I am so happy that I hit the -40 pound mark yesterday! I have a lot more still to lose, but this is really a wonderful milestone for me. I have been on this journey for the past 7 months, and it has been a struggle for every ounce down, but it has been well worth my effort. I want to lose 70 more pounds. Now I really do know that I will indeed eventually get there. I am noticing positive differences with this chunk of weight gone, such as seeing some bones which were previously hidden by fat, and that feels very good. I also am able to move better, and cross my legs. I am able to wear more flattering styles of clothing, and have been stepping out of my previous comfort zone to add some color to my wardrobe, which I have been enjoying. I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure yesterday as a reward, and realized that I fit much better in the pedicure chair, and could get in and out of it much easier also, which ticled me. (---not to mention, my hands and feet look good too after the great manicure and pedicure.) Anyway, all of this is to say that I am so pleased about reaching this goal, and proud of myself for all my hard work, and I am very grateful. Thanks so much for listening, and letting me share my good news with you. Take care, all.

Congratulations that is FANTASTIC!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I just started JC and I am in my 2nd week. Hearing fantastic news like this keeps me motivated. Each new thing you notice about yourself will only encourage you to lose the rest that you'd like to lose. Good luck on continuing your journey

Tina

That is terrific!

Congratulations Anastasia!

What a great accomplishment!

And what a great reward to give yourself.
You sound so great and so happy!

I'm so happy for you!

Rachel

Thank you all for your encouragement and support! I truly appreciate it!!

That is awesome! You deserve the mani/pedi and more! You are right, you WILL reach your goals, you have come so far, if you just keep doing what you are doing there is nothing to stop you. Thank you for sharing your progress and being an inspiration.

thanks!

Fantastic!!! 40 pounds gone forever!!! You go, Girl!!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

Congrats the nail salon is my most favorite oasis i could live in the pedicure chair u should go every month...Where do you guys find these crawlers and scales that tell how much you've lost or are you just figuring it out manually...man its taking forever to get to my goal ive lost 15ish pounds but it keeps fluctuating I want to get solidly in the 170's well by the end of the month I want to be down to at least 170 its hard though and I'm going on vacation next friday so it will be a challenge to be good but I plan to work out the whole time...also I start fasting this summer I'm so worried that it may mess up my weight loss goals I know I will lose but I dont want to gain it all back once the fasting is over.

Congratulations to all of you who are posting losses; your stories are so motivating. This is my third week. I've lost the first two weeks but I seem stalled this week (even a slight gain) even though I have been absolutely true to the program! Is this normal? I'm worried about my weigh-in in a few days.