Halfway to goal – 62lbs down with PICS!
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BrandNewMia
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I am so excited to share this with everyone! I started my journey January 22, 2011 at 260lbs. Today I weigh 196.6lbs! I am 5’7”, my goal weight is 135lbs, so I’m about halfway there.
I started out wearing a size 22/24 (and honestly, some shirts were 26/28) and I now fit comfortably in a size 16 (some 14s, but some 18s still, too). I have lost an entire shoe size, going from 10s to 9s. Gone forever are 11.5 inches from my waist, 7inches from my hips, and 1.25inches from my neck. I no longer snore, and sleep apnea is a thing of my past. I can wear high heels without horrendous foot cramps. I feel good about myself, I feel strong, I am confident.
The most important thing I want to tell you about my journey thus far – I am not embarrassed or ashamed to post these photos. My journey began with my head – I used to live with so much self hatred, it’s no wonder all previous attempts to lose weight failed, I had no respect for myself. So I had to start loving myself, and I had to learn to love my body (even at 260lbs). Once I loved ME, I started treating myself better, giving my body the movement and nutrition it needed and deserved. And the weight started to come off.
Also - I MUST thank my MFP family. I depend on each and every one of you, you pick me up when I am down, you support, motivate and inspire me on a daily basis, you are HONEST with me, you give me great advice – and I wouldn’t have made it this far without you. My real life family has been awesome, too :happy:
OK, here goes!
Haha, I'm such a nerd! The title of this thread should have been "63lbs down" :blushing: I hope you all enjoy!
I started out wearing a size 22/24 (and honestly, some shirts were 26/28) and I now fit comfortably in a size 16 (some 14s, but some 18s still, too). I have lost an entire shoe size, going from 10s to 9s. Gone forever are 11.5 inches from my waist, 7inches from my hips, and 1.25inches from my neck. I no longer snore, and sleep apnea is a thing of my past. I can wear high heels without horrendous foot cramps. I feel good about myself, I feel strong, I am confident.
The most important thing I want to tell you about my journey thus far – I am not embarrassed or ashamed to post these photos. My journey began with my head – I used to live with so much self hatred, it’s no wonder all previous attempts to lose weight failed, I had no respect for myself. So I had to start loving myself, and I had to learn to love my body (even at 260lbs). Once I loved ME, I started treating myself better, giving my body the movement and nutrition it needed and deserved. And the weight started to come off.
Also - I MUST thank my MFP family. I depend on each and every one of you, you pick me up when I am down, you support, motivate and inspire me on a daily basis, you are HONEST with me, you give me great advice – and I wouldn’t have made it this far without you. My real life family has been awesome, too :happy:
OK, here goes!
Haha, I'm such a nerd! The title of this thread should have been "63lbs down" :blushing: I hope you all enjoy!
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Wow! Well done - what a difference. Really pleased for you.0
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Wow, you're awesome!0
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You look amazing and are such an inspiration!0
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Great job!! You look fantastic. [=0
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You look amazing! You're an inspiration for all of us!0
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WOW! That's a lot of hard work & dedication, you look terrific!
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Wow - your green purse really grew
You look like a completely different person. Very nice work!0 -
WOW i wish my weight los showed so well on me you look REALLLLLLY great!
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You look simply fantastic!!! Wonderful change and such an inspiration to me!
Thank you for posting! Keep up the great work.
I appreciate you saying you had to love you before you could embark upon this journey. I have struggled with that myself and it is so nice to know other people feel the same way!
Your success is amazing.
I look forward to the next round of pictures!0 -
Pictures say it all sweetie - you are amazing. You look amazing. What a wonderful change in such a short period of time!!
You have really turned your life around -- you are now healthy ... and you sure look happy!!0 -
That's amazing! you look wonderful, keep up the great work and I kno you will see your goals!! :flowerforyou:0
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You should and I know you are proud of your huge accomplishment. Great job.....
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OMG! You look FAB! You are really an inspiration to me personally because you are built just like me! Thanks for sharing!
I forgot to add I also had a highest weight of 260.0 -
you're amazing Miamia. you've done so well! so proud!0
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you look great!!!! keep it up0
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Thank you for sharing these fantastic pics! Congrats on all of your hard work-- you look amazing!
...And btw, cute shoes!0 -
My goodness! You are so beautiful! I loved reading your story, also! Thank you so much for sharing these with us - you rock! :drinker:0
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Wow how inspiring and you look marvelous!!!0
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You look AMAZING Mia! So happy for you! You rock girl!0
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You look totally awesome, congratulations! I bet you are so proud of yourself!0
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