I reached my goal Feb. 19th.

I have been doing the calorie-count for a year, but never really posted.  But, I reached my goal weight feb. 19th, and now I am learning to keep it off. I have learned so much this last year, mainly how to cook without the use of butter, salt, fat, and cheese, lol.  It can be a challenge not to use any of those things!!  I have a spice cabinet any chef would admire. :D

Anyway, I started this journey (for the millionth time) on march 9, 2008.  On Feb. 19th 2009 I made my goal.  107 pounds lost, bmi now 24.3. :D

Oh my gosh...that is so awesome.  Congratz.  I know you can keep it off for good.  I hope you went on a nice shoppign spree for new wardrobe.  That is what I would do. 

Congrats!  That's fantastic!

Wow - 107 lbs lost - that is very impressive. Great Job! Congrtas on this huge accomplishment. Keep up the good work.

Woo Hoo!! for you.  You're an inspiration.  Great job!

That is truly inspiring! Congratulations!

well can you tell us what you did to reach that goal?

Wow, Shellieh, congratulations on a job well done!  I am glad you have been able to use the tools and community here to help you.  Now is the time to start enjoying your life to it's fullest potential.  Keep it up (and off!)

Wow!  Much congratulations!  You are an inspiration to the rest of us to stick with it!  It's so good to hear someone say they reached their goal.  :)  Thanks for sharing with us! 

Way to go Shellieh and congrats!! I would also love to hear what you did to reach your goal :)

sorry I took so long to respond!  Well, it is the end of August, and I am still living lean.  3 pounds below goal.  I put in a new profile pic of our vacation where I went zip lining, and repeled down a waterfall.  What a hoot!  I would have never done that 100 pounds ago!

anyway, some were asking how I did it.  I actually did it using Michael Thrumonds 6 week body makeover.  It is a life plan to help you cange your eating habits.  I eat 5 to 6 times a day, but more importantly,. I am eating healthy foods, not processed.  My proteins are usually lean like fish, chicken or turkey, but I have beef once or twice a week.   I eat mostly fresh veggies, especially now when my garden is producing so much!  I loved them roasted, and usually have that with almost every meal.  Yummy and a great filler.  I eat fresh fruits, and complex carbs like sweet potatos (love them seasoned cut like fries) potatos, jicima, quoina, rice, etc.  This plan really was easy for me, I don't know why becasue I spent years doing different types of "diets".  I guess when I finally found one that was healthy, my body wasn't preoccupied with binge eating, lol.

Anyway, you can see the plan I followed at mybodymakeover.com.

This company flew me out to LA in June, and then again in July, I am going to be in their next informmercial!  It was so much fun, treated me like a movie star, got a makeover, got to keep the clothes, lol.  And I am wearing a size 6!

You can read about my informercial experience on my blog if you would like. http://shellieh98.blogspot.com 

anyway, gotta get back to work. :D