84.1lbs down... 31.9lbs to go!

alord426
alord426 Posts: 129 Member
I have never been "skinny" but growing up I was always very active and into playing sports all the way through high school and weighing around 145lbs. I start gaining weight after high school and entered into the 200's when I was around 20/21 years old. I got pregnant when I was 21 and I honeslty couldn't tell you how much I weighed but I think it was around 220 or so. I went through alot emotionally before meeting my fiance that made me gain weight which is why I rarely ever got on the scale and I stoped working our or caring about watching what I ate. Right before I had my son I weighed around 286 sadly and 2 weeks after having him via c-section I lost 20lbs and got down to 266lbs. Below is a picture of me holding my nephew when he was just born and me weighing 266lbs (my son was then 3 months old)...

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When my sister sent me this picture I cried and cried forever it seemed. I coud not belive I let myself get this bad and big!!! I knew something had to be done! I went to my primary doctor and asked if she could prescribe me some diet pills. Yes I know, pathetic but I was depserate for an easy, quick fix! Well that was not the case. She wanted me to lose 10lbs first then come back and she would prescribe them to me but she also wanted me to cut out ALL carbs which I could not and would not do. As I was driving back to work after that visit I was going over different options in my head and called my mom to talk about what I could do. She reminded me that my aunt had been following Weight Watchers for 2 years as my mom also did years before and lost 80lbs, and was going to the meetings every Thursday. After work I called my aunt and told her I would meet her there this Thursday to "give it a try." I went, weighed in at 266lbs, sat through the meeting and was feeling good about everything and ready to give it a shot. The following morning I stopped by McDonald's to grab breakfast telling myself "you can't lose weight so don't even bother, just get your normal breakfast and move on." and I did BUT I counted the points and followed the plan faithfully that first week and you know what, I LOST 6lbs!!!!!!! I was in shock!!! I stepped on that scale in front of my leader saying I probably lost nothing and she said YOU LOST!!! From then on I was hooked!! WW helped me lose 75lbs. I had some obstacles along the way and ups and downs but everyone does.

From writing this, all I am trying to say is that it can be done and it is possible!! I am no longer following WW due to financial reasons but now I am on MFP and I have met so many wonderful new friends and you all are such a great support system for me to keep on going!! I am down to 84.1lbs lost with 31.9lbs to go!! My goal is to get down to 150lbs which is a healthy weight for me :)

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  • Farmerj2000
    Farmerj2000 Posts: 210 Member
    I have never been "skinny" but growing up I was always very active and into playing sports all the way through high school and weighing around 145lbs. I start gaining weight after high school and entered into the 200's when I was around 20/21 years old. I got pregnant when I was 21 and I honeslty couldn't tell you how much I weighed but I think it was around 220 or so. I went through alot emotionally before meeting my fiance that made me gain weight which is why I rarely ever got on the scale and I stoped working our or caring about watching what I ate. Right before I had my son I weighed around 286 sadly and 2 weeks after having him via c-section I lost 20lbs and got down to 226lbs. Below is a picture of me holding my nephew when he was just born and me weighing 266lbs (my son was then 3 months old)...

    <a href="http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff471/amandalord22/?action=view&current=beginningpic.jpg&quot; target="_blank"><img src="http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff471/amandalord22/beginningpic.jpg&quot; border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

    When my sister sent me this picture I cried and cried forever it seemed. I coud not belive I let myself get this bad and big!!! I knew something had to be done! I went to my primary doctor and asked if she could prescribe me some diet pills. Yes I know, pathetic but I was depserate for an easy, quick fix! Well that was not the case. She wanted me to lose 10lbs first then come back and she would prescribe them to me but she also wanted me to cut out ALL carbs which I could not and would not do. As I was driving back to work after that visit I was going over different options in my head and called my mom to talk about what I could do. She reminded me that my aunt had been following Weight Watchers for 2 years as my mom also did years before and lost 80lbs, and was going to the meetings every Thursday. After work I called my aunt and told her I would meet her there this Thursday to "give it a try." I went, weighed in at 266lbs, sat through the meeting and was feeling good about everything and ready to give it a shot. The following morning I stopped by McDonald's to grab breakfast telling myself "you can't lose weight so don't even bother, just get your normal breakfast and move on." and I did BUT I counted the points and followed the plan faithfully that first week and you know what, I LOST 6lbs!!!!!!! I was in shock!!! I stepped on that scale in front of my leader saying I probably lost nothing and she said YOU LOST!!! From then on I was hooked!! WW helped me lose 75lbs. I had some obstacles along the way and ups and downs but everyone does.

    From writing this, all I am trying to say is that it can be done and it is possible!! I am no longer following WW due to financial reasons but now I am on MFP and I have met so many wonderful new friends and you all are such a great support system for me to keep on going!! I am down to 84.1lbs lost with 31.9lbs to go!! My goal is to get down to 150lbs which is a healthy weight for me :)

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    there you go
  • alord426
    alord426 Posts: 129 Member
    I am having an issue with getting my pictures to show :( I am sorry!
  • dmbgoral
    dmbgoral Posts: 27
    WTG, thanks for posting your story- you look fabulous@!!
  • Crystal0827
    Crystal0827 Posts: 244 Member
    Awesome, Awesome, Awesome results. I am so proud of you and so privileged to be your friend.
  • Awesome job!
  • jeddy3mcc
    jeddy3mcc Posts: 177 Member
    This is awesome. Congrats!!!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Amazing Job!!!! You look great! And that big smile just made my heart so happy :bigsmile: Keep up the great work, you will be to your goal in no time :wink:
  • Nesslifts
    Nesslifts Posts: 21 Member
    Wow you look amazing!
  • recee96
    recee96 Posts: 224 Member
    Great job!!!!! Thanks for posting! You look fabulous!
  • your doing great and I just looked at the pic and first though you posted a pic of your daughter!! then I read your story.
    Impressive
  • Rachlmale
    Rachlmale Posts: 640 Member
    well done to you :) you look great! Good luck on the rest of your journey
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    You look amazing! Good job :)
  • fayefern
    fayefern Posts: 57 Member
    wow!! these are the kind of posts that keep my motivation up!
  • leanne9876
    leanne9876 Posts: 301 Member
    wow well done hun, you look great.
    I've got similar body shape as you and I was the same as you or maybe bigger. I have a photo of my holding my nephew when he was born and it made me cry aswell :( but my baby was 13 months old and I was just getting bigger and bigger.
  • MJLPAA
    MJLPAA Posts: 32 Member
    Wonderful story full of inspiration! BRAVO!
  • MommaKit79
    MommaKit79 Posts: 852
    YOU GO GIRL!!!! I was also on weight watchers and also havent been on it because of financial issues! GREAT Job!!!! You look awesome!!! Keep it up...You can do it!!!!
  • Witchmoo
    Witchmoo Posts: 261 Member
    Brilliant...you look so much younger and way way way happier now!
  • inspirational! well done! xx
  • dixiech1ck
    dixiech1ck Posts: 769 Member
    We have similar stories with our weights -- I know all the struggles and such you've been going through and deeply commend you for your strength and determination. =) Great job!! Keep it up!! =)
  • missprincessgina
    missprincessgina Posts: 446 Member
    You look like a different person! And so much happier. You look fantastic, congratulations!!!
  • lovinmyselfagain
    lovinmyselfagain Posts: 307 Member
    Wow! Great job! You look fabulous!
  • kittybear86
    kittybear86 Posts: 341 Member
    You are truly an inspiration and you look amazing.Great job,you should be very proud of yourself :smile:
  • michcruz
    michcruz Posts: 152 Member
    You look amazing!!! Congratulations. Keep up the great work!
  • gainingalife
    gainingalife Posts: 35 Member
    you look so great! :) thanks for the inspiration
  • Lanaye912
    Lanaye912 Posts: 64 Member
    Such an inspirational story. You look amazing!!!
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
    Wow, what an amazing transformation. You look amazing. Congrats.
  • Tiff587
    Tiff587 Posts: 264 Member
    Looking amazing!!! Well done!!!!!
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    Thanks for sharing your success story. You look amazing! Keep up the great work!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    It's so great to have such an inspiring friend!!!
  • phyllisann26
    phyllisann26 Posts: 118 Member
    Great job! You are an inspiration!
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