HUGE victory for me today!!!

keeponkickin

Two years ago I was seen by a cardiologist for a heart problem. Went through many tests and got the "all clear" BUT you really need to lose weight and exercise. Right about that same time my mom passed away and I spent a year in a fog. I came out of that fog and I knew I had to make some major changes. On January 11, 2011 I joined MFP and exactly one year later I dropped 111 pounds. Today, I was seen by my cardiologist again. When she walked in the room she flipped out. She told me she is always telling people they need to lose weight and exercise but nobody has returned to her like I have. I showed her my before and current photos and she asked if she could have them. Of course doc. She then takes them and puts them on the main bulletin board and put a sign above it that read "you CAN do this too, 111 pounds lost in one year!" She then asked me if I was willing to be a motivational speaker for a weight loss clinic that she heads up and if I was willing to participate in a 5k coming up soon for staff and patients. I am so happy she asked me to help. I have such a heart to help others, to come along side and encourage them that they too can do this. I see people at the gym that are like I was last year and I want to go up to them and give them a pat on the back, tell them to never give up, that I understand the road they are on.

I'm walking a bit taller today. I want to give all of you a pat on the back. You can do this! Here are the pics I gave to my doctor today.

Jenny_Bee

That is really awesome. I wish you all the best!

cardbucfan

You are awesome! How wonderful for your doctor to do that. Congratulations!!

And by the way-you look great!

Chagama

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!

onmyway31

I am in tears, I mean happy tears, you are an inspiration to me, I have over 100 to lose and I have been keeping a steady weight loss! :flowerforyou:

cwojo

What an inspiration you are. Way to continue to be a positive person for others and encourge them. WTG.
By the way you look awesome.

jenseye

That is beyond fantastic!!!!
You are a wonderful inspiration!

fwhittaker

Wow!!!!!!! Fantastic well done you!

kmbhoya2000

Awesome!! Congratulations!!

countrygirlatheart2719

WOW! You look amazing - good for you. I'm happy for you and wish you all the best. You are an inspiration ... what were your secrets?

kymarai

Absolutely wonderful! I know you are proud! :flowerforyou:

itontae

Huge respect to you

L00py_T0ucan

Well done! Thanks for the inspirational story and photos. :flowerforyou: :glasses:

LOVE the profile photo, btw!

JamesonsMommy

I love reading stories like this You are amazing!!

bballmom20

Wow! You look great and what a great compliment from your doctor!!

JodyPellissey

AMAZING!! What an inspiration ... thanks for sharing your story and pictures

thedrummer1978

Wow!! You look awesome! I just started my 100 pound journey and hope I look half as good as that when I'm done! I LOVE your profile pic! Cheers to your success! :drinker:

porterca

You look great!!!! That is an awesome NSV!!

MB_Positif

Total awesomeness! Reading this made me cry a little! I don't know you, but I am so proud of you!

ChristyU74

What an amazing success story you are! I had chills reading your post. Congratulations on your achievement. You are truly an inspiration to others. Of course, you look fantastic, but I bet you feel so much healthier too!

loseweightjames

Two years ago I was seen by a cardiologist for a heart problem. Went through many tests and got the "all clear" BUT you really need to lose weight and exercise. Right about that same time my mom passed away and I spent a year in a fog. I came out of that fog and I knew I had to make some major changes. On January 11, 2011 I joined MFP and exactly one year later I dropped 111 pounds. Today, I was seen by my cardiologist again. When she walked in the room she flipped out. She told me she is always telling people they need to lose weight and exercise but nobody has returned to her like I have. I showed her my before and current photos and she asked if she could have them. Of course doc. She then takes them and puts them on the main bulletin board and put a sign above it that read "you CAN do this too, 111 pounds lost in one year!" She then asked me if I was willing to be a motivational speaker for a weight loss clinic that she heads up and if I was willing to participate in a 5k coming up soon for staff and patients. I am so happy she asked me to help. I have such a heart to help others, to come along side and encourage them that they too can do this. I see people at the gym that are like I was last year and I want to go up to them and give them a pat on the back, tell them to never give up, that I understand the road they are on.

I'm walking a bit taller today. I want to give all of you a pat on the back. You can do this! Here are the pics I gave to my doctor today.

Seriously if I was looked like you I would at least be a part-time personal trainer.

I *hate* when I see a personal trainer who's like 25 and they've NEVER had a BMI over 10. WTF do they know about trying to lose weight?

"Oh I have AHA and blah blah blah certificates." I don't give a #$%&, it's EXPERIENCE that counts in life and you've LIVED it!

You are awesome and I really really hope you take your experience and share it with other people that need to lose 111 lbs.

I've never even met someone that lost 100+ lbs, I've only seen it on TV.