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    50lbs down, halfway there! 5'9", 265lbs to start. Pics!

    Posts: 166 Member
    edited November 2024 in Success Stories
    I've been working hard since January of this year to better myself and it's definitely paying off!

    I was at my heaviest for almost a year, holding at a steady 265lbs. I was miserable. I didn't like looking at myself, I hated getting dressed, my knees were always hurting. Diabetes runs bad in my family, as well (grandparents, mom, uncle). Everything combined finally gave me the kick in the rear that I needed. I've made small changes in my daily life to make it maintainable once I reach my goals. I find alternatives to the foods I love so I never feel like I'm missing out, I jog often (3 or more times a week) and I do other exercises that fit my mood for the day; Zumba, mixed martial arts, Pilates, etc. I participated in a marathon relay 2 weeks ago and it felt awesome! I was dead last for my portion but I made it lol. I'm not exactly where I want to be yet but I'm well on my way!

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    • Posts: 7 Member
      Awesome job!
    • Posts: 251 Member
      You look fantastic! Congrats! :)
    • Posts: 14 Member
      That's really amazing :o congratulations, you look so great!
    • Posts: 79 Member
      Way to go!! You have done a great job!!
    • Posts: 57 Member
      You look so fit! Love the fringe too! Awesome job! :)
    • Posts: 214 Member
      Wow, great job!! Thanks for the inspiration!
    • Posts: 959 Member
      great job! you're looking good!
    • Posts: 126 Member
      You look fantastic great job!
    • Posts: 166 Member
      Thank you, everyone!
    • Posts: 78 Member
      Amazing loss and such a difference :) looking fabulous x
    • Posts: 37 Member
      You look great!
    • Posts: 752 Member
      Fantastic work!
    • Posts: 56 Member
      Great job!! Looking great!
    • Posts: 137 Member
      Awesome job! You look great!
    • Posts: 270 Member
      Great job!! You look amazing!!
    • Posts: 538 Member
      You look great! Well done!
    • Posts: 72 Member
      You look awesome!
    • Posts: 554 Member
      You look great way to go!
    • Posts: 1,018 Member
      Great job! Your changes are evident beyond the scale, as you look even lighter than your stated weight.
    • Posts: 1,189 Member
      Amazing job- you look fantastic! Thank you for posting- this is awesome. Keep up the good work!!
    • Posts: 250 Member
      Wow! you've done such an amazing job! You look fantastic! How tall are you?
    • Posts: 625 Member
      You look great!
    • Posts: 166 Member
      charlene77 wrote: »
      Wow! you've done such an amazing job! You look fantastic! How tall are you?

      5'9" :)
    • Posts: 166 Member
      Thanks everybody! I didn't realize how hard on myself I would continue to be but I've finally started noticing the changes. :) Not only have I gained my confidence back but I feel great! My knee pain is gone, I don't get short of breath easily anymore and I'm just a happier person in general. It's not as hard as it seems if you just include activities you love and don't make yourself feel like you CAN'T have that one piece of chocolate you really want. You can. It won't ruin your day or your whole process. You just need to set limits and indulge in moderation. I 100% used to think like that and that's why I've never gotten this far.

      Thank you all for the support! Best of luck to you in your journey!
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