Exactly a year.....

The_Wallflower

One year ago today I quit making up excuses for why I was so overweight. I weighed in at 350 lbs (which is the first half of my profile pic). I was becoming so terrified of getting on stage I barely did it. Music was always my passion and to give that up because it was too hard with the weight was devastating. I told myself I had to so something to keep both my music AND myself alive.
I finally went to bed that night promising myself a change. I woke up on Oct. 2nd 2010 and started my journey. Between eating healthy and working out occasionally I did it! I now weigh 140 lbs less than I did this time last year. I went from 350 lbs to 210 lbs. Even though I still have a little ways to go, with the success I've had in ONE year, I know I can do it!!!!!

Now I'm back onstage promoting my latest album 'The Aftermath' (on iTunes under Rachel Janelle) AND I'm a soloist in a major musical theatrical show!! Life is now so much better and I plan on living it to it's full capacity!!!

Bonita_Lynne_58

What a transformation! You look great. Thanks for posting, it really helps to see what others have accomplished.

drvvork

You look Fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!

Krisengel

You've come a long way in just a year. You look great!

The_Wallflower

Thanks guys!! And everyone feel free to add me!! I love being motivated by others!!

tootsanderson

good for you. that's amazing.

tannyb

Wow, you are an inspiration! That's a great loss in only one year. Congratulations! Tomorrow will be my six month anniversary on here and I've only lost 46 - so maybe I'll be at 80 or so when my one year anniversary rolls around. But it will still be so much better than where I was last April 3rd. Thanks for the motivation! You look awesome!

msiamjan

Awesome. Both your life and your music will grace the world longer, which is a beautiful thing.

SparkleShine

Awesome job girlie! You look fantastic! What an inspriation!

JennBona

Amazing job ....you look fantastic

mrsjennifermaffei

WOW, what a difference a year makes!!

BenKnowsFitness

Congrats, you look good.

The_Wallflower

Thanks guys!!

Learnin2LuvMe

So amazing! Keep up the great work!

KettyLan

Wow!!! What we can do in a year!!! Amazing!!!! You are a role model!!!!

ycc1964

Nice.

zoombie_bear

wowzer, bravo girl

mamapaints

Nice work!!! You are looking great!

poisongirl6485

Awesome! This is truly motivational, especially because I want to be down close to 100 lbs by next June (I have a total about about 200 to lose). 15 down so far, working out at least 5 days a week. You look great!!!

Gerald_King

I think your loss is awesome

LadyMarylou

amazing work!!