3 months on MFP 26 lbs. lost half way to GW with pics!
softballsharie
Posts: 154 Member
Hi everyone! It may be a little early to call this a success story, but I would say half way is just as good a time as any for me to celebrate! Today, I looked at the scale, and it is the lowest it has ever been since I've stopped growing. This might be a long post, so be prepared to read for a while!
About 5 months ago, I hit what I hope would be my rock bottom in life. I weighed the heaviest I ever did, I wasn't in school because I had to withdraw for a back injury, and my hours at work were minimal. On top of all of this, was the thing I was least proud of. From a surgery I had on my cheekbone a couple of years ago, I had developed a nasty habit. The surgery was very painful, and so naturally my doctor prescribed me some pretty strong pain medication. Which in the beginning, I was very thankful for because of the pain that I was in. Time progressed, and the pain let up. At this point I had been on opiate medications for a couple of months. My doctor then told me that everything was healing as planned, and I could stop taking the pain medication and replace it with ibuprofen. Well, at this point I was already physically addicted to them, and was completely terrified of the way I felt when I stopped taking the pain medication. I was embarassed, ashamed, and I had no idea where to turn. I began buying the medication on the street, wherever I could just to feel normal. This went on for a couple of years, and I did some things that I am definitely not proud of.
Four months ago, my little cousin, my best friend, was taken from this world in a fatal car accident. The whole family was just devestated, and we still are. It gave me some time to evaluate my life. If you don't believe in the supernatural, you should probably stop reading here. A few nights after the funeral, I was coming home from work and my parents were sitting in the livingroom. My mom asked me to sit down next to her, and she held me very tight. She began to tell me about a dream that she had. Sabastian (my late cousin) had come to her, and said that he was worried about me. She asked me if there was anything she should be worried about, and I lied. I told her no, everything was fine, my back was bothering me, and I was distraught about my cousin. That night, I couldn't sleep. All that I could do was think about how Sabastian was trying to help me, and I was just flat out denying it. The next day, I decided that I needed to get help. I went online, and found a doctor, a psychiatrist, and some local NA meetings to attend. After getting everything planned out, I told my parents. This was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. I was afraid they were going to yell, scream, disown me, hate me forever, I don't know, I just feared the worst. They didn't do any of that. They accepted it, supported me, and my mom stayed up and held me all night as I was going through withdrawal preparing to get clean. Well, now 4-5 months later, here I am, clean as a whistle, and making every improvement in my life that I can.
One day, my mom asked me to hit a zumba class with her. I wasn't going to go at first, but then I thought about that night that she held me, and comforted me at my lowest, and realized that I at least owed it to her to go humor her. So I went with her, and to my surprise ended up having a blast! That night, I signed up for a full time membership at the gym, and signed up on MFP to start my diet. My best friend, who also supported me through my recovery, then started working out with me. From there on out, there was no turning back! Here I am now, 26 lbs. lighter, a whole lot cleaner, and happier than I've ever been in my entire life! Okay, now I'm past the boring stuff, here's some progress pictures
I'm 5'5" and 23 years old:
12/15/2011... 183 lbs.
1/8/2012... 168 lbs.
2/22/2012... 159 lbs.
Sorry for the long post! haha
About 5 months ago, I hit what I hope would be my rock bottom in life. I weighed the heaviest I ever did, I wasn't in school because I had to withdraw for a back injury, and my hours at work were minimal. On top of all of this, was the thing I was least proud of. From a surgery I had on my cheekbone a couple of years ago, I had developed a nasty habit. The surgery was very painful, and so naturally my doctor prescribed me some pretty strong pain medication. Which in the beginning, I was very thankful for because of the pain that I was in. Time progressed, and the pain let up. At this point I had been on opiate medications for a couple of months. My doctor then told me that everything was healing as planned, and I could stop taking the pain medication and replace it with ibuprofen. Well, at this point I was already physically addicted to them, and was completely terrified of the way I felt when I stopped taking the pain medication. I was embarassed, ashamed, and I had no idea where to turn. I began buying the medication on the street, wherever I could just to feel normal. This went on for a couple of years, and I did some things that I am definitely not proud of.
Four months ago, my little cousin, my best friend, was taken from this world in a fatal car accident. The whole family was just devestated, and we still are. It gave me some time to evaluate my life. If you don't believe in the supernatural, you should probably stop reading here. A few nights after the funeral, I was coming home from work and my parents were sitting in the livingroom. My mom asked me to sit down next to her, and she held me very tight. She began to tell me about a dream that she had. Sabastian (my late cousin) had come to her, and said that he was worried about me. She asked me if there was anything she should be worried about, and I lied. I told her no, everything was fine, my back was bothering me, and I was distraught about my cousin. That night, I couldn't sleep. All that I could do was think about how Sabastian was trying to help me, and I was just flat out denying it. The next day, I decided that I needed to get help. I went online, and found a doctor, a psychiatrist, and some local NA meetings to attend. After getting everything planned out, I told my parents. This was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. I was afraid they were going to yell, scream, disown me, hate me forever, I don't know, I just feared the worst. They didn't do any of that. They accepted it, supported me, and my mom stayed up and held me all night as I was going through withdrawal preparing to get clean. Well, now 4-5 months later, here I am, clean as a whistle, and making every improvement in my life that I can.
One day, my mom asked me to hit a zumba class with her. I wasn't going to go at first, but then I thought about that night that she held me, and comforted me at my lowest, and realized that I at least owed it to her to go humor her. So I went with her, and to my surprise ended up having a blast! That night, I signed up for a full time membership at the gym, and signed up on MFP to start my diet. My best friend, who also supported me through my recovery, then started working out with me. From there on out, there was no turning back! Here I am now, 26 lbs. lighter, a whole lot cleaner, and happier than I've ever been in my entire life! Okay, now I'm past the boring stuff, here's some progress pictures
I'm 5'5" and 23 years old:
12/15/2011... 183 lbs.
1/8/2012... 168 lbs.
2/22/2012... 159 lbs.
Sorry for the long post! haha
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You look fabulous!! Keep up the great work!0
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Great job! You look amazing!0
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You look wonderful! Congrats on getting healthier in mind and body.0
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Thanks guys 0
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Congrats!!! You look fantastic!0
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i am thrilled for you and honored you decided to share your story. i'm also in recovery, for alcoholism. 4.5 years sober! ADDING YOU NOW.0
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Health is more about just physical health. There is a mental and spiritual side too. Sounds like you faced some difficult !@#$ and screw it, punched it in the face, and have probably more character, integrity and mental strength than 90% of the people on this earth. Great job!0
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Thank you mucho Joyous! Wow! 4.5 years! How inspiring! Glad I'm not alone.
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Health is more about just physical health. There is a mental and spiritual side too. Sounds like you faced some difficult !@#$ and screw it, punched it in the face, and have probably more character, integrity and mental strength than 90% of the people on this earth. Great job!
What a great way to put it! From now on, I'm telling people I punched my struggles square in the jaw! haha Thank you for your kind words :]0 -
NICE! You look great!0
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you really do look fab, well done0
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Great job! You can really see a difference throughout your whole body, especially your jawline. WTG!0
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What an inspiration! Go hug your mom for me. ;-) And way to go!!!0
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Thanks for the encouragement and kind words! Wow I didn't even notice the difference in my jawline until now. Thanks for pointing it out, definitely a confidence booster ;]0
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What an inspiration! Go hug your mom for me. ;-) And way to go!!!
I'll give her a nice big one tonight! Thank you 0 -
You look amazing, and I want you to know I have always been incredibly proud to be your friend. :-) You are so strong in so many ways.0
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Well done to you! Such great courage firstly to accept you needed help, and for posting on here. I am so pleased your cousin was able to help you.(I believe in after life)
Your pictures are fab such a big difference already and please post more once you have reached target. Well done.0 -
Congrats!!!! You look great. Keep it up
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Thank you for sharing... you are doing great! You have a NEW LIFE Ahead.... Stay focused on what moves you towards your goals. That includes all choices you make in life...food, friends, fun.... Is this one step closer to the life I want to build or does it/they pull me away from the life I want. I'm proud of you for your choices....and commitment...and results! I am praying Blessings on you and that you may be used in someone else's life...to help them see what they can become. Keep up the great work!0
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You made me tear up. What an awesome story, you should be so proud, not just of the physical changes but of the mental ones too. You look amazing girl, keep it up!0
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You look amazing, and I want you to know I have always been incredibly proud to be your friend. :-) You are so strong in so many ways.
Aweee I love you Regina. There's a large part of my life improvement that I owe to you. I will always be so thankful that you are such a big part of my life, when I need you the most. You have no idea just how much you have helped me along my path to a better life. 0 -
WTG!!! You pulled yourself together and you did it!! And, Great job Sabastian!!0
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I wish I had the time to respond to each one of you individually! You are all more than welcome to message/add me if you want to talk more. Just know, that all of the encouragement that you wonderful people give me on MFP is one of the best tools for motivation that I have. Thank you all so much! 0
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WOW! You are such an inspiration! Congratulations on the weight loss AND changing your life! Great job; you look great! 0
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your progress is definitely noticeable! congrats on your success!0
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Congrats!0
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Thank you guys so much! 0
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That is a sad but yet wonderful story. How blessed you are to have a cousin who cared about you so much and a mother to help you pull through your tough time. I think you look great. Ok I'm seriously crying!! Sometimes it takes a tragic moment to make us reevaluate ourselves. Before I joined MFP I had done terrible things to try to lose weight and one day I looked in the mirror and I couldn't believe the person I had become. So good for you I'm very proud you made the change!0
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Thank you for sharing... you are doing great! You have a NEW LIFE Ahead.... Stay focused on what moves you towards your goals. That includes all choices you make in life...food, friends, fun.... Is this one step closer to the life I want to build or does it/they pull me away from the life I want. I'm proud of you for your choices....and commitment...and results! I am praying Blessings on you and that you may be used in someone else's life...to help them see what they can become. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for the good advice! Also for your encouragement. I posted this in the hopes that someone that was in my position would find it helpful, so thanks for your blessings as well! You have no idea how much kind words like this can turn a negative day into a positive one. 0 -
Congrats on all your hard work and success!! (Btw.. I love your shorts!! haha)0
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