Reached My Goal! - Some observations FYI

Weighed myslef today and I have reached my CC goal.  Lost a total of 35lbs since December 10th.  Start weight 188 lbs (13st 6lbs) today I weigh 153 lbs (10st 13lbs).  This is an average of 2lbs a week.  Acheived through strict Calorie control and doing some exercise (Swimming, Cycling and Badminton).  My BMR has dropped from 2220 to 1960.  I have been working my calorie intake up over the past 3 weeks as I approached my goal.  Still kept lossing during this process.  Now on 1800 calories a week, next week will be 1900 calories and then 2000.  I will keep up the fitness regime so that will give me room for treats which I have restriced myself on for the past 17 weeks.  I've also gone from a 34" waist to a 30" waist.  I feel healthier, I have more energy and I am now re-educated about nutrition and health.

This system works!

Well done you!!! it must be fantastic. You need a new picture now as the little cartoon no longer apt ?!!.

Great job.  It must feel awesome to have reached your goal.   Woot woot!!!!!

:D congratulations.

I can't wait till I can say the same!

congratulations.  We all want to be where you are.

That is sooo great!!!  I am pretty close to my goal as well...not far off from your start points...do you mind me asking your age and how tall you are?  thanks

Congrats! That's really great :)

That is absolutely wonderful!!!  You should tell everyone - you've earned the right to brag!!! *HUGS*

Congratulations! I bet it feels great to reach your goal weight...

you are my personal encouragement for the rest of the month!  congratulations!  you deserve every happiness that comes with feeling healthy and looking svelte!

Congratulations!!! That is such an awesome feeling and you have come soo far!! You should be very proud of yourself and now you can show off your body!! I would love to see before/after pics!!

This is very encouraging bc we have similar stats! :)

Congrats!

That's fabulous. Good job and congratulations!

p.s. I'm getting VERY close to my goal as well and agree fully -- the system works.

Congratulations!!!  You're an inspiration!  :)

CONGRATS!

I think you deserve to give yourself a healthy treat! ^_^

This is the first success story I've heard here, and it makes me super happy!

Thanks everyone for your kind words.  To answer a previous post I am 38 (39 in August) and 5 feet 9 inches tall.  I'll dig out some pictures and stick them in my profile with before and after.

Good luck everyone with your goals.  Stick at it, it's worth it.

Ian