Hi all! Glad to see everyone here doing so well! I'm doing all right myself. The past month and a half I've gotten into a good groove with eating right and exercising. I weighed in last Friday at 156.4, which is quite possibly my lowest ever adult weight, but I'll have to check my charts to make sure of that.
After starting this journey five years ago around the 240 mark, I've lost almost 85 pounds total. My original goal weight was 155, but I'm really nowhere near being satisfied with how I look. I'm happy, but not satisfied, if that makes any sense. So I'm shooting for another 10-15, and I'll reevaluate the situation then. 140 is the "ideal" weight for a 5'6" male, so that's my goal for now. I figure even if I don't reach it, having that number in mind should keep me honest and keep my weight in check. (Funny side story. I've been going through my adult life thinking I was 5'8". I went to the doctor to have my knees looked at, and the nurse asked how tall I am. I said, I really don't know but I think I'm about 5'8". When we got home, I had my wife measure me. Turns out I'm two inches shorter than I thought I was! Which does explain why 156 is so much farther from a good looking weight on me than I thought it would be when I started this five years ago.)
P.S. - Welcome to the Peeps Angie! I know you'll do great! I know this is completely cliché, but I honestly believe that if I can lose weight and keep it off, then anybody can. It's just a matter of having the right mindset and attitude. Just remember that if you only manage to lose 1/2 pound a week, you'll be down 26 pounds in a year. Baby steps are the key...