A bit of encouragement for those with lots to lose...

Kendralatricewilliams

U are my inspiration. I too am morbidly obesed. And by looking at ur sucess and life change, I have a whole new lease on what I can do as well. I am so happy for for. And I not asheamed to say U R ONE HOT MAMA.

chelekaz

And this is why so many of us just LOVE you. You inspire me every day! u girl.

sophjakesmom

You look great! Thanks for posting the progress pictures at different stages. It helps to see where others are compared to where I am. I do have to say though, I am most jealous of your profile picture! I so wish I could do a back bend!!

graciemom828

You are utterly amazing - I am sitting with 30 I want to lose and am struggling hugely. My age is against me at 59 as is being post-menopausal (hysterctomy at age 40). Good for you!

mandypooh2103

1 word ......AWESOME!

doberfan

Thank you for posting! This type of post is the best type of encouragement. You should be proud. You look fantastic!

CocoAndButter

WOW! You look amazing! Beautiful transformation!!!!

Fallen_Angel226

WOW. Congrats!!!! You look amazing. How did you do it? I'm the same height as you, and I have quite a bit of weight to lose.....Would love some tips

Thank you!

Here's a blog I wrote a few months ago about how I did it:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/CoryIda/view/how-did-you-do-it-200995

awesome thanks so much!

FireSwan

Thank you for sharing your journey. You are sooooooo right, it CAN be done at ANY age. I went from size 20 to size 4/6. It feels fabulous!

Grannygethealthy1111, Great work as well! AMAZING!

bikermike5094

You could totally be the poster child for MFP! And you answer and dispell all the myths about women and body building and the benefits gained from it. You look fit, trim and sexy!

melruiz5

WOW! That is incredibly AWESOME!!!!! I have hit a HUGE plateau and that right there gave me some motivation to keep going. . . Thanks so much :flowerforyou:

I'm going to friend request you, if you dont mind :happy:

LiteBrite007

WOW GREAT JOB!!!! I am very proud of you. you look so good! :flowerforyou:

juicyfruitkk

That's amazing...and motivating!
what does your work out look like?

tamamommy

THANK YOU! Your post is just what I needed. You are an amazing inspiration.

novalh42

Awesome!!! Thanks for posting such an inspirational story. The thing I need to learn is patience. I am sure I am not alone in that. Thanks again!!

CoryIda

Congratulations! You look amazing! I am on kind of the same journey and reading your story really gives me encouragement that I can get there. If you don't mind me asking a personal question, I started my journey at 333 and am currently down to 230. I am having a tough time with all the excess skin. How did you find it? Are there specific excercises that you are doing to avoid it? Over time do you find that it is getting tighter?

Here's what you CAN do about avoiding excess skin:
1) Eat well. Nutritious foods help you be healthy inside and out
2) Drink plenty of water - hydrated skin has more elasticity.
3) Exercise - this includes strength training. Don't worry, you won't get bulky. It's almost impossible for women to bulk up.
4) Moisturize. A good lotion or oil or body butter.

Aside from that, age and genetics will also play a big role.

Also, I do have excess skin, it is just on my lower tummy and inner thighs, so most people never see it.

Good luck!

Jackie_XOXOXO

Just as everyone on your replies have said, AMAZING!!! you truly are inspriing to me!! I was at my heaviest at 264, im 5'4, I started losing weight and working hard and reached 210. Then I gave up as I wanted quick results.. I am up to 220 now. But more than ever I am determined to loose thise weight and be healthy and fit. Your story just motivates me that much more!!! Thank you for sharing your success and helping me understand that good results are not quickly achieved!!

BabeedollB

WOW!!!!!! AWESOME JOB!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

snix1024

awesome job! very motivational and thanks for sharing!!

doorki

Great job! You look awesome.