Hit my ultimate goal - single digits (with pics)
A_New_Horizon
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Hello my MFP family - I just had to share my BIG SUCCESS. My ultimate goal wasn't about the number on the scale or my measurements - it has always been about the size clothes I was in. I have NEVER been a single digit in my adult life (this is the smallest I have ever been since I was like 12ish). It is a HUGE accomplishment for me. Anyway, today, I was doing some spring shopping and I grabbed a pair of size 8 skorts and a size 7 capri. The size 8 fit perfectly, and the size 7 is almost there (I can button them just wouldn't wear them in public yet) - it is my new goal. I have also never been able to wear juniors until now.
Just to give you some idea: I have gone from a size 18 to a size 8 and a size 1X to a small/med - this journey is very, very doable - I am living proof of it. Remember, that it takes time - slow and steady wins the race. It doesn't happen over night!! I started this journey Sept 2010 and it is now March 2012. I have hit 2 major goal weights for myself (140 and 135). Due to recent meds, my weight is up slightly but coming back down. NEVER give up on yourself and remember you ARE WORTH it!! Please listen to someone who has come from an abusive marriage, and I have gotten out before it got worse. I won't go into details, but it took me losing 40 lbs before I finally said enough and enough. To realize that I WAS worth so much more than what my soon to be ex was putting me through. I am here if you need an ear or a shoulder because I do know the pain. I wasn't physcially abused, but the words and emotions my ex put me through was just as harsh if not worse. I am permanently scared, and to this day, I am STILL working on my self-esteem that he took from me.
Anyway, I know everyone likes to see pics so here they are:
July 2010 - around 194 lbs, size 18 and 1X
March 2012 - 138 lbs, size 8 and small/med (large in juniors)
I also have 2 beautiful babies, and even after putting up the abuse and have 2 babies - I still have lost almost 60 lbs. If I can, you CAN!!!
Just to give you some idea: I have gone from a size 18 to a size 8 and a size 1X to a small/med - this journey is very, very doable - I am living proof of it. Remember, that it takes time - slow and steady wins the race. It doesn't happen over night!! I started this journey Sept 2010 and it is now March 2012. I have hit 2 major goal weights for myself (140 and 135). Due to recent meds, my weight is up slightly but coming back down. NEVER give up on yourself and remember you ARE WORTH it!! Please listen to someone who has come from an abusive marriage, and I have gotten out before it got worse. I won't go into details, but it took me losing 40 lbs before I finally said enough and enough. To realize that I WAS worth so much more than what my soon to be ex was putting me through. I am here if you need an ear or a shoulder because I do know the pain. I wasn't physcially abused, but the words and emotions my ex put me through was just as harsh if not worse. I am permanently scared, and to this day, I am STILL working on my self-esteem that he took from me.
Anyway, I know everyone likes to see pics so here they are:
July 2010 - around 194 lbs, size 18 and 1X
March 2012 - 138 lbs, size 8 and small/med (large in juniors)
I also have 2 beautiful babies, and even after putting up the abuse and have 2 babies - I still have lost almost 60 lbs. If I can, you CAN!!!
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you look great! congrats on your journey!!!0
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Awesome, you are really an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.0
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you look great hun!! keep up the good work!!! you have inspire me!!0
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OMG, you look amazing lady! So proud for you and all that you do! Keep inspiring us as you do daily. Congratulations!!!!:flowerforyou:0
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Congrats! You love AMAZING! Such an inspiration
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Im a size 18 and a 1x in shirts, lol. I hope that one day i can be an 8 or even better a 7! Add me.0
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You look awesome! Congrats on your success.0
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You look wonderful! Congrats on your weight loss.0
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Wow congrats
You look absolutely amazing Must be a good feeling to finally have reached your goal
Good job!0 -
You look great!!! Thanks for sharing..congrats!!0
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Awesome. Way to go. I'm in the same boat as far as getting into the single digits. I'm a 10-12 now and so looking forward to that 1st size 8 bottoms! I might have to frame them. :laugh:0
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Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration. You must feel fabulous!0
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You look wonderful! Congrats 0
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Wow. What an inspiration! Thanks for sharing. You look great!0
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Congrats! Thanks for sharing, you look awesome!0
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You look amazing!!!! Congratulations!!!0
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Fantastic work! Feels so good, doesn't it?! 0
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You look amazing! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:0
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Thanks for sharing! Very inspirational and motivating. Started similar weight and am like you...I would LOVE to see single digit pants. Can't wait. But congrats to you. You are looking amazing!0
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There just is something awesome about the single digits!0
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Im a size 18 and a 1x in shirts, lol. I hope that one day i can be an 8 or even better a 7! Add me.
same here!!! It would be great to be a size 8 wouldnt it?0 -
First off let me say you a very strong woman for going through what you have and you are beautful!!!! The pics are amazing keep it up girl!!!!!0
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WOOT!!!0
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Looking great! Congratulations for realising how much you are worth. 0
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Congrats! You have obviously worked hard and deserve every bit of happiness your health brings you! Yay!0
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Thanks everyone - I appreciate all the kind words. My offer still stands if you ever need an ear or a shoulder - you know where to find me.0
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Great job! you look great!0
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What an inspiration - you look great! Thanks for sharing you story and success!0
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You look amazing....and hopefully scars inside will fade as well. Truly inspirational.0
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wow. you look fabulous! congrats! !0
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