Need a reminder how far I've made it

YukonJoy
YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
edited October 7 in Success Stories
I'm not the only person who fell off the wagon during the holidays - many of us did. I gained a few pounds and feel a lot bigger, even if I am not in reality. I just felt disgusting.

Then I stumbled upon some old pictures and realized how far I have come!


(I'm 5'5" by the way)


December 2008 - have no idea how much I weigh here, it's about the heaviest I have been.

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March 2011 at a costume party - Probably 186 lbs

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and today January 2, 2012 at 159lbs

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I have 29lbs to lose in 5 months as a birthday gift to myself May 1st. Let's show this year who's boss!! Woot!!

Git 'er done!! :bigsmile:

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  • iAMaPhoenix
    iAMaPhoenix Posts: 1,038 Member
    Freaking awesome...but we all love you Joy just as you are. You just keep doing what makes you happy and us subjects will bow to your greatness.
  • maryellen8301
    maryellen8301 Posts: 100 Member
    you look awesome and so much healthier
  • Tan43
    Tan43 Posts: 87 Member
    Love your confidence. Keep that up and you will reach your goals in no time!! Excellent work. Well done.:happy:
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    I look JUST like my dad in the first picture. It creeps me out.

    That alone is enough to keep me from ever being fat again!! lol
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    You're so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! And you're my inspiration today. It looks like we started about the same size, I did not know that.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    you're doing amazingly well! and you look awesome too! :wink:
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Well done! :drinker:
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Nice work!!
  • Renee2GetFit
    Renee2GetFit Posts: 162 Member
    Girl, you look awesome - quit beating yourself up!! Keep it up and be that boss!!
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    You're so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! And you're my inspiration today. It looks like we started about the same size, I did not know that.

    I never weighed myself when I was at my most heavy but I remember having to buy a pair of size 18 jeans. That was it. The kicker. I was 17 or 18 when I started to work out and stop eating junk food. Since then I have been as slim as 144lbs and as heavy as 186lbs. This time I am getting healthy and staying there for good!!
  • WarriorMom2012
    WarriorMom2012 Posts: 621 Member
    Gorgeous at any weight but I'm happy for you that you feel better!
  • ShanBam143760
    ShanBam143760 Posts: 36
    your beautiful. you look great!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    You look GOOOOOD! Damn!
  • Lizzy_Sunflower
    Lizzy_Sunflower Posts: 1,510 Member
    :drinker:

    Amazing transformation!
  • iamaclno
    iamaclno Posts: 17
    I think as women we are much tougher on ourselves about the little weight gains. I think many of us gained weight over the holidays. You look FANTASTIC though! My goal is to be as smokin' hot as you! Keep up the great work and keep inspiring us!
    Happy New Year! :smile:
  • AdoraK
    AdoraK Posts: 724 Member
    Girl you are rockin hawt!!!

    :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    You're so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! And you're my inspiration today. It looks like we started about the same size, I did not know that.

    I never weighed myself when I was at my most heavy but I remember having to buy a pair of size 18 jeans. That was it. The kicker. I was 17 or 18 when I started to work out and stop eating junk food. Since then I have been as slim as 144lbs and as heavy as 186lbs. This time I am getting healthy and staying there for good!!


    Same. I stopped weighing myself at 218, but I know I gained a smidge after that... I can't wait to be down in the 150s!! You are so gorgeous!
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Aw thanks everybody!! Making it below 160lbs was a really big milestone for me!! :bigsmile:
  • Jay0hwhy
    Jay0hwhy Posts: 63
    Wow! Great job!

    Weird coincident-- i have the same birthday that you do and have the same amount of pounds left to reach my goal on our birthday! Want to be birthday buddies?
  • sarabig2fit
    sarabig2fit Posts: 274 Member
    you look incredible!

    i feel ya, i gained some weight and feel like it filld out in my stomach only... i know the feeling! you've come so far! keep it up!
  • darlenewanamaker
    darlenewanamaker Posts: 162 Member
    we all need reminders sweetie, losing weight is HARD and losing weight around holidays is HARDER.. your pictures are proof your picture are that reminder JOB WELL DONE you look amazing
  • darlenewanamaker
    darlenewanamaker Posts: 162 Member
    we all need reminders sweetie, losing weight is HARD and losing weight around holidays is HARDER.. your pictures are proof your picture are that reminder JOB WELL DONE you look amazing
  • emilymca
    emilymca Posts: 19 Member
    you got this girl! you look fantastic!!! rock it :)
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    I had a similar experience being surprised by an old picture and suddenly realizing all I actually had accomplished.

    You look great. You are beautiful. You're kicking *kitten*. Yay you!
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