I'm in the 160s!!

JessJessB
JessJessB Posts: 22 Member
in Success Stories
I remember in high school seeing a 160 number on the scale and hating it, thinking I needed to be 120. I have no idea where I got 120, but even though 160 was perfectly healthy for my height, I was convinced I was overweight, and self-conscious about it.

Flash forward through college, marriage, and three kids (in 4 years), and I found myself at 276, wishing to be back at that number that made me so unhappy in high school. I did my research, found that 160-165 is pretty much perfect for my 5'9 frame, and I started counting calories. That was in July of 2011... and this morning, May 10, 2012, I weighed in at 168.4. And I feel AMAZING! 160 is my goal, and I'll get there, but this number is giving me an unexpected feeling of success. I've lost 108 lbs with plain old diet and exercise- no fads, no surgery, just willpower and the support of my friends and family. I'm really, really proud of myself, and grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way.

I guess I better start researching "maintainer" lifestyle, since I'm only 8.4 lbs away from it!
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  • salma32sh
    salma32sh Posts: 4 Member
    great job
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    OK, this is seriously awesome! You are a really awesome role model. Thank you for sharing. those last 8.4 lbs are in trouble!!
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    wonderful results, you're amazing!
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    Great work - motivation for recovery from last night. YOU are MY inspiration!
  • ereedy61
    ereedy61 Posts: 15
    Congratulations!!! That is indeed a milestone and you must feel awesome!! :)
  • MelissR75
    MelissR75 Posts: 735 Member
    Congratulations! That is awesome!!
  • caroly
    caroly Posts: 8
    AWESOME!!!! 108 lbs on your own that is really great!!!
  • princessage117
    princessage117 Posts: 171 Member
    That is great, congats! When I think back to high school, I thought I was soo fat, but now I would love to be back at that weight!
  • lpeace2u
    lpeace2u Posts: 94 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!! What an awesome feeling. I am 8 lbs. from goal as well but i'm considering changing the goal by 5 lbs. It seems that entire 8 lbs. is sitting in belly fat. LOL
  • allipix711
    allipix711 Posts: 91
    Congrats! All your hard work certainly paid off!!!
  • KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON
    KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON Posts: 258 Member
    Awesome! Very encouraging to me. Can't wait until I'm only 8 lbs from my goal.
  • cnmince
    cnmince Posts: 20 Member
    Congratulations! That's wonderful. Thanks for posting this, it's encouragement for the rest of us!
  • mtaylor33557
    mtaylor33557 Posts: 542 Member
    Incredible! That's awesome!
  • kser145
    kser145 Posts: 40
    Great job!!! What a motivational story. I love reading about people that have lost their weight by the good old fashion way of DIET & EXERCISE to many are turning to surgery & fad diets. Thanks for showing us with time and hard work we can reach our goals!!!
  • debs6
    debs6 Posts: 232 Member
    Oh well done -that is truly an amazing achievement. How pleased you must be to be so close to your ultimate goal.
  • CDresp
    CDresp Posts: 201 Member
    Well done! Congratulations!!! :drinker:
  • nycalison
    nycalison Posts: 51 Member
    I know how you feel! I was 130 (5'1) in HS and thought I was fat, teenagers are so stupid lol You are an inspiration, thank you for sharing!
  • lolarit
    lolarit Posts: 76 Member
    That's a great success! You must feel so proud!
    I remember being 135 and thinking I was overweight. I can't even be annoyed at those past thoughts because at the time they seemed so justified. Now I need to work my butt off just to get back to that weight - hopefully before the end of the year!
  • OLFATUG
    OLFATUG Posts: 393 Member
    Fantastic work, and well deserved! :)
  • lilyvale68
    lilyvale68 Posts: 96 Member
    I know exactly how you feel! At 165, I am 100 lbs below my heaviest weight and I feel amazing. Cheers to the 160s!
  • sherri85
    sherri85 Posts: 148 Member
    That is so inspiring!! I too thought my 145 in highschool was horrifying because my best friend weighed 108 and never flucuated from that so I felt like a cow. Now I would feel like the smallest person in the world at 145. Congrats on your accomplishment and I hope to be joining you in the sucess club soon!! :flowerforyou:
  • brendakellyknight
    brendakellyknight Posts: 8
    That is so awesome. You have given me encouragement . I started out in Feb. 2012 at 269 and now I am 237 I would like to get to the 160 goal myself.

    Peace & Blessings
  • cjwalker81
    cjwalker81 Posts: 189 Member
    Beautifully done!!! Congrats!
  • waldenfam2
    waldenfam2 Posts: 203 Member
    I remember in high school seeing a 160 number on the scale and hating it, thinking I needed to be 120. I have no idea where I got 120, but even though 160 was perfectly healthy for my height, I was convinced I was overweight, and self-conscious about it.

    Flash forward through college, marriage, and three kids (in 4 years), and I found myself at 276, wishing to be back at that number that made me so unhappy in high school. I did my research, found that 160-165 is pretty much perfect for my 5'9 frame, and I started counting calories. That was in July of 2011... and this morning, May 10, 2012, I weighed in at 168.4. And I feel AMAZING! 160 is my goal, and I'll get there, but this number is giving me an unexpected feeling of success. I've lost 108 lbs with plain old diet and exercise- no fads, no surgery, just willpower and the support of my friends and family. I'm really, really proud of myself, and grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way.

    I guess I better start researching "maintainer" lifestyle, since I'm only 8.4 lbs away from it!

    Congratulations!!!
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Well done! :drinker:
  • primalchaos
    primalchaos Posts: 135 Member
    Great job!
  • PlunderBunneh
    PlunderBunneh Posts: 1,705 Member
    Crazy, right? Back in high school, I wanted to just get below 160. Now that I actually understand my body, I'd love to get to about 165, but with muscle this time around :)

    Congrats on your journey!!
  • Errica32
    Errica32 Posts: 40
    I enjoyed reading your success story! Congrats!!!!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Great work!! :)

    Isn't it amazing how our perspectives change as we get older? I wish I had been more confident and appreciated my body back when I was younger. I used to weigh 120lbs...and I thought I was fat. I use to cover myself up at the beach!! Now I am 30lbs heavier then that and have TONS more confidence...
  • hazymary
    hazymary Posts: 190 Member
    I'm impressed......and SO Happy for you !! Keep up the great job you're doing......and treat yourself, because you deserve it !! Do something nice just for you.

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