Major milestone reached!

Congratulations - you are doing great!  Right on track to lose all your weight in about 8 months :)  I'm the same height, initially had 89 pounds to lose to get to normal BMI.  Got there in 8 months, now at almost 10 months I have surpassed my personal goal.  So keep doing what you're doing and you will be moving into maintenance in no time.  Eyes on the prize!

Linda - that's so great to hear!  I love following people who were about the same size/height as when I started.  I don't believe in re-inventing the wheel so I try to duplicate their success. 

Thanks so much for the encouragement and I would love to add you as a friend :-)  

That's a very smart strategy, and exactly the one I used.  A helpful tip given to me that I used to set weight loss milestones:

50% EWL:  3 months

80% EWL:  6 months

100% EWL: 8-9 months (might take longer for someone with more to lose, but totally do-able for you!)

As I said, just keep your eye on the prize.  My strategy was to do whatever it took to get me to goal as soon as possible.  Not everyone will use this approach, but I see a lot of people struggling with those last few pounds because they've drifted into maintenance mode.  Instead, I took the bull by the horns and was able to clearly recognize when I had met my goal/s and then 'formally' move into maintenance.  

way to go!

congrats!

Good job!!!

Congratulations! Halfway to your goal is awesome. I was 218 at surgery and 5'3. I set my goal at 130. You are doing terrific losing 2 lbs per week. Keep up the good work!