Obesity to OMG: one woman’s journey

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californiagirl2012
californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
edited May 2015 in Success Stories
This makes me so proud that I never gave up. <3

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:

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And this picture was taken today:

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I'm still really happy and living my dream!

Roberta


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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 17,959 Member
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    Holy WOW, lady!! you're a sight to behold!!
  • chatterbox3110
    chatterbox3110 Posts: 630 Member
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    Fantastic, you should be proud of yourself :)
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    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
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    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
    Kymsanity Posts: 27 Member
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    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
    BigMamaLynsey Posts: 390 Member
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    I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
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    Still looking awesome! Very inspirational. <3
  • Dofflin
    Dofflin Posts: 127 Member
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    You have done incredible! Well done!
  • pariskathryn
    pariskathryn Posts: 173 Member
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    Definitely thought you were in your thirties, hah! Amazing job!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    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 :wink:

    Roberta

  • Altagracia220
    Altagracia220 Posts: 876 Member
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    what a fantastic job you've done!
  • omelet2000
    omelet2000 Posts: 110 Member
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    You look great! I read the article and it was sensible and achievable advice! Thank you!
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
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    I read the article and there is some real wisdom in there! Congrats on your continued success! You look amazing!
  • Allterrain_Lady
    Allterrain_Lady Posts: 421 Member
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    I have no words. You're the ultimate role model. Great job!!
  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
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    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
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    Thank you all of you ^^^ <3B) And anyone can achieve it with those little daily steps.
  • Iseulte
    Iseulte Posts: 55 Member
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    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_
    __hannah_ Posts: 787 Member
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    Great job, very inspiring. Really liked the article.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
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    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
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,671 Member
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    Fantastic! Good for you! You look so happy.
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