84.1lbs down... 31.9lbs to go!
alord426
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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)...
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
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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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¤t=beginningpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff471/amandalord22/beginningpic.jpg" 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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WTG, thanks for posting your story- you look fabulous@!!0
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Awesome, Awesome, Awesome results. I am so proud of you and so privileged to be your friend.0
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Awesome job!0
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This is awesome. Congrats!!!0
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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
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Wow you look amazing!0
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Great job!!!!! Thanks for posting! You look fabulous!0
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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.
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well done to you you look great! Good luck on the rest of your journey 0
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You look amazing! Good job 0
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wow!! these are the kind of posts that keep my motivation up!0
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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. 0 -
Wonderful story full of inspiration! BRAVO!0
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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!!!!0
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Brilliant...you look so much younger and way way way happier now!0
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inspirational! well done! xx0
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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!! 0 -
You look like a different person! And so much happier. You look fantastic, congratulations!!!0
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Wow! Great job! You look fabulous!0
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You are truly an inspiration and you look amazing.Great job,you should be very proud of yourself 0
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You look amazing!!! Congratulations. Keep up the great work!0
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you look so great! thanks for the inspiration 0
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Such an inspirational story. You look amazing!!!0
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Wow, what an amazing transformation. You look amazing. Congrats.0
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Looking amazing!!! Well done!!!!!0
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Thanks for sharing your success story. You look amazing! Keep up the great work!0
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It's so great to have such an inspiring friend!!!0
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Great job! You are an inspiration!0
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