100 pounds down today

all4yum

There is 12 years between these photos. It has taken a long time and a lot of setbacks and I know I still have some ways to go. Probably another 55 pounds to get to under 25 bmi. However, even if I never get there, I am loving where I am, and that is important. The biggest thing has been learning to love myself NOW. Not when I weigh less, or meet my goal. I am beautiful now. And I was beautiful then. And I deserve this.

It took 12 years and I had 3 children, my first little baby died at 17 days old, the second I gained 30 pounds after pregnancy, and had to lose it again. My third I got hyperthyroidism while pregnant. And despite being hyperthyroid, (yes hyper), I gained 45 pounds after I gave birth. I had to lose that again too and have half my thyroid removed. It's been hard, and realistically I'm not very well at the moment. But despite it all. I've learned to love who I am, and never let my weight hold me back. Swimming, cycling, running, hiking, I'll do it all. The only thing that holds me back sometimes is my health issues.

Wherever you are now, love who you are. You are deserving of love, no matter how fat or thin you are.

Never give up believing that.

(Its taken some courage to post this)

emmabrookes1

You totally rock . What a fantastic achievement, and thank you so much for the beautiful message.

Casslose1

Hodgy2357

debh1965

Thanks for sharing, you are doing awesome, all the best for your future.

3lilkids

You've got this figured out, way to go. Thank you for sharing.

HeidiCooksSupper

Hot d-mn!!

GrammyWhammy

You inspire this old lady with your persistence and bravery. Keep it up and thanks for sharing.

Diatonic12

That's wonderful! So many good decisions, @all4yum.

Zella132

Totally awesome!

Onedaywriter

Amazing!!! Congrats!!

swiftyoung

Thank you for sharing. Your story breathes life into my journey.

MalDunc2012

Unstoppable!

tonygermano2

that's great! Dont worry about where you need to be just yet. Celebrate where you have come from.

DiscusTank5

You are doing such a good job. Weight loss is so psychological, and you are handling a lot of hurdles really well. I'm also a mom to three kids. And let me say how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your baby. I wish you the very best going forward.

LanieLovinLivin

Very inspirational!

IAmTheGlue

Congratulations!!

Anthem76

Great job on your incredible achievement! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry about the loss of your little son. Hugs.

jbuller4

all goals can be accomplished if you show resilience and a passion to succeed....
Great for you!!!

melissatwill

Congrats to you! It’s not about how quick you get there. Sounds like no matter what, you kept moving forward. You have so much to be proud of!!

Fizzysgirl

Fierce! Congratulations:)

joyneville253

Yesss Queen! ☺👏
Thats amazing! And so true love yourself no matter what size and go for goal! Dont give up! I lost over 132lbs over 3 years using mfp eating healthy ect.. And we ALL can do it!! We are worth it! Just being on here your headed the right direction!💓💓👍👍

cugogirl2017

Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration and you have a lot of courage.

thelastnightingale

That's an amazing transformation. What a role model you are for your kids!

Thank you for being brave and for sharing. Stories like yours give the rest of us hope we can do it too.

runningfitz

Thanks for sharing! Amazing job!

Annieshorty18

YOUR AWESOME !!!

Dootzy1

Congratulations!! That is an amazing change!

nikkcan

OMG AMAZING I hope I can be like you!

PonkiDoodle

That's a HUGE win! Congratulations!!