GOAL MET!

My goal weight: 180 lbs.
My weight as of tonight's weigh-in: 180 lbs.

I did it! I have now lost 115.6 lbs and have officially arrived at my weight-loss goal! One week later than I had hoped, but that's ok. I still made it!

I have to give a HUGE thank you to my amazing wife, without whom I could never have even dreamed of accomplishing this. She has been by my side through the entire journey and is almost to her own goal herself. The encouragement and support I have received from her has helped me in so many ways.

Another huge thank you goes out to my wonderful daughter, who has supported me, assisted me, and yes, at times even chastized me.

I love you, girls!

Yet another thank you must go to my Weight Watchers meeting leader, Alice, who has meant so much to our journey, and to the entire group we have grown so close with through the last year.

Also, to the family, friends and co-workers who have been so uplifting and supportive, even if it did take losing the first 40 lbs before ANY of you noticed (except you, Steve K! :) )

Lastly, but certainly by no means least, I must thank my Lord Jesus, who has taken my heart-felt efforts in this process and blessed them ten-fold, granting success to my journey. I can do nothing apart from Him and through Him, I can do all things!

Now begins the next phase of my journey - maintenance. To be quite honest, I am more than just a bit nervous about tomorrow, when I add some more points to my plan. This will take some getting-used-to, to be sure, but I think I'm up for the challenge.

I did it. I really did it. How amazing is that?