Two things to celebrate tonight!

Hi!  I've been on CC since February '08 and have just met my weight-loss goal of reaching 135 pounds!  Just wanted to share with everyone & hopefully motivate some people to show them it CAN be done.  That's the first thing to celebrate, and the second is that it's my b-day.  I think reaching my goal is the best b-day present I could get!

I've struggled with my weight since my late teens/early twenties and my heaviest was around 200 lbs.  I've tried many different diets, etc and never been able to stick to anything until I found cc.  I started CC weighing about 182 pounds and wearing a size 14/16.  I have since lost 47 pounds and am down to a size 4!  My current goal is to focus more on my weight training and to tone up and gain some more muscle.

Thank you everyone for all of your support and motivation!  Couldn't have reached my goal w/out cc!  I've learned so much!  :D

Congratulations on meeting your goal!  You're a rock star!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!  so glad you finally get to see that number! 

yay!!! congratulations and happy birthday! make this day one you never forget :)

Great job K9!  8 months of dedication, that is wonderful, and it re-inspires me to keep at it.  Thanks.  :)

Thanks everyone!  :D

That is absolutely incredible!!! Congratulations!  Thank you so much for making a post of that accomplishment...it really shows that this site is working! I found CC last week and so far have lost 3 pounds! I never realized what I should be eating...I'm very excited to reach my goal around christmas time.  Congratulations again!!!  Happy Birthday!!!!!

Happy Birthday and Congrats!!!  You deserve to party!!!!

~H~

You are such an inspiration!!!!  You remind me that it is possible.  My highest was 200 and my goal weight is 130.  I've been with CC  since 7/31///08 and lost 14 lbs. so far.  Sometimes it's difficult.  Posts like yours are a god send.

I have to ask....where did you get that GORGEOUS dress?  THe black/cream color one you wore on your anniversary?  I LOVE IT

~H~

CONGRATS KAREY!!! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

I am so happy for you! and your change is incredible! Have a great time celebrating your success and Birthday! You deserve it!

Congratulations on the fabulous news! I am so excited for you! I am new to CC and this sound exactly like my story. I am starting this program weighing 187 lbs and hope to loose down to 135-140lbs and I have also tried every diet to no avail. I am hoping that in a few months I too can celebrate my success! Congrats again!

Congratulations!

That is quite amazing.  You look great.

Thanks!  You all are so great and have all helped me to get to where I am!

Haley~  Thanks!  I love that dress too!  I got it at Ross... not sure if you have them where you are or not.

Congrats!! that is super work out there!!!  I think I went to ceollege with your sister but I am not positive.

Congratulations and Happy B-day!!!!  You deserve a party.  

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!

GREAT WORK!

I just started on CC today -- and your entry is so encouraging -- i have a VERY similar story and I have just reached the point of "ready to make the change" -- it's so very cool to have someone prove it can be done the first day!

Any pointers?

and Congratulations girl -- that's fantastic!

congrats!!! i just started CC this week and hope to see that number with hard work and diligence, too!

Congratulations! Uber inspiring!

ahutchings~ Thanks!  The main pointer I can offer you is to keep at it.  Don't give up and be careful not to go overboard with cheat days, or crazy eating on the weekends.  I've seen too many people fall into this pattern and it keeps setting them back.  I will occasionally allow myself a treat, but I don't have cheat days or take weekends off.  I try to stick with it as much as possible.  Also, drinking lots of water and working out daily definitely helps.  :)  Just keep focused on the goal.