Down 125lbs! If I can do it, you CAN DO IT! Thanks myfitnesspal!!

dawnajo20

great job! you look awesome!

ObtainingBalance

I love reading success stories!

leannems

Congrats - your hard work is really admirable!!

k4tie82

Thank you so much! It's just a way of life for me now, I love it! If I eat crappy I feel physically feel horrible... that keeps me eating clean I also feel more balanced, less anxious, ect if I exercise... so it's a win win!

k4tie82

@dawnajo20‌ thank you so much!

k4tie82

@ObtainingBalance‌ Me too! They keep me motivated!

freechewy

YOU look great!

I really enjoy reading success stories on here. Cheers me up.

I wonder if there is anyone over 50 and female who has accomplished a major weight loss. I am getting frustrated.

spookyface

Great accomplishment! You look wonderful!

k4tie82

@freechewy‌ Hang in there!! Remember it's a process... A frustrating one at times! You got this, just keep going!

k4tie82

@spookyface thank you so much, that means a lot to me!

packersfan0103

Awesome!!! Can I add you as a friend?

Gina6564

WOW! That's awesome! You look great!

k4tie82

@ValenciaChristine0103‌ Of course you can!

urloved33

Wow, wow, wow.

Init_to_winit

Incredible! Thank you for sharing your story. It really helps to hear your words. I'm hoping to have my own success story someday!

kerry12782

Hi i started my fitness pal properly bout 8 wks ago iv lost 14 lb so far but went out ladt sat n had a major blow out week any tips to getting back on track x

flippen75

k4tie82 wrote: »

I’ve decided to share my weight loss story in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with their weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

In the last 3 ½ years I have lost 125 lbs. Before starting my journey I was 270 pounds, almost type 2 diabetic, and I was morbidly obese. I was depressed and miserable in my own skin, self-soothing with food and candy. My weight and lifestyle were slowly killing me. I wanted to be healthy, I wanted to be happy again, and I wanted to be the wife and mother my family deserved. Those things combined gave me the final push I needed to change my lifestyle.

I didn’t follow a specific program or go through weight loss surgery. I swapped all my sugar loaded drinks for water, started tracking my food using myfitnesspal, and added exercise into my daily routine. I wanted to change my lifestyle so this would become a permanent way of life. I started with small, achievable goals so I didn’t get overwhelmed with how much weight I still had to lose. I have had amazing success with myfitnesspal! I love that you can share your diary with friends, encourage one another to make healthy choices, and it’s not a specific diet plan! If you choose you can look at all your nutritional value for the day, which has been extremely helpful for me.
I joined a local gym and I discovered a whole new passion for fitness. I reached out and found other ladies to work out with at the gym. We encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and have fun! When one of us struggles, we help each other. I started personal training and improved my strength, lost more weight, and melted away body fat. Myfitnesspal has helped me track my protein so I could build muscle, as well as my fiber so I can keep things moving I have been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I have learned to believe in myself! Please know that weight loss is a journey and it takes time. If I can do this, you can do this! I finally have my life back and I feel great! Thank you myfitnesspal for being part of my journey!

flippen75

Wow you look amazing....definitely a good motivator, congrats to you.

1HappyRedhead

Love love love this! Thank you for sharing!

Naaer

Amazing job! I have a seventy pound weight loss as my goal...I have lost thirty three pounds so far and you're right, I just FEEL so much better...Sometimes I think I'll never be able to reach goal, but after reading stories like yours, it gives me hope...Keep up the great job!

k4tie82

@Naaer‌ literally in tears... Thank you so much for the message I am SO thankful my story is helping others. You GOT THIS! You can do it!!!

jackiereaves

Wow, u look amazing!!!..very inspirational, thanks for sharing!!!

k4tie82

@jackiereaves‌ Thank you!!!

nola_girl504

Darn! You look awesome! What a great accomplishment! Congrats

k4tie82

@nola_girl504‌ thank you so much for the kind words a LOT of work but 100% worth all of it!!

tretoptreece

So amazing!!! Way to go!!!

k4tie82

@tretoptreece‌ Thank you!

Missy081113

Great job! Thank you for sharing your story.

nola_girl504

k4tie82 wrote: »

@nola_girl504‌ thank you so much for the kind words a LOT of work but 100% worth all of it!!

You're welcome. You give me a lot of hope.

LiveOnceBeHappy

Wow your life must be so different now!