2 years, 110 pounds lost!

cjmcmillan

2 years ago today, I made the decision to turn my life (and my health) around. I weighed in at 332 pounds.

I had just lost my Mother to cancer. I felt horrible. I looked horrible.

It was a dark time in my life. I put on a smile for my husband and kids, but in reality, I was falling apart inside.

On a whim, I started counting my calories and exercising.

I never thought that I’d stick with it.

In a year, I lost 90 pounds.







Year two was not as easy as year one.

My weight loss really slowed down.

It’s frustrating, but I’m hanging in there.

I’ve come too far to quit now.

I lost 20 pounds in year two,

bringing my total lost to 110 pounds.

I may not have lost a lot in the last year,

but that doesn’t make me any less proud of where I am now.







Two years ago I was wearing: 26/28 jeans, 4x/5x shirts and 26/28 dresses.

Today I wear: 16/18 jeans, 1x/2x shirts and 16/18 dresses.

*****

I was really hoping to have a better loss for this year,

but I’m really not complaining.

I know what I am capable of and it can

only get better.

I ran a half marathon less than 2 weeks ago.

I couldn’t have done that last year.

I feel so good about how I look and how I feel.

My confidence has increased 10 fold.

I love shopping for clothes!

I don’t have to search for the biggest sizes any more!

I’m really looking forward to the next year and what it has in store.

Whether it be another 20 pound loss, or only 5.

I will never go back, only forward.

chitownsweetie2

Awesome motivation! Thank you for sharing!

GreenIceFloes

You look 15 years younger! Congratulations!! :drinker:

Cairine63

You look great! Even the year two 10 pound loss made a big difference!

smiles9090

A half marathon?? That is so great. You looked happy- but you look so radiant and happier :-) soon that outfit won't even fit you!
It's so baggy great job!

PJPrimrose

Wow! LOOK at you!!! I'm so glad you stuck with this! Just keep going and you'll get there!

gardendolly

Wow, fantastic achievement. You look great!

guinevere96

you look so gorgeous! You are doing great. It may be discouraging that it slowed down, but you have already come so far, dont let anything discourage you now! Good luck on your journey!

clynn83

You look great!!!! :drinker:

perseverance14

You look great, good job, keep up the good work!

psych101

The main thing I notice here is that in your before pic, your smile looks forced - but your after one you actually look happy!

Great achievement - it ain't easy, but holy moly its worth it!! :drinker:

170oakst

You look Great. You're living proof that hard work and determination pays off.

harribeau2012

fantastic!! you look so much younger and are obviously so much fitter...I am inspired by you...keep going too, I know from past experience it can get tough as you get used to being smaller and more mobile and people are wowed by your achievements, keep up all your good work at maintaining and improving...inspiring! :flowerforyou:

beabria

Wow - go you! You look fabulous, and I love the smile in your most recent picture. It says it all.

Healthydiner65

OMG you look amazing. You must be so proud. Your dedication and determination have paid off big time. Sorry to hear about your loss! Keep up the great job!/Cindy

motox138

Awesome! Way to go girl! The best thing is how you feel

weblur

Thank you so much for posting this! Awesome!

TRIX5884

Asbolutely incredible! Keep up the great work!

thinbybday

You are amazing! 20 pounds IS success.

jshute71

You look amazing!!! So happy for you!:drinker:

DaniDC28

Awesome!! Just Awesome!! Congratulations!

appyspirit

What an achievement! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!

cjmcmillan

Thanks, everyone!!

cjmcmillan

A half marathon?? That is so great. You looked happy- but you look so radiant and happier :-) soon that outfit won't even fit you!
It's so baggy great job!

Yes! A half marathon! It wasn't easy and I am not very fast. My goal was to finish in under 3 hours and I finished in 2:47.

brown46545

You look so much younger! Great job.

MicheleWE

Fantastic work! I love how your eyes shine so bright now. You are doing great and will achieve all your goals.

FattyFatsoMcTubby

You look AMAZING! Thank you for sharing. You are truly an inspiration.

paulawatkins1974

Amazing! Good job! And to you, the 20Lbs may not seem like much but there is a HUGE difference in the pic from last year too! So happy for you!

Rosie958r

Wow... You look so different!
Congrats on your amazing loss! You look beautiful

besaro

oh yeah baby!

mblewis13

You look awesome! Year two was a success and it shows dramatically in your pictures. Way to go!