Lost 39lbs!!

twilight4ever124

"There is nothing in this world that tastes as good as skinny feels."

And now...39lbs lighter, I can honestly say that.

I would like to thank all of the people on MFP who have helped me with my journey. I also would like to thank my friends and my family, who always kept me motivated to keep going.

Today I got on the scale and finally was able to see my goal weight of 145 lbs. (I am 5'9".) I couldn't believe it. I have been waiting for this day for a very long time.

It was about 4 years ago. I was in my room, and I made a promise to myself. That I was going to get to 145lbs, before my 18th birthday. I never make promises that I can't keep. (:

So many things motivated me to lose weight from the very beginning. When I was in junior high, I was in the locker room one day. I overheard a conversation of a girl, that was very overweight, and how difficult it was for her to lose weight. I overheard how much she weighed, and that was when it hit me. I was only 15lbs away from being that heavy. I knew that if I didn't get my life back, I was going to be that overweight girl in the locker room in a couple of years.

Another reason for me to lose weight, was so that I could better my life in the future. I didn't want potential relationships in the future to not happen, because I was overweight. I wanted a guy to find me physically attractive, and not have to worry about how heavy I was.

Today I looked back at pictures of the old me. I was in shock and almost cried. I have lost so much of my chubby cheeks, it is rediculous! I look at old photos, and see how I was hiding in my old clothes. How I would wear shirts that would hide my stomach. But now, I'm not afraid to wear the tight shirts, because I know I can finally have the body to pull it off. It feels amazing. I was looking in the mirror, and I asked myself, "did I just disappear or something?"

For all of the people that question if it really is worth not eating that extra cookie or snack...it is worth it. Maybe you won't notice it day by day. But when I look back at old pictures, I still amaze even myself. I am even more amazed at going from a size 17 to a size 5. (:

Remember, nothing in the world tastes as good as skinny feels. And if you want something, the only thing stopping you is yourself. Best wishes to all and if I inspired a single person out there to never give up, then maybe my weight loss wasnt in vain after all. (:

CassieReannan

Wow! You are truely inspiring.

3audkids

Congrats!! Great post!!

poorvifat

awesome!! ...