Easter, then and now (with pics of course)

CoryIda

I'm sort of a "success stories" junkie - I read them all the time and, since I have lost quite a bit of weight (78 pounds since mid September), I post a lot - pretty much every time I hit a new milestone in my journey or have a previous holiday to compare to.

So here I go again.

Today is Easter and, as such, family photos were taken, of course. My sister posted some on Facebook and I had to go dig up old pictures to compare.

I am pretty excited about the changes. I am healthier and happier and am setting a much better example for my family, especially my son.

Here are pictures from the past two Easters (I actually was around the same weight for at least 6 years, but I only have pictures from the last 2).


And now, after months of eating healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks, drinking lots of water, and exercising regularly, this is what I looked like today, Easter 2011 (I'm the tall one in the green dress, in case you couldn't tell):


I am 22 pounds away from my goal weight of 180 pounds. I am 5'10" and have a large build, but I know 180 may seem like a lot still; however, I am pretty happy with the way I look and feel now and, although I'll still probably have some extra on my hips and thighs when I'm done, I'm ok with that.

My goal isn't to be skinny - it is to be fit and healthy. I've already accomplished that, so even if the last 22 pounds take forever and a day to come off, as long as I can maintain my health and fitness, I'm satisfied.

rebelontherun

You look great!

Kbelle2607

You look awesome!! Keep up the hard work and those last few pounds will be gone before you know it!

life1979_24

yay

elephantmeg

wow! wtg!

petchonka82

Amazing job! Such an inspiration!

38Gigi38

Fantastic! What an inspiration, thanks so much for sharing. I have a lot to lose and this just gives me a wonderful feeling of hope.
Great job...you should be extremely proud of the work you have accomplished. :-)

lersie

Wow that is amazing and you look awesome. I'm struggling and need some advice on how people are doing it. I have 35 lbs to go and cant seem to lose it. Can you tell me what kinds of things you are eating and what type of exercise? I'm desperate as I am not in the greatest health and need to lose to feel better. I appreciate any advice you can give and I am so proud of your success and jealous :-) You look marvelous!

LJSpady

You look amazing! Way to stay in the fight!

Clovergirl17

WOW, you look amazing!! Congratulations on your fantastic transformation! It's wonderful to see so many success stories, it gives you hope on bad days that it IS possible to lose the weight, you just have to muscle your way through Thanks for sharing!

NicEmCee

Great results! I bet you're feeling so much better this year!

goingtobefit2015

You look like a million bucks!! YOU are amazing!

rshunk

You look so great Cory! You continue to inspire me every day! Keep up the great work, you will get that last 22lbs off!

anniebnannie

FABULOUS!!! You so SHOULD be proud of what you have done so far and how great you look! I can't believe how much younger you look!! Good job!

Elise1931

You look so awesome! Keep the great job going

RachelJE

Wow, girl!! You look INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you so much for sharing these! What an inspiration you are!!!!

Elleinnz

You are looking stunning - congratulations!! It's clear to see you are "glowing" in your new skin :-)

CommittohealthCHANGED

Wow you look FABULOUS. Congrats on the awesome transformation. Keep up the great work on the phenomenal progress. Thanks for sharing the pic, because you inspire, motivate, and influence others. That's for being magnificent at what you doing.

NeuroticVirgo

You look soooo GOOD! I'm happy for you (and secretly jealous lol). Thanks for being my role model.

BombolinaM

You look amazing!

bonjour24

you look great! i'm glad you're not choosing to be too skinny! me either- my goal is 79.9kg (about 170lbs i think) and i'm 5'2"! it's good that you know what suits you.

BigGail

beautiful! like an Amazonian Princess hunny x

Sangfuglen

WOW - so inspiring:-D

Davali

That's great to see - a big well done to you. I'm the same height as you, and started around the same weight, and I struggle to imagine what I'll look like at different stages, so thank you for sharing! Good luck with remaining loss.

PA21

You look incredible. You should consider getting a portfolio and doing some modeling. I'm completely serious! You look great and have a great attitude

luv_lite_laftr

you LOOK fantastic thank you for sharing !!! Happy Healthy Easter

Pearcecat

You look fabulous!!. It's amazing what you have achieved in just one year. Well done-I wish you every success in getting to your goal!

youngmum

you look awesome & I love your green dress

simplyxaddicted

WOW !! just WOW!

Scubasab

You look absolutely amazing!!!! What a difference!!! You look so happy and beautiful in your green dress! I am so happy for you!!! Thank you for sharing your story and before/after pic's!!!:flowerforyou:

KCB1978

well done xx