EEK - 142 lbs down! I can't believe I'm showing anyone these
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So I finally got the guts today to dig out some old "before" photos and compare them to recent pictures. I guess now I can understand when people who haven't seen me in a while say that they didn't recognize me! I hope I did this right and the pics show up.
Here's the before. This was taken in April 2009, about six weeks after I decided that I really needed to make a change. In this photo I was probably around 330 lbs. My heaviest (recorded) weight was 342, but I was probably really pushing 350+ at my worst.
I can't really call this an "after" pic because I still have at least 30-40 lbs. to go, but I was so happy to fit into my Size 14 tight jeans and FM heels last night! I made my husband snap this picture before I went out on the town with my GBH (props to anyone who figure that one out). For the first time in years - maybe ever - we were out dancing and I didn't feel self-conscious!
To everyone in search of the "magic weight loss secret" who has ever asked "how did you do it", the answer is simple even if it may not be what you want to hear. Stop mindlessly eating, stop eating junk, control your portion sizes, exercise, stop making excuses! I started by walking around the block with my dog. Less than 1/2 mile in and I'd be wiped out. Now we walk 4-6 miles a day, I bike, swim, shred and do everything else I've ever wanted to do. Even though I've been on MFP for over 2 years, I'm just getting into the community and would love to have more friends. Please feel free to send me a request if you'd like.
Here's the before. This was taken in April 2009, about six weeks after I decided that I really needed to make a change. In this photo I was probably around 330 lbs. My heaviest (recorded) weight was 342, but I was probably really pushing 350+ at my worst.
I can't really call this an "after" pic because I still have at least 30-40 lbs. to go, but I was so happy to fit into my Size 14 tight jeans and FM heels last night! I made my husband snap this picture before I went out on the town with my GBH (props to anyone who figure that one out). For the first time in years - maybe ever - we were out dancing and I didn't feel self-conscious!
To everyone in search of the "magic weight loss secret" who has ever asked "how did you do it", the answer is simple even if it may not be what you want to hear. Stop mindlessly eating, stop eating junk, control your portion sizes, exercise, stop making excuses! I started by walking around the block with my dog. Less than 1/2 mile in and I'd be wiped out. Now we walk 4-6 miles a day, I bike, swim, shred and do everything else I've ever wanted to do. Even though I've been on MFP for over 2 years, I'm just getting into the community and would love to have more friends. Please feel free to send me a request if you'd like.
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Wow! you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing, it very encouraging.0
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Your post made me choke up. Very inspirational and honest. Thank you so much for sharing that
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wow! well done! you look fabulous!0
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well done! you look amazin0
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Literally just took my breath away...
You look so awesome!! (: You've made amazing progress!0 -
you are incredible and congrats on your success so far!!! and GBH??? lol0
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Spectacular!0
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You look great!!!0
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What an amazing transition!!! Congratulations 0
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You are so amazing!! Keep up the great work!!!0
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Awesome work! Wow 0
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You look great. congratulations on your successes!!!!0
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WOW! You look great--really great! Congrats on the weight loss! :happy:0
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You look fab!0
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You look great! Thanks for the inspiration and the tips.0
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You look fantastic!!! What an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing.:happy:0
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!!!wow. good job!!!:noway: :noway: :noway:0
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Beautiful results! Very inspiring and thank you for sharing0
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Wow !! Great job.0
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Thats brilliant, I'm not surprised people don't recognise you!! Well done 0
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You look totally gorgeous! 142lbs is fantastic beyond words! A true inspiration!0
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Keep Up the great work! Please feel free to add me as a friend if you would like!0
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Wow!!! You look FABOULOUS!!!0
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Great story and well done so far!
Here's a guess - GBH = Girls back home?
Welcome to the community part of MFP - it's a great support system. Feel free to add me.0 -
WOW!!! You look incredible. Your face is so pretty. Congratulations! Your a true inspiration. GO GIRL You ROCK :drinker:0
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awesome weightloss, great pictures, you are a true inspiration, well done and thanks for posting :flowerforyou:0
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WOW!!! amazing change, very inspiring!0
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wow, thats awesome keep up the great work and i hope some day i will be able to post similar photos of me0
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well done! what a difference!0
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You're hot! Congrats! 0
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