209 to 153 in 17 months w/pics

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!

jennywenny11

Well done!! You look gorgeous for 39!!

TdaniT

Awesome job!

beckyinma

gorgeous girl!

CrazyDaisyMom

Girl, you look great!

sunnyskyjb

Wow, amazing!!

smilebhappy

I am loving your positive attitude....congrats on all your hard work & for sticking with it!
you look amazing!!!! your daughter is a cutey

mojojelo

thanks for sharing your story, you look terrific and sound very happy.

Patriots96

WOW!!! I am 40 yrs old and need to lose about that much weight. So, if you don't mind, I am going to add you as a friend. I need some inspiration from someone who has been there. I have 2 kids too, mine are 11 and 16. Lost 23 lbs so far, 9 since joining MFP.
You are an inspiration to me!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look GREAT!!! :drinker:

Curvimami

Awesome transformation!!! Congrats!

tallulafeeney

Congratulations and Thank You! It really helps to hear stories like yours. We all share a bumpy and long road.