Well this morning I finally made it to goal! It took me exactly 7 1/2 months to get here and I'm totally thrilled with the entire journey! For those wondering how it happened so quickly, I can only say that I followed all the rules meticulously: 80-100 grams of Protein, no starches/sugars, some veggies, no booze/soda, and 64-120 ounces of Water every...single...day, plus daily walking and once a week workouts. I always had a plan for what I was going to eat, even at parties and restaurants, and if I deviated from the plan, it was always protein-based, like cheese, nuts and beef/turkey Jerky. So... going in, was I worried about missing out on food? Yes. Did I feel deprived during my journey? Nope, as my tag-line says, "Nothing tastes as good as slender feels!" What's next? Lose 4-5 more pounds so I can have a little wiggle-room and still stay at or below my goal weight. Will I go crazy now and eat all the stuff I've missed? I don't think so because I've tried to get my head straight about this being a lifelong effort. Can you do it too? Absolutely!!! Thank you to all who have given me support and guidance along the way. I hope I was able to help you too. And my plan is to keep coming here and posting my message about The Dreaded Week-3 Stall, because it almost broke me at the beginning of my journey. I wish everyone who reads this a world of success!!! If you want to ask questions or get tips on how I worked my program, send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer. Okay, here are some embarrassing photos and some slightly less embarrassing photos.....

Edited February 9, 201511 yr by Rogofulm

Simply Amazing! Congrats. Your post has encouraged me to get back on track. Thanks!

Congratulations! You look terrific!! I guess perseverance works! Keep it going and I hope I'll end up looking g good as you

great job, great photos! Great spunk.

Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication shows. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring the rest of us. Such an amazing transformation.

You are an inspiration.. I get my sleeve in March of this year and can only hope to have the success you've had. Thanks for sharing!!!

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill

@@Rogofulm, Congratulations on reaching your goal. You truly have transformed yourself!

followed all the rules meticulously

@Rogofulm

goal, 111 lbs, great pics, thrilled!???

your point??

dude you are aces in my book

hard work does pay off

embarrassing pictures?

naw.............

i don't think so

you should/need to remember where you came from

so you can appreciate the present/future

a little "wiggle" room is good/never a bad thing

grrrrrrrreat accomplishments

keep up the good work

i know you will

kathy

congrats

Congratulations, my man!!!! Great job!!!!

I'm trying my best to get the guts to post my own before and after pics...really trying!!!

Much, much success to you, Rogofulm!!!

Congrats! You look awesome. And I love your 3 week stall post. It got me through!

Very inspiring! Thanks for the photots too!

Thanks so much, everyone, your kind words mean more than you know!!! And for those who said I was an inspiration to them, that's pretty much the best thing I can hear! So to @@BryBro63 and anyone else who's trying to get up the nerve to post before and after pics, I can only say that 8 months ago I was embarrassed for even my wife and daughter to see me without a shirt (like in the beach photo), but I decided that the before/after comparison might help others see what they can accomplish if they set their minds to it. And while I'm not quite ready for the pool and beach yet, this summer will be certainly be different from years past. So here's a thought.... When you achieve weight loss success, embrace it, share it, and identify with the new you. The you that will step forward confidently into a new life. Be the person who looks and feels healthy because you make good choices and eat sensibly. Good luck and God bless you all. -Rog-

Send that B&W head shot in to an agent, get a modeling contract :-)

Congratulations!! Fantastic journey.

Nice work! Did you tell people at work? My surgery is this Wednesday and I still cant decide if I should tell people at work

Where is the three week stall post? I can't seem to find it.

I read a lot of posts, but I have to admit that your's made me tear up. I always enjoy your posts - I love the way you express yourself. I'm thrilled for you! And you remind all of us to be thrilled for ourselves. Congrats and keep posting!

Ellen