My mom's death sparked my weight loss of 110 lbs.

nighthawk327

You look fantastic, almost a different person!! Congratulations! I am sorry for your loss, and the losses of all the others who've posted here... Terrible thing to go through, but at least something positive came from it. One of the main reasons I'm also here trying to lose weight (other than cosmetic reasons) is that I don't want to end up with diabetes or organ failure, they're both terrible terrible things. My husband's mom went through a number of illnesses, ate terribly, never exercised and never took care of herself in later years. A few years back, she died from end stage colon cancer (and another cancer I forget at the moment), I never got to meet either of his parents. And seeing my own dad have to go through knee replacement surgery (when my own knees are not doing that great) was definitely another wake-up call for me.

Amy_B

You look fantastic, almost a different person!! Congratulations! I am sorry for your loss, and the losses of all the others who've posted here... Terrible thing to go through, but at least something positive came from it. One of the main reasons I'm also here trying to lose weight (other than cosmetic reasons) is that I don't want to end up with diabetes or organ failure, they're both terrible terrible things. My husband's mom went through a number of illnesses, ate terribly, never exercised and never took care of herself in later years. A few years back, she died from end stage colon cancer (and another cancer I forget at the moment), I never got to meet either of his parents. And seeing my own dad have to go through knee replacement surgery (when my own knees are not doing that great) was definitely another wake-up call for me.

I am sorry to hear about your in-laws and your dad.

jwerman

WOW! So inspiring. It's amazing how an event can change your thinking almost instantly...My husband and I understand.. about 2 1/2 months ago we thought my husband had a heart attack (it turned out to be just a warning sign) but we took it seriously and started making changes ASAP! We are trying to make this a life long change so that we can be around together longer!! So far he has lost almost 50 lbs and I've lost around 20. Seeing your story and pics, makes me think even more adamantly that, YES we CAN do this!!!

liberaltendencies

How amazing that you took something so tragic and turned it into such a positive experience. You look a-maz-ing!

Amy_B

Thanks!

msstillion79

I just wanted to say ur story is inspirational and im going to come back to ur post when i start to give up or go into a craving and im going to make my jornal public if i can figure out how lol thanz again :drinker:

Amy_B

I just wanted to say ur story is inspirational and im going to come back to ur post when i start to give up or go into a craving and im going to make my jornal public if i can figure out how lol thanz again :drinker:

Thank you!

Honestly, when I start lacking a bit of motivation, I find looking at others' stories and pictures gives me the nudge I need to keep going in the right direction.

rcfalconfan

Thank you for your story. You are truly an inspiration. My goal seems so far away, but you are living proof that it can be achieved.

countrydarling1

U r inspiring!! cONGRATS!! amazing job!!

jeanie✰

you go girl!

amberray4307

You look awesome and your mom would be so proud of you!!! Your an inspiration for everyone else on here and GOOD LUCK with your journey!

kgb6days

Wow - you are amazing! Your mom would be so proud of you

Amy_B

Just got back from vacation. Thanks for all the new comments!

Kimberlycc

Wow, great job on your success! You look great! Keep up the good work.

rockstar65

What an awesome job and a great thing to do for your children, not only the losing weight and becoming healthy for them but to be able to give them the tools they need to live such a healthy life style too. You are truely a motivation, Thanks for sharing your story

kimad

You are an inpiration!! Good work! I lost my mother when she was 54 and I can relate to all the emotion that goes with -- so I commend you!!!

TooFatToFit

My mom is in her early 50's and I'm afraid the same thing is going to happen to her (she doesn't smoke but otherwise eats horrible with tons of salt and grease and never exercises). Your mother did die way too young, and I'm sorry. Actually seeing mine so 'old' at her age is a big motivation for me as well...losing weight and changing your lifestyle in your 30's is hard, but it'll be even harder if I wait until I AM too old for my age. Until I changed my mindset and got things going, I was just continuing the cycle of being fat and sedentary in my family. Someone has to stop it.

You've done awesome! And you've taught your children a better way of life, as well. You're a great success story and motivation.

SabrinaJL

That's fantastic! I have the same sort of motivation. My mom died of a heart attack at age 46. I was 15 years old. She never got to see any of her grandchildren. I don't want that to be me.

lizhipwell

My Mom and Dad's deaths (6 months apart) also influenced me to start this journey to a lower weight and better health. At my age my Mom had double bypass surgery, had smoked since she was 13 years old, had insulin dependent diabetes, and 10 years later died at 57 years old...my Dad followed from a massive stroke at the age of 57 as well, and he also smoked from the time he was 13 years old up until the day he died...This was ten years ago.
I went to the doctor in February and I was told I have diabetes on top of my high cholesterol and depression, and she told me if I continue as I was I would have heart disease and be insulin dependent in 2 years time...it was a no-brainer...I started myfitnesspal that very day and have not missed one meal or day since...as a result I am now in the pre-diabetic category, my cholesterol is in the normal range and my depression is more manageable. I've lost 62 lbs so far, am 1 lb away from breaking into the 200's and my life has opened up in ways than I could imagine...
This is my way of honoring them!!!

katierrt

Love the story, the pics & all, bravo!! Sorry about your mom, My dad's passing got me to quit smoking, he died when he was 62 and it was a horrible time. Because I quit smoking, always comes next is eating, and I helped myself! I'm the heaviest I ever was not pregnant. Now, its time I correct that! I'm in it for the long haul, I have 50 lbs to lose and I know it will take some time. But I'm optimistic and your story really encourages me! Very Proud of you!

Debi_Dreamer

Wow!!! Awesome!! You're such an inspiration.

sweat2lve

awesome

Primrose1960

you look amazing but the most important thing is you are fit and healthy and will be there for your children and grandchildren. My mother also didnt look after herself and had a stroke at 57 and died at 63. Our Mothers died way too young. You have done such a great job to loose so much weight and be fit. Your Mother is helping you in a way to be a better person.

Riley4ever

Wow, you've done so well and I'm sure your Mum would be very proud of you and your achievements. I actually put on a lot of my weight after my mum died (3 yrs ago) so - although you had a great motivation - I think you've shown great determination and will power being able to lose like that through such a difficult period. My mum always wanted the best for me and was a nurse so would always badger me about my health - eventually I've realised the best thing I can do now is lead as full, healthy and a happy life as I can in return for the life she gave me. All the best - I bet your kids are so excited to have such an energetic Mum, you're a great example to them.

Amy_B

Thank you!!!

ELeeBenson

Congratulations Amy, job well done. It's unfortunate that we have to wait for a tragedy such as yours to take control of our lives. But you took that loss and turned it into something good and you have become a new you. I posted a similar story last night and I know exactly what you went through. Keep it up! You look fabulous!

caseyandjess

well done amy i haver the same reasons why my nanna died at a young age, my mum has blood pressure, chrolestrol and diabeties type 2. really dont want this happening to me.

thxs for accepting my friend requests, all the best to the rest of your journey

you really are doing well. Lots of love sharl x

HoneyDancer

Fantastic. Really inspirational! You look good!

mstawnya

Wow! You look amazing and have done such a nice job sticking with it! Your family must be so happy that you made the choice to get healthy. Such an accomplishment!

ahsongbird

I'm sorry about ur mom but so happy for your health, my dads poor health was my inspiration as well, he died in June but had been ill for most of his adult life and partially crippled since i was 12. I always begged him to take better care of himself but he just couldnt accept that food was doing this to him.