Finally - GOAL!!!

[Katlambert]

It's been a crazy almost 9 months...but I'm finally to my goal. Since I hit about 150, I was pretty happy with my weight and haven't been checking the scale as much as I normally do. I knew that my clothes were still getting looser and that is how I gauged my progress. Finally this morning I stepped on the scale and I was at 139 - 1 pound below my goal weight!!! I'm sad to report that it wasn't an earth shattering as I thought it would be, but it was nice to finally be here.

To celebrate, I went shopping today and bought a really cute sundress. I am still amazed when I try on a size 6 and it's slightly big when I was buying a size 18 only last summer. I'll post some pics as soon as I feel like doing my hair and make-up.

Anyway, there are only two things I want to say. First, if I can do it, anyone can do it. When I first started Atkins I can remember sitting on my couch wanting cookie dough so bad I cried about it. I have always loved food and I had let it rule my life for a long time. But, I made it. Once I really got started I stopped missing all the things I thought I could never live without and now there is nothing even mildly appealing about cookie dough or anything else I used to eat.

Second, I know I haven't been around much lately but during much of my journey this board was my savior. I read other people's stories when I thought that I couldn't go any further, I asked for advice and always got really good information. I don't think for one second without this board that I would have ever made it to my goal.

I've always gotta have a goal so my next one is to be in bikini condition in 29 days - when my boyfriend and I head to Hawaii for a 10 day vacation...crunches and running anyone??

[mitzimarie]

I am so happy for you! Well done!

I started at 215 and my goal is 140 (very similar to you!). Thank you so much for sharing your story. You are an inspiration.

[misplaced southerner]

WOW! congratulations! i can't wait to get there too! you are gonna look great when you go on your vacation!

[futurefitbabe]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! THAT'S AWESOME. I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I CAN GO SHOPPING FOR NEW SMALL CLOTHES. I'LL PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE OUT A SECOND MORTGAGE... I HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO MAKE UP FOR!! I'M SO SICK OF UGLY FAT CLOTHES. PLEASE POST SOME BEFORE AND AFTER PICS! I NEED ALL THE INSPIRATION I CAN GET! AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS. YOU LOOK FANTASTIC.

[Katlambert]

Thank you so much! I will definately post those pictures. I don't have many before pics because I didn't get in front of a camera ever. I think I have some icky ones the day I started Atkins. I'll dig them out and then post a current one as well. The one I have posted now was about 15 pounds ago.

[Thinsulate]

wow. that is TOTALLY inspiring, especially as your numbers are so close to mine- i'm just starting, i'm at 221 and my goal is 150. wow. thank you!

[ncarolina]

Kathy,
congratulations---that is just fantastic! Because we started at the same weight, I have been interested in your progress and actually wondered a few weeks ago how it was going for you. You must be so proud...and so thin!! way to go and thanks for inspiring so many of us---can't wait to see your goal photo!!! Shop til you drop, girl, and have fun on that vacation!!

[ValidRouge]

Kathy, Congratulations! You look great!!

[indymom]

Congatulations! So you lost 81 lbs in 9 months? You look awesome! Thanks for the inspiration

[dreamof145]

Whoooppppeeee....

I can't tell you how happy I am for you! Congratulations, and can't wait to see your photos.