But what I can tell you from my heart is that on Wednesday October 8, 2008 (and the day after that, and today, and for the rest of my life!), when I saw that number on the scale, all of the time that had passed really didn't matter. You know why? Because I did stick with it, I DID do it, and, um, who cares now how long it took?! Yeah it probably should have come a little faster, but I certainly don't regret it, because again...I DID IT!
That still feels magical to say.
It was a combination of things that finally did it for me, a lot of patience and help from our very own Chief Fitness Pro Raphael Calzadilla topping off that list. I hope he never tires of my gratitude for all he's done to help me.
Also right there at the top? All of YOU, my fellow eDiets members! You know I've had so much support myself -- support in the "hang in there" department, in the "don't listen to that voice that says you can't do it" department and in the "we believe in you" club as well. In my heart, I knew I couldn't abandon this goal, but still there was doubt, but... you guys, in one way or another, were all there helping me to never let that voice of doubt win.
I'm still feeling really overwhelmed, but a really comfortable calm feeling is starting to work its way over me. But what my mind keeps going back to is the amazingness of no more weight-loss goals and how that resonates with me after this long, long road.
There's no end, as we all know, just a new healthy living phase, and I'm so SO happy to be here at the start of it all again.
If you want to learn more about the plan that helped me drop 121 pounds, check out the Glycemic Impact Plan report card. And if you want more information about how eDiets Fitness Pro, Raphael, can help you like he did for me, please see our Fitness page.
eDiets members can visit my profile page in our Community to read more about my story. And everyone -- even if you're not a member -- please feel free to ask me anything about how eDiets helped me do it or share about your own weight-loss successes by commenting below!
Thanks so much for reading,
Cathy
Labels: 100+ lbs, cathy, eDiets-Meal-Plan, glycemic-index-diet, maintenance, success-stories, weight-loss
Comment: November 3, 2008 6:14 PM - 
said...
Cathy,
Thank you so much for posting this. I don't even know how I came across your success story, but I think it was a sign telling me not to give up and to keep going. All of my life I have wanted to lose weight. I wanted to do it the quickest way possible. For the second time, I have reset the date, which is my birthday Dec 30, that I want to achieve my goal weight by. But I'm not going to hurry to lose these last 20 pounds. I'm just going to take it day by day. And you are right, Cathy, it doesn't matter how long it takes, just as long as you get there. I want to be an eDiets success story!
So congrats on your success! And thank you for inspiring me!
Cynthia
Comment: November 22, 2008 8:37 AM - said...
Cathy,
What an amazing feat. For those of us who lose so slowly it is such an inspiration to keep going. Just keep going!
Laura
Comment: November 24, 2008 7:58 PM - said...
Hi Cathy,
You're amazing!
I "came out" this week and declared a true weight loss goal. I've been a member for many many years and have accomplished numerous health milestones through eDiets. Without those milestones, I would have been unable to finally declare a weight loss goal. A real one, not one just because you have to when you sign up.
You're a big part of my new ability to do this. Thanks for being so out about your own journey, struggles, needs, and ultimate success!
You did indeed do it! Enjoy the newness of what is now/next!
Be well,
Honu
Comment: December 1, 2008 10:37 AM - 
Cathy Cox said...
Thank you so much! That's why we post and share these stories - if they help someone hang in just a little longer, find that extra dose of motivation or inspiration they need, get started with their fitness program, or start to really believe that they CAN do it too! THAT'S what this is about...
Thank you :)
Cathy
Comment: December 6, 2008 10:20 AM - Stacy said...
You popped in my head today, so I decided to look for you - and here you are! Congratulations Cathy!! I'm so proud of you!
Stacy Cohen, your ex-coworker
:-)
Comment: January 2, 2009 9:20 PM - said...
Way to go Cathy. Your testimony is so inspiring from where I sit on the other side of that 120 pound mountain. I am so happy for you! Thanks for being such a great example in persistance. - Laas
Comment: January 9, 2009 3:04 PM - said...
Cathy,
I really loved that you wrote that it is true - you do know when you have reached your "feel good" weight. I always wonder if, when I get to my goal, I will still feel like I need to loose more and there will never be a stopping point. Thinking like that is a good excuse not to try and loose it in the first place.
Thanks for renewing my faith in knowing when you feel good about your weight. That's one thing that no one has ever actually told me.
Congratulations! I hope I have the same joy as you someday!
-Kristen
Comment: January 20, 2009 6:28 PM - Cathy Cox said...
Stacy! Wow blast from the past :) Thank you! I hope you're well!
Laas - I know that amount can feel so overwhelming and ominous, but you absolutely CAN do it..it will take some time, some tears, some digging deep but I'm proof you can do it with the right tools and the right support!
Kristen - you too, you can and you will, there really is a "feel good" point at the end of all this! I'm not sure I was convinced it was there either, but I know now - there is really both a physical and emotional feeling..you just KNOW!
If you guys want a little help getting started, or if you've already started and need a little help staying motivated - PLEASE get in touch with me, ccox@ediets.com
-Cathy :)
Comment: November 6, 2009 12:32 PM - said...
Cathy,
Yes, thank you for telling your story. Sometimes, I need that push to keep going, especially when I'm broke and don't have too much money to buy those good for you foods to lose weight. It's an inspiration to me to see somebody with as much weight loss as yourself and that's a whole lot more than I have to lose which is about 65 to 70lbs to lose, it's great. It feels like a thousand lbs. but when I see another person with more weight loss that did it then I don't see why I can't.
Thank you so very much,
Patricia
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