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

cory17 · January 2015

Wow, just wow, you worked off a couple of bodies. Great Job!

caschw · January 2015

You are an inspiration to all who see this! Thanks for sharing. Feel proud. You deserve to.

jpnotler · January 2015

Amazing

pspetralia · January 2015

Fantastic! You have done an amazing job of slowly getting healthy!!

doh2 · January 2015

You look absolutely amazing..I am also approximately 270lbs and your story gives me inspiration. Well done!

neveragain84 · January 2015

I love this. Totally true! Anyone can literally do this! No excuses!

cardbucfan · January 2015

Holy s**t!! You are a rock star! Congratulations on an incredible feat.

tallmama3 · January 2015

amazing results! How tall are you?

k4tie82 · January 2015

Thank-you!!! @tallmama3 I am 5'4

k4tie82 · January 2015

HAHAHA! Thanks! @cardbucfan

HaibaneReki · January 2015

k4tie82 wrote: »

And yes @HaibaneReki I still have some marks, but my skin has tightened up nicely! I'm thinking of the marks as awesome lighting bolt tattoos! haha!

same

thanks for sharing

Tljordan40 · January 2015

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!

Tljordan40 · January 2015

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Truly AMAZING! !!

adstott · January 2015

you look awesome, thanks for sharing your story I really needed to hear it!

erojoy · January 2015

Holy Bananas! Can i be your after photo? LOL You look amazing!

JenNicole11 · January 2015

You look fabulous! Congratulations !

MSeel1984 · January 2015

Awesomesauce.

randilast · January 2015

Holy cow, you did an amazing job! I can relate very much to what you started out as, since that's where I am today. A couple of months ago I started working with a personal trainer and this year I've given her my goals that I'm working towards. Small goals that build up to my end goal for the year! Snowball effect, you know?
Thanks so much for sharing!

LovingCruz · January 2015

Awesome!! Love it!!

chivalryder · January 2015

No. No I cannot lose 125 lbs. If I did, I'd be dead.

PinUp2014 · January 2015

You are fabulous and thank you so much for sharing and stressing that it was not a fad driven diet but a life style change and something you've made permanent.

You're an inspiration and look freaking awesome!!

lynney_s · January 2015

Wow! Just wow!! I agreed with the comment above

You're an inspiration and look freaking awesome!![/quote]

dexlyn813 · January 2015

Wow you look great. Your story was very inspirational. I know it will help someone

conita667 · January 2015

really amazing!!!!!!!! it's just like you said, small goals and PATIENCE, it takes time! good for you!!! you must be really proud!!!!

CrazyMidget611 · January 2015

Thank you for posting this! I can't begin to tell you how much it helps to see it can be done, and done WELL (you look awesome, girl!)! Sometimes it's so defeating and so difficult to envision the "end". I needed this so, so much!!!

westpower · January 2015

I needed to be reminded today that this is a journey. I'm down over 60 pounds and and still have 40+ pounds to go. I've been on this journey for over a year and struggle with remembering that overnight change is not the answer. Thank you for sharing. www.removingthefluff.com