I never thought this was possible

willywonka

I first just want to say that this website and all of you guys have helped me SO much with my weight loss efforts. I honestly don't think I could continue to do this without your help and the motivation and support that is shown here. I hope that my story may help a little and show people that are just starting out that if a southern girl that loves to eat (especially country cooking) and hated to exercise can change her ways, then just imagine what they can do :laugh:

I was always fairly thin and active with waitressing and school in my early twenties and then around 23 I graduated college and got an office job and the weight started to creep up on me. Fast forward almost ten years later...
Before I knew it, I was the heaviest I had ever been and felt horrible. So, four months ago I decided to change my life. I first started eating healthier and then going to the gym. At first it was really hard but I have stuck with it and made a habit of going 5 days a week. Now, I enjoy it and I cannot believe how much I am able to do.
For the first time in almost ten years I feel strong and confident in a way that I never have before and it feels amazing. And when I went to try on dresses for my company Christmas party that we had this weekend, I started to cry because for the first time in a very long time, I felt like my old self.
So, here are a few pics-
Last year



And now

willywonka

I first just want to say that this website and all of you guys have helped me SO much with my weight loss efforts. I honestly don't think I could continue to do this without your help and the motivation and support that is shown here. I hope that my story may help a little and show people that are just starting out that if a southern girl that loves to eat (especially country cooking) and hated to exercise can change her ways, then just imagine what they can do :laugh:

I was always fairly thin and active with waitressing and school in my early twenties and then around 23 I graduated college and got an office job and the weight started to creep up on me. Fast forward almost ten years later...
Before I knew it, I was the heaviest I had ever been and felt horrible. So, four months ago I decided to change my life. I first started eating healthier and then going to the gym. At first it was really hard but I have stuck with it and made a habit of going 5 days a week. Now, I enjoy it and I cannot believe how much I am able to do.
For the first time in almost ten years I feel strong and confident in a way that I never have before and it feels amazing. And when I went to try on dresses for my company Christmas party that we had this weekend, I started to cry because for the first time in a very long time, I felt like my old self.
So, here are a few pics-
Last year



And now

LightenUp_Caro

You look FABULOUS!!!! That dress is absolutely gorgeous on you!!!

Congrats on everything!!!
:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Mangoaddict

you are gorgeous! Stay happy always and keep us motivated!

dmbaiken

Congrats on the weight loss, you look great!! I hope I'm as successful.

RainbowNtheWaterfall

Super job!...thanks for the motivation and that blue dress compliments you well:drinker:

fit_amy

Good for you!! I love success stories!! :flowerforyou:

sens06

Dude You look great. Congratulations your on your success. I hope I have just as much. Your so strong

cmriverside

Yay you! Excellent post, never get enough of the positive! You are beautiful with that blue dress - (or anything else you put on, I'm sure! )

:glasses:

laird20k

You look so amazing. I love your blue dress. You are so inspiring.

amylou24

You look Ah-Mazing and that dress is GORGEOUS on you!!! Way to go!!! :bigsmile:

NWCountryGal

You are gorgeous darlin, on the inside as well as the outside:) I lived in Alabama for 2 years, NW near the Shoals area:) I miss it a lot some times:) That's where I picked up some of my "language" like "darlin", LOL:) Thank you for sharing your story! This site has had a lot to do with changing my life as well:)

denise in Oregon:)

I first just want to say that this website and all of you guys have helped me SO much with my weight loss efforts. I honestly don't think I could continue to do this without your help and the motivation and support that is shown here. I hope that my story may help a little and show people that are just starting out that if a southern girl that loves to eat (especially country cooking) and hated to exercise can change her ways, then just imagine what they can do :laugh:

I was always fairly thin and active with waitressing and school in my early twenties and then around 23 I graduated college and got an office job and the weight started to creep up on me. Fast forward almost ten years later...
Before I knew it, I was the heaviest I had ever been and felt horrible. So, four months ago I decided to change my life. I first started eating healthier and then going to the gym. At first it was really hard but I have stuck with it and made a habit of going 5 days a week. Now, I enjoy it and I cannot believe how much I am able to do.
For the first time in almost ten years I feel strong and confident in a way that I never have before and it feels amazing. And when I went to try on dresses for my company Christmas party that we had this weekend, I started to cry because for the first time in a very long time, I felt like my old self.
So, here are a few pics-
Last year



And now

Lizjkp

Isn't it wonderful :bigsmile: what we can do when we put our minds to it. You look fantastic girl,

"KEEP ON LOGGING" those calories that is.

I am very happy to have been introduced to this site and cannot thank whoever set it up enough,

THREE CHEERS, HIP HIP HIP HORAY :drinker: :flowerforyou:

willywonka

Thank you all SO very much!!! You are all a big inspiration to me, I MFP

pavang82

Congrats on your weight loss journey. I your dress!!!

smd2012s

you look amazing! that must be the best feeling walking around with that much confidence! plus that dress is soo pretty!

DjBliss05

Aww, you look great and so happy!

It is really great to hear that you are feeling more confident and are enjoying your workouts.

Thanks for the inspiration!

:flowerforyou:

cham1210

I wanna be like you when I grow up!

TamTastic

You look amazing!!!! LOVE that dress!!! And it looks gorgeous on you.

You should be so proud of yourself!!

:flowerforyou:
-Tami

GTOgirl1969

You look great! I hope I look half as good when I put my holiday dress on.:flowerforyou:

PedalHound

What a transformation!! You look wonderfully healthy - congratulations! :drinker:

kerrilucko

Has anyone ever told you you look SO much like Jenniffer Garner? Gorgeous! And I love your new dress :flowerforyou: