I almost could not believe my eyes this morning!!! I finally hit my goal!! It took 15 months, a lot of diligence on food choices (without giving up any favorites or wine. . ), and plenty of time at the gym, but I'm finally here!!

When I started this process at 230 pounds and a BMI of 37, I had high hopes for what the band would help me do, but it was always really hard to imagine that I'd truly be able to be a "normal" sized person again and to meet my goal. Lo and behold, it absolutely was possible, and it is for everyone else who is working this process!! :smile2:

Just wanted to share the good news with you!!

With best wishes,

Catherine

Congratulations on your success! You look fantastic! Keep up the good work.

Catherine! Congratulations---you must be so proud of yourself.

You are gorgeous, and your accomplishment is so, so admirable.

Congratulations!

Way to Go Catherine you look GREAT!!! I can only imagine how wonderful that feeling is!!! :smile2:

OMG! You look fab, keep up the fantastic work!:smile2:

Wow that is wonderful! Congratulations!

You look fabulous, congrats!

What a great accomplishment!

Your posts have been so inspirational. It makes me very happy to hear you've accomplished your goal!

Congratulations!!!

You are a knock-out! Congrats and best wishes on your meeting your goal!

Congratulations on hitting your goal!!! Woohoo!!! I actually started at 231 and my goal is about 150. I wasn't really having a good couple of days until I read this post. 20 lbs left is definitely within reach--thank you for sharing your success with us! You look amazing!!!!

Thanks you guys!! Jillian's Mom -- 20 pounds is absolutely in your reach! Can't wait to see you post your own "GOAL!!!!" message!

Catherine

Wow, you look amazing! Congrats to you and thank you for being such an inspiration!

~Lori

WOW!

How fantastic! Your story truly is an inspiring one! Best of luck in moving into the maintaining phase!

Congratulations, Catherine! Wonderful job!

This is so wonderful! Y'know how awesome you are?!

Soak it all in -- you deserve it! :-)