209 to 153 in 17 months w/pics

KBGAgent

You've done great! You look super!

ghost139

Wow, great job, you are a true success story.

You are an inspiration to anyone fighting with being over weight.

Congrats!

super_J73

Janet my good friend! You are amazing! I am soooo proud of you! You have done an amazing job. And to be honest, I am quite jealous. I have seen you go through so much "issues" yet you have still done this. Me on the other hand, I got to 42 lbs lost and stopped because of my "issues" I have gained 20 lbs of that back! It frustrates me that if I would have kept going I would probably be very close to my goal weight right now. But I am no where near it and have lost all motivation to get back into at the moment. Thank you very much for being an amazing person! Love you!!

Love you too my sweet friend. Your post made me a little sad. I lost my motivation over the winter and gained almost 10 pounds back...life happens. You have to say *kitten* it, get yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going. You CAN do this sweetie. Do this for you and nobody else. Keep chugging away, you'll get there Thanks for all the support xoxo

lulu1066

what a pretty girl with an equally good looking mummy! congratulations to you.

Goin4goal

Fabulous story - very inspiring!!! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. This is what keeps me motivated!! And you look amazing - congrats!!!!

martinjeffers90

Great job, keep going and keep the extra weight off. I have only lost 4 lbs, however I have gone from 51 percent body fat to 30 percent in the last 4 months. I had not logged into this site in almost a month and saw your success. Starting today I am back tracking my food and exercise activities. Thanks

Andreitzi

Hi, I would like to add you as a friend... and could you help me get started... I do eat right when I'm motivated, its just the exercise that I need... help me...

BTW, How is your daughter? Is she a character and full of joy?

Thank you and your story of success

super_J73

BTW, How is your daughter? Is she a character and full of joy?

She is one of the stronger little girls I know. She is full of life and such a character, she is my Princess and a mini me. Thanks for asking

TangledUp_InBlue

You kick butt Janet! I’m glad you stuck to it and made it happen for yourself!! CONGRATS!

maryannelk

Thanks so much for sharing your inspirational story! You look so healthy and happy!

BarbellBlondieRuns

Hot mama!

scrappermom96

Great job.....thank you for sharing your story~!!!

SkinnyMsFitness

Congrats! What an inspiration!

dacspace

WTG!! What an inspiration! You look great!!

joleenl

Awesome thanks for sharing and congrats on your success!

cassienewquist

Great Job, you look great and it's a great feeling to get healthy!!

StrongFitSexy

You look amazing! Congratulations=)

SexyLovinmeCook

Girl you look great....Keep up the good work

ac_boubou

Such an inspiration to me! Congrats! Can wait to get there too

NinjaKelly

Amazing story! You look awesome!!!

mrscarolbernard

Great work girl! You're beautiful.

cherio256

You look great!

GetFitNicky

Thank you for sharing your story. I was browsing the success stories to find some inspiration and yours stands out for the honesty, emotion, and well-earned pride. You look amazing, more important are healthier for you and your family. Congratulations!

HannahPeaa

Wow!! You look amazing! Well done

super_J73

Thank you for sharing your story. I was browsing the success stories to find some inspiration and yours stands out for the honesty, emotion, and well-earned pride. You look amazing, more important are healthier for you and your family. Congratulations!

Wow, thanks so much, you made my day

KAR1959

Wow, you looking amazing and your story is so inspiring. These success stories are so motivating to me. They definitely keep me going and how great to start today with your story. And what a beautiful little girl:flowerforyou:

littlelaura

you look fantastic, good for you!:flowerforyou:

pmermakov

Thank you for sharing. I especially like reading stories from mothers my age. You look 10 years younger after losing the weight. Congratulations!

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:

nathalier71

You look and looked fabulous! Way to go!

Squeeks70

Wonderful! You look just wonderful!