I hope this helps even one person

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  • emd2570
    emd2570 Posts: 126 Member
    Wtg! And congrats on making this change u look great! Keep up the good work , your family must be so proud of u! Be proud of yourself
  • vanessalillian82
    vanessalillian82 Posts: 350 Member
    You look so much younger! Well done :) You're right, choose life. I had that revelation when I was on the elliptical trainer last night and my thighs were burning and I wanted to stop.
  • Healthynut31
    Healthynut31 Posts: 109 Member
    This has definitely helped me!! You look amazing, and I cannot wait to feel this way, hopefully one day soon!!! :flowerforyou:
  • DoctorKhaleesi
    DoctorKhaleesi Posts: 62 Member
    Great job! You look amazing and your attitude is, as well. Keep it up!
  • AugustFirst
    AugustFirst Posts: 5 Member
    You should be so proud of yourself! Congratulations :-)
  • HoneyOpal
    HoneyOpal Posts: 6
    Wow! You are and look awesome. Great job.
  • charlena48
    charlena48 Posts: 192 Member
    Awesome - great job!
  • Nina1007
    Nina1007 Posts: 150
    Amazing! Don't even know you & I'm proud of you :D
  • kill3rtofu
    kill3rtofu Posts: 169 Member
    Please share with anyone who is willing to listen/read! Great job!
  • Becka77
    Becka77 Posts: 284 Member
    That's great! Congrats and keep up the good work!
  • Codename_Duchess
    Codename_Duchess Posts: 2,042 Member
    :drinker: :flowerforyou:

    Thanks for sharing. You look incredible!
  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    What a GREAT job you've done so far! :flowerforyou: AMAZING!
  • aeloomis
    aeloomis Posts: 2
    Congratulations!!:smile:
  • Valmar50
    Valmar50 Posts: 9 Member
    Your results are incredible !!! You inspired me with your story Congratulations on your success.
  • MeIShouldB
    MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
    Long story short, I'm here for a reason. I started out as a 44-year old 318-pound lazy person with congestive heart failure. Having said that, I thought (in the beginning) that I would take the easy way out, jump on the Atkins band wagon, eat what I wanted and lose the weight fast, right?? Um, WRONG! I lost a whopping 6 pounds, and just stopped. Dunno why, but my body put on the breaks.

    I never understood the whole calorie counting thing, so I decided to do some research. And once I found out that it was a lot harder than I thought it would be, I said to hell with it and made the decision to give it a go, up to and including giving up my cigarettes at the same time. Most people would say that this was a big mistake, but I say, if you're gonna get angry, do it all at once and get it over with.

    So I've been with MFP since February 20th, and believe it or not (including the 6 lbs I lost on Atkins), I've lost a total of 81 pounds (if I did it correctly, the "during" photo should be below this post). I know this drastic weight loss seems WAY too fast, but let me explain: I used to eat NOTHING but fast food. I was probably taking in no less than ten to twelve THOUSAND calories a day. And I was about as sedentary as a house. All day every day, sitting around with a cigarette in one hand and a fork in the other. I went from that to eating completely healthy at least 6 times a day, not eating after 6pm, and exercising FAITHFULLY five days a week for an hour per workout. Plus, I'm under doctor's care, and I'm assured that all is well. I have had NO dizzy spells, NO physically ill feelings of any kind, and I'm getting stronger by the day. And rest assured, I'm NOT done - but I'm well on my way!

    It amounts to this - you can live, or you can die. You have to make the decision which way you're gonna go, and how you're willing to back that decision up. I chose life...you can too!

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    Congrats, and you can be assured this helped/inspired AT LEAST one person
  • Valmar50
    Valmar50 Posts: 9 Member
    Your results are amazing. Congratulations on your success!!
  • delvin2
    delvin2 Posts: 120 Member
    Well put! Looks like your work and commitment definitely paid off. You added years to your life.
  • Sharonneaton
    Sharonneaton Posts: 15 Member
    Congratulations and keep it up.
  • baeya
    baeya Posts: 8 Member
    My very first post here is going to be to congratulate you!!! Wow!! You have definitely motivated me!
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    Awesome job!
  • KirstenMarie18
    KirstenMarie18 Posts: 35 Member
    You look amazing!! Congrats on your success!!
  • luvtcuk
    luvtcuk Posts: 69 Member
    Wholy cow! you did an amazing job!
    You definitely inspire me. Thanks so much for posting pictures.
    You look amazing by the way. Keep it going and keep posted.
  • allall1
    allall1 Posts: 6
    Thanks for your inspirational post. I just started today at about the same weight that you were at when you began and similar health issues. Your progress gives me hope that I too can be successful at losing those extra pounds.
  • IAMthePrize
    IAMthePrize Posts: 3
    You're great! I'm 48 and I'm pissed so maybe I will make it this time too. I'd love to be friends!
  • aliciaaw
    aliciaaw Posts: 180 Member
    You look great!! Just what a need today

    Thanks' for sharing your story . ????
  • Grace4DebraAnn
    Grace4DebraAnn Posts: 124 Member
    Tracey that is awesome! You are doing amazing, keep up the great work. Beautiful story:-)
  • Sam_Africa
    Sam_Africa Posts: 16
    Did you go cold turkey with the smoking?

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