Just like every morning for the last 3 1/2 years, I weighed myself when I got up. My little friend, Mr. Scale, smiled up at me and said, "You weigh 169 pounds!" Really? 169?! I had to step off and try again. It had to have malfunctioned! Nope...169! That gives me a BMI within the normal range for the first time since...I don't know...potty training? It may sound stupid but I actually broke into tears! I've been fat my entire life. When I started this journey in 2008 I was a whopping 324 pounds with a BMI around 48. Look at me now! I've gone from a size 4X to a 10-12. Sometimes I look in the mirror and I don't even recognize the woman looking back at me. Is that really the same girl who could single-handedly bankrupt the all-you-can-eat joints? Anyway, I just wanted to share this with all of you, my LBT friends and let you know that if I can do this ANYONE can. If you're afraid of failure or frustrated over a plateau just persevere. Keep following the plan no matter how long it takes. Eventually the weight loss will come. I plateaued for almost 2 years only losing an average of 1 pound a month. Success is within your grasp...just reach out and grab it!

That's awesome Cindy! Great Job!

CONGRATULATIONS, Cindy!!!!!!

That is what I strive for, a normal BMI. I'm one year in and can see how slow the journey can be, but I am happy to be so much more active and feel so much better than this time last year. I will get there, just like you did!

Congratulations!!! I can't wait to be normal. I'm tearing up just thinking that it's possible!!!!!!

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!!!

Congrats to you! I hope to one day find myself looking at the scale and thinking that same thing!

Just like every morning for the last 3 1/2 years, I weighed myself when I got up. My little friend, Mr. scale, smiled up at me and said, "You weigh 169 pounds!" Really? 169?! I had to step off and try again. It had to have malfunctioned! Nope...169! That gives me a BMI within the normal range for the first time since...I don't know...potty training? It may sound stupid but I actually broke into tears! I've been fat my entire life. When I started this journey in 2008 I was a whopping 324 pounds with a BMI around 48. Look at me now! I've gone from a size 4X to a 10-12. Sometimes I look in the mirror and I don't even recognize the woman looking back at me. Is that really the same girl who could single-handedly bankrupt the all-you-can-eat joints? Anyway, I just wanted to share this with all of you, my LBT friends and let you know that if I can do this ANYONE can. If you're afraid of failure or frustrated over a plateau just persevere. Keep following the plan no matter how long it takes. Eventually the weight loss will come. I plateaued for almost 2 years only losing an average of 1 pound a month. Success is within your grasp...just reach out and grab it!

Congrats! You have done awesome! Best wishes for your future! Karen

_{Congrats Cindy!!! That is such an amazing accomplishment. You are truly an inspiration. I also started at 320, and I can't wait for the day to get to where you are now. I know I can do it}

What an awesome achievement! You are, and have been, a true inspiration to me throughout my journey! I think of you often when the scale isn't cooperating, and realize the dilligence it takes to stay the course on this sometimes slow journey. Thank you Cindy and a huge Cingratulations!!!!

Congratulations, Cindy. I think I know just how important this milestone is to you. After three

years of hard work and deprivation, you finally made it. It couldn't have happened to a better

person. You've been a great inspiration and beacon of common sense for all of us.

Thank you all for your kind words. Every single one of deserves to he healthy and happy. It truly warms my heart to think that I've been able to help others on their journeys.

Way to go Cindy!

What a wonderful thing to be thankful for this year!

I'm so proud of you!! AWESOME!! I can't wait to be there too!

Congratulations on your success. This is very inspirational and I hope to follow in your footsteps.

Jen

Gee.....and I was happy just being overweight (as opposed to being morbidly obese then obese)

Congrats! I hope to be there soon.

Congrats!! I am so happy for you and can't wait to be there with you!!