From me to you...

niknak0508

Good evening everyone... I posted this as a status update on my profile, but thought that this would help inspire you as a reader and fellow weight loss pal :-)


I've been thinking about the past two years of my weight loss journey and just how far I have come. I just can't believe what I have done for myself. Two years and two months ago I was sitting on the couch doing NOTHING about the weight I was carrying around. I had gone to the doctor that day and remember being so embarrassed as she told me how OBESE I was and that I needed to change my ways..... Then I went home and sulked about the comment made and for the next 6 days used food to comfort that embarrassment, struggling to walk up stairs without being completely out of breath. Until I realized I needed to change my ways, she was absolutely RIGHT!! Now, I am nearly 100 pounds lighter and I can workout for nearly 2 hours and be out of breath but feel AMAZING afterwards. It may have taken me over two years to get where I am, but it's not the amount of time it's taken me, it's the simple fact that I made the decision to do what's right for ME and MY health. It's insane how much different you feel when you are healthier and stronger........... Just remember that on days you feel like giving up because of a bad day or if you hit a plateau and feel like you are NEVER going to beat it....... you CAN and you WILL. You didn't come all this way to give up on yourself. Just keep chuggin' along :-) You guys ROCK!!!


Also, I am always looking for new friends to support on their journey so please don't hesitate to add me and ask as many questions as you want!! I'm an open book and will do nothing more than help you get through your journey!!

These photos are from my 94 pound loss.... I haven't updated them just yet.

AZackery

Congratulation on your loss Niknak0508.

katkins3

Thank you for posting!
I've been on MFP for 3 months and lost 43 pounds. I know I have at least another 40 to go and I haven't decided on a final goal.
I get overwhelmed at times at the length of the journey. Its good to know others have reached goal and are maintaining.

bcampbell54

Awesome progress, thanks for sharing!

Its4CJ

You look AWESOME! Way to go!!

kybrandyb

YOU LOOK SO GREAT! SO PROUD OF YOU

KandieLantz

Gosh, seeing this and reading your post made me cry. Thanks for being such a motivation!