110 lbs Gone. Healthy & Feeling it :) (Lots of Pics)

Nicolette04

Today is an anniversary for me. Two years ago today I recorded my first weight loss in what was the beginning on a life change for me. April 2013 I decided I needed a change. I wasn't healthy. I was almost 300lbs, I weighed in at 260lbs!! I had no energy, no desire to do anything physically. I was scared to diet, I was scared to do it and fail. So I set very realistic goals for myself, even got ambitious with rewards for milestones, I got an app on my phone, and decided to start with walking and hiking. I set a goal of one year to lose 115 lbs. I thought that was realistic. So it has been 2 years and I have lost 110lbs.



And I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I lost the first 100 in the year, but slowed down after that. I rearranged my attitude and while I am technically still trying to lose those last five pounds (at this this point I want to say I hit my goal..lol), I am healthy and that is all that matters. My heart is working wonderfully, the doctor has told me , my cholesterol is excellent, I can run for miles. I could barely walk a mile before. But most importantly I am healthy and able to enjoy my life with my son. I have shown him that being a certain way doesn't mean you are forced to live that way. Dedication, hard work, sweat and bruises. Sometimes change isn't easy, but it is possible. Change isn't a fad or a quick fix, it is dedication and self-control.





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JamesZamman

Fantastic...inspirational...great....wow, and still my words are inadequate to describe your achievement. Way to go and thanks for sharing; living proof that it can be done!

KatieMusselwhite92113

WOW! You look like a new person, and you look GREAT! Congratulations on your immense success.

rushfive

Wow.... Amazing... the incredible shrinking woman..
You look great and it is a lot of hard work and dedication on your part! Congrats !!!!

ArkMom35

Look at you! That's amazing, well done!

gxmiller31

That is just super! I see a much happier person, you look terrific!

Nicolette04

Thank you for the kind words!! feel like a different person. Healthy and fit and inspired to do life in a new and better way.

crunchergirl

You look great! Congratulations!!!!!!

lesaw01

That's a great accomplishment!! You look fantastic!

Bellodesiderare

I'm so happy for you! You are practically glowing Very beautiful!!

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icanplay3

Congratulations! and you are beautiful!! You are an inspiration!

jrline

congrats welcome to the century club

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Lateda11

Amazing and so inspirational. Thank you.

dalem48

You look great! Congratulations on all the hard work.

teknotwo

Nicolette04 wrote: »

Today is an anniversary for me. Two years ago today I recorded my first weight loss in what was the beginning on a life change for me. April 2013 I decided I needed a change. I wasn't healthy. I was almost 300lbs, I weighed in at 260lbs!! I had no energy, no desire to do anything physically. I was scared to diet, I was scared to do it and fail. So I set very realistic goals for myself, even got ambitious with rewards for milestones, I got an app on my phone, and decided to start with walking and hiking. I set a goal of one year to lose 115 lbs. I thought that was realistic. So it has been 2 years and I have lost 110lbs.



And I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I lost the first 100 in the year, but slowed down after that. I rearranged my attitude and while I am technically still trying to lose those last five pounds (at this this point I want to say I hit my goal..lol), I am healthy and that is all that matters. My heart is working wonderfully, the doctor has told me , my cholesterol is excellent, I can run for miles. I could barely walk a mile before. But most importantly I am healthy and able to enjoy my life with my son. I have shown him that being a certain way doesn't mean you are forced to live that way. Dedication, hard work, sweat and bruises. Sometimes change isn't easy, but it is possible. Change isn't a fad or a quick fix, it is dedication and self-control.





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After...

teknotwo

Nicolette04 wrote: »

Today is an anniversary for me. Two years ago today I recorded my first weight loss in what was the beginning on a life change for me. April 2013 I decided I needed a change. I wasn't healthy. I was almost 300lbs, I weighed in at 260lbs!! I had no energy, no desire to do anything physically. I was scared to diet, I was scared to do it and fail. So I set very realistic goals for myself, even got ambitious with rewards for milestones, I got an app on my phone, and decided to start with walking and hiking. I set a goal of one year to lose 115 lbs. I thought that was realistic. So it has been 2 years and I have lost 110lbs.



And I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I lost the first 100 in the year, but slowed down after that. I rearranged my attitude and while I am technically still trying to lose those last five pounds (at this this point I want to say I hit my goal..lol), I am healthy and that is all that matters. My heart is working wonderfully, the doctor has told me , my cholesterol is excellent, I can run for miles. I could barely walk a mile before. But most importantly I am healthy and able to enjoy my life with my son. I have shown him that being a certain way doesn't mean you are forced to live that way. Dedication, hard work, sweat and bruises. Sometimes change isn't easy, but it is possible. Change isn't a fad or a quick fix, it is dedication and self-control.





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After...

teknotwo wrote: »

Nicolette04 wrote: »

Today is an anniversary for me. Two years ago today I recorded my first weight loss in what was the beginning on a life change for me. April 2013 I decided I needed a change. I wasn't healthy. I was almost 300lbs, I weighed in at 260lbs!! I had no energy, no desire to do anything physically. I was scared to diet, I was scared to do it and fail. So I set very realistic goals for myself, even got ambitious with rewards for milestones, I got an app on my phone, and decided to start with walking and hiking. I set a goal of one year to lose 115 lbs. I thought that was realistic. So it has been 2 years and I have lost 110lbs.



And I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself. I lost the first 100 in the year, but slowed down after that. I rearranged my attitude and while I am technically still trying to lose those last five pounds (at this this point I want to say I hit my goal..lol), I am healthy and that is all that matters. My heart is working wonderfully, the doctor has told me , my cholesterol is excellent, I can run for miles. I could barely walk a mile before. But most importantly I am healthy and able to enjoy my life with my son. I have shown him that being a certain way doesn't mean you are forced to live that way. Dedication, hard work, sweat and bruises. Sometimes change isn't easy, but it is possible. Change isn't a fad or a quick fix, it is dedication and self-control.





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jgnatca

My thoughts are that you were always the same person underneath, but I bet a lot of people couldn't see you. You look great!

teknotwo

Hi Nicolette, you're doing great, keep up the good work. I too have lost a significant amount of weight, 97 pounds. I am less than 20 pounds away from my goal weight now but I'm afraid when I get there I won't be able to maintain my weight. You are doing great!!

smkondy

You look so good!!! Congrats on your success!!! Thank you for sharing your very inspirational journey

1shauna1

You look great! The hard work really shows. Congratulations!

jorinya

No words to say cos speechless. Well done.

believeinme0430

Congrats!! You look amazing!!

Nicolette04

teknotwo wrote: »

Hi Nicolette, you're doing great, keep up the good work. I too have lost a significant amount of weight, 97 pounds. I am less than 20 pounds away from my goal weight now but I'm afraid when I get there I won't be able to maintain my weight. You are doing great!!

Congratulations on your loss. I was scared about maintenance as well, but I know that after working this hard to accomplish this, we can work just as hard to maintain I have come to crave and love exercise and that helps me maintain. Technically, I have been maintaining for about a year now, having lost a few lbs here and there. For me it is about staying conscious of the fact that I want to continue to be healthy, and everything in moderation. My personal key to success was not allowing a bad eating day, or a few bad eating days derail me. I would just pick myself up, dust off, and jump back into doing what I needed to do.

inkyonne

wow you look great and so young ~ Congrats.. Seeing this gives me hope.. especially today when the scale seems to be stuck...thanks~

Tikibar72

Outstanding work and well done!! you look great!

starbucktigh

Congrats girl - you are glowing!

Nicolette04

jgnatca wrote: »

My thoughts are that you were always the same person underneath, but I bet a lot of people couldn't see you. You look great!

-You are right there...and I was so insecure and unhappy with not only my appearance, but my health, and that stopped me from allowing people to see who I really am. Thank you!!

ohaston

AWESOME ... Love all the pics (makes it so real)!

ginny92802

Looking great! Thanks for reminding me that it's not a race!

ellenb1963

Amazing, congratulations! I love the one of the "after" you sitting in front of the pies. Great job and thanks for the inspiration.