209 to 153 in 17 months w/pics
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super_J73
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I got pregnant with my son in 1998, he was born early 1999. I gained 60 pounds and lost maybe 10 of it, over the next few years I got lost about 20. In 2006 my daughter was born, I gained 40 pounds with her. When I was 9 months pregnant I was 215 pounds.
My daughter was born with a birth defect that effected the way her skull was growing. The stress of knowing my baby had to have a major surgery to fix it when she was 10 months old was so overwhelming. I ate my way through it, over the over the next couple of years I knew she was not healing properly, then I found out she needed a second surgery when she was 4 years old. I was devestated and again, I turned to food to deal with it.
She finally healed and everything was perfect with her. I decided I needed to change my life. I was 209 pounds and depressed. I had no life, I was ashamed about letting myself go. I was always the skinny one in high school and in my early 20's. I lost some friends from shutting myself off from the world. My life was all about my children and not about me at all.
On January 18 2012 I was on facebook, someone had mentioned MFP, so I googled and found it. I was excited because I had no clue how to get started with my life change. I started off with walking everyday. I weighed all my food, started making better choices. The weight started coming off. I was so excited. I started brisk walking and a little bit of jogging. In September I decided to join a gym. I started weights, less cardio. I go to the gym 3 times a week, I try to do something active everyday, even if it's just going for a walk.
My goal weight is 150. I'm at 153 today. I'm 5'6" I went from a size 20 jeans to size 8. I bought my first pair of skinny jeans in April. I cried in the change room, I never thought I would be able to fit in skinny jeans.
I'm a pear shape, I have curves. I will never be the size I was in high school, but honestly I don't want to be. I love my curves.
I'm 39 years old, I feel more alive now than I did when I was 29. I'm happy and losing this weight has changed my life.
I've had a rocky relationship with MFP over the past 17 months, but if you stick to it, it works. I have met friends for life on here, and I couldn't have done it without their support, especially my girls Kim and Allie
So here are the scary "Before" Pictures, hope I do this right!
Now:
Thanks for reading my success story, and if you want to add me as a friend, please feel free :drinker:
My daughter was born with a birth defect that effected the way her skull was growing. The stress of knowing my baby had to have a major surgery to fix it when she was 10 months old was so overwhelming. I ate my way through it, over the over the next couple of years I knew she was not healing properly, then I found out she needed a second surgery when she was 4 years old. I was devestated and again, I turned to food to deal with it.
She finally healed and everything was perfect with her. I decided I needed to change my life. I was 209 pounds and depressed. I had no life, I was ashamed about letting myself go. I was always the skinny one in high school and in my early 20's. I lost some friends from shutting myself off from the world. My life was all about my children and not about me at all.
On January 18 2012 I was on facebook, someone had mentioned MFP, so I googled and found it. I was excited because I had no clue how to get started with my life change. I started off with walking everyday. I weighed all my food, started making better choices. The weight started coming off. I was so excited. I started brisk walking and a little bit of jogging. In September I decided to join a gym. I started weights, less cardio. I go to the gym 3 times a week, I try to do something active everyday, even if it's just going for a walk.
My goal weight is 150. I'm at 153 today. I'm 5'6" I went from a size 20 jeans to size 8. I bought my first pair of skinny jeans in April. I cried in the change room, I never thought I would be able to fit in skinny jeans.
I'm a pear shape, I have curves. I will never be the size I was in high school, but honestly I don't want to be. I love my curves.
I'm 39 years old, I feel more alive now than I did when I was 29. I'm happy and losing this weight has changed my life.
I've had a rocky relationship with MFP over the past 17 months, but if you stick to it, it works. I have met friends for life on here, and I couldn't have done it without their support, especially my girls Kim and Allie
So here are the scary "Before" Pictures, hope I do this right!
Now:
Thanks for reading my success story, and if you want to add me as a friend, please feel free :drinker:
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wonderfull story and congrats on your commitment and efforts you rock!0
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Congrats! You look great.0
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Wow that is a great success story and I hope I will be on here with my own one day soon. Thanks for the inspiration!0
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How incredibly inspiring! What a great example for your kids. Well done!0
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I just read your success story. I think that it is wonderful how you changed your life. These are the types of stories that give inspiration and hope to all. Thank you for sharing. You ROCK!!0
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Amazing story! Thank you for sharing0
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wow congrats on your success so far, you do look great!0
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Fantastic-your kids will be the better with a happy and healthy mom. Enjoy and maintain!..............:flowerforyou:0
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~Wow! teeny waist well done you 0
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You have done an awesome job!! You look amazing! 0
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You look fabulous, great story!0
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You look great...nice dedication0
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Wow!!! you look awesome, I too started at 209 and I'm down 30lbs since Jan/13........what a tiny waste, keep doing what your doing!0
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You look amazing! Such an inspiration 0
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Amazing. Highly inspirational. Congratulations, you look great0
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You look AMAZING! Great story!0
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Thats is the way to kick off my day, stories like yours are what help push me along, congrats on your dedication and hard work, and thanks for sharing0
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what an inspiring story...your story motivates me to keep focused on my weight loss goals... thank you for sharing.. and you look amazing 0
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great positive story. WTG! And thank you for posting it!0
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Great work Janet so proud of you0
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