5'5" Down to 139.6 from 183 w/pictures (caution long story)

Failbetter

I just cried reading your post because it is so similar to a life experience of my own! Thank you for telling your story! Your post gave me so much hope! Really... Thank you....

SandyAnnP

You are a HUGE inspiration, not only to anyone who wants to lose weight, but those who may also have other addictions.
It is wonderful that your parents gave you so much love, support and encouragement, they sound just as wonderful as you do.
Thank you for sharing your story with everyone.

Greg127

What an inspiring story. You deserve to be happy and healthy. Good luck on the remainder of your journey. Also I in the side view shots how the thinner you get your smile gets bigger :happy:

^^^^ So clear how that smile grew as you progressed. So glad you found yourself, never turn back, you are blessed. :happy:

steadk

You have come so far!! Thank you so much for opening up and telling us your story, I know it can be difficult sometimes. I'm interested in trying Zumba, but my work schedule has kept me from doing so. I'm hoping that I can soon incorporate it into my weekly routine. Keep up the good work, and don't ever let your support group go, its obvious they care about you.

tansygreen

Sunday: 2 hour walk with best friend, mountain bike ride with boyfriend, C25K run with my mom
Monday: T3 class (strength training class), and an at home workout DVD
Tuesday: C25K run with my mom, Yoga class, Zumba class, and NIA class (low impact dance aerobics)
Wednesday: T3 class, Pilates class, Zumba class
Thursday: Yoga class, Step aerobics class, C25K run with my mom
Friday: Step aerobics class
Saturday: a light walk, or nothing (I need my rest day! lol)

Wow! Firstly you look amazing you have done so well. I really like that you included what you did, because I'm still trying to figure out what kind of exercse regime will work for me, this is realy helpful.

This is going to sound stupid... but do you do all of those each day or just pick one?

ribena1958

Well done you! you look fantastic!

Lesley2901

Well done, you are an inspiration. Love the way you give credit to your parents for their support - they must be so proud of you.

RodSurly

Truly amazing! Congratulations!

sarahliftsUP

That is amazing. It really goes to show that you have to be mentally ready as well in order to start making physical changes to yourself. Once you are fit mentally, everything else will just fall into place.

You look amazing. Congratulations on everything you have achieved!

Candicegay51

Amazing story and weight loss journey!!! Congrats...this is very inspirational

DterMined2012

You look AMAZING!!! and you worked really hard to get where your are so congratulations to you girl!!!

Tink_889

You are an inspiration and I hope you really are proud of yourself. You have come so far, both mentally & physically. You look amazing but for me the biggest achievement has to be the fact that you reached out for help with the drug addiction and got clean. xxx

SherriLynnCase

Amazing. Nothing is better then the love & support of your family!! You should be VERY proud of yourself!!!

reka74

Congratulation to your parents for creating a strong family and raising a wonderful child.
You truly proved the strength of love and made your parents proud. Great job girl!
I loved to discover the widening smile on your face as your own doubt was fading away from you... Made you even more beautiful.
I know you will succeed in other areas of your life and helping others just going to make you even stronger.
Thank you for sharing your story, good luck and keep smiling!!! Love

marathon64

Posts like yours make me want to be a better person. GREAT JOB! Stay committed to your goals-whatever they might be. You are a strong woman~!

LiftBigtoGetFit

great results and great job at your progress in life in general. the biggest thing i notice in the pictures is your smile gets bigger and bigger the closer you get to your goal. congratulations on your journey to healthier happier life. keep up the great work

icandoit63

You are an inpiration to so many people, in so many ways...

rachaelgifford

I am 5'5, loking to go from 182 to approx 133 - your pictures have really inspired me. Thank you. And well done!

CindyCountingCalories

Great story! I had tears in my eyes reading it, you are doing an excellent job! Well done you look fantastic!

rawrpaola

inspiring story.

BlueInkDot

I scrolled down to your pictures first. And I just want to say that you are very beautiful. Your starting picture and your final picture and all the one's in between. That was the first thing I noticed.

Then I read your story. Amazing. Your parents love you so much; such a beautiful story. :') I'm proud of you for pulling through your situation. Just so proud.

Then I read your workout routine. You didn't say "or," you said "and." Are you saying you did every single one of these workouts on those days? Because that's a lot of working out!! lol

Regardless, with the love of your family around you, you went from beautiful to beautiful and SEXY!!! Haha - You look amazing, and again, I'm just so proud of you. ^_^

mommy2boysaz

Your story was just the motivation and inspiration I need right now! My stats are identical to your starting stats, except my age, which is 40! But seeing how wonderful you look at your current weight makes me determined to get there, too! Can you tell me how much exercise you did at the start? Also, do you eat the extra calories that you've burned on those days of activity? Or do you just stick with 1500 cals no matter what your activity?
Your story made me tear up. Your family sounds amazing and I'm sure they are very proud of all you've accomplished. Congratulations and thank you for sharing and inspiring the rest of us!
God Bless!

mschell2u

Congratulations! You are an inspiration! You've learned some great lessons at an early age! What a strong woman you are... inside & out!

BobbieLee1959

Great job! All these positive changes for you have made an amazing difference in your appearance, I am sure you feel wonderful inside and out. I am praying for healing for your heart also, it is not easy to lose those we love. May God continue to bless you and your family!!

Amybcb

First of all, what an amazing story!! As a mother, I can tell you that any problems my children came to me with, I would support them, encourage them and help them. It is simply a mothers love. There is nothing like it. And they say you cannot understand it until you become a mother yourself (I have found this to be true). I am so glad you sought help for your addiction and got well. You have your whole life ahead of you!

And you look fabulous!! Way to go with the weight loss and workouts!

sdereski

What an inspiring story. You deserve to be happy and healthy. Good luck on the remainder of your journey. Also I in the side view shots how the thinner you get your smile gets bigger :happy:

that is EXACTLY what I noticed!! :bigsmile:

So loved your story - it brought me to tears.

Gerald_King

Wow you look amazing well done

BodyElectric1

you have such an amazing story. Congrats on all your achievements

Spruillie03

Did you realize that in every progress picture you're holding your head a little higher, and your smile gets a little bigger?

Outstanding job. You look fantastic!

AmyM713

You look amazing! What an inspiration you are, keep up the great work, and thank your for sharing your story!