8 months, 84 pounds lighter and healthier! (sneak peak)

MrsGreenTea703

I'm 5'5", 26 years young and I am currently at my smallest adult weight and I am NOT DONE by any means. As I continue my journey toward a healthier me, I can't help but notice a BIG QUESTION MARK. I went from a person who didn't even think about working out, losing weight, or getting healthy, because I thought it was too hard and I didn't want to fail. I have been told as long as I can remember that I am big boned, but really I WAS LAZY and ate things that I shouldn't eat, didn't think I could do it because I've been heavy all my life. After watching Chris Powell's amazing work on Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition; my husband and I couldn't help but get motivated. My husband and I knew it was time to make a change for the rest of our lives. If "they" could do it, then there's no excuse for us. And that is our attitude.

IF THEY CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT

I said it until I believed it. On Extreme Makeover WLE (Weight Loss Edition) we saw morbidly obese people take one year of their life and dedicate themselves to losing 200 pounds in the year. What's one year? When you gain back YEARS of life!! A year goes by so fast.

It has now been 8 months for us and I've lost 84lbs and my husband has lost 70lbs (and he's maintaining now).

I am watching my body change and I have NO CLUE what I will look like once I meet my goal weight! That's what makes this journey WORTH EVERY DAY! Time flies by so quickly, we're already in the month of April of the new year. This month will be over before you know it! So if you haven't made the committment to yourself, to make the change for the healthy life you deserve, PLEASE START TODAY BECAUSE YOU'RE WORTH IT!

The only person holding you back from anything is yourself. You just have to believe in yourself and you WILL DO IT! And tell yourself that you will do it and believe it! I am so extremely proud of myself and my husband! I am not going to lie, it has not been easy, but it has DEFINITELY BEEN WORTH IT!!!

I want to Pay it Forward and tell the world the 'secret' to getting healthy. Everyone has that moment where they decide it's time to lose the weight, no more yo-yo diets, this time it WILL WORK!
IT'S CALLED DETERMINATION.
Are you determined to make this change a lifestyle? WHY NOT YOU?

Here are my measurements from August 1, 2011.
NECK - 15
WAIST - 43
HIPS - 54
here's a little more info about past MrsGreenTea703
XXL -Shirt
20/22 - Pants
STARTING BMI 40.1

Here are my measurements from April 1, 2012.
NECK - 13.25
WAIST - 31
HIPS - 40.5
here's a little more info about the new MrsGreenTea703
M/L -Shirt
7/8 - Pants
CURRENT BMI 27.1










Are you determined to make this change a lifestyle? WHY NOT YOU?

woodstockmom

Great, great, great job!! Your journey and determination are inspiring! I can't wait to find out what "body type" waits for you at the end of your loss journey.

kjannan

You both look so much healthier! Well done, I look forward to seeing the final photos

feellikerain

Oh my gosh! Your pictures are PHENOMENAL!! Way to go! This is such an inspiration, keep up the good work!!

OhioMade

Incredible post, thank you!

usedasbrandnew

Yall look great! Love your dress now!

hanniejong

You both look awesome, it is great to see you are sharing the journey.

Tribbey143

so amazing! :smooched: :happy:

vetalicious

how awesome! you both look great. this is very motivating to me. i just started 2 weeks ago and am determined to succeed,but a lil part of me wondered if I could actually do it. did you guys just eat diff and work out?

mellynat

wow!!!!!! amazing progress and transformation! good for yal!!! Very inspiring!

luvtrails

Time to ditch the moo moo and rock your new, well deserved body!!! Super great job, both of you!

1HappyRosie

This is awesome! I think the best part is your doing it together! Happy, healthy couple!!

Jules_1111

:flowerforyou: Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look fantastic! Congratulations! Thanks for the motivation-

amanda52488

you guys are a whole new couple, thats awesome!!

kbrob14

Wow great work! You look amazing!

ssdivot

Thank you for posting..so inspirational!

Shrinkydinkydoo

You are so right, it has to click in your head before you can really make the change to becoming healthier. Like you said you are the only one that can lose weight for yourself. Great job on your achievement! You look great :-)

schwim

this is a very inspirational post. I totally love it. great job. like you say the time is flying past so might as well be making changes instead of doing the same ole things.

MrsGreenTea703

how awesome! you both look great. this is very motivating to me. i just started 2 weeks ago and am determined to succeed,but a lil part of me wondered if I could actually do it. did you guys just eat diff and work out?

FIRST, KNOW you can do it. The little part of you with any doubt in it, is your mind. Your body can do anything, it's your mind you have to convince. KNOW YOU CAN AND WILL DO ANYTHING you put your mind to, but you have to but your mind to it with hard work and dedication!

Yes! We just starting eating healthier and working out, that's the secret everyone pays so much money to find.

renstwin

What a great post! I would love to know what plan you used! Congratulations to the pair of you!

vicki81868

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. 85 lbs is my ultimate goal. I'm almost half-way and already feel like I have a new lease on life. Keep it up!