Weight Lost / Life Gained

LuckyLynell

Just wanted to share a little of my success story.

I've always struggled with my weight, and when I say "always" I really mean it. For example, a few minutes after I was born the doctor tells my mother that based on the size of my thighs I'm going to have a weight problem. It was like I was being hexed by a monster, because what kind of doctor says that about a new born baby? So fast forward through 38 years of failed diets and low self-esteem issues, I finally got my act together and put my depression in check. After a few months of swimming laps at a gym, I lost about 20 lbs. Then about a year ago I discovered MFP, and it's been amazing! I even did the couch to 5k training plan and discovered that I CAN run and I love it! Running is something that I NEVER thought possible before, but now I know that anything is possible! Even signed up to do my first Half Marathon in November, which makes me feel so empowered.

So here I am 39 years young and feeling better than ever!

HanamiDango

Congrats to your gain. :flowerforyou:

Happymom83

Awesomesauce!

psibaby

You look marvelous! Kudos to you for sticking with it and continuing to push yourself!

sodakat

Very nice! You have done something amazing for yourself.

That doctor sounds like a piece of work btw.

traceywoody

You look and sound great! What an inspiration you are, and yes, as the poster above said, the Dr was a piece of work! You have overcome and, not just that, you are powering on! Thank you for sharing your story. Awesome!

MizMimi111

Fantastic! You look so happy!

csk0018

You're amazing! :flowerforyou:

metalkim85

Congratulations!!

skittlesnhoney

Fantastic!

El1zabethgeorge

You look amazing

craignev

That's great progress...very well done!

elghee123

Happiness is on top of it all! Job well done.

ianthy

Well done. I just love these success stories - they just so motivating!

Rowood101

One word "wow". Thanks for the morning inspiration. You look amazing!

perseverance14

Great job, you are doing great!

LuckyLynell

Thank you everyone!

I appreciate your kind words very much.

kmg3614

Amazing! I love your outlook on this too!

shmulyeng

Just wanted to share a little of my success story.

I've always struggled with my weight, and when I say "always" I really mean it. For example, a few minutes after I was born the doctor tells my mother that based on the size of my thighs I'm going to have a weight problem. It was like I was being hexed by a monster, because what kind of doctor says that about a new born baby? So fast forward through 38 years of failed diets and low self-esteem issues, I finally got my act together and put my depression in check. After a few months of swimming laps at a gym, I lost about 20 lbs. Then about a year ago I discovered MFP, and it's been amazing! I even did the couch to 5k training plan and discovered that I CAN run and I love it! Running is something that I NEVER thought possible before, but now I know that anything is possible! Even signed up to do my first Half Marathon in November, which makes me feel so empowered.

So here I am 39 years young and feeling better than ever!

Actually very similar to my story. My Mom always told me that I was her only child to gain weight in the hospital. It took me 38 years as well to get my act together. Since finding MFP I lost 92 pounds, started running (did my personal best of 9 miles this morning) and started biking (did 25 miles this Sunday). As you said it, weight lost, life gained.

Isakizza

fantastic :flowerforyou: