Half the Woman I Used to Be

IremiaRe · November 2017

A Long, Long Time ago…
I can still remember how the pastry used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance, that I could find some 5x pants
And maybe, they would fit me, for a while…

But January had me cryin
That milestone Birthday came a flyin
40 on my doorstep
I had to make a sure step

I can’t remember if I cried
When I thought of all the plans I’d tried
But something touched me deep inside
The day Delusion died.

I started singing
Bye Bye German Apple Pie
Bought a bevy of fresh veggies
And gave protein a try
Them Good Ol’ Boys can keep their sourdough and rye
Because this won’t be the year that I die
This won’t be the year that I die....

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Hello, MFP Peeps.

Because my posts are long, I have made a blog of my story and posted it. IF you happen to like words, as I do - you can check them out here:

myfitnesspal.com/blog/IremiaRe/view/half-the-woman-i-used-to-be-941452

For the rest of you, here are some pictures and stats.

SW: 367
Waist: 56”
Hips: 66”

CW: 181
Waist: 36
Hips: 45

Clearly, at 181, I am not in peak condition or even out of the Obese category – but, for me this is a major milestone and a place to stop for a moment and reflect. Today, I am less than half the woman that I used to be. I never thought I would see this weight again, but here I am. From 5x at 40 and 4x at 50. I am aiming for a size 6 by the time I hit 60. Heck, it might even take me that long…. But I know how to do it, now… and I have changed the way I eat, changed the way I live. Not dramatically – I still eat tacos and pizza – but, changed my mind-set about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat it. There are no “magic beans.” It’s going to take time and effort to get to a normal size, but I have no doubt that I will do it.

dsboohead · November 2017

Irem....that was a wonderful creative way of describing your journey....WOW!

debtay123 · November 2017

love love love the song/poem- You did an amazing job so far- keep it up- you look awesome!

Catawampous · November 2017

OMG LMAO I love it!!!! CONGRATS on your hard work!

LiveLoveFitFab · November 2017

Wow. That's awesome progress. Good work, and congrats.

Also, I like your cobwebby pants.

Lucy1752 · November 2017

I am loving it!! Your creativity is awesome!
Congratulations and big standing ovations!

lorrpb · November 2017

Proud of you!!

CourtneyUT · November 2017

Amazing progress! You are an inspiration! And pretty talented with your lyrics there! Love the song!

Jeullena · November 2017

Awesome work!
Any advice on how to motivate someone to start this journey? My sister is severly overweight but refuses to discuss her diet, eating habits, or anything of the sort at all.

You've made an amazing and motivating change!

Mrs_Padgett · November 2017

Congrats! Love the song!

IdLikeToLoseItLoseIt · November 2017

Now that song is in my head!

Thank you for sharing your success story, very inspiring! Well done!

IremiaRe · November 2017

Jeullena wrote: »

Awesome work!
Any advice on how to motivate someone to start this journey? My sister is severly overweight but refuses to discuss her diet, eating habits, or anything of the sort at all.

You've made an amazing and motivating change!

Thank you.

I really wish I could tell you there was some magic formula to motivate someone - but, unfortunately, until your Sis is ready to motivate herself - it just isn't going to happen. She will have to have her own "Ah Ha Moment."

You can't do this for somebody else - it's hard enough to do it for yourself. I hope she get's to the place in her life and her mind where she can see the value in getting healthier.

I will think good thoughts for both of you.

Hugs!

Re