One year and almost 70lbs. pics
pudgeylou
Posts: 202 Member
I had hoped to be able to write my success story before the 1 year mark but unfortunately I still haven’t reached my goal. So instead I am posting my 1 year progress and hopes for the future.
I have been stuck at a plateau now for about three months which has become frustrating but I have come so far that I have not lost hope.
On July 12, 2012 I had decided that enough was enough. I was on a couple different high blood pressure meds, I had constant knee and back pain. I couldn’t sleep, my own snoring and what I believe was sleep apnea, waking me up regularly. At 243lbs I was absolutely miserable. I wouldn’t leave my house except to go to work. I wouldn’t go to my kids’ school activities for fear of people I knew seeing me. I had always been overweight but I wasn’t myself any more.
I started slowly, mostly walking and trying weight loss shakes. The weight loss shakes only lasted about 2 weeks as I decided I didn’t like drinking most of my meals. Then I joined a gym and hired my personal trainer, Hali. She was my miracle. She introduced me to MFP, and told me to log everything. I logged my food, read forums, learned about proper nutrition, met so many wonderful encouraging people on MFP and worked with Hali regularly. I found other ways to exercise that kept me interested, and found out that eating some of the things I loved in moderation wasn’t a sin or a failure on my part and slowly was able to change my lifestyle.
I had so many wonderful moments along the way but one of the best was when my 7 year old daughter hugged me around the waist and said, “Mommy, I can hug you more now! My arms go all the way around!” I almost cried. She loved that I was able to carry her up the stairs to bed, when for so long knee and back pain and my own weight kept me from carrying her anywhere. She loves that I go swimming, biking, and walking with her now. My life is finally what it should be. The best part of my weight loss isn’t the smaller clothes, the admiring looks from strangers, or even the health benefits. For me the best part of my weight loss is becoming a person again, participating in life, and seeing the happiness in my children because mommy is right there with them now. I am so happy now that I wish I had been strong enough to have done this years ago.
Now for the part that everyone looks for. I wouldn’t post my before pictures on my profile for so long because I was ashamed. Now I am proud to show people where I started, and that I was strong enough to get this far, and I’m not done yet! I would like to lose roughly another 25 lbs but as long as I am strong and healthy we will see where I end up.
Before 243 - one year ago
Today 176
I have been stuck at a plateau now for about three months which has become frustrating but I have come so far that I have not lost hope.
On July 12, 2012 I had decided that enough was enough. I was on a couple different high blood pressure meds, I had constant knee and back pain. I couldn’t sleep, my own snoring and what I believe was sleep apnea, waking me up regularly. At 243lbs I was absolutely miserable. I wouldn’t leave my house except to go to work. I wouldn’t go to my kids’ school activities for fear of people I knew seeing me. I had always been overweight but I wasn’t myself any more.
I started slowly, mostly walking and trying weight loss shakes. The weight loss shakes only lasted about 2 weeks as I decided I didn’t like drinking most of my meals. Then I joined a gym and hired my personal trainer, Hali. She was my miracle. She introduced me to MFP, and told me to log everything. I logged my food, read forums, learned about proper nutrition, met so many wonderful encouraging people on MFP and worked with Hali regularly. I found other ways to exercise that kept me interested, and found out that eating some of the things I loved in moderation wasn’t a sin or a failure on my part and slowly was able to change my lifestyle.
I had so many wonderful moments along the way but one of the best was when my 7 year old daughter hugged me around the waist and said, “Mommy, I can hug you more now! My arms go all the way around!” I almost cried. She loved that I was able to carry her up the stairs to bed, when for so long knee and back pain and my own weight kept me from carrying her anywhere. She loves that I go swimming, biking, and walking with her now. My life is finally what it should be. The best part of my weight loss isn’t the smaller clothes, the admiring looks from strangers, or even the health benefits. For me the best part of my weight loss is becoming a person again, participating in life, and seeing the happiness in my children because mommy is right there with them now. I am so happy now that I wish I had been strong enough to have done this years ago.
Now for the part that everyone looks for. I wouldn’t post my before pictures on my profile for so long because I was ashamed. Now I am proud to show people where I started, and that I was strong enough to get this far, and I’m not done yet! I would like to lose roughly another 25 lbs but as long as I am strong and healthy we will see where I end up.
Before 243 - one year ago
Today 176
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Great progress! You should be very proud of how far you have come. :flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing! Like an entirely new person! Keep it up!!0
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Wow, you look amazing! Great Job!0
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Amazing job! I love that the day you decided to change is actually my birthday
You should be really proud of yourself, you've done amazing & you look fantastic!0 -
Congrats!! You look excellent!0
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:flowerforyou: Fabulous! Great Job!0
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Ditto the others - congrats and you look great!!!!0
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Fantastic Job!!! You look great. It's great to be able to do more too!0
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wow!!!! xx0
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Congrats!!0
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Wow! You're so cute! I love your outfit, you are rockin' it! That's what I'm looking forward to! Great job! Thanks for the inspiration!0
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You look fantastic!! Cute jeans 0
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You look incredible. Keep up the great work.0
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Wow, you look amazing, congrats!0
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wow that is an amazing transformation!!! you look wonderful. 0
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AMAZING!0
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WELL DONE!!! Keep up the great work!!! :-)0
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You show that it can be done!!!! Nice work!!!0
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Congrats! That is wonderful! Best wishes for your continued success!0
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You look fantastic! Great post and dont lose hope.0
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You look so much happier now!. Great job you look amazing.0
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Awesome transformation!0
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Be proud, you have done amazing work!! keep going girl!0
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WOW! What a transformation! Congratulations!!0
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Hi There: Congratulations on all your success! WOW!!! You look amazing!
My heart melted when you described your daughter being able to hug you now! Fantastic Job!!!
Your smile says it all!
Enjoy your summer with your family, and enjoy those hugs!0 -
Congratulations - you have come so far and you should be proud of yourself. 70lbs is an amazing accomplishment! I have had the same lifestyle (not taking pictures, going out) because I was ashamed of my weight before - I know how that feels. You look great!!0
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You look awesome, Good job!!!0
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I know I just posted to you, but I can't stop comparing your pictures! It is fantastic! I repeat...WOW!
I want to lose about 30 in 6 months, and seeing you it gives me incentive to give it a serious try! Thanks.0 -
Good for you!! Congrats. 0
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Yay!! congratulations!! Amazing.0
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