100 lbs lost (with pics)! Only 60 lbs to go! :)

In_His_Image

Thank you for posting your story & success! I love the way you worded everything. Perfect timing for me as I am just starting over. It is so great to hear that you didn't do a fad diet and that you didn't deprive yourself. You look amazing & should be so proud of yourself.

Warchortle

Honestly, I'd get under armor to send you free stuff because you deserve it. Great job.

mandyneedtolose

Congrats on your sucess!!! You look great!!

nothopless9033

Great Job, Keep up your good work.... You look happy:)

mochamofitandhealthy

Wow! How awesome and inspiring. Great job!

qtgonewild

Great job. I have the same shape. so this is what I get to look forward to

donyellemoniquex3

JennOnTheRocks

First I want to say... Very inspiring! You've done a great job and you can totally see it on every part of your body!

Second:

I chose to post this because I don’t fear failing. Failing is acceptable, it is life. Even the biggest failure beats the hell out of never trying. I don’t fear the pain, it is temporary. I don’t fear being defeated (from my own demons or those in this world) because I am only defeated when *I* quit. The only person who can tell me that I can’t do this (or anything) is MYSELF and I choose to not listen to that person anymore. I am proud of where I have come this past year. Life didn’t get easier, I just got stronger.

This ... wow... this really set me back on my *kitten*. It really hit home with me. Failing... acceptable? This is something I struggle with every day. I hope I can stay focused on this kind of thinking - that "Even the biggest failure beats the hell out of never trying"

I can't let the fear of failure keep me paralyzed. Thank you very much for posting, you helped another person today (me)... actually I suspect several people


Keep on getting strong!

Thank you so much for the sweet words! I really wish you nothing but the best on your journey as well!

JennOnTheRocks

I truly wish I could reply to each and every single comment on my post but ... WOW, I am so unbelievably overwhelmed at all the love I have received. It is already 4:00 AM and I am not half way done. If I didn't personally thank you ... THANK YOU! This is my journey but having such awesome support and encouragement truly makes this journey so much easier! The compliments have been so sweet. It is hard, sometimes, to feel like I deserve them but I am learning to embrace this new role as well as this new body. I look forward to sharing my upcoming successes with all of you awesome people!
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart!

alibabs65

What a great story and inspiration. You look so happy in the after photos well done!

rahgoddess

I just had to reply because I found your post so inspirational, you've worked so hard - thanks for sharing

JazmineYoli

Amazing work. You have done a great job

CSJAN12014

What a transformation... Brilliant!!!

You deserve to be extremely proud of what you've achieved & will continue to achieve, i'm sure

You also deserve to be congratulated on a very inspirational story... your story, so well written & with the ability to give hope to everyone who takes the trouble to read

When i started with MFP, for me this site was all about logging calories... people like you have changed that, so a big heartfelt thank you for sharing your journey & doing it so well :-)

jennimc13

I am in tears reading your story. You are amazing and such an inspiration. You deserve to be proud of yourself. Keep going, I have no doubt you will make you goals. What a strong, determined and motivated lady you are. Well done

mou_254

Jenn, I loved your story! You look great and you should be so very proud of yourself! CONGRATS!! :drinker: Stories like this are why I stalk the forums; for hope, inspiration, and reminders. THANK YOU! :flowerforyou:

exactly this! u r an inspiration...:)

mtnrvn

Your pics did not show for me on my computer but I do not need them after reading your story. Thank you for sharing. It touched my life and moves me to stay the course and it has touched others, I know. You know, even in your "before" profile pic, you radiated with your smile and you still do. I am really happy for you.

oceanblue6

wonderful wisdom here. thank you for sharing! you are an inspiration.

ktpod1

You're journey is amazing!

dunnodunno

Congratulations on your huge accomplishment & good luck to the rest of the weight.

jennykcmo

WOW. Thank you for posting. You are amazing! You just inspired me to take "before" pictures so I also can show this difference in future months.

2stepscloser

Such an inspiring story Thank you for sharing! You are doing amazing...keep it up!

Raw_Bean

AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for sharing.

ShannaAutry

AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your journey and pictures! You're such an inspiration!

bumblbee007

YOU LOOK AWESOME!! WELL DONE!

weightedfootsteps

Wow! Look at your beauty coming out like crazy girl!!!! You look great! as I'm sure you feel great as well!!!!


So happy for you! Keep up the Awesome work!!!

littlegift43

Thanks for sharing ! Keep up the good work and ROCK that bikini !!

angie6171

You look incredible and when I am asked how I have lost the weight, I say the exact same things. You have done terrific!

ConnorLynne65

you look so pretty and healthy. You look younger too!

Heather032190

I chose to post this because I don’t fear failing. Failing is acceptable, it is life. Even the biggest failure beats the hell out of never trying. I don’t fear the pain, it is temporary. I don’t fear being defeated (from my own demons or those in this world) because I am only defeated when *I* quit. The only person who can tell me that I can’t do this (or anything) is MYSELF and I choose to not listen to that person anymore. I am proud of where I have come this past year. Life didn’t get easier, I just got stronger.

:smooched: :flowerforyou: :blushing:
I absolutely loved this post. I read 100+ stories on these forums and love watching transformation TV shows all the time. Watching people go from down and out to proud, fit, and happy is just truly amazing.

I love your quotes and I think that is what a lot of people(including myself) have problems with, is not wanting it bad enough or understanding that we need to better ourself, its fear of failing. And you have inspired me to know that failure is not what I need to be afraid of because trying is better than not doing it at all.


I have read another quote online the other day and yours reminded me of it "One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting, when one is overtaken by temporary defeat" We all need to understand we will fall but we have the choice to get back up. That this defeat is only Temporary!!

Thank you so much for sharing your story, this brought tears of joy to me and I love u for that!!!

WillowWindow

I've read a lot of great success stories here, but yours has to be one of the most touching and inspiring because you were able to express clearly the learning and self-growth that goes along with the big challenge of a lifestyle improvement like the journey you're on. Aside from the awesome physical and health benefits of weight loss and exercise, it allows us to develop lots of positive skills like patience -- learning to overcome disapointment and failure without giving up, and the ability to treat ourselves/our bodies with more love and respect. I love that you were able to accomplish that and write about it in a way that inspires so many others. I also love that people like mayada responded with their own experiences and thanked you for your inspiring words. The reason I come here to the forums regularly is to participate in a community that offers this level of support. It really helps.Thanks to you and everyone who posts this kind of inspiring story. It helps me keep on track and reaching towards that person I am becoming. Enjoy your good health and thank you.