I thought I could never lose weight...but I am..thanks to MF

branditabonita

28.8 lbs gone and 13 lbs from my goal! (PICS)First I want to say, I have the most AWESOME MFP friends ever!! You guys are so supportive and are a huge reason why I keep doing this every day. I have been more motivated by your stories, than I ever was doing it alone, and for that, I thank you. In February of 2012 I went to my health professional at work for an annual check up. She told me at that time that I was overweight and should "consider making a change." Tears stung my eyes when she said that. I mean to tell a girl, in so many nice words, that she is fat, is heart breaking. But like mama says, "the truth hurts," and I WAS FAT. It wasn't even about just being fat though; I live on the third floor of my apartment and would literally get light headed going up them sometimes. I have a little dog too, that deserves good exercise, that I just didn't have the energy to give. When I got on the scale at that appointment I weighed 210 lbs! yes! I am 5'2 and I weight TWO HUNDRED TEN lbs! By the time I started my journey (february, appt. was in december) I had gained another 1.8 lbs! So my starting weight was 211.8 lbs! So I decided to do something about it. At first I tried a diet, and it worked, but I just wasn't satisfied with it. My sister had been begging me to joing my fitness pal (thanks by the way) for months, and I finally logged on. After about the second week of doing it I got serious. No more "half way logging." I log everything I eat and do. And I love it.
Here is me about 6 months ago...





Here I am as of last weekend:







If I can lose wait I PROMISE YOU CAN!! I had no determination. Of course I still have a long way to go, but I hope this helps someone

JoolieW68

Absolutely beautiful! :flowerforyou:

Toddrific

nice job

brickhouse76

Wow, you look fab!

connie_messina

i feel the same way mfp did it for me for some reason! u look amazing sweety you inspire me to keep going!!

Slice1

You look fabulous! Congrats!

Init_to_winit

Woohoo! Keep it up! You're doing so amazing! This is such a difficult journey but the important thing to remember is this isn't a temporary thing, we're changing our entire LIVES! We will be the fit healthy women we deserve to be! So proud of you!

im_blessed

Proud of you girl! & you look great!!

alaina216

Way to go Girl!!!! Keep up the great work

mariea_bo

Very nice progress! I am motivated to stay on track. Thanks for sharing.

branditabonita

Very nice progress! I am motivated to stay on track. Thanks for sharing.

I am glad u are! U can do it!

branditabonita

Thanks amy ur the best girl!

AleksD3

You look great! I'm 5"3 and starting at about 216 pounds so this really speaks to me!

beachdiva2010

Fantastic sweetheart!!!! Keep up the great work!!