At goal...now what?

[JeffA70 200]

The end of the beginning of this amazing journey happened this morning, as I hit my goal weight of 235. It's been on my bucket list for so long that it just didn't seem possible. Well, I did it, thanks in part to the support of all of you on this board.

So, my dietician has pointed out that my BMI is still in the "overweight" category, and will be until I get to 215. I'm 6-foot-6...the notion of getting to 215 is just foreign to me. I genuinely don't think I want to get that low. So, we spoke yesterday and I decided I'm going to shoot for 225 now, and use that as my stabilization point. Thoughts on that from the peanut gallery here?

I'm doing 900-1,000 calories a day now. She recommends moving up to 1,200 calories a day for stabilization once I'm at 225, and then eventually 1,500. Because I can't comfortably eat more than 4 oz at a meal right now, I think I'm going to bump it up with switching out my low-fat cheese stick at snack with some real Peanut Butter, as I'm getting plenty of Protein otherwise.

Just amazing that I'm here. Almost cried when I got on the scale this AM. Like a dream.

But the journey continues. The only easy day was yesterday, as they say.

But time for a new profile pic, and a new video update on the blog.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

That's the biggest thing I "fear" when I get down to goal eventually, is the transition to "normal" life afterwards. Seems like a bizarre thing to fear, but not for us with food addictions!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I like that your going to work towards a lower weight of 225 lbs. You can do this and it will give you a bit of a cushion for fluctuations in weight. I had a big void when I hit goal and i fluctuate between wanting to lose a couple more lbs or staying where I am.... So many changes in such a short period of time......Just loving it of course. CONGRATS!

[MrsG 329]

Your post actually made me tear up a little! I love reading you made it to your goal. That's so amazing! You should be very proud of yourself! You will be able to get these last few pounds off, I know you will. Congratulations on reaching goal!

[desert19 93]

Congratulations!!! I have found the trickiest part about maintenance is changing the mindset from losing to staying the same. Not quite as easy as I thought it would be.

[melodymouse 196]

Congratulations, Jeff! I was also advised to lose 10 more than my goal. My PA said you tend to gain back about 10 during the maintenance phase. I had 3 goals. A realistic goal, a dream goal and a fantasy goal. I'm working on the fantasy, but my body is more interested in maintaining! Best to you!