HUGE victory for me today!!!

keeponkickin · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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

cardbucfan · February 2012

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

And by the way-you look great!

Chagama · February 2012

Absolutely phenomenal!!!!

onmyway31 · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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

fwhittaker · February 2012

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

kmbhoya2000 · February 2012

Awesome!! Congratulations!!

countrygirlatheart2719 · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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

itontae · February 2012

Huge respect to you

L00py_T0ucan · February 2012

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

LOVE the profile photo, btw!

JamesonsMommy · February 2012

I love reading stories like this

You are amazing!!

bballmom20 · February 2012

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

JodyPellissey · February 2012

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

thedrummer1978 · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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

MB_Positif · February 2012

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

ChristyU74 · February 2012

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 · February 2012

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.

jaguar101570 · February 2012

That is an unbelievable recomp and I want to congratulate you. You look absolutely wonderful. Congratulations. I too lost 70 lbs in the last year. It feels great doesn't it?

Music_is_my_soul · February 2012

I too am in tears! Happy tears for you! And knowing that other people can do this makes me believe that I can as well. I too need to lose over 100+ lbs and I am ready to do this! Strong and steady is the key!

I am down 10lbs since Dec 28th and it is so cool to see my pants falling off myself! Thank you so much for this inspiration! Keep up the GREAT work!!! :flowerforyou:

cholt03 · February 2012

Congratulations!!! And how wonderful it is that you are willing to help others! You are such an inspiration and I'm sure others will work to follow in your foot steps!