i MADE it!

flsusi

dear MFP community,

a year and two weeks ago I looked at myself in the mirror and saw 275 pounds of unhappiness.

so I decided to change.

I changed how much I eat, what I eat, i started to exercise and be active

Today... I finally reached (actually surpassed) my goal of 150 and weighed in at 148 this morning

i could TOTALLY hug the entire world, im so happy!

Blueyedtine

Congrats! That is amazing

rsoice

Good for you!!! Amazing commitment

mommarobb

Amazing

Pinkybarbell1

That is wonderful!!! ((( hugs! )))

doin_it

wow that is amazing...great job!

manique45

Awesome no pics?? :sad:

Congrats!! I am sticking to this... I'm at my breaking point... Over the years I never reach smaller than I am now.. When I see post like yours it really gives me inspiration!!

Thanks!!

Manique

gatorginger

congratulations

Needachange84

WAY TO GO!!! That is awesome to hear!!!

valeriemcmichael77

CONGRATS!!!! You make us all know that this totally is doable.

trahmom

Wonderful! How great you must feel!

NHoughton13

Wow, awesome work in just over a year. Great job, congratulations!!

valeriemcmichael77

Wow!! Impressive!!! You make us all know that this is totally doable!

judilockwood

Well done you... You should be soooo proud of yourself x

KristyAnn81

Congratulations! I don't know you, but I'm so proud of you! Such an achievement! Fantastic job!

Tomtomtomfitz

never posted here before but needed to say congrats for this!!

Great job, enjoy it--you earned it!!

flsusi

Thanks guys!

if only one person on here is motivated to stay on the wagon due to my success, it makes it even sweeter.
it's not always easy. sometimes it is. a lot of times it isnt.
my experience was that the first 20 pounds were hard, and the last 10. in between it went fairly easy.

But let me tell you about the sweet sweet reward:
it's like a brand new life!!!!!!!!!!!

I can go into a store and buy clothes.
I wear SMALL in shirts and tops now. SMALL. this used to be XXL or sometimes even XXXL!
I fit in airplane seats
I fit in roller coasters
I am wearing for the first time today size 4 jeans (it was a bit of a squeeze and sitting is a challenge, but its size 4, so whatever!)
I get all sorts of attention from the guys
my doctor actually published my story in his newsletter cause my medical checkup was so good compared to what it was
I run 5ks for fun, after work, 2-3 times a week
I will run the warrior dash in August, the Tough Mudder in November and a Half Marathon in February (and hopefully live to tell about it)
I have SO much energy that I sometimes dont know what to do with myself
my skin/hair/overall everything looks so much better
I feel beautiful. this is new. it used to always be: I look OK for a big girl. now I think I look great (yes yes I know, very humble and modest )
I enjoy life to a ridiculous extend

If you are reading this and you are thinking about starting this journey, or you are in the middle of it and feel discouraged cause it's a rough day, or a few pounds snuck back on, or whatever it may be:
KEEP ON IT!
it's SOOOOO worth it!

apexgtp

You're making the rest of us look bad. haha jk
Congrats on your accomplishments!

amieleighmac84

Thanks guys!

if only one person on here is motivated to stay on the wagon due to my success, it makes it even sweeter.
it's not always easy. sometimes it is. a lot of times it isnt.
my experience was that the first 20 pounds were hard, and the last 10. in between it went fairly easy.

But let me tell you about the sweet sweet reward:
it's like a brand new life!!!!!!!!!!!

I can go into a store and buy clothes.
I wear SMALL in shirts and tops now. SMALL. this used to be XXL or sometimes even XXXL!
I fit in airplane seats
I fit in roller coasters
I am wearing for the first time today size 4 jeans (it was a bit of a squeeze and sitting is a challenge, but its size 4, so whatever!)
I get all sorts of attention from the guys
my doctor actually published my story in his newsletter cause my medical checkup was so good compared to what it was
I run 5ks for fun, after work, 2-3 times a week
I will run the warrior dash in August, the Tough Mudder in November and a Half Marathon in February (and hopefully live to tell about it)
I have SO much energy that I sometimes dont know what to do with myself
my skin/hair/overall everything looks so much better
I feel beautiful. this is new. it used to always be: I look OK for a big girl. now I think I look great (yes yes I know, very humble and modest )
I enjoy life to a ridiculous extend

If you are reading this and you are thinking about starting this journey, or you are in the middle of it and feel discouraged cause it's a rough day, or a few pounds snuck back on, or whatever it may be:
KEEP ON IT!
it's SOOOOO worth it!

AMAZING!!!! Congrats and Thank You for showing me its do-able!

Annazbananaz

So happy for you - you have every right to be proud! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

Marbump

Fantastic! You are my inspiration!

Sparlingo

You have every reason to do a happy dance, and hug whomever you'd like :bigsmile:. Good work! Congratulations!!

Luna50

that's fantastic I very happy for you! I have been fighting this battle forever, can I ask u did u have to eat all of your food net to lose,
I am having a problem with that, I exercise and I don't know if im eating enough, please if you could tell me it would help... thanks

Luna 50

kizzyb1977

Congratulations on your success!! That is fantastic and you should be so proud!

myelaurence

Congrats dear.. Happy for you.. ????????

flsusi

Hi Luna,

i learned the hard way that eating my 'must have' calories for the day is essential, I try to never be under.
However, when I exercise I don't necessarily eat the calories back, only if I feel hungry

kizzykizzywizzy1

Well done, that's some achievement ! Enjoy your new life x

Meggie9414

That is AMAZING! I am so happy for you

vintagegirl3

Exciting news. Congratulations!

bunbunzee44

congratulations! that is amazing

joy492

Wonderful! :flowerforyou: Thank you sharing your success with the rest of us.