Four years, from 114 lbs to 158 lbs

peachyxoxoxo

I'm still a work in progress but I have come so far, especially in the last half year. In high school I was basically anorexic (first two pics on the left). That's me on spring break my junior year in 2008 then at my junior prom, 114 lbs. I can't believe how fragile and bony I was. Several years later after falling into the terrible habits of binge eating and purging, that's me at 160 lbs. Taken last Halloween.

The final picture was taken a few days ago. Believe it or not... that's 158 lbs (only 2 lbs less than previous photo, but after 7 months of cardio and lifting 3x a week plus two weeks of Insanity. I'm also binge/purge free for 24 days right now. I am excited to see how I look and feel by the time I'm done with Insanity, but I know that even right now I've already made some great progress! I never thought I'd be as happy about my body as I am right now, even though I'm not at my goal body yet. Just know that you can overcome anything... I've struggled so much but I've come so far.

peachyxoxoxo

I realize this is not a typical success story considering I GAINED weight haha but I guess I feel like it's a success because I know I am so much healthier right now than I've ever been before.

PrayerofAmity

You are a classic example to everyone who works out hard and gets smaller but obsesses over the numbers on the scale not changing. You look fabulous and great work building all that muscle!

plain_jane

You look great! Congratulations on your hard work to get healthy, both mentally and physically! Keep up the good work.

orishp

so glad you are getting healthier, you look great!

beachlover317

That's an awesome achievement!!!!! You look fantastic and very healthy!!!!! :flowerforyou:

Dwamma

Congrats you look awesome!! So thankful you are binge/purge free for 24 days!! That is amazing! Keep up your great work! Blessings!!!! <><

Sixalicious

Great job!

cherrybomb_77

I realize this is not a typical success story considering I GAINED weight haha but I guess I feel like it's a success because I know I am so much healthier right now than I've ever been before.

It's absolutely a success! Way to go!

alexveksler

I realize this is not a typical success story considering I GAINED weight haha but I guess I feel like it's a success because I know I am so much healthier right now than I've ever been before.

Nope, you are wrong. You ARE success story. You recognized your habits, you changed your life style, and you look great as a result.

NWCountryGal

OMG, this is the best post I've seen darlin, you just validated what I came to believe today and posted about it! It isn't about the scale, it's about our tone and shape!! Thanks so much for posting this!! You are gorgeous and you are amazing, and HEALTHY, YAHOOOOOO!!

I realize this is not a typical success story considering I GAINED weight haha but I guess I feel like it's a success because I know I am so much healthier right now than I've ever been before.

Lesley2901

Congratulations, you have done really well and look great - keep up the good work.

jemimasmum

Thank you for posting. This is a huge success story, be very proud!

Mom2rh

You are amazing! Congratulations.

Traceyrohrer

So proud of you!! You look amazing, can tell your working hard. Keep up the hard work it is really paying off.

munny_p

Great job. You look awesome.

niknak2308

You look so much healthier! well done hun, great work! Good luck with the rest of your journey! x

Rogiefreida

This is a true success story if I've ever seen one. Success isn't about gaining or losing weight neccessarily, it's about being healthy. Good for you for overcoming your challenges, you look fantastic. Keep it up!

ickybella

This is fantastic. I'm sure you had to fight very hard to make it here. Well done, huge success!

saracatherine89

Great, great post. Shows how being active and treating your body the right way is best for you. Very atypical post but this is a great accomplishment for you and I am happy you are brave enough to post your story. Awesome job, you look wonderfuL!

DataBased

What a great success story! Yes, that is reason to celebrate - hold your head up and be very proud of yourself. Well done!

wyze

great job overcoming anorexia to achieve a healthy weight. You look great. And this is as much of a success story as every weight loss success story we have on here. Well done. You should be proud :flowerforyou:

mommanurse33

You look fabulous!!! Thank you for sharing. You are a brave girl for sharing this! Keep up the good work both physically and mentally.:bigsmile:

sahalcomb

:drinker: Kuddos on all you success! You look so healthy & fit! Keep it up! :flowerforyou:

F__7

Looks great!

ReinasWrath

you look so good! I love your muscles you got in your last pic!! You really do look great and yes this is an amazing success story!! You are sooo pretty btw!!

lindseym1983

I realize this is not a typical success story considering I GAINED weight haha but I guess I feel like it's a success because I know I am so much healthier right now than I've ever been before.

This is a great success story and I think you look so healthy and fit in your latest picture. I am a few lbs heavier than that and I would love to have your body girl! Rock on!!!

eireannyoung

Glad to see this type of success story! Good work! I enjoy reading all the success stories, but this one I can relate to more personally as I am also trying to gain weight and get fit, strong, and healthy.

lluulluu

You look terrific!!! what a great success story.. keep it up !

SexyCook

This is absolutely a wonderful success story...No not your typical but you to are a success and to be able to find your balance with your feelings and breaking thru to take care of your body! Great success...Much love to you dear and continue to go for what you want1

Papillon22

this is what it's all about: being healthy!
Congrats!