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55lbs down, 45 to go (at least)

Posts: 72 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories

Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

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  • Posts: 28 Member
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!
  • Posts: 1,172 Member
    YAY! Keep doing great!
  • Posts: 38 Member
    Keep up the good work! It's hard but you can do it!!!
  • Posts: 3 Member
    Wow! What an inspiration! You are doing a great job and I hope you can reach all of your goals! :smile:
  • Posts: 6 Member
    What you have achieved is amazing! Keep up the hard work! You can do it! It's a long, tough road but it's all worth it :smile:
  • Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks much :) being healthier- and working to get even more so- is more than worth it!
  • Posts: 67 Member
    Keep it up! You can do it! I gained 2lbs back over Christmas, but after just a week I have worked off those 2 and 2 more. You can't beat yourself up when you slip up. Just use it as a motivator to help push you forward! Good luck!
  • Posts: 12,032 Member
    Nice job, keeping it going! :)
  • Posts: 105 Member
    Wow! You look great! Your hard work shows!
  • Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks much! Some days, it's hard for me to tell, but comparison pics helps for sure!
  • Posts: 13 Member
    Great Job! You have beautiful hair, by the way.
  • Posts: 538 Member
    Great job! Wish you the best.
  • Posts: 44 Member
    ElbowCoude wrote: »
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!

    This is really inspiring! That is a lot of weight for 6 months. Congrats.
  • Posts: 199 Member
    MegsHutch90 wrote: »
    Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

    My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

    I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

    I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

    Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
    Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
    Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

    6tiawtuibj2j.jpg
    b1hetozf4ve5.jpg
    kaevs4uctkpd.jpg

    We have about the same to lose!! You look amazing keep up the great work!
  • Posts: 72 Member
    AllisonSmith254 wrote: »
    Great Job! You have beautiful hair, by the way.

    Haha thanks! :)
  • Posts: 11 Member
    wow, excellent work! keep it up :)
  • Posts: 419 Member
    You look amazing! Keep doing what you're doing! ;)
  • Posts: 537 Member
    @MegsHutch90, thank you! :) You look wonderful and you're doing such a great job. Keep it up and keep pushing. :)
  • Posts: 9 Member
    You look fantastic! Keep going x
  • Posts: 72 Member
    Thank you!
  • Posts: 12 Member
    ElbowCoude wrote: »
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!

    You have lost almost 100 pounds in 6 months??? Crazy WOW!! that is awesome, I have a total of 105 pounds to reach the doctor recommended weight but my goal is to lose 100 pounds right now... starting at originally 283 and lost 47 but gained 35 of it back and started again at 272.. and currently at 268. I want to be at 170... Any tips to give?
  • Posts: 12 Member
    MegsHutch90 wrote: »
    Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

    My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

    I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

    I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

    Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
    Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
    Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

    6tiawtuibj2j.jpg
    b1hetozf4ve5.jpg
    kaevs4uctkpd.jpg

    You are really a true inspiration, you look great!!! It is so easy to be down on yourself but kick that to the curb and stomp it out... cuz you can start fresh now and rock this the rest of the way!! Keep up the good work!!
  • Posts: 1,136 Member
    Keep up the good work
  • Posts: 29 Member
    You are doing amazing. I know the three pounds seem overwhelming and it seems like a setback but just decide to not let it get you down. Pick up and keep moving forward! You've gone this far you should KNOW you have it in you to continue!
  • Posts: 24 Member
    congrats on catching the fish, u look incredible!
  • Posts: 235 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • Posts: 1 Member
    You look great! Keep up the great work. Can't wait to read your next update!!! Very inspiring words!
  • Posts: 25 Member
    Great job, well done! Keep pushing girl
  • Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks so much everyone!
  • Posts: 111 Member
    You look good and probably feel even better. Keep up the good work!
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