now, aren't you?" or, in the case of the doctors and nurse, saying that I was just fine the way I was, and one (the plastic surgeon I talked to about my saggy skin) even mentioned that I may not be happy if I lose much more weight, based on his experience with his other clients.
    Once you reach your optimal weight, set different goals based on things other than mere weight.
    Have fun with it.
  • lousoulbody
    lousoulbody Posts: 663 Member
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    Congratulations on your Gooaaalll! Fabulous work, what a gift to be fit!

    Cheers:drinker:
  • Phoenixchichima
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    fantastic work. Congratulations on doing a hard job!
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