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

Okay Rogofulm...because of you, I did indeed post my before and after pics...see

Finally got the nerve...Before and After Pics under this same Success Stories forum...and thanks!!! Your words are truly much appreciated!!!

What took you so long? You look fantastic! And way to maintain, man!!!

Congratulations

Am 5 months out and only lost 40 pounds and I've been in a stall for 2 months.. what am I doing wrong... I've been eating like crazy and sometimes I feel I can't stop... but I have not gained any weight back that's a good thing.. any body experience this

That's what's up! You look awesome and that feeling of awesome is apparent!!! Great work! :-)

Rogofulm - what a great accomplishment! Congrats to you for reaching your goal weight! Many of us want to experience this too! I am looking forward to getting closer to my goal after my surgery on March 25th.

Good luck with the stretch goal.....I know you will do it!

Mo

Thanks, Mo! Stretching for 148 is tough and slow going, but that's okay. I'm pretty comfortable where I am, so there's no huge rush. Good luck with your surgery! Follow your doctor's program to a tee and always make the right choice and you'll do great!

Congrats on your transformation! You look amazing!