115 lbs lost so far, 200 to go

diviana
diviana Posts: 53
edited September 25 in Success Stories
I didn't think I would ever be able to lose weight successfully. I was 482 at my highest, and had some issues of mobility as a result of a very serious car accident in 2002. I honestly was about to give up on myself. I had a health scare about a year ago that finally prompted me to bite the bullet and get started.

I still have a long way to go, but now I have tons of energy, and can do many things that I wasn't able to do before. I can walk around and stand on my feet for hours, sit in any chair I want, and sit in restaurant booths. For very overweight people, these are definitely issues. I just wanted to share my progress so far with others and say YOU CAN DO IT. I believe in you :-)

Before:
Kristin.jpg

Now:
burberry.jpg
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  • heniko
    heniko Posts: 796 Member
    can't see your pic but that' alot of weight to loss! very proud of you i'm sure it took alot of determination!
  • diviana
    diviana Posts: 53
    how do you post pics on here??
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    I didn't think I would ever be able to lose weight successfully. I was 482 at my highest, and had some issues of mobility as a result of a very serious car accident in 2002. I honestly was about to give up on myself. I had a health scare about a year ago that finally prompted me to bite the bullet and get started.

    I still have a long way to go, but now I have tons of energy, and can do many things that I wasn't able to do before. I can walk around and stand on my feet for hours, sit in any chair I want, and sit in restaurant booths. For very overweight people, these are definitely issues. I just wanted to share my progress so far with others and say YOU CAN DO IT. I believe in you :-)
    Before:
    Kristin.jpg

    Now:
    burberry.jpg
    This may not work, because you have spaces in the title of your Photobucket album.
  • heniko
    heniko Posts: 796 Member
    Wow just swa your pix WOW MAJOR difference! GREAAAAAT WOrk dear! keep it up!
  • So very proud of you and you keep it up girly girl as you are an inspiration to many and you never know who's life you just may be impacting severely because of where you've come from. Love to have you as a friend and keep cheerleading your progress. Hugs
    and Happines, Colleen
  • PhatmanVA
    PhatmanVA Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration! Keep on keepin' on...
  • anna441
    anna441 Posts: 253 Member
    wow...you look amazing congratulations!!!!
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Wow you are doing awesome and so very inspiring! Keep up the great work!
  • NYM1129
    NYM1129 Posts: 16
    CONGRATULATIONS! YOU LOOK GREAT, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. :happy:
  • BlessedMomX2
    BlessedMomX2 Posts: 241 Member
    Seen the pictures, so Inspiring! You look amazing, keep it up!
  • downtome
    downtome Posts: 529 Member
    WOW! Really great job! You must carry your weight pretty well because you don't look like you weigh 367 pounds! I can't wait until I hit the 100 pounds lost mark! I still have another 100 pounds to go but it's people like you who keep me inspired and continually motivated to keep going! Nice job...we can keep going and be successful! Just Believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • kao708
    kao708 Posts: 813 Member
    how do you post pics on here??
    Copy the IMG code from photobucket, paste it here and then change the uppercase IMG at the front and back of each link to lower case img. That should work, but...no guarantees! :bigsmile:

    Congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • weightedfootsteps
    weightedfootsteps Posts: 4,349 Member
    Wow...You look wonderful..I'm on my way to 200 pounds lighter as well would love to have you as a friend!!! :)
  • bethikabob
    bethikabob Posts: 128 Member
    I looked at your photos as well....WOW! what a huge difference! Great job--you are a great inspiration!
  • jenhasit
    jenhasit Posts: 83 Member
    Oh Divi! Congratulations on your fantastic progress so far. We know you can do it, and you'll inspire people along the way! xo
  • berniemay
    berniemay Posts: 78 Member
    You look great!! I admire you dedication and determination for a healthier life.
  • wtg!!!
  • NaturallyDana
    NaturallyDana Posts: 3 Member
    AWESOME! Hard work and dedication. You look great. Keep pushing on.
  • diviana
    diviana Posts: 53
    Thanks all! I fixed the issue with the photos (thanks kao!). I'm really tall (5'10"), so the weight has farther to spread out. LOL. I'm about a 22/24 now.
  • lisablueeyes
    lisablueeyes Posts: 213 Member
    OMG!!!!!! You my dear look FANTATIC!!!!! you should be very proud of yourself.... Keep up the great work!:smile:
  • heyitsmekatie
    heyitsmekatie Posts: 544 Member
    I agree that you definitely carry the weight well. You look at least a hundred pounds lighter in your "after" picture than you are! I am so proud of you! I can relate to feeling like you just want to give up on yourself. It takes a lot of determination and patience to achieve what you have and you should be proud too! Thanks for sharing your story. Sending wishes for continued success to you!
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Amazing!! Thank you for sharing with us.
  • 123456654321
    123456654321 Posts: 1,311 Member
    AMAZING!!!!! Great job!
  • Temporalia
    Temporalia Posts: 1,151 Member
    wow! that is impressive!!:happy:
  • RWeaver08
    RWeaver08 Posts: 44 Member
    Great work! You look amazing! Keep it up! (:
  • khk2010
    khk2010 Posts: 451 Member
    YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
    Wow. I am so moved. You are transforming your life. And you are changing so many lives by sharing your progress. Anyone who is frustrated by 20, 50, 100, or even 200 pounds to lose needs to see this and understand what is possible when you invest in yourself. Awesome work! Please keep us updated as you continue to unleash your smaller body.
  • tiaydew
    tiaydew Posts: 89 Member
    You look fantastic and are such an inspiration!
  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
    So impressed. You have lost a lot more since Vegas. Keep going. You inspired a lot of us to get moving and working on our selves!!!

    <3
  • gidjet11
    gidjet11 Posts: 86
    Looking hot! Keep it up and thanks for the inspiring words!
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