Half the Woman I Used to Be

suebdew

So happy for you, Re. Live the before and after photos.

GodMomKim

Re- congrats! miss you over on women over 50! you are amazing

grinning_chick

IremiaRe wrote: »

oh, I forgot to put that in, here... 5'4".

My 6'2" husband affectionately calls me "Stumpy."

Huh. That is the same height as the average height for all American women (2011-2014). I guess I'm pointing this out because you are not really short for a woman if half the population of is shorter than you and half taller.

IremiaRe

lol - I know - I only look short to the Husband.

Thanks, Guys.

drkatiebug

You are an inspiration!

psychethelover

You are awesome and I love your lyrics! I was totally singing them in my head and it was very amusing. Lol You look awesome and much happier. Good luck on the rest of your journey!!!

KetoneKaren

Re

Karen in Virginia

Healthygma23

Love it! You look amazing-great work!

TravisJHunt

Awesome! Although I think the title is wrong, while weight wise you might be half the woman, I'm sure in all other ways you're twice the woman you were! You can see the confidence in your smile, the happiness in your eyes! Congratulations on the positive accomplishment and good luck on your future journey!

langman22

Wow Re, that's terrific. What a great way to say it. You are so creative. I admire your determination and am singng along with you. You rock girl!

cityjaneLondon

Brilliant Re! Amazing work and dedication. But please come back and say hello at the 50+.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

nowine4me

Very witty. Great job!

LiftHeavyThings27105

Someone said already what I was going to say, so I will repeat that.....

Totally and respectfully disagree with the title. I mean, I get it....you were 360+ and now you are 180. So, half the person you once were. But....

You can see the confidence in your essence. I can't quite find the words, but I think that comes close. Amazing journey, Love the song | poem. I can hear it my head! Very cool.

Doesn't it feel great to know that a lot of potential medical issues are no longer 'potential medical issues'? Dang! Total WIN for you. Cool beans!

IremiaRe

Thanks guys! You are all so sweet.

CarlydogsMom

Absolutely excellent. The achievement, the post, the blog, the song...but most importantly, your attitude, sense of humor, and outlook on life is the most inspiring!!! Great job!

cheryldumais

Wow what a journey. You have done amazing. Your before and after pics are really impressive.

marelthu

IremiaRe wrote: »

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.

Amazing transformation. You look wonderful. Great lyrics too Miss former german apple pie.

klkarlen

Bravo! May your success inspire others to get similar results.

Nikeolie

You look amazing!!

coastalgosgal

RE, oh I love love LOVE your song and pics! Your transformation is inspiring!! So proud of you, and it makes me persevere all the more!
Becca

vhepp5

You look great!!! You should have the Biggest smile on your face lady..be proud of yourself this is a tough road!

getoffin1year

So inspirational, thank you for sharing and for not giving up

grandmahopie

IremiaRe wrote: »

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....

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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.

Poerava14

So proud of you, Re. Keep it up-- the songwriting and wellness

trisH_7183

Re,Such a sweet song & such an inspiration.You are looking wonderful.What a celebration.
It’a long aggravating road....but you are winning the race.Go Re!

Calyse90

get it Girl!!!!!

Bkind2meAli

Wow!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!You look amazing!!!And I'm sure you feel that way also!

IremiaRe

Thanks, All. I am glad I have all of you along for the rest of the journey!

crazycookie97

You look awesome. Such an inspiration! Bravo !

GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS

Re - I had heard about you blog; read the entire thing this AM. I don't remember your before picture on MFP 50+ WOMEN (in any month). I do remember your present weight pictures and even the posts where you had lost weight, to get where you were heading. To be 'half the woman you used to be'. I am also 5'4".

WOW! What a transformation. I always remember you starting posts there with a catchy intro to your post. I miss that. I still go there and read, respond if I want to. But, this blog will be my #1 page to read because it has made me smile.

I'm about 20+ lbs. away from getting to my goal. Each plateau I hit is hard. Right now I am working on kicking myself off one, or at least down a few more lbs. Going to PT for my dizziness. MD (ENT) said 'it could be vertigo; and, if it was the PT would help. Doing so would make it 'feel like a switch had been turned on'. I'm able to do more of what I could when I first started. Shaking head, nodding head, walking heel-to-toe (this is when I have to say, 'Mr. Policeman, I haven't had anything to drink; but, I cannot walk a straight line. I cannot do any of your 'field sobriety tests', so just take me in and give me a breath test." Standing on some piece of equipment that moves side-to-side and back-and-forth. When I first started I grabbed my PT a whole lot more than I do now. He says he thinks it is my BP spiking and dropping and I have started keeping up with it. I believe that, maybe, he is right. It was rather slow when waking up and sitting on the side of bed; but, then it would drop when I stood up. Now, I am doing it more slowly.

I see there are a lot of women here that I recognize from WOMEN 50+. At 66, I don't want to even be a bit heavier than a healthy normal BMI. I think I am in 'overweight' category and my BMI needs to drop 2 points to get there. I know I eat better most days, thanks to MFP and tracking my CI/CO. I'm trying to exercise everyday (Sunday is my 'day off' from exercising) - I think knowing that 'exercise' means I will have to get up on my treadmill - is very BORING!!! But, we have pretty mild weather here; but, sometimes it is too cold or windy to get outside in the sun. I know there are other ways - but, I miss being able to get in the pool.

I've got a mini-trampoline that I have asked DH to get DOS to help put it together - there is a step in the instructions that require 2 'strong' people to fold it out completely. I think standing on it and doing that will give me enough of an area to work on helping me stand and be stable. I won't jump on it for a while (I don't want to hear DH say that he was right - if I fall off); but, hope I can get there.

Knowing that I can change up a lot of things in my life will keep me trying to do so. This is a life-long journey and I can't get complacent about what I do, putting in my mouth or working on my feet. I did not put it on over-night, I won't take it off over-night. I know what you mean when you say that one cannot make a loved one work to get to what they have said, over and over, they want to do. They have to be the one to make the commitment to change. But, I am 'not supposed' to say anything about their weight; but, they are quick to comment about mine. I'd love to tell them 'how they could do it, too'; but, what I get is 'I can't do that; I can afford to do what you are doing to lose weight'.

Love your blog - love your poem. Did you write it all at one sitting or was it done in spurts? I have written a poem that I started 30 years ago - when I was diagnosed as being 'bipolar' ... I added to it when the words came together. And while I am not going to physically 'give myself the first piece of the pie' - literally; I will do so 'figuratively'. If I am not good to myself, I cannot be to my family, friends, or any others I know.

I became a Christian 2 days prior to my 60th birthday. It has helped me overcome a lot - whether it was the acceptance of being diagnosed with being 'bipolar', having a 'seizure disorder', 'being overweight', or having a MD decide that she would not allow me to go home (where I knew I would be treated better;) but, instead sent me to another hospital - just so she 'could FIX me'." That wasn't something said because she wanted me to get better, it was because I challenged her and her 'position' as my 'assigned' MD. That is what I did and I have not regretted any single minute of it and I would do it again. Her actions nearly 'got me killed'; my actions caused her to not be able to 'have hospital privileged at the local hospital'. But, I was taught 'growing up' to 'stand by my convictions and fight as hard as it took'. I did, it worked - so I know I will be successful at reaching my goal. Having others to inspire me, encourage me, help me do so; I will be 'wide open' to receive what they give.

You probably remember me; and, you know that I also write long posts. Mainly, because 'typing' is relaxing to me and being able to express what I feel is what I might type about.

YOU GO GIRL! Love you and have since I first met you on MFP!

Lenora (occasionally referred to as GRITSandSLUTS)