EEK - 142 lbs down! I can't believe I'm showing anyone these

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  • jeff261159
    jeff261159 Posts: 385
    Amazing, the smile in the after picture tells the story, you are an inspiration and deserve all the happiness the new you is bringing! Well done x
  • mseab71
    mseab71 Posts: 69 Member
    You look amazing and are a awesome inspiration!!!

    Michelle :smile:
  • millymoozie
    millymoozie Posts: 150
    what i would like to say is first wow & secondly now all the fat has gone from your face ,its like a flower that has bloomed ,its like there was a cute beautifull woman hiding behind it all & now its gone so your face has come out for all to see ,you have the most sweet heart shaped face & im very touched by your pics , you have put so much into this & yes carry on all the way ,you are a stunning & gorgeous girl & you are giving the beautifull face you have a chance to shine -welldone
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Inspiring.
  • MsRobin_TheSequel
    MsRobin_TheSequel Posts: 127 Member
    Oh how awesome do you feel?! Your smile speaks volumes :happy:

    Amazing pics...

    Congratulations on such a successful journey.

    May you go on to reach all of your goals!
  • rosiedoes
    rosiedoes Posts: 84 Member
    Wow - you look at least ten years younger! Well done!
  • Kjandcuttysmom
    Kjandcuttysmom Posts: 146 Member
    Sexy, sexy!! You look so fabulous! You should be extremely proud of yourself.
    shine
  • capricorn144
    capricorn144 Posts: 335 Member
    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.

    April2009.jpg

    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!

    May20112.jpg

    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.

    Fabulous!!!! :flowerforyou:
    very nice of you to share with us!
    keep up your good journey and thanks for the words of wisdom too!
  • patattheshire
    patattheshire Posts: 123 Member
    wow you are amazing what a great journey you have had great job
    pat
  • miller32807
    miller32807 Posts: 78 Member
    You have done amazing!!! And you look great! You are a great inspiration. And I'll add you, because I love all my MFP "cheerleaders." They help me so much!!
  • dlaplume2
    dlaplume2 Posts: 1,658 Member
    Wow!! You look amazing. I can honestly say I would recognize you either. I really hope you feel as good as you look, cuz you look amazing.

    Thank you for sharing you success with us.
  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
    You look fantastic! Thanks for your inspiring words.
  • jenbk2
    jenbk2 Posts: 614 Member
    You look amazing !! Wow Conrats !
  • jtndle
    jtndle Posts: 54 Member
    You are beautiful! Amazing job!
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    you look fantastic :drinker:
  • steffiluwho
    steffiluwho Posts: 20 Member
    you rock!!!!!
    you are a true inspiration
    :)
  • ldmccoy3
    ldmccoy3 Posts: 3
    WOW! Awesome! I am amazed, impressed, inspired and hopeful! Thank you for sharing!!!
  • maureak
    maureak Posts: 107 Member
    Congratulations on your success! And also for showing anyone struggling to lose weight that it takes hard work and will not happen overnight.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    You haven't just lost weight, you've lost YEARS!

    Not surprised people don't recognise you, well done, you're an inspiration. :smile:
  • Beautiful!! You are just glowing!! :happy: I'm so happy for you!
  • curleesam
    curleesam Posts: 462 Member
    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.

    April2009.jpg

    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!

    May20112.jpg

    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.

    Oh I'm so glad to finally see these pictures!!! You look incredible and have such a beautiful face, can't believe it's taken u this long to post pictures.

    You should be so proud. You look amazing!
  • Mandz1984
    Mandz1984 Posts: 84 Member
    Congrats! You look amazing, and so happy. :D
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    Wow! You look fantastic!
  • Solat37_Neil
    Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
    Wow.. you are beautiful!!! Such a pretty face! Massive congrats on your achievement....such an inspiration :o)
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!!
  • Janeta58
    Janeta58 Posts: 59 Member
    Fantastic! What an inspiration you are. Love your smile!
  • Mtsidad
    Mtsidad Posts: 242 Member
    Awesome - in the sense of I AM IN AWE.

    You have done a lot of hard work, and you have gotten in touch with the real YOU. I'm glad you've stopped with the excuses and just done the work.

    I admire you for that, and I'm glad you're getting healthy and staying active. I'm sure your family is glad for you, too.

    Keep up the good work for yourself (which is always #1) and also the work you're doing so you can be around your amazing family.
  • humglum
    humglum Posts: 98 Member
    You look wonderful and so happy! What a fabulous accomplishment!
  • meshellw
    meshellw Posts: 50 Member
    What a transformation!!! Beautiful!! Inspiring!! Amazing!!! and then some...
  • trishobr
    trishobr Posts: 120 Member
    WOW! That's awesome!!!!!! Feel free to add me
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