Still working on my goal

mebedwell1

In October of 2010, I weighed 500 LBS. Today I weigh 277 LBS. I am not where I want to be, but I have came a long way in 5 years.
This is in 2010 500 lbs in the hospital.

This is in October 2011 462 lbs, just had my daughter.

This is me in March 2012 422 lbs.

This is me September 2013 358 Lbs.

This is me September 2014 335 Lbs.

This is me when I started at the gym that I go to now this year. 304 Lbs.
This is me at 290 lbs.

This is me now. 277 Lbs.
I still have 177 lbs to lose.

amazondakini

WOMAN!! WOW!!! I am so impressed! and inspired!! You just keep at it, and that's how we get to goal isn't it?!? We just keep going. Well done!! You got this, slow and steady wins the race, Awesome (and congrats on the cutie wee girl!)

trossk2

That's amazing. You're doing a great job. I bet you feel like a brand new person.

mebedwell1

trossk2 wrote: »

That's amazing. You're doing a great job. I bet you feel like a brand new person.

I do, but I still have more to go before I can be who I have always wanted to be. I am not letting anything stop me this time.

mebedwell1

amazondakini wrote: »

WOMAN!! WOW!!! I am so impressed! and inspired!! You just keep at it, and that's how we get to goal isn't it?!? We just keep going. Well done!! You got this, slow and steady wins the race, Awesome (and congrats on the cutie wee girl!)

Thank you. She is my third little girl. My last. I have had too many complications due to my weight. I can no longer have children. I might adopt someday though!

swim777

You are amazing! You are doing great!

pippypuppy

Absolutely fantastic progress. And it's true, you are amazing!

mebedwell1

swim777 wrote: »

You are amazing! You are doing great!

I hardly feel amazing. I feel like I have wasted half of my life living inside a suit of mushy armor. Shielding myself from my past and preventing the future. Now that I am getting rid of the weight, I find myself scared of what goes on around me. I am having to learn to trust people in a world that is not safe. Thank you though.

mebedwell1

pippypuppy wrote: »

Absolutely fantastic progress. And it's true, you are amazing!

Thanks for the support!

RodaRose

mebedwell1 wrote: »

swim777 wrote: »

You are amazing! You are doing great!

I hardly feel amazing. I feel like I have wasted half of my life living inside a suit of mushy armor. Shielding myself from my past and preventing the future. Now that I am getting rid of the weight, I find myself scared of what goes on around me. I am having to learn to trust people in a world that is not safe. Thank you though.

It takes some emotional and mental patience to deal with changes as important as you have accomplished.
Be as gentle with yourself as you are with your children.
Congratulations for the weight loss.

Kitty_Nikki

I have 2 hopes for you:
1. I hope that you can see how amazing it is that you've come this far, and be kind to yourself as you continue your journey.
2. I hope that you have people in your life telling you how proud they are of you, because you deserve it.
Weight loss is hard, but you're doing great!

dutchandkiwi

What an amazing and inspirational journey. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story and the open and honest pics during journey.

ddavenport63

omg what an inspiration you are, you are an amazing ladie and looking fabulous, keep going and you will be at ur goal before you know it . well done !

Shull_rachael

You inspire me!! Great job!

akern1987

What a transformation you've had so far. What kinds of things really helped you and have helped you to keep going through this slow (but very rewarding) process? Great job!!

2shoes123

So inspiring!

mebedwell1

akern1987 wrote: »

What a transformation you've had so far. What kinds of things really helped you and have helped you to keep going through this slow (but very rewarding) process? Great job!!

I have stopped eating when I was depressed. I don't eat candy, pasta, pork, or drink pasta. I work out for 2 hours 4 days a week. I stay moving when I am not at the gym. I try to get at least 5 hours of sleep a night. Thank you.

FromHereOnOut

You've done amazingly!!!

But still wanting to lose 177?!? I think you might actually be closer than you think. How tall are you?

Linseymout

Wow!!! Well done! You can be incredibly proud of how far you have gotten!!

mebedwell1

FromHereOnOut wrote: »

You've done amazingly!!!

But still wanting to lose 177?!? I think you might actually be closer than you think. How tall are you?

5'0"

ToriJ84

Way to go! It will take awhile to get used to the new you. Embrace you. Be proud of you. The rest of the world will follow.

BiggMikeSurf

Congrats. Great job.

ldtamika31

Awesome job

misspancakes

Well done!! you should be so proud of yourself for turning your life around like that.

Caitoriri

Amazing. Some people reach a high weight, tell themselves it's too late for them, and eventually let it kill them.
And you may still have some way to go, like you say, but it's only 27lbs to go until you've lost half what you used to weigh! Pretty stunning.

agzram

mebedwell1 wrote: »

In October of 2010, I weighed 500 LBS. Today I weigh 277 LBS. I am not where I want to be, but I have came a long way in 5 years.
This is in 2010 500 lbs in the hospital.

This is in October 2011 462 lbs, just had my daughter.

This is me in March 2012 422 lbs.

This is me September 2013 358 Lbs.

This is me September 2014 335 Lbs.

This is me when I started at the gym that I go to now this year. 304 Lbs.
This is me at 290 lbs.

This is me now. 277 Lbs.
I still have 177 lbs to lose.

Seriously the single most inspiring post I've seen on MFP. You are amazing! Congratulations and keep up the great job!!

andyluvv

agzram wrote: »

mebedwell1 wrote: »

In October of 2010, I weighed 500 LBS. Today I weigh 277 LBS. I am not where I want to be, but I have came a long way in 5 years.
This is in 2010 500 lbs in the hospital.

This is in October 2011 462 lbs, just had my daughter.

This is me in March 2012 422 lbs.

This is me September 2013 358 Lbs.

This is me September 2014 335 Lbs.

This is me when I started at the gym that I go to now this year. 304 Lbs.
This is me at 290 lbs.

This is me now. 277 Lbs.
I still have 177 lbs to lose.

Seriously the single most inspiring post I've seen on MFP. You are amazing! Congratulations and keep up the great job!!

Gurl you're amazing. Congratulations on the focus and determination!
As for other people - take that into your strength as well. You can only be responsible for what you do, other people...it's their own business! Wishing you all the luck and success on your journey and an amazing Christmas. x

Likichina

Wow, congratulations!! You are an inspiration