How 6 Months Have Changed My Life! (Text & Pic Heavy)

mksmwa

You are an inspiration! You also sound like a joyful person to be around!!!

thistime38

wow such an inspiration and such dedication!! you look fantastic! keep on keeping on!

Yellabutterfly05

Fantastic job! Way to take control of your life.

SonoraflowerKim

I enjoyed reading your story. I can see that you took control of the one thing that you can always control...your attitude about you! :flowerforyou: You will reach your goal because you can see the change in your smile and eyes!!! I look forward to seeing your progress and changes to come over the months.

Back pain is the worst. I struggle with it daily as well, from a car accident. Some days, I don't want to do it (workout) but if I don't then I beat myself up; so I get up and I do it. I always feel SO much better knowing that I invested in my body before anything else in the day.

Being outside was something that I hated! I hated being around people when I would walk or work on losing weight. Now I embrace it and I say, "Yup, I got this and I know I look good on the eyes!" Something that is very new for me; as I have not been one to seek any attention from anyone. But now a days, i find that I am always wanting to be outside, enjoying and breathing the fresh air, working out, running, biking, and my favorite thing at the moment is to work in our very big family garden!!!

One of the things that I have found in making a life style change is that it gives us such a new outlook on life and usually one that is positive and one that we had forgotten or never known.

Thank you for sharing your story and I wish you great success to come and always remember why you started this journey and keep it alive in all the years you have left on this planet :flowerforyou:

denmark979

you are all that!!!! congrats girl!!!

shedding60

WOW! To say you are an inspiration is an understatement! Congratulations on taking your life back - you look FANTASTIC!

RuthSweetTooth

You sure spanked those pink pants girl. Way to go!!!!

hisgirl6575

You are such an inspiration. I am going to take some pics today to show my before and after. I really didn't want to, but after seeing the difference in yours, I want to see that difference in me too. Congratulations on your journey. I can't wait to see pics from the 5k!!!

SteffieMark

I hate that 'Before' look so much. It didn't look like me, I had changed so much with the added weight. I was really reluctant to show it to anyone. I'm glad that I did now. It helps me to see that I am coming back to what I was before. ave helped me too. I know I'm not alone in this fight. There are plenty of people with struggles like mine and even more! I hope everyone can find what they need to do, to help themselves achieve their goals. It is easier than I thought it would be, once I set my mind to it! :flowerforyou:

megalin9

Wow. You dropped YEEEEARS off and I can't get over how much your posture has improved. Way to go!

WillUAre

What a great motivating story. You did an excellent job.

adavis59

The 6 month transformation has been amazing!! You look soo much younger. Could you imagine what you will look like in another 6 months?? What ever it is you are doing, keep it up. :flowerforyou:

HellySuccess

From June the 4th, till August the 23rd, my double chin went away. I hope that wherever it went, it never finds it's way back. I WON'T be leaving a light on!

Wow, Steffie, thanks for all the inspiration - and a good laugh, above! I'm 56, so I find your story really, really, really encouraging! You look fabulous, even with "messy" hair.

What a comeback! You're the greatest!

Thank you for sharing..

lalimiranda1

You look great. These young girls don't understand that your body changes when you hit 50. It's hard to loose weight after 50, but it's not impossible. You are proof of that. Looking good:) By the way those are killer pants. Wow!

55AngelH55

well done!

marijasmin

Are you sure you are the same person????? No really, wonderful transformation and truly fit, active and shining!

Jasmin

Superchas

Congratulations. Now you too are nifty at fifty.

GlowingG

Brilliant! You look fabulous and are inspirational. Well done.

beachlover317

Hey Steffie! I loved your story. How exciting that you are doing so well! I love playing the song title game with you here lately. I knew you had lost a lot - but that is just awesome. Congratulations!!!

SteffieMark

Thank you all. I definitely feel pretty nifty, but I'm nifty and alive at 55! hahaha

KCramer12

Such an inspiration! Wonderful job!!

postrockandcats

Good for you!

chiselle

You are a truly inspirational woman! Thank you for getting over giving up on yourself and choosing powerfully to live life to the max again. You've done briliiantly and I know I don't fully appreciate all the hard work you put in whilst overcoming the pain of arthritis. It's truly amazing and thank you for sharing and showing us what's possible. You look great. I get your excitement trying on your old clothes again. Well done!

spfldpam

Congrats! Very inspiring!

maggie1000

This is my first post, but I wanted to let you know you inspired me, I was diagosed with uncontrolled asthma and 80% lung function last week and have been avoiding going out the house since, and walking and exercising have gone out the window too. After reading your post, I have my gym clothes on and I'm going for ten minutes, I just wanted to say thank you for posting, I'm 37 pounds down with another twenty or so to go and I was unravelling my good work!

starla5881

I'm tearing up a bit here. Your story is so inspiring, and I'm so glad that you made the decision to do something about your health and weight. Thank you so much for sharing.

joaniej75

Thanks I needed this....I have not health problems and am rather young still...I have no reason not to get in shape[[[[thanks again

Veronikitta

Thank You for sharing your story of triumph. I recently started and I hope I can feel like you in six months!

chezileigh

As well as your obvious change in weight, your posture looks amazing in comparison to the starting pic. Well done for having this reaction to your health problems. Too many people bury their head in the sand and you have done what's necessary to get yourself back on a healthy road, well done!

rkennedy54

Wow, I salute your courage to share your story and motivate and inspire others who are strugglingin their weight loss journey. I know when the hormones change at our time of life (I am 58) the weight loss is even harder. Continue to enjoy life with your family and friends and keep smiling smile: