1 year, 130 pounds, and a belt

hellohappycarla

Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

But you can decide today to take your life back. Right now you can make the next right choice. You can.

Thank you for sharing your experience!!! You're awesome!

wizbeth1218

I love the MFP community! Thanks for your comments, messages, feedback, and encouragement. It means the world to me and it's one of the big reasons I've been able to stay committed to this new way of living.

I always felt like a failure because everyone said "One day at a time" was the key, but I couldn't even make it through one meal or one snack without making a bad choice. It wasn't until I realized that I didn't have to tackle an entire day that I finally felt like this whole life makeover was manageable.

The truth is that I may have made over my entire life, but I do it one tiny choice at a time.

Thank you, friends!

alphabetsoup2013

I love your latest photo -- and it has been a joy to share the last part of your journey with you.

Hurray for MFP pals!

1968samuel

Congratulations!! What an inspiring post as well!

Deipneus

I work a full-time job and 2 part time jobs. I have 5 kids. One of my kids has pretty intense special needs and requires round-the-clock skilled care. We're broke and we live paycheck to paycheck. I have never ever been healthy. I am genetically predisposed to being overweight. I had a horrible childhood. I went through a messy divorce. I'm a food addict.

Seriously, name just about any excuse and it's my excuse, too.

I'm totally impressed by the physical transformation. You look fabulous. But I'm even more impressed by your emotional and mental resilience. You rock!

KitaT92

Amazing transformation!!!!! You look great!!

the1coordinator

Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear/see this. You're spot on with "Start right now." Great job! You seem like you're determined and a fighter. Keep up that strength--it's my inspiration.

moss11

Inspiring, very well done!

Deipneus

Amazing transformation!!!!! You look great!!

Wow, KitaT92. You look pretty great yourself! Nice work!

kjf1982

Great message. Congratulations!

Sarah_LM

Thats fantastic, you look great! And its so inspirational, with all those things going on in your life that you could have used as excuses not to lose weight, but you did it anyway! Brilliant message to people like me that sometimes let life get in the way of losing weight!

Jlennhikes

Wow! So impressed! You look beautiful!

beckademic

Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

I needed this today. I have had some bad slip ups this week. Thanks!

Shari325

Wow! Wizbeth1218, you look great and have an amazing attitude.
I am almost 5" taller than you, my starting weight was about 20# higher than yours, and our goal total loss is close also.
You inspire me to keep at it and one day I will be posting success pictures too.

Shari

bethlaf

Beth - i am totally stoked to have had you as my REAL Life thinspiration on my FL!!

barbie3000

Absolutely moving and profoundly inspirational. Thanks for sharing this!

brandy66763

Outstanding & Inspiring!!!!!!! You look amazing!!!! God Bless you & your kiddos! As a mom of a special needs child & regardless of how severe its a full time job alone!!!

Bossred25

Awesome, simply awesome! So needed to read this... no excuses just hard work!!!! Congrats to you!

islander029

You are totally amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and inspiration with us. Congrats!

Papillon22

I'm totally impressed by the physical transformation. You look fabulous. But I'm even more impressed by your emotional and mental resilience. You rock!

this. I'm in awe of your resilience.

ilovehipposwhoeatbiskets

One meal at a time, inspiring. Way to go! And I saw myself in the mirror with the excuses too. No more excuses.
Congrats!

springsmomto3

You look simply amazing.....congratulations to you! It's stories like yours that keep me coming back to this message board..searching for motivation. Thank you for sharing it!

FixIngMe13

Yes... YES! Excuses won't get results. You look great! And I love the shorter hair on you.. not everyone can pull off that cut, but you pulled it off beautifully!!! Congratulations on your loss....and thank you so much for sharing. :flowerforyou:

FixIngMe13

"Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice. "

Word!

DOUBLE word!!!!

rwstoneman1

well done!

Becca_Smith1552

Amazing change... congrats!!

glowgirl14

I work a full-time job and 2 part time jobs. I have 5 kids. One of my kids has pretty intense special needs and requires round-the-clock skilled care. We're broke and we live paycheck to paycheck. I have never ever been healthy. I am genetically predisposed to being overweight. I had a horrible childhood. I went through a messy divorce. I'm a food addict.

I. LOVE. THIS.

No excuses...ANYONE can do this.

You look amazing, and your attitude is even more enviable than your figure. Kudos. : )

ashandstuff

Congrats! That’s a huge success!

1yoyoKAT

Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

But you can decide today to take your life back. Right now you can make the next right choice. You can.

Great thoughts and great results! Well done! Thanks for sharing!

JamericanBoy

I love the MFP community! Thanks for your comments, messages, feedback, and encouragement. It means the world to me and it's one of the big reasons I've been able to stay committed to this new way of living.

I always felt like a failure because everyone said "One day at a time" was the key, but I couldn't even make it through one meal or one snack without making a bad choice. It wasn't until I realized that I didn't have to tackle an entire day that I finally felt like this whole life makeover was manageable.

The truth is that I may have made over my entire life, but I do it one tiny choice at a time.

Thank you, friends!

You ROCK, Lady!!!