46lbs down + pics (during)

Marcellus_08

I'll start out by saying....I am not nearly close to where I want to be. I have a long ways to go. I'm nowhere near perfect but I have to admit...I never thought in a million years I could say I have lost 46lbs. I am 22 years old and I will honestly say I haven't been under 200lbs since I was probably 14. I was SO tired of being well...tired, cranky, sore, and miserable. I have a 1 1/2 year old and it was time to change so I can chase her *kitten* around while she climbs, runs, and chases me around my house. I found myself being SO tired and worn out just by walking up my stairs, or trying to get out of bed was such a ***** because everything just hurt. I can say I feel almost ALMOST like a different person. I have maybe 70% more energy. I'm still overweight but it's crazy what a overweight person can do if they just TRY to do their best. Last night my family and my sisters family went walking and I ended up playing with all the kids on the playground. I was on the swings and chasing my niece around, doing monkey bars and lifting kids left and right to be able to reach the toys they wanted. After we left, I realized...holy **** I'm not even tired! If I would have done this a few months ago I would have just went home. Sweaty and tired and probably get in my fridge and eat. I came home, cleaned my house, folded laundry, had a handful of almonds, showered, and went to bed. Simple as that. There was no, "am I hungry or bored?" It is so wonderful literally ****ing wonderful that I can feel the mom I want to is slowly coming out. I hope one day to be at a goal weight keep it off, and entertain my kids and make them have the best childhood ever. I'm working very hard on myself and my eating habits. I have to change what I have known for basically 22 years. I'm ready to change my thinking process when it comes to food, so I can teach my kids. Food is fantastic, but it should NEVER be given as a reward, celebration, grieving, or happiness. Food is there to keep you healthy, strong, and live a long life. I know I'm not NEAR thin, nor do I strive to be. I just want to get to the point where I feel comfortable in my own skin. Okay okay, enough of this, here are the pictures.

ceeeeemac

well done! The difference in your photos is amazing. I hope you are happy with yourself, you should be! It's great that you're focussing on how you feel rather than how you look (even though you look fab). Keep up the good work, very motivating post

webdiva1

GO, YOU!!! Seriously: I hope a zillion MFP newbies with a lot to lose come check out your pix and read your comments ... they're spot on. Keep going -- you're doing GREAT.

Kelly_Wilson1990

Awesome job!! You are looking great!!

JeSuisPrest

Way to go! Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

Marcellus_08

Thank you all SO SO much for the comments:)

mrsjohnson75

Wonderful progress! Congrats to all your hard work. You look awesome:flowerforyou:

snkeller24

Major difference!!! Good job at keeping up the hard work!

methetree

You rock girlie! Way to go. Keep it up. You are an inspiration not only to me, but I am sure to others as well.. but mostly to your child! Thanks for posting your progress

sarah829522

"...Food is there to keep you healthy, strong, and live a long life..."

Amazing job. You WILL succeed!

kimandal99

Wow! Congrats on your huge accomplishment so far. What a difference. You should be very proud of yourself. Keep up the great work!

tkirkes

You are doing so good!!! Keep up the great work!!!

lglg11

You look AMAZING!! Good for you and for your child! You have great goals and perfect reasons Keep up the good work , I cannot wait to see more of your progress pics !

savethecat

You're looking amazing! Well done!

lildietitian

congrats on your success so far!! You're doing fantastic!

Gigi_licious

You look fantastic!!! WTG!!

krledvina

So awesome !!!!!

Sparrow_Feet

Well done! The difference is amazing. Keep up the focus!

riannenrings

amazing!!!!! you're inspiring!

divadoll41

u look great; keep up all the hard work!

Monica_has_a_goal

Inspiring how you loss so much weight! I want to do a great job too.. Thank you for sharing! :flowerforyou:

gennybunny1

Wow what a difference, as a 40+lost member as well I can totally understand where you are coming from. Keep up the great work girl!!

Danahimself

Good for you and great work!

mentalbeat

You..Young Lady are simply awesome!! what a fantastic post and what a transformation. You have done so well, keep up the very good work and keep those reasons for doing it at the forefront of your mind. What better reason to get fit and healthy....Kids we would do anything for them.

Johnny

kaswain

The difference between your before and durings is incredible!!!

tsmith8

Awesome job! You're a great example of Willpower!!

lindamastroianni

You are an inspiration! You look fantastic!

sayambular

Gratz girlie on losing 46 and good luck on the rest of your journey. YOU CAN DO IT!!! JUST STAY POSITIVE AND REMEMBER, YOU ARE STRONG!!!

Alissa_Sal

Oh my gosh, what a huge difference! You should be so proud of yourself, the change in your body already is amazing! I think it is awesome that you want to do this to be a better mom to your kids, that is a really great motivation. Great job, and keep it up.

PS - Love your new hair!~ It is adorable.

pixidaisy

You look fantastic keep it up!

mommy2robert

what an inspiration!