Obesity to OMG: one woman’s journey

californiagirl2012

This makes me so proud that I never gave up.

My friend from the UK on here (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/darrensurrey) published this article today:

http://www.wimble.com/obesity-to-omg-one-womans-journey/

I lost 85 pounds almost 5 years ago and MFP has helped me maintain since then. I can't add any more friends as I've been at the 1000 limit for several years now, but the requests keep coming in - I'm sorry I can't add them. I didn't set the limit.

Here's a BnA picture, the after picture was in 2012:



And this picture was taken today:



I'm still really happy and living my dream!

Roberta

Alatariel75

Holy WOW, lady!! you're a sight to behold!!

chatterbox3110

Fantastic, you should be proud of yourself

californiagirl2012

Alatariel75 wrote: »

Holy WOW, lady!! you're a sight to behold!!

Thank you. I just read your profile and I wanted you to know I did the yo-yo dieting for about 15 years before I finally got this figured out! Have hope. If I can do it in my 50's anyone can.

Roberta

californiagirl2012

chatterbox3110 wrote: »

Fantastic, you should be proud of yourself

Thank you. Well YOU are doing it too. I love your goal of not being a burden to your family. I feel the same way, right now at age 54.

Kymsanity

That is exceptionally inspiring...I was feeling pretty "blah" this morning and this was the kick up the backside I really needed to get this thing going! Congratulations gorgeous lady

BigMamaLynsey

I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

jenilla1

Still looking awesome! Very inspirational.

Dofflin

You have done incredible! Well done!

pariskathryn

Definitely thought you were in your thirties, hah! Amazing job!

californiagirl2012

LynseyJane90 wrote: »

I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

Most of my tips are in the article, and there the link to one of the companies I work for and my blog have many stories I've written. There is a lot on my blog here on MFP as well. I don't want to post any of those links here because it upsets people

Roberta

Altagracia220

what a fantastic job you've done!

omelet2000

You look great! I read the article and it was sensible and achievable advice! Thank you!

jetortola

I read the article and there is some real wisdom in there! Congrats on your continued success! You look amazing!

Allterrain_Lady

I have no words. You're the ultimate role model. Great job!!

JenniferInCt

Absolutely amazing and inspiring! Im 30 and been at it for 105days but after seeing me have some success, my mom started mfp as well. Shes in her 50s and so far down about 20lbs and her doc took her off insulin and lowered her bp meds. Im so proud of her! And im so showing her your post/article. Fantastic job!

californiagirl2012

Thank you all of you ^^^ And anyone can achieve it with those little daily steps.

Iseulte

I am excited to hear that you've maintained for five years. That means that when we reach our goals, there's hope for the rest of us. Thanks for being inspiring! :-)

__hannah_

Great job, very inspiring. Really liked the article.

californiagirl2012

Iseulte wrote: »

I am excited to hear that you've maintained for five years. That means that when we reach our goals, there's hope for the rest of us. Thanks for being inspiring! :-)

Absolutely, there is hope for everyone.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

Fantastic! Good for you! You look so happy.

debsdoingthis

You look incredible and I would never have guessed you at 55. What amazes me is how firm your skin looks. No loose skin issues associated with your weight loss?

californiagirl2012

I do have some skin issues, both from being overweight for so long, and just from age, and stretch marks from having kids, but these pictures don't show it. I have eaten healthy all my life and I know that helps, along with keeping hydrated. We all have skin issues especially as we age.

angelexperiment

LynseyJane90 wrote: »

I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

She has another thread on success stories where she tells all. Its very good.

californiagirl2012

angelexperiment wrote: »

LynseyJane90 wrote: »

I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

She has another thread on success stories where she tells all. Its very good.

Thank you Especially since most of my stories around here are very old news from several years ago. We all keep learning as we go, so I've learned even more since then, and made some mistakes along the way too, but that's how we learn.

fitmomma99

Amazing this gives me so much hope

MityMax96

Awesome work and way to stick with it!!

jakicooke

Fantastic!!! i thought at heading for 50 i would never get "there" you have now given me tremendous hope and my motivation a boost to continue and not just "settle" at the 70+ pounds ive managed to lose so far i CAN and WILL take this further

thank you so much

melimomTARDIS

OMG indeed!

nekoface

so inspirational!

Ibknute

You look amazing! Awesome transformation and very inspirational! Just read through the article and you have every right to be proud of this accomplishment! Between the article, your profile, and comments in this thread you have touched on the keys for becoming a healthier and better you - just do something, get a support network in place and ask for input but you need to find what works for you, take ownership of your situation and status, and don't quit. Congratulations and count me as one of the over 1000 friends that MFP limits you to and I look forward to reading more of your info!