I Reached My Goal Weight! I did it!
Hello all to all my Buddies! Today is a great day for me. I got on the scale and I am now 145. I have reached my goal weight! According to my BMI I am now at an “ideal” weight.
If anyone wants to know how I did it, I used an old Bob Greene / Oprah book called “Make the Connection”. It has 10 steps on how to lose weight and it’s all about lifestyle changes. I recommend this book to anyone.
I want to give some special thanks to some great people. First, my husband Gilbert who would help me cook dinner, came home early when he could and made it easy for me to go and workout for many months. He also changed his diet so that we could do it together. I want to thank some wonderful Buddies on here. Tasha is one of my best buddies. Without her it probably would have taken me longer to get to my goal. She pushed me while I pushed her and she would talk to me about anything. She has always been there for me and for that I thank her and if she were with me right now I would hug her. I love that girl. Kama has been a huge support to me as well. She was one of the first people I met on Buddyslim and she is always giving me support. Always patting me on the back. Thanks Kama! I love that lady. Cindy from WV is another one of my good buddies on Buddyslim who’s sense of humor cracked me up but she also knew how to get serious with me and we would talk fitness and talk about healthy food plans. And there are just so many others on here that have supported me along the way. Molly, Veronica, Mark, Catrina and of course other people on the Wild Cat team and on Buddyslim in general. If you ever commented on one of my blogs, sent me a booster or wrote me a kind email, I thank you! Without you I could not have done it! And let’s not forget Dr. Marc for putting up such a great free site. Thanks!
But, mostly I thank God. He made it possible for me to do it. He made it so I had the time to do it and the means to do it. It was just up to me to do the rest.
Months back I helped start a weight loss challenge to help me lose weight and to try and help others too. A Buddyslimmer back then told me that “I had too much time on my hands”. How that was being my buddy and showing me support, I’ll never know. I had a husband, a 16 year old I was teaching to drive and an 18 month old daughter that I was caring for, not to mention all the family events I went to. So I didn’t have alot of time. But whatever time I did have I dedicated it to my weightloss and I surrounded myself with people on this site that had the same goals as me and were of great support.
I may keep going to lose a few more but now it will be just to look nicer. It took me 6 months and 3 weeks to do it! I did it Buddies! I lost 62 pounds and I’m 145! I did it!
WAY TO GO WONDERWOMAN!! WOOHOO!!
I haven’t known you long, but long enough to know what a special person you are. Your encouragement and support for everyone here at BuddySlim is so much appreciated. CONGRATULATIONS on your HUGE weight loss!! You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! wishing you happiness today and always!! You are truly a hero to us all
YOU are amazing!!!! Good Job, you look Fabulous!!!
Wonder Woman, that is just FABULOUS!! I am so proud of you! You have worked so very hard to get to your goal! I know you must be flying high right now with emotion and you should be. You’ve done such a great job and I am honored to be one of your buddies. As for the person who said you had too much time on your hands, they were insane! I know how much time and effort you had to put into running the challenge team and I am in awe! You have been a tremendous support to me and so many other people. You have helped to push me toward my goals and I am forever grateful for a buddy like you! You are very inspiring and motivating. Just the fact that you made it to your goal shows the rest of us that it IS possible! And it makes me want to work all that much harder. You’re awesome lady!!!! Now, enjoy your new healthier body. You look beautiful!!
Wonder Woman..you are so worth this new chapter in your life. You will be a much heathier mom, wife and friend…
It is truely a blessing to have you in my life. You are a huge motivator and I appreciate you so much. Thank you for being such a great buddy, and Im greatful to you for letting me on to the Wild Cats team…through that team I have kept moving toward a healthier lifestyle.
I am so very proud of you…
Cheers to you Wonder Woman, and here is to many more years of the healthier you!~Hugs, my friend!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. You were my first buddy. It is good to know anyone can acheive their goals!
Congratulations! I am very proud of you! You are an inspiration!
You truly are a WONDER WOMAN!
So very, very pleased and proud for you. What an accomplishment!
Hugs,
Shan
Congratulations! You did such an awesome job!
I am so happy for you!! All that work and dedication really paid off. Please continue to inspire us. We will all try to live up to you and thanks for the heads up on the book. Love, Marge
I am so proud for you! I know we will all get there…it’s just gonna take some time!!
Congrats! What a wonderful feeling; I shall feel one day lol You make us all so very proud!!!! I am do happy for you all your hard work has paid off! Congrats again!!!!
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!
I couldn’t be happier for you, Wonder Woman! You are truly inspirational. Thank you for accepting me on the team and for all of the support you have provided to me and many, many others on this site. You go, girl! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
I am so proud of you.
Thank you for being such a huge part of this site.
You and I started this close to the same time and I have enjoyed hearing about your progress, the ups and downs that we all have along this journey and most of all the way that all your hard work has paid off.
You really do deserve to be very proud of yourself.
You have improved your life so much and the lives of your family.
WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!!
You are an inspiration.
Lori
Congrats WW!! You are such an inspiration!!
Jeanette,
Yes, I may get musy here. I think that this is the greatest gift that you could have given to yourself. I know how happy you are with what you have accomplished. 62 lbs is a huge accomplishment! I am so very happy for you and EXTREMELY proud of you! You have come a long way baby!!!
I was brought to tears by reading this blog! I am so lucky to have a great buddy like you! You have helped me along the way more than you will ever know. I’d surely hug you right back! Love you too lady!!!
Back when the challenge started and were competing against each other, I always thought of you as this strong willed woman that was TOUGH and never had a moment of weakness. A real WonderWoman. Now that I have gotten to know you I know that you are only human. That this was no easy task for you. That makes the reward even more worth it in the end. This is hard work and you did it!
Thank you for always being there for me and I love our daily chats! You crack me up!!! I look forward to continuing(You know how I am with spelling) on with you! I am right behind you! Maintain mode!!!! YAY!
Congrats to you! Now enjoy your new found body and health! You deserve it!!! Even if you do have too much time on your hands! HA!
Congratulations!
You are an inspiration to me and to all of us here! You did it and so will I! 
Have a good one!
You really deserve your name - wonder woman!! Congratulations!! I’m so proud of you!
Congrats! You give people like myself who have a long road ahead of them, hope!
Fabulous job Wonder Woman! I am so happy for you. You have worked really hard and never made any excuses but instead just got moving! You set a good example for people every day, and it is inspiring to see that you’ve made it. I know you will continue to work hard to maintain your weight, but I hope you have a really big celebration first!
Great job. I am so happy for you.
yeah!!!!! wonder woman…you are fantastic!!!! congratulations on hitting your goal…. you’ve done a great job staying motivated and keeping us all motivated too!!!! I can’t wait to post a similar blog…about reaching my goal weight!!!! way to go girl… I hope you really get to go out and celebrate tonight!!!!!
YAY! That’s fantastic!! You must be feeling fantastic! 62 in 6 months?! Tremendous!
I too hope to write a similar blog one day. Such a great inspiration!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congrads Wonder woman! You are an inspiration truly!
It’s like a celerbration party today. You deserve it. Like many other in here you were the first person to offer me encouragement. Thank You and You did it. Be proud and carry that “Wonderwoman” name proudly.
Congratulations!! You give me hope! I am going to Amazon.com right now to find that book!!
WAY TO GO GIRL!!!!! I’m so proud of you!
Way to go! You look fantastic!!! Congrats, I’m so proud of you. You’re a huge inspiration!!!
YOU ROCK GIRL. I am so proud of you!
Congratulations! What a wonderful day for you!!!!
Way to go. It has to be amazing feeling to hit goal. You are an inspiration to all of us still working to goal.
CONGRATULATIONS WONDER WOMAN!!! I don’t even know how to express all the happiness I’m feeling for you!!! You inspire me woman!!! And thank you so much for supporting me in my journey. You are truly amazing and I congratulate you for this accomplishment. ENJOY!!!!
Wow! That is very exciting! That inspires me to want to do well! Congrats to you.
OMG!!! You are my absolute hero!!! I can’t express enough how much your friendship and supprt have meant! I’m sitting here with tears streaming donw my face!! Love you much!!
What an awesome day!! I am so happy for you and so touched and inspired by your words! i havent been able to get on for a while and am so glad that tonight of all nights I could! I am so inspired by you. I have had a major platuea and cant seem to break it , but thanks to your inspirations and the kind words of our dear friend Kama I have recieved the extra boost I need tonight. Thank you ! I am so happy for you!!!
Congratulations!! I am so proud of you WW!! You really have inspired me and even though I haven’t been with you every step of the way, I am as proud of you as anyone of your long term buddies. There are no words to describe the gratitude I have for you and your wisdom, and your kind words! If I was anywhere near you, I would come out and hug you because like I said, I am extremely proud and happy for you. Thank you for being such a wonderful, supportive buddy. I am sorry I didn’t meet you earlier. That being said, now that you have reached your goal, I pray that you stay with us, because like I said, you have been a wonderful source of inspiration. More power to you!
WonderWoman! Congratulations. I always think that what people choose to do with their time is their business and you have used your time well. You gave yourself the best gift, health, and in doing so you have helped people directly and indirectly. Enjoy your good health and the new you.
WOOOOOHOOO! Congratulations! Good for you WW!
Yay! I’m happy for you
I am still AMAZED that you lost all of that in 6 months and 3 weeks! Wow! Praise God is all I can say! Hallelujah and Hip Hip Hooray! What an accomplishment!
We are all celebrating with you!
I am so proud of you, and praise the Lord for being there for us always!!!
I will have to get that book. I really liked Bob Greene’s “Best Life Diet”, even though I didn’t follow the diet itself. But it was so full of information, it (and a few others) have really helped me along the way.
Again, it has truly been a pleasure sharing this journey with you, and I THANK YOU!!!
BRAVO Wonder Woman! You are always so supportive of everyone on this sight, so I am so thrilled for you that reached your goal wt. I am so proud of you!!! I know you will keep up the healthy eating and we are all here for you to keep the wt. off You go girl!!!
Nancy