So here it goes...with pics
kashmyre
Posts: 105 Member
Today I read a really well written blog on this site on the power to inspire people around you. The people on MFP do this for me on a daily basis. I have met some really wonderful people on this site and have turned some really wonderful people in my life onto this site.
Now, I know (at least the logical thinking part of my brain knows) the amount I have lost is a large number. I still struggle with the emotional side of actually being a smaller person. I have thought all my life that I was just “big boned” or “athletically built” or any other fallacy that I told myself to accept or justify being fat.
Now the reason I am posting this. Today in our weekly sales call, my boss very publicly (there were about 30 people on the phone and in our conference room) asked me what my “number” was today. He knows that Friday is my weigh in day. I told him and all who were listening that I had lost 56lbs as of today. Now most of the people in the room and on the phone knew I was on a “journey”. They have seen me go from 230lbs to 174lbs. This was not a surprise to them. It was however a surprise to a couple of people who were just hired in the past month or so. Their jaw dropped and one stammered out “how did you do it?”. I gave the standard “diet and exercise” speech that I have given a hundred times to others.
What I didn’t realize was that these new people to our company would never know “Fat Jen”. The people I meet from this point forward will never know “Fat Jen”. It was a realization that kinda hit me like a ton of bricks today.
So, full circle, I hope that I can provide even one person the inspiration they need to keep going. I still have about 25lbs to go (I think). For those who want numbers, I am 5’8” and 36 years old. Here is my progress (hope it works):
Now, I know (at least the logical thinking part of my brain knows) the amount I have lost is a large number. I still struggle with the emotional side of actually being a smaller person. I have thought all my life that I was just “big boned” or “athletically built” or any other fallacy that I told myself to accept or justify being fat.
Now the reason I am posting this. Today in our weekly sales call, my boss very publicly (there were about 30 people on the phone and in our conference room) asked me what my “number” was today. He knows that Friday is my weigh in day. I told him and all who were listening that I had lost 56lbs as of today. Now most of the people in the room and on the phone knew I was on a “journey”. They have seen me go from 230lbs to 174lbs. This was not a surprise to them. It was however a surprise to a couple of people who were just hired in the past month or so. Their jaw dropped and one stammered out “how did you do it?”. I gave the standard “diet and exercise” speech that I have given a hundred times to others.
What I didn’t realize was that these new people to our company would never know “Fat Jen”. The people I meet from this point forward will never know “Fat Jen”. It was a realization that kinda hit me like a ton of bricks today.
So, full circle, I hope that I can provide even one person the inspiration they need to keep going. I still have about 25lbs to go (I think). For those who want numbers, I am 5’8” and 36 years old. Here is my progress (hope it works):
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How wonderful. You look great!0
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Fantastic! Good for you!!
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you look amazing! keep up the good work!0
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You looks so happy! Congrats! And I think it's awesome your boss/co-workers are there to keep you on track too with their support!0
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I am lost for words. you look stunning! i know you feel as good as you look I am so happy for you!0
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Wow! Just wow!
Fantastic 'skinny Jen'
All the best
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You look absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!0
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Great job. Remember everyone we meet today never knows the person we were yesterday. If we are constantly changing and growing (as people not physically lol) this this will happen with every new person we meet. You look fantastic, keep it up 0
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you rock, so proud. keep going and never give up0
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You look sooo good! Great job!!0
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you look fantastic! very inspiring!0
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great job!!!!0
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Most would be intimidated with the WHOLE office helping them to keep track of their success, so you must be such a strong woman and so confident with what you are doing. Good for you..
It sounds like you are doing wonderful and what a great epiphany to have.. Maybe it’s time you said goodbye to your old fat self... And just concentrate on the new person you are.. No sense living in the past when you have worked so hard to create a new life..
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You look awesome! Thank you for posting these. 0
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:flowerforyou: It's good to know I'm not the only one on this journey. I've recently have come to the realization that if I don't take control of my weight...it will control my health!! I have 2 beautiful grandchildren that I want to see grow up, graduate, and start their own lives. So, I guess I'd better get busy!0
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Congrats! You look great!0
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you look amazing! keep up the hard work 0
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awesome job, looking great! Keep up the awesome work 0
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Amazing!!!! You look great!0
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You look amazing!0
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You look FANTASTIC!! Great job!!! Very inspiring. Anything is possible with determination and hard work. You are reeping the rewards.
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Way to go Jen ... amazing ...0
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Thanks for being my inspiration today!! I started at 230 and plan to get to my first goal of 180 and then go from there. Seeing your pics and story inspires to not be the "fat Sarah" everyone knows me as!! Congrats on your awesome success!0
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You look fantastic!0
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You look fab and it's a good point about people you meet now not having known the "fat you". I'm going to remember than when I meet new people, including when we recruit at work etc..so thanks for that!
I'm 5'6" so a bit shorter than you and started out at 217lbs last November. I'm now 194lbs and feeling great! Still a long way to go but I know I can do it.
Keep up the good work!
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Wow... What an "A-HA" moment that must have been for you... and for those of us reading! Better yet... here's to a day when "Fat Jen" is all but a distant memory...
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Awesome job on you hard work and it's diffently paid off!!! You look great!!!0
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Thanks for sharing this.
You look fantastic and it sounds like you have been on a real journey through your change. 0 -
I love seeing pictures of people who started and ended right around where I did/want to. AWESOME work! You look fit and healthy!0
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You're looking great!0
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