ME? LOSE 100 POUNDS? Impossible, but I did it!

J3nnyV

Wow! Your story has touched me in many ways - way to go!

1yoyoKAT

Super job! What a great inspiration and attitude! Keep it going and enjoy those new knees! :flowerforyou:

pattycakes80

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!

czbusch1

Incredible story, and congratulations!! You're an inspiration.

ZiezieO

You are such a beautiful person with the courage of a lion!

sleepingtodream

Your story motivates me to never give up! You are such an inspiration to all of us and I am so happy to see all you have accomplished!

KellyR72

You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

denitraross

WOW!! I will never say "I CANT" AGAIN for whatever reason, bad back, knees, etc....if you CAN, anyone CAN!!

littlebee57

Great job....you should be so proud of yourself!

Thanks for sharing your story...you are such an inspiration!

kk_pern

Awesomeness!! Congratualtions, you are a true inspiration!

mister_universe

*sniffle*

That's freaking awesome. :bigsmile:

missawmb

What an inspiration you are to us all! I hope to have the same success as you!

Syriene

Very inspirational! I hope you get many pain-free years out of those knees.

currlee

YES!!!! Way to go!!! Inspiring story; thanks for sharing

jessready

Amazing so very proud of you!

prosperkat

Wow! Just....wow!!!!

kdsp2911

You can say "I can do all things through Christ Jesus who gives me strength" and when someone doubts all they have to do is look at the pictures!

princessofredrock

Such an inspiration! You are one rocking mom and grandma! ; )

reginari

Congratulations on reaching this awesome goal. You have inspired me!

ladyjay71

Thank you for sharing your remarkable and inspiring story. You deserve to be the best that you can be and you should be so proud of yourself. Continued success and health to you!

emjaycazz

I feel very privileged to have been able to follow the tail end of your journey, and can't wait to hear about all the amazing things you are going to do with your new knees, sis!

Claremoak

I don't reply often to posts, but your story is so amazing. It is truly inspring to hear about success from someone who could have easily given up and said, I won't or can't lose the weight. If you can do it despite the pain, then we all can.

Congratulations on your success., Thank You for your inspiration, and Good Luck as you continue your journey!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

jeansuza

A fabulous success story! Congrats my friend! Continue to inspire people!

reneemosley

So amazing, you are glowing.
I must say you look 20 years younger, just wait until you get those knees.
Whatch out world.

SnicciFit

You are such an inspiration and you look so much younger now! I have about 15 pounds until I meet my goal, but your story just pushes me to not allow any excuses to hold me back. I let stress eating pack the pounds on about three years ago and have lost 20 lbs so far. I have been up and down in the last year, but I am determined to get healthy and consistent this year. Would you mind telling us more about your actual diet/food plan?

Once I made up my mind to get serious and 'diet' (a four letter word that I hate), I went for extreme choice at first. In December 2012, I was consuming only meal replacement shakes and bars. My sweet doctor asked me to "...eat some real food please." That's when I decided to start counting calories and found MFP. With all my labs done and clearance from my doctor and nutritionist, I began eating 1,000 calories a day...3 meals and a snack.

That number of calorie IS SUITABLE from someone of my age whose activity level was limited by my wheelchair dependent life. I don't advice other people to follow my example of food and calorie limits. Everyone is different and should be checked out by their doctor, before assuming that they are okay with their chosen food plan.

During and post surgery, I have increased my daily calorie to 1,200 and still continue to lose weight steadily. Once I am back to swimming and on my feet, I may be able to eat even more calories; but I prefer to NOT calculate exercise calorie credits. I think that can be very misleading.

Absolutely LOVE that your doc asked you to eat real food! Your story is very inspiring! You are awesome! What did you do for exercise (besides swimming)?

sevsmom

Inspirational! Outstanding!!

louisegibbs85

Absolutely brilliant results and inspirational. The way you told your story was great and kept me interested in your journey, how you gained the weight and what made you want to change. Good luck on the rest of our journey and best wishes

bmp1967

Your story was so touching and a true example of bravery and commitment! I commend your attitude and accomplishment! You did this for yourself and no one can take this away from you. Your example has truly given me a solid example to emulate. I am so happy for you and will continue to work towards my goal, knowing that you have come even closer to yours. Congratulations and keep focused.

focknfree

Great story! Congratulations!

betsysbesty

You have blown out of the water all those theories that say that you cannot lose weight as you get older! I am just starting on the 100 pound journey and it seems such a huge target, yet you have done it in 14 months, which is incredible! So now I know that it can be done. I also love swimming so am delighted to hear that it has made such a difference to you. Well done on your achievement and thank you so much for sharing... and motivating everyone