A whole new me.

Maryssa_

I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. Middle school wasn't so bad because I was pretty active. I played soccer, and softball. So some of my weight was muscle, but the other was just plain fat. I didn't have healthy eating habits and other than school sports I was lazy. When my freshman year came around I ended up quitting soccer, which was the worst mistake I could've ever made. I played soccer my whole life, and then gave up because I couldn't run a mile. With that I started to gain a little bit of weight, but not too much. Then the unthinkable happened... I lost my little cousin to a car accident.. That was the lowest point in my life. And soon after I really started to put on the pounds, and that continued into my sophomore year. Once my junior year came around I decided it was time for a change. I couldn't live that way anymore. It was time to live my life, so I began my weight loss journey.

It has been one heck of a ride, but I wouldn't change it for the world! I'm so proud of myself for how far I've come. I will admit I'm pretty hard on myself because I haven't reached my goal weight yet, but it takes time and I have nothing but that. I want to lose about maybe 10 more pounds, and I will be completely satisfied! Of course with losing all this weight people assume the worst. People tell me I have anorexia, that I'm starving myself, and that I shouldn't lose anymore weight because it'll be "gross". Well I'm sorry, this isn't your life, or your body. BUT, I won't let them stop me. :-)

Before: October 2011; 204


After: June 2013; 138

JenAndSome

Great job! You look amazing!

fitnh

OMG.....You look great, so healthy!!! Congrats!!!

bsutherland3681

You look amazing!!!! I don't think you look anorexic, you look very healthy! Haters gonna hate. Congrats on your weight loss so far and best of luck to you on reaching your goal!!!

SNLover87

Wow. Just wow. You look gorgeous (both before and after!). You're such an inspiration to the rest of us. Thank you for posting! You're awesome! Oh and I like what you said last, you're right. It is your life.

dbletwins

You are adorable! Both before and after...but isn't it great getting healthy and knowing you have taken control, rather than letting negative life events take control? Congrats!

thesupremeforce

You were attractive before, but damn. Fantastic.
*Insert a string of other impressed adjectives.*

TheDoctorDana

Great job!!! Congratulations on your achievement :drinker:

msjames1999

Great job Mary!!

Imcharmed

Wtg, good job.

momwantsbodyback

Yeah! You look absolutely fantastic! Great, great job!

jennytree

You look great, well done! I love your dress too

mcelysium

Wow!! Great job girl! I played soccer my whole life too, and I can totally relate to quitting it was a huge mistake.

lenka30

Amazing progress! You go, girl!

auddii

I think you look fantastic now, but good luck achieving the body you want! You're doing great.

Kdickey44

Congrats to you!

NoeHead

agreed. beautiful before and after but you look FABULOUS now!

lorettasnewbeginning

Wow! What a change! Way to take control of your life! Good luck in the rest of your journey!

guessrs

You were gorgeous before, now u r stunning!! Im at where you are, I find losing the last 10 pounds very difficult, taking my time.

Emerald5391

You look amazing! Great job!

scarrletti_girl

wow. congrats. you have done great. just ignore the haters. you look gorgeous.

chunkydunk714

Damn girl, you look good ma. Good job!

uneik3

Congratulations! You're absolutely stunning!

silvergurl518

i won't tell you what to do, but if i looked like you look now, i would be celebrating! at goal! for sure! congrats on a fantabulous success!

crzycylr

Whole new you is right! All your hard work has paid off! Great determination! Be proud of yourself

DaniDC28

You look awesome!!!

floop1207

you look awesome

BL_Coleman

You look great!....

I would check your weight/height ratio to make sure that another 10lbs will keep you in the healthy BMI category. Because women especially can have issues if your weight drops below that. It can actually affect fertility and health. I can't judge that on a picture so make sure you check that and if you are good ..go for it!...If not...adjust your goal.

Either way Congrats!!

Maryssa_

Thank you everyone, seriously. Y'all are so kind. :-)

sunflower505

Well done on your weight loss! You look absolutely amazing!! Model material! Such an inspiration to everyone here and I'm sure I am right in saying we are ALL very proud of you!!

What exercise did you do to help with your weight loss if I may ask?

All the best for your further 10 pound but girl, you seriously don't need to lose a single one! You look incredible!

Maryssa_

Well done on your weight loss! You look absolutely amazing!! Model material! Such an inspiration to everyone here and I'm sure I am right in saying we are ALL very proud of you!!

What exercise did you do to help with your weight loss if I may ask?

All the best for your further 10 pound but girl, you seriously don't need to lose a single one! You look incredible!

Thank you so much! I love to hear that I can inspire people, that makes me feel really good!
As for exercising I do a lot of running, walking, running stairs, jumping jacks, and push ups. I've recently started insanity, and I am seeing some results from that now.
:-)