New Benchmark 35 down

Okey dokey, so when I created my challenge for myself, I said I wanted to be at 155 lbs by February 13th which would mean 10 lbs (technically 9 lbs) down from where I was then. I am on track to accomplish this goal as I stepped on the scale this morning and was firmly at 161.0lbs (I was at 164 when I set the goal). So I have lost 3 lbs in 10 days and should be good to lose another one within the next 3 or 4 days as long as I stay on track. Woo hoo!

And there is something else that is very exciting to me as I approach the day when I step on the scale and see another number - 159. When I hit magic number 1-5-9, I will officially be within the "healthy" range for my height according to BMI tables!! I literally cried when I told my mom how close I am. I can't believe that at the beginning of all of this I was in the obese category for my height and I am now within striking distance of "healthy." It is unbelievable to me that I have been able to do this all by watching what I eat. It seems too simple. Too good to be true. Looking back, it seems like it all happened over night but the reality is that this has been a victory that has been won week by week, pound by pound, over the course of 5 long months. I have had to work at this every day for these 5 months. And I plan on continuing to work on this. It feels good to feel good again. I didn't realize what an emotional journey this would be for me - especially as I look forward to 159. Healthy. For the first time in maybe 8 years? I can't wait :o).