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Originally Posted by kalimus

Hell yes it can be done! That's awesome that you put your foot down and just did it. So many people fear how hard it is to lose weight (and it is, and it takes a long time), but I'd be willing to bet that you're more proud of that accomplishment than most other things you've done huh? I'll tell you, I'm naturally a chubby kid, so I have to work very hard to be where I want. When I first started working out/dieting, I was like a lot of the people looking through this post. I didn't know squat, I didn't know where to start, and it looked like such a long road ahead of me. But I feel better than I did at any point in my life, and I KNOW what I'm capable of doing now. I'm sure you feel a similar feeling, and all of us that have been on the same journey are very proud of you for sticking to it and getting it done

Keep up the great work, and don't let up. It just keeps getting better! And unlike a lot of other hobbies and passtimes... you can literally see results every single week. A different number on the scale, another 1/2" off the waist, another 5 pounds lifted in the gym, another 5 seconds off your mile run, another food urge denied... the list keeps on going!

You are indeed correct. I am very proud, but not satisfied yet. That will come 1 year after I hit my goal weight and I am still there. The hardest thing for me to learn with 6 small meals a day. It amazes me just how much food a restaurant gives you. I eat 6 oz of meat and 2 cups of veggies at my meals. I can remember ordering the 16 oz NY Strip and 1 pound potato smothered. WHAT AN IDIOT I WAS! It is petite Filet and broccoli now.