Today I have reached a weight goal that I set for myself over and over again for the past 8 or so years, since I had my first daughter. It was a compromise weight goal as I was convinced I would never get to my real weight goal which is about 5-7kgs lighter. I never quite made it even to the first goal all the times I tried before. Usually after months and months of low fat or very low calorie diets I gave up at least 5-10kgs from that compromised goal and over time put all the weight back on again. I have been doing low carb since January and have reached that weight target in less than 7 months. This WOE has been the best thing I ever chose to do for myself and I am certain it is going to be my WOE for life as all the things I love like bacon, cheese, nuts, butter, cream and red meat, are not off limits. I don't miss bread or pasta, I have found yummy low carb alternatives to many other high carb foods and am feeling healthier than ever. I still have a few more kgs to go before I hit my final goal weight but for the first time in many years I totally believe I can do it. It helped having an amazing husband who supports me all the way and tries to take my WOE into consideration when ordering take out or going for meals or even when buying treats from the store. So today I am 200 days logged into MFP and 20kgs lighter. Thank you to everyone who posts on the Low Carb forum. I have been a bit of a lurker and don't take part in that many discussions but all your help and inspiration has kept me motivated and on track. Here's to the last 5-7kgs.