Met my goal... But may go a little more. Thoughts?

jkestens63

On April 28, 2008 I weighed 444 lbs. I had to lose weight because I was in rough shape. I had lymphedema in my legs and ended up with infections in them that the docs could not cure despite numerous hospitalizations, bi-weekly visits to wound care specialist and twice daily dressing changes that involved bathing the wounds in a bleach based solution. I could walk only for brief spurts, walking to the end of my driveway to get the mail was almost impossible. I had to quit a job I had for 12 years and move out of my apartment and in with my amazing family so they could take care of me. Forget about movies, restaurants with booths, driving my car because I couldn't fit into any of those seats. I had to order clothes on line at retailers that had super sizes. No social life, no love life.
My options were make changes or die young. It's been a long and difficult 3 years but today I reached the goal I set for myself, 175 lbs. I have lost 249 lbs. There is no magic bullet, there were many ups and downs, I sweated my butt off in the gym. I truly believe anyone can do this, just have to stick with it

As for what ha

elainecroft

Congratulations! Your story is amazing and very inspiring, and I hope you take the time to enjoy all of the things that you can do now that you couldn't before!

mfergie889

You are amazing! So inspiring...

missy1970eb

well done on ur fab weightloss, u look great as u r:flowerforyou:

Becky_G_82

That's truly amazing. Congratulations! It must feel soooooooooooooo good.

Enigmatica

What an amazing accomplishment!!! Kudos to you for doing all the hard work and learning the discipline that got you here. That lymphedema is a terrifying thing, no doubt about it. Glad you've been able to do what you've done!

As for going further than your goal, I did. Just stay within your healthy weight range and it should be fine

lmason731

that is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats to you:flowerforyou:

jreese5226

Very inspiring! You've done a marvelous job. Keep up the great work!

russfrench

I think you should not stop. I think it may be time to change direction. When I reach my goal (which is coincidentally 175 lbs), my plan is to begin building shaping sculpting a stronger body. I think it is one thing to lose weight. I think we could all stand to continue to improve our health:happy:

katdon88

Job well done, you look Great!

obifatkanobi

Bump ~ You have done terrific. Thanks for sharing this, and congratulations on a job well done.

MsFitnFabulous

YOU GO GIRL!!! I am very proud of you. You are a living witness that persistence and endurance pays off!! I applaud you in your major success. If you want to do more so be it. it's your body, it's your choice.

berniemay

YOU GO GIRL!!! I am very proud of you. You are a living witness that persistence and endurance pays off!! I applaud you in your major success. If you want to do more so be it. it's your body, it's your choice.
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I agree with this. You are amazing!

BetterJenny

What a truly inspiring story! You're amazing! Thanks for sharing with us. I think if you want to keep going, you definitely should. You're at an awesome weight now, but if you think you should get down to an ideal bmi, you should totally go for it. Obviously you can do it. Just look at what you've done so far! You're so inspiring!!

suzycreamcheese

wow, well done you !!!

waverly9876

What a great job and inspiration. You should be so proud of yourself.

curvygirl512

What an incredible weight loss victory!!! Celebrate your victory !!!

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kent4j

Congratulations on meeting your goal. Your story is very inspirational and I'm so happy for you.

SimplyDeLish

What an awesome and inspiring story. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

Colie912

Way to go! What a great job!

Amybcb

What an incredible story! You've done amazing. I love your quote too "is the choice I'm making bringing me closer or farther from my goal". That will be my new motto!