About 3 years, finally made it.....105 pounds gone forever!!
tschaff04
Posts: 296 Member
Ok, so I debated making this post for a few reasons,
A. I am still in denial that I even made it here, I mean a few years ago when I started this journey topping in at 255 pounds I set a goal for myself to lose 100 pounds and be at a healthy and finally not overweight weight of 150 pounds. As that day approached and I inched closer and closer I started to realize I was actually GOING to reach that goal(never thought possible) and wanted to go even further. So even though I have met that goal I want to lose a few more pounds. But technically I have reached my goal.
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and B. still with the denial thing, I see all these incredible stories on here and although I know I have lost 105 pounds I feel like I don't compare. Like somehow I haven't done something as amazing as so many of you. I know it's a big deal though to see these inspiring stories, they sure are for me. So I am going to share anyway. I hope I can inspire someone else who might be starting this journey.
Anyway,
Three years ago as my second child was turning one year old and I was at my heaviest weight of 255 pounds I decided it was time to make a change. I couldn't live like this anymore. I have been overweight my entire life. Well, since I was about 8 or 9 anyway. I was always the pudgy kid. Then the fat kid, and eventually the obese adult. As I had my children I gained more and more and never lost any baby weight. That brought me to 255 pounds and a very unhappy woman with her body. I felt fat, disgusting, ugly and couldn't even do active things with my kids.
I signed up for weight watchers online and vowed to make a change. As I started counting points, dropped the soda for water, and made little changes the weight melted off. It felt amazing to see results. I was doing it. As those pounds added up people started to notice. I hadn't broadcasted that I was trying to lose weight but they noticed. It felt amazing to know others were seeing it.
The pounds were melting off and I eventually made it to 95 pounds gone! That's when my husband and I found out we were expecting our third child. I was elated and so glad to be going through a pregnancy at a healthy weight for once. It was by far my easiest pregnancy and when he was born I took a little bit to enjoy my newborn and recover before getting back on track. I was teetering at about 200 pounds after he was born. Not as bad as 255 but still not happy that I had pigged out so much and gained so much back.
After about 6 months I slowly got back to weight watchers online. The weight wasn't coming off as easily this time, but it was very slowly moving. After about 2 months I decided this time I didn't want to count points, I didn't want to do weight watchers. I stumbled across MFP and decided to give it a shot.
I fell in love with the community, the support, how easy it was to calorie count...and best of all...it was FREE!
I also started C25K. I struggled but made it through and grew to love running. I was becoming so proud of myself and after months made it to my goal of 150 pounds!!!!!!!!!! I also started a 5k210k program.
I am now lower than my original goal and working towards a new goal, being a healthier person, active, and loving the new me. and toning up my body by lifting heavy! I am proud I made it here. This community played a part in that and I never would have thought I could do this!!!!!! I was inspired by so many of you and if I can do this so can anyone else.
Thanks for listening to my story.
A. I am still in denial that I even made it here, I mean a few years ago when I started this journey topping in at 255 pounds I set a goal for myself to lose 100 pounds and be at a healthy and finally not overweight weight of 150 pounds. As that day approached and I inched closer and closer I started to realize I was actually GOING to reach that goal(never thought possible) and wanted to go even further. So even though I have met that goal I want to lose a few more pounds. But technically I have reached my goal.
...and B. still with the denial thing, I see all these incredible stories on here and although I know I have lost 105 pounds I feel like I don't compare. Like somehow I haven't done something as amazing as so many of you. I know it's a big deal though to see these inspiring stories, they sure are for me. So I am going to share anyway. I hope I can inspire someone else who might be starting this journey.
Anyway,
Three years ago as my second child was turning one year old and I was at my heaviest weight of 255 pounds I decided it was time to make a change. I couldn't live like this anymore. I have been overweight my entire life. Well, since I was about 8 or 9 anyway. I was always the pudgy kid. Then the fat kid, and eventually the obese adult. As I had my children I gained more and more and never lost any baby weight. That brought me to 255 pounds and a very unhappy woman with her body. I felt fat, disgusting, ugly and couldn't even do active things with my kids.
I signed up for weight watchers online and vowed to make a change. As I started counting points, dropped the soda for water, and made little changes the weight melted off. It felt amazing to see results. I was doing it. As those pounds added up people started to notice. I hadn't broadcasted that I was trying to lose weight but they noticed. It felt amazing to know others were seeing it.
The pounds were melting off and I eventually made it to 95 pounds gone! That's when my husband and I found out we were expecting our third child. I was elated and so glad to be going through a pregnancy at a healthy weight for once. It was by far my easiest pregnancy and when he was born I took a little bit to enjoy my newborn and recover before getting back on track. I was teetering at about 200 pounds after he was born. Not as bad as 255 but still not happy that I had pigged out so much and gained so much back.
After about 6 months I slowly got back to weight watchers online. The weight wasn't coming off as easily this time, but it was very slowly moving. After about 2 months I decided this time I didn't want to count points, I didn't want to do weight watchers. I stumbled across MFP and decided to give it a shot.
I fell in love with the community, the support, how easy it was to calorie count...and best of all...it was FREE!
I also started C25K. I struggled but made it through and grew to love running. I was becoming so proud of myself and after months made it to my goal of 150 pounds!!!!!!!!!! I also started a 5k210k program.
I am now lower than my original goal and working towards a new goal, being a healthier person, active, and loving the new me. and toning up my body by lifting heavy! I am proud I made it here. This community played a part in that and I never would have thought I could do this!!!!!! I was inspired by so many of you and if I can do this so can anyone else.
Thanks for listening to my story.
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well shoot, the pics cut off because they are to big. Sorry about that.0
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FANTASTIC! Congrats!0
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congratulations girl YOU KICKED FATS *kitten*>0
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Your story is amazing and just the inspiration I needed today!!0
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Yo go girl!! Thanks for such an amaxing story and pics:)0
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What an inspiration! Congratulations...I bet you feel wonderful!!!0
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Wow. You have done something amazing. I'm so impressed with your ability to stick with it and reach your goal. Your dedication is so inspiring. TFS0
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Awesome work, you look great! Fantastic change, congratulations!0
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congratulations girl YOU KICKED FATS *kitten*>
This!
Seriously, you look wonderful. Amazing work!0 -
pro weightloss and congrats 0
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Wow, you are truly inspiring. Thanks for posting, you look fantastic!0
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OP we all gonna make it
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fantastic job!!!! totally inspiring. I've just hit my pre-pregnancy weight and now I want to loose another 20 (But 30 would be even better!). Right now that goal seems impossible, but you have given me great motivation that it IS possible!!! congratulations on all your hard work0
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You look amazing! Your hard work sure shows. Thanks for posting to inspire the rest of us!!0
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Great job!!! Continued success!0
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Amazing! You are beautiful!0
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Congratulations!! You look amazing!!0
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Awesome and totally inspiring! :flowerforyou:0
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you are an incredible person and inspiring!! thanks for sharing your story!!!0
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Thanks so much for sharing! Truly inspiring!0
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YOU ARE AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOM!!!0
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WAY TO GO!!!!!! CONGRATS!! Totally an inspiration 0
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You look fantastic!!0
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congratulations girl YOU KICKED FATS *kitten*>
This!
Seriously, you look wonderful. Amazing work!
LOL! HOLY SHIZA!!0 -
Fantastic job! And give yourself the credit you deserve...for you are every bit as awesome as any other success story you've read!
As for the pictures, if you are using tinypic.com, there is a resize option on the download page. Select "Message Board" here. Then, when you download the pictures, they will be the correct size...I know this because I've been there, done that!!
YOU LOOK AMAZING!! I am so proud of you for what you've accomplished!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: 0 -
Wowzers! Congratz on your amazing success!!! Very inspiring, thanks for sharing!0
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Thank you everyone for the kind words. And thanks for the tip, mjharman! I think I got them all fixed. 0
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Totally amazing dedication and will power. You look awesome! Your kids will be thankful for the role model and the chance to have you in their lives healthy, active and inspiring! Congratulations! Thank you for posting. It's your chance to inspire us!0
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Awesome job! You look amazing!0
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Congrats on your loss, you look great.0
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