First time ever posting in Success Stories!

AshuhleeMarie

Hey everyone! First off, I have to say a HUGE "Thank You" to everyone who takes the time to post their successes, NSV's, and motivations because it's been a huge help to me, time and time again.
I've been here since 2012. Only, I've never been successful. I've been up and down, I've been binging and starving, I've been counting calories but not measuring my foods.

I had a baby a couple months ago. Something clicked.. I started my pregnancy at 245. I ended it at 256.
I ended up having to go dairy free and soy free due to baby having an intolerance while nursing..and I just knew I had to use this to get healthy, to be around for my children and my family, and this was my chance, AGAIN. I knew that I can't go on with this up and down rollercoaster, never really going anywhere but up. I've been doing this for almost 2 months now. I've been eating around 1700 calories, cooking meals instead of boxed or eating out. Educating myself on calories, macros, etc.
Today I logged in and entered my weight for weigh-in...220...and saw something that, in the 3+ years I've been on this site, I've never seen. I got my 25 pounds lost badge. I did it, I met my first EVER mini-goal. I think I can really do it this time around! I'm going to get healthy and be here for my children, and I just want to shout it from the roof tops. Now onto 30 pounds lost!

queenliz99

Way to go!

snowyne

Good for you!! That's fantastic. Keep up the good work!

babypunkprincess

Congrats!!!! I also had a baby almost 6 months ago and was losing more weight than I started at. Then I got pregnant again, 12 weeks today lol.

Keep up the awesome work!

AshuhleeMarie

@babypunkprincess congratulations on the pregnancy! Makes me tired just thinking about it

starcrystal3

Amazing work, my dear! You are doing great!

AshuhleeMarie

Thank you everyone! I know this is a small step towards a big goal but at least that step is forward!

ggeise14

Congrats! What a great feeling.

bpp23

Awesome!!!

pandahead76

That's so awesome!!

jps2222

Congratulations! You can totally do this!

naomillion

I am very happy you found your 'click', with a strong inner motivation and dedication you will surely reach your new goals towards health! (And what is more motivational than your own kid, right?) Congrats on your success!

Thehardmakesitworthit

Very happy for you!!!

YinxFed

Great job - well done!

Debmal77

Way to go! You got this!