1000 days, 130+ pounds lost (w/ too many pics!)

Ivey05131980

Shannon. This is what I needed today. It really, truly is. Thank you for your continued friendship and inspiration. This has been an awesome journey and I CAN do it and WILL do it.

rhon456

AMAZING well done!! I am going to show this to my friend who has to lose the same sort of weight!

BL_Mark

Cheers and well done! I sent my wife a link to your story. We follow the same beliefs that you do... eat what you want just in moderation with exercise. She's feeling frustrated because in the last year she's "Only Lost 60lbs"... 60 POUNDS!! That's huge. Told her it takes time and dedication and you're a true example of that. Well done and thank you for being an inspiration to all!!

sunshinenjjr

I loved your post. So inspirational. Congrats on your weight loss.

hellykill

Absolutely amazing. What a wonderful story!!

ShannonMpls

Cheers and well done! I sent my wife a link to your story. We follow the same beliefs that you do... eat what you want just in moderation with exercise. She's feeling frustrated because in the last year she's "Only Lost 60lbs"... 60 POUNDS!! That's huge. Told her it takes time and dedication and you're a true example of that. Well done and thank you for being an inspiration to all!!

60 pounds in a year is really, really awesome. Just think - if she hadn't made positive changes, she might exactly where she was a year ago. Or...if she was anything like me...gradually watching her weight creep up even higher. Though I lost my weight relatively quickly, I don't really think that's a good thing. 5 pounds a month, like your wife did, is manageable and - hopefully - truly SUSTAINABLE.

You two are both inspirations as well!

ohaston

I saw your post last year and was like HOLY SMOKE! I am so glad to find it again.... You are the greatest!

fitfemlove

I started my weight loss journey at the beginning of the year, kind of as a New Year's Resolution. I've lost 40 pounds so far and I feel AMAZING!! Try this system: http://fitfemlove.wordpress.com

Jille0

"My life doesn't have room for that weight anymore. It can’t hold me back. There are adventures to be had. "

I love that! My life doesn't have room for the weight any more, either! There are many adventures to be had and I am ready! Thank you for sharing your story!!!

RenaHewitt

You are an inspiration!

airangel59

Awesome read:drinker:

You look great:flowerforyou: I just wish I had the where-with-all to have started my journey at the age you started yours.

It is amazing how much more one can do & wants to do now compared to being bogged down by the other person we both were carrying:bigsmile:

Thanks for sharing your story, very motivational & inspiring!!

fast_stacie

I read this, start to present (I am not going to say finish, because there is no finish!) and I have to say, this is just about the most motivational post I've read on this site.

Thank you and congrats! You look so happy!

Lissyleeb

I am new to this diet no let me change that to lifestyle change, your story really made me tear up, what an amazing dedicated woman, mother , wife you show me that their is hope for a morbidly obese person like me thank you for sharing and congratulations on your accomplishments, ive only lost 10 and was looking for inspiration you are it.

LesaDave

Wow. Yes, it was long, but I read EVERY WORD! Just amazing. And it's almost like you started it without even realizing you started it. You look absolutely GREAT! Thanks for sharing.

lafilledelarue

WOW!!! Congratulations! Way to go!

Kimberlaw01

So awesome!!! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration

rgohm

What an inspiration! You look great and it looks like you are having the time of your life, good job!

WannabeStressFree

Your story is very peaceful and serene, i love the good energy you give out, and I'm so excited for you! Amazing journey!

ProgressNotPerfection32

Incredible. Absolutely amazing. You look stunning and so alive :-)


I, too, started with (and still set) small attainable goals.

Commitment2014

I got goosebumps reading about your journey.. It's very inspirational. Thanks so much for sharing!

ShannonMpls

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the support so much

amanda14251

Wow, what a great story! You're truly an inspiration.

blaze6106

Congratulations! I admire you so much for keeping it up. Reading your story is so inspiring and it almost brought me to tears. You look so beautiful and at LEAST 10 years younger! Thank you so much for sharing!

kb2699

Thank you for posting this! This made we well up, what a great attitude. Thanks and well done! x

lannabelle

Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story! It's stories like yours that keep the rest of us going You look so happy and healthy! Looks like you'r achieving the wonderfully-lived life you wished for :flowerforyou:

kodak1122

That is amazing!! It is so nice to hear of these stories so close to home!! It is even better of hearing that you didn't follow a diet plan, you just instead choose a different lifestyle!! I truly need this inspiration as I struggle on days, and hearing these types of stories keep me focused, or even refocus me on days that I am struggling. Thank You for sharing!!

ProfessorCurlz

A huge inspiration!

fayefayee5

So so beautiful, both you and th story. You are a total inspiration. Congrats my dear, you look fabulous! Loved your story

Imcharmed

Youve done amazing, well done, a great achievement. Thanks for sharing.

GoMilner

Amazing. You're such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.