From 275 to 183 w/ Pictures
biscuittrisha
Posts: 24 Member
Hi everyone! About a year ago I made a decision to stop telling everyone I meet about my weight loss success as I no longer wanted my weight to be part of me...instead I have been trying to figure out a way that I can use my weight loss success to encourage others who are battling to help them realize that they too can make the changes necessary to live a healthier and fulfilling life. This post is one way for me to begin helping others...below is my story.
I really was not overweight until I was around 17 years of age...and with the exception of about a year from age 18 to age 30 I weighed more than 200 pounds. My husband and I have been married for 13 years this year and from the time I met him until I turned 30 (almost 3 years ago) I gained 90 pounds. Over the years I tried any diet you can think of and was trying to find the easy way to lose weight. I used every excuse in the book and always put off starting my diet on Monday. Food controlled every part of my life, celebrations, misery, boredom, etc... Because I would play volleyball two to three times a week I fooled myself into thinking that I was active...however, when the only other thing I would do is watch television.
My ah-ha moment happened when I was looking through pictures taken when I went on vacation to California to celebrate my 30th birthday with my best friend. The pictures were taken on 6/15/2008. When I returned from vacation it took me about a month and a half to finally get off my butt and do something about my weight. I began counting my calories, changing my eating habits, and exercising regularly on 8/1/2008. Luckily my husband began the journey along with me.
I began at my heaviest weight of 275 pounds and to date I have lost 93 pounds. I still have around 23 to 33 pounds left; however, I just returned from vacation and decided it was time for me to post some updated before and after pictures. The pictures below were taken exactly 2 years and 11 months apart. Even though I still watch quite a bit of television and play volleyball, I now workout regularly and have found that I have a passion for running. I have found over the years how several small changes can add up to huge changes in my life. I ran my first mile in April 2009 and have since ran several 5k, and 10k races, 2 half marathons, and a full marathon. I like using myfitnesspal as it gets myself back on track I fall off the wagon. I am not concerned about falling off the wagon as I feel the most important thing is to get back on track.
I hope my story helps encourage others to keep on with their personal journey. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Take care!
Trisha
I really was not overweight until I was around 17 years of age...and with the exception of about a year from age 18 to age 30 I weighed more than 200 pounds. My husband and I have been married for 13 years this year and from the time I met him until I turned 30 (almost 3 years ago) I gained 90 pounds. Over the years I tried any diet you can think of and was trying to find the easy way to lose weight. I used every excuse in the book and always put off starting my diet on Monday. Food controlled every part of my life, celebrations, misery, boredom, etc... Because I would play volleyball two to three times a week I fooled myself into thinking that I was active...however, when the only other thing I would do is watch television.
My ah-ha moment happened when I was looking through pictures taken when I went on vacation to California to celebrate my 30th birthday with my best friend. The pictures were taken on 6/15/2008. When I returned from vacation it took me about a month and a half to finally get off my butt and do something about my weight. I began counting my calories, changing my eating habits, and exercising regularly on 8/1/2008. Luckily my husband began the journey along with me.
I began at my heaviest weight of 275 pounds and to date I have lost 93 pounds. I still have around 23 to 33 pounds left; however, I just returned from vacation and decided it was time for me to post some updated before and after pictures. The pictures below were taken exactly 2 years and 11 months apart. Even though I still watch quite a bit of television and play volleyball, I now workout regularly and have found that I have a passion for running. I have found over the years how several small changes can add up to huge changes in my life. I ran my first mile in April 2009 and have since ran several 5k, and 10k races, 2 half marathons, and a full marathon. I like using myfitnesspal as it gets myself back on track I fall off the wagon. I am not concerned about falling off the wagon as I feel the most important thing is to get back on track.
I hope my story helps encourage others to keep on with their personal journey. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.
Take care!
Trisha
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wow that is so wonderful!!! So good to hear your success story. Thanks so much for sharing:) Good luck on your last few lbs.0
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Great story and so encouraging. Thanks for sharing.0
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Thanks for sharing your story!! Congratulations!! This is very motivating for me...I hate taking pictures for that very reason! Blessings to you for sharing!
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Thank you very much for sharing! Awesome job!0
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Thank you very much for sharing! Awesome job!0
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Wow! You look so happy & beautiful! I love the motivation you've just given me to continue on this amazing journey!:happy:0
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awesome job! you look fantastic!0
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Thanks everyone!0
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Very encouraging. You look fantastic!0
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Thank you.
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Looking great!0
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Very Inspiring .. Thanks for sharing0
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Wow! Great legs! You look amazing!0
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Way to go!!! Such an inspiration!!!0
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Looking good!0
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Wonderful! I'm proud of YOU.0
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Hottie with a body!0
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Wow your legs look amazing! Great job!0
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You look GREAT!0
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FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN tas tic!!
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Bravo! Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. You look GREAT!0
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Wow!! You are so inspirational! I am in a similar situation right now....gained so much weight since getting married...now trying to lose it all!! I loved hearing that you ran a marathon! How awesome! :happy:0
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Thank you. The funny thing was when I started running, I decided to run a half and during my training I told my husband I would never run a full. I chose one of the hardest courses as my 1st marathon, and hope to stay injury free so that I can run another full this fall.
Take care,
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WOW!! Looking good!0
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Way to go! Look in the tone in those legs! Sexxay!0
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Awesome!! Good luck!0
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You Look AMAZING, hun! GREAT JOB! Thanks for sharing and inspiring everyone here! WTG! Keep up the good work! 0
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Wow! You look great!0
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Congrats, I hope to be like you this summer down 100#'s. Keep up the great work, it's so worth it!!!0
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. You are an inspiration to others on here.0
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