goooooooooooaaaaal!

I DID IT!!! :)

The number on the scale this morning was my goal weight! :) I could not wait to tell George; he gave me a huge hug and lots of kisses. It took 1 year and 7 months to lose weight through improved diet and almost-daily exercise, and this is so worth it. I have finally reached a healthy weight for my height (5'7½") and my body is stronger and more toned. I now weigh 15 lb. less than when I graduated high school in 1997, and 25 lb. less than I did at my wedding in 2002!

So here are the stats:

Current weight: 160 lb.
Total weight lost since 1/1/03: 24 lb.
Total inches lost from waist: 4.5"
Total inches lost from hips: 2"
Total inches lost from thighs: 3.25"
BMI 1/03: 28.4
BMI now: 24.7 (under 25 is normal :)

But it's so much more than those numbers. Do you know how good I feel today? I feel so good that I still want to take a walk. No days off for me; I made a commitment to myself. It was a difficult process but this is for keeps now. And most of all, I am so happy that I never gave up. :)

Happy Independence Day, everyone! You are now FREE from my constant weight postings! ;)