31 POUNDS GONE!!! my story.

MakingApril

Hi everyone! I just felt like sharing my story now that I'm finally under the 200 pound mark.

When I was 17, I gained all my weight...I was 230 pounds... and going through a depression, To me my school is what brought me down. I was always bullied for my weight, which I'm sure as some of you may know...you don't feel like doing anything about it after awhile... and I tired to lose weight many of times...but I didn't feel comfortable working out in front of anyone.

When I was 18 during the fall of 2012 I met my current friend Emily, she was trying to tone.. after a while we started a workout week, three times a week we'd go workout in my basement. and finally we both became comfortable we started walking around , I finally after talking to Emily, I decided to throw a goodbye party, to my old school friends, and to my old self... to my old life.

I lost all contact with my old friends other than Emily & my boyfriend Jake... they said I changed too much, so I was very nervous of going to my new school...I ended going to a college based high school. and meeting many friends! they supported me but Emily was always still around for me.

I am 19 as of April, and I have lost 31 pounds!! I say a great thanks to my friend Emily for all her support and non judgement... and to MFP friends for keeping me going!

I guess I'm telling you this because, I don't want anyone to doubt themselves and please don't ever let someone bring you down...sometimes change is a good thing



The left side, I'm 230 pounds... on the right I am 199

I believe in all of you!

tnozzy

Well done on your weight loss so far

Keep up the good work

sch1994

Congratulations! You look amazing! x

seliinac

Congratulations! You are an inspiration!

TattedInStilettos

You go girl... a friend like ms Emily is hard to come by...

Dollfun1

Awesome job. I cannot wait to get below the 200 mark!!!! You look wonderful. Can't wait to see more of your success stories!

acogg

Oh, how inspiring you are! You have been trying so hard and the results are showing! Congrats!:drinker:

westarnld

Congratulations!!!! What a great idea--a goodbye party to the old you. Very creative.

irivas1

To all the Emily's in the world :drinker: I'm so sorry about your school experience of being bullied. This is an issue that has haunted our society for as long as I can remember. Hats off to you for rising above it. You look FANTASTIC! Thank you for taking the time to share your story. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! (Bells, whistles, and a great crowd cheering you on! :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :happy: :happy: :happy: :drinker: :drinker: )

labellaa

I am so proud of your accomplishments!! Beautiful girl!!

AryaSnow

Congratulations! You are an inspiration for every one of us... Keep up the good work and don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself! :flowerforyou:

FindingMyself24

Great loss!! Keep up the awesome work!

treagal

Well done! You look amazing.