GOOOOOOOAL! (w/Pix)

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Well this morning I finally made it to goal! It took me exactly 7 1/2 months to get here and I'm totally thrilled with the entire journey! For those wondering how it happened so quickly, I can only say that I followed all the rules meticulously: 80-100 grams of Protein, no starches/sugars, some veggies, no booze/soda, and 64-120 ounces of Water every...single...day, plus daily walking and once a week workouts. I always had a plan for what I was going to eat, even at parties and restaurants, and if I deviated from the plan, it was always protein-based, like cheese, nuts and beef/turkey Jerky. So... going in, was I worried about missing out on food? Yes. Did I feel deprived during my journey? Nope, as my tag-line says, "Nothing tastes as good as slender feels!" What's next? Lose 4-5 more pounds so I can have a little wiggle-room and still stay at or below my goal weight. Will I go crazy now and eat all the stuff I've missed? I don't think so because I've tried to get my head straight about this being a lifelong effort. Can you do it too? Absolutely!!! Thank you to all who have given me support and guidance along the way. I hope I was able to help you too. And my plan is to keep coming here and posting my message about The Dreaded Week-3 Stall, because it almost broke me at the beginning of my journey. I wish everyone who reads this a world of success!!! If you want to ask questions or get tips on how I worked my program, send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer. Okay, here are some embarrassing photos and some slightly less embarrassing photos.....

Edited February 9, 2015 by Rogofulm

[Salonboi 353]

Well this morning I finally made it to goal! It took me exactly 7 1/2 months to get here and I'm totally thrilled with the entire journey! For those wondering how it happened so quickly, I can only say that I followed all the rules meticulously: 80-100 grams of Protein, no starches/sugars, some veggies, no booze/soda, and 64-120 ounces of Water every...single...day, plus daily walking and once a week workouts. I always had a plan for what I was going to eat, even at parties and restaurants, and if I deviated from the plan, it was always protein-based, like cheese, nuts and beef/turkey Jerky. So... going in, was I worried about missing out on food? Yes. Did I feel deprived during my journey? Nope, as my tag-line says, "Nothing tastes as good as slender feels!" What's next? Lose 4-5 more pounds so I can have a little wiggle-room and still stay at or below my goal weight. Will I go crazy now and eat all the stuff I've missed? I don't think so because I've tried to get my head straight about this being a lifelong effort. Can you do it too? Absolutely!!! Thank you to all who have given me support and guidance along the way. I hope I was able to help you too. And my plan is to keep coming here and posting my message about The Dreaded Week-3 Stall, because it almost broke me at the beginning of my journey. I wish everyone who reads this a world of success!!! If you want to ask questions or get tips on how I worked my program, send me a message and I'll try to give you a thoughtful answer. Okay, here are some embarrassing and some not-so-embarrassing photos.....

Congratulations on getting to goal, you look awesome ???? it's amazing to know, sticking to your plan really can get you to your goals!!

[laurenella82 625]

Congratulations Sir! Awesome work!!

[no onions 258]

Congratulations and thank you so much for posting your story and photos. This helps motivate me a ton, or should I say bunch. I think I'll say bunch.

[KristenVSG2014 1,872]

I love your stall post. I've read it at least 5 times now because it's a good article!

[freshair 135]

Amazing you inspire me!!

[kyrickchick64 468]

Great job you look fantastic

[skinnygirlwithin 693]

Congrats!!!

I HOPE you feel as good as you look! Cause you look wonderful!

[mommaof3 39]

Amazing transformation, you shaped up so well. Lucky you! Congratulations!

[Rovobay 920]

great work and dedication.

[JerseyCityGal 231]

Good job!

I am so jealous of your skin. I look like a Shar-Pei with my clothes off.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Thanks! Yeah, well let's just say that the waistband on my shorts is strategically placed.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Thanks, everyone, for all the kind words!!! It's been a fun time, and the journey continues. I was below my goal weight for exactly one day. For the past 3 days I've bounced around 1/2 – 1 pound over it. And THAT'S why I need to continue towards my 4-5 pound stretch goal – to provide a buffer so I'm not constantly hopping back and forth across the goal line. But for now, to continue the football analogy, I'm claiming forward progress!

[GeminiSleever 43]

Congratulations!!

[JerseyCityGal 231]

Thanks! Yeah, well let's just say that the waistband on my shorts is strategically placed.

lol, my strategic placement spot would have to be somewhere around my collar bone!