I've Reached My Goal Weight!!!...

00trayn
00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
edited September 28 in Success Stories
And I'm finally happy to admit that I have. I've had my ticker on 140 since I started on MFP, and being "stuck" at 150 the last 6 months was more of my body telling me that I'm at my goal weight! I'm healthy, I'm happy, I'm in the best shape of my life, and my body has been telling me that for months. So. I'm trying to take the focus away from trying to get down to 140 when my body is saying that it likes 150. And it's not for lack of trying to get it to 140, I've done everything under the sun...

Except finally accepting that 150 might really be my goal. So, I'm making it official. No more letting the scale dictate my success. I've lost 65 lbs, I've kept it off for the last 6 months, and I'm happy to have gotten to this point.

Anything past 150 is bonus pounds at this point. I'm still gonna kick butt and keep healthy goals in mind, but the number on the scale isn't one of them (aside from not having it go up of course!).

Here's my most recent blog that explains this whole revelation in detail: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/00trayn/view/original-vs-realistic-goal-weights-110083

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  • deeharley
    deeharley Posts: 1,208 Member
    Good for you! You're the second person I've seen break free of the scale on here and decide that where they are is happy and healthy. Way to go on the awesome loss!
  • teelt13
    teelt13 Posts: 100 Member
    Good for you!! Awesome job..you look great!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
    Yay. Welcome back to sanity.:laugh: and congrats.
  • ABL0930
    ABL0930 Posts: 16 Member
    Congratulations! Sounds like you have a great attitude about yourself and a healthy lifestyle you can maintain. Enjoy your life!
  • lollie1285
    lollie1285 Posts: 239 Member
    Congratulations! So proud :)
  • jacquejl
    jacquejl Posts: 193 Member
    Awesome!!!! You have a great attitude =).
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    great job!! thanks for the post!
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    Congrats on hitting your goal weight. You have come a long way!! You should be so proud of yourself because we are proud of you.
  • wa2jean
    wa2jean Posts: 2 Member
    Congratualtions! I'm inspired and cannot wait until I get to post that I've reached my goal!!
  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Way to go. You look great!
  • lolathompson
    lolathompson Posts: 70 Member
    Amazing! Way to Go! I need to know what you did.
  • blueocean52811
    blueocean52811 Posts: 83 Member
    Great job!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
  • jenniferg83
    jenniferg83 Posts: 278 Member
    That is amazing! No longer a plateau! Great work!
  • yolandadavis1714
    yolandadavis1714 Posts: 1
    WOW! This i just joined this site and I'm absolutely inspired by your success.
  • taldie01
    taldie01 Posts: 378
    That is awsome! I m about ready to do the same...
  • Black_Swan
    Black_Swan Posts: 770 Member
    Congratulations:)!
  • MsKeelah919
    MsKeelah919 Posts: 332 Member
    You look GREAT!! Congratulations!
  • LindaWarner17
    LindaWarner17 Posts: 33 Member
    Great job dear!! You have a lot to be proud of :) You are one of my inspirations!
  • KayakAngel
    KayakAngel Posts: 397 Member
    LOVE it! You must be so proud! Congratulations on your hard work. :happy:
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    congrats
  • flausa
    flausa Posts: 534 Member
    Well done on making such a difficult decision, and extra well done on having maintained your weight loss for six months! Whoo hoo!
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    I am glad that you are happy! Don't worry about the number because you are happy where you are. You did an amazing job!
  • myboysmomx2
    myboysmomx2 Posts: 505 Member
    Great job! So happy for YOU!!!!
  • NayaP
    NayaP Posts: 46
    CONGRATULATIONS! Way to go girl!!!
  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    Thanks everyone :) It felt good to see my ticker all the way to the right for the first time :) I just finished updating my signature and profile and such to reflect my realistic, and achieved, goal weight :)
  • cmyrick75
    cmyrick75 Posts: 187 Member
    So proud of you!! You have been doing fantastic and you are able to live a happy and healthy life!!
  • amo13
    amo13 Posts: 87 Member
    AWESOME. Loved your blog.
  • simplysara9
    simplysara9 Posts: 521
    I just read your blog post and it's inspiring. A lot of people hit the plateau and just give up not realizing that is the weight they are supposed to be. Everyone is built different and if you are happy and healthy at 150 then stick to it! You are doing an awesome job and it's great to finally realize you are happy where you are at.
  • katschi
    katschi Posts: 689 Member
    So it really DID take a rocket scientist to figure this out, eh? :happy:

    A Hearty Congratulations to you -- for reaching your goal weight and also for your revelation about knowing that this IS your goal weight. :flowerforyou:

    150 is where I'd love to land.
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