200lbs+ to 135lbs - from obese to healthy (with pics)

trackmyday1973

you are such an inspiration

Congratulations

sarahhorrigan

This has actually massively inspired me to start running. I can't run for more than 45 seconds, and the embarrassment of how slow I go, and how worn out I get stops me from going. I'm going to start next week - and try and get my husband to start with me. Thank you for posting

Don't let the embarrassment put you off! I was the same - I was *so* unfit it was really bad and the thought of anyone seeing me was excruciating. Couch to 5K is fantastic because it takes you through it all so gradually that you don't get completely worn out, but you do notice the progress. Finding a route which was quiet (and safe!) to run helped me as it meant I didn't get embarrassed and when I was feeling more confident with my running, could get over the embarrassment factor and run on the streets and not really care who sees me.

Good luck! You can do it!

gringuitica

Thank you so much for your story, you are such an inspiration. And you look FANTASTIC! Congratulations on all your hard work.

DaniDC28

I loved reading your story! I feel like I can do it to. Thank you! P.S. You look fab!

kpick41

Amazing! You look so much younger! Thanks for sharing!

ARiepel11

Congratulations! Very inspiring.

VasylP

Sarah! Congratulations! You have done a great job.. Inspirational.. I now know I am on the right track.. Time to head out the door, I'm down about fifty-three lbs since the end of last October. Still have about another fifteen to go until mid-October, when I had made that decision to gain back my life. Good on you girl! You look fabulous!

sonshyn80

Good for u Sarah!!

towne18

I started my weight loss journey again May 5,2013. As of today August 14,2013 I have lost 39.2 pounds. It seems that things have some to a complete stand still. I went from 358# to 319# and now I am stuck. I am looking for a way to jump start this weight loss. My next goal now is to loose 20# by thanksgiving. I try not to have large goals rather lots of small ones. I have been over three hundred for probably 8 years. Every time I get close to even being in the teen's I panic I am so afraid I will never get past this it makes me sick. As I stated I am stuck. I am not sure how to get friends on here but I really need some support and advice. Your story is a great one I only hope to have my own story to share one day.

Thanks Brenda

anniegail1961

What a wonderful inspiration you are to me! Thank You! You look amazing !! Your smile says it all!
Congratulations on all your success!

crazylilrae

You look incredible! Your journey is encouraging and motivating for me as my weight and goals are almost the same. Congratulations on your success!!!!

AbbeyDove

Oh, I was just dreading my C25K run this morning. I'm 5'7" too, and I just looked at your success story. What an inspiration! I'm really into this for health far more than 'hotness,' y'know? And seeing you at your goal weight is quite an inspiration. Thank you for posting this!

kaitlynandsony

What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing!

barbz2119

Thanks so much for sharing your story. You look fantastic! So much of what you said rang true for me. I started in May at about 225. Im now 22 lbs lighter and feeling so much better for it, reading your success story really will encourage me to keep going.

Barbara

sarahhorrigan

I started my weight loss journey again May 5,2013. As of today August 14,2013 I have lost 39.2 pounds. It seems that things have some to a complete stand still. I went from 358# to 319# and now I am stuck. I am looking for a way to jump start this weight loss. My next goal now is to loose 20# by thanksgiving. I try not to have large goals rather lots of small ones. I have been over three hundred for probably 8 years. Every time I get close to even being in the teen's I panic I am so afraid I will never get past this it makes me sick. As I stated I am stuck. I am not sure how to get friends on here but I really need some support and advice. Your story is a great one I only hope to have my own story to share one day.

Thanks Brenda

Have you seen some of the 300+ threads on here, Brenda? I know that I found it helpful to read other people's stories who were in the same boat as me and their success made me feel like I could be successful too. You sound like you're doing a great job so far though - but weight loss is never just a physical thing, is it? Mentally it's taken much more adjusting than I realised.

biosciencegal

amazing job!!! you look great!

kristiontheinside

Yours is a beautiful story and I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. You look fabulous!

prosato1229

Great work!! So insprining. Congrats, and thanks for the motivation this morning

banjobraids

I'm in tears right now! My mouth DROPPED at your final pics! AMAZING and beautiful! Your story is such an inspiration to me. I'm 38, weigh 200 pounds and am SICK of where I'm at. It's only been 2 weeks for me, but I already feel better both mentally and physically. THANK YOU for posting your story. This is going to keep me going. You ROCK!

ravengal44646

Wow. You look like one of those women who has been naturally thin their entire lives.