Finally Made It!

LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
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Well - 9 months later and I've reached my goal. It's been an interesting journey. Friends calling me too skinny and telling me I look like a bobble head! Posted my milestone on my MFP and only 2 of my friends noticed and one I've known for 26 years :ohwell: WHATEVER! I've lost about 45 lbs since last October - 37 of those since joining MFP in November 2011. From a size 14 to a size 2 today! My goal was to be able to purchase my first 2 piece by the time I'm 50. I purchased it in August - 10 months ahead of schedule. Thanks to everyone who posted useful information to help me get here. Maintenance here I come!

Before/After pic - funny how I thought my arm would hide my tummy :laugh:

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  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    Wow! I just looked through your pictures and you look wonderful! :D Any "friend" that says you are too skinny are insecure and jealous.

    I am near 25% of my goal weight and I am already noticing that others do not like talking about weight loss...especially if I am successfully losing weight. It really is a shame, but a gift to have MFP to share and celebrate our success.

    Great job - Keep it up :)
  • blg5
    blg5 Posts: 89 Member
    Wow huge difference. You look amazing. Thanks for sharing.
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    Wow! I just looked through your pictures and you look wonderful! :D Any "friend" that says you are too skinny are insecure and jealous.

    I am near 25% of my goal weight and I am already noticing that others do not like talking about weight loss...especially if I am successfully losing weight. It really is a shame, but a gift to have MFP to share and celebrate our success.

    Great job - Keep it up :)

    Thanks dakotababy - I know people just don't know how to respond. That's OK - they'll get use to it and if they don't...oh well! All the best to you!
  • tommygirl2
    tommygirl2 Posts: 26 Member
    You look fabulous! And definitely not like a bobble head. Congrats!!!!
    :flowerforyou:
  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    You look A-MAZ-ING, congratulations!!
  • Lee_louh
    Lee_louh Posts: 37 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! It looks like you've shaved off quite a few years along with those pounds. You look years younger and fabulous, congratulations!
  • sicchi
    sicchi Posts: 189 Member
    you look fantastic! I have always wanted the body you now have! Well done!
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    Wow. Love the pic of your back with the muscles. I am trying to get there, and your photo is inspiring. Love that wrap dress, by the way! Friends and family don't like change often, it will take them awhile to adjust. They are used to seeing much more of you than they do now, and yeah, some are probably just plain envious of your success.
  • nyjocool
    nyjocool Posts: 25 Member
    You look beautiful and younger! Congrats!! Fantastic job!
  • mandlteam
    mandlteam Posts: 15
    Wow you look great, I thought you were in your 30's ;)
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
    You look incredibly beautiful!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    Great work! You look fantastic!!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    you look fantastic! I have always wanted the body you now have! Well done!

    Sweetheart - you have no idea how strange it is for me to have someone say that! You are absolutely gorgeous! Do it now! My biggest regret is waiting until now :sad:
  • jkb1129
    jkb1129 Posts: 45 Member
    You look amazing and CONFIDENT! CONGRATS!! It's such a great feeling to achieve your health goals. :smile:

    What did you do to lose all of the weight? I'm curious to hear!

    Congratulations again! Don't let anyone put you down!
  • only1tcb
    only1tcb Posts: 23
    Awesome. The hard part begins now (maintenance), but you can do it.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    You look beautiful!
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    Congratulations! You look gorgeous! You have such a healthy glow about you! Thanks for the inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • cowsstealmythong
    cowsstealmythong Posts: 173 Member
    You're gorgeous!!!!!!! Congrats on meeting your goal!

    (I want that dress.)
  • Ms_Freda
    Ms_Freda Posts: 24 Member
    You look awesome!!! I am very happy for you!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    You're gorgeous!!!!!!! Congrats on meeting your goal!

    (I want that dress.)

    Funny - I didn't buy it - thought it was maybe too young for me....kicking myself!
  • larnsperger
    larnsperger Posts: 161 Member
    Great JOB!!!! You look amazing wishing you the best!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    Thank you everyone! You're comments make me feel even happier! Especially the 'I thought you were in your thirties' :wink:
  • jamkat
    jamkat Posts: 77 Member
    Not "bobble head" looking at all! You look fit and healthy! You don't even look like you were ever overweight. That's my fear - even when I get to my goal weight I'll look like a former fat person. Seriously, if I passed by you in the store I would think "That woman has stayed active and healthy her whole life. Why didn't I do that?"

    Go back to that store and buy that dress!! It looks great on you!!!!
  • Larisonlj
    Larisonlj Posts: 426 Member
    You look great and are an inspiration to me. I'm 47 and getting healthy and fit. I didn't want to hit menopause and be overweight, I was unhappy and lacked confidence. I've already lost 15 shooting for another 5-10 lbs with toning/definition. Already dropped two sizes and gained confidence.
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    Not "bobble head" looking at all! You look fit and healthy! You don't even look like you were ever overweight. That's my fear - even when I get to my goal weight I'll look like a former fat person. Seriously, if I passed by you in the store I would think "That woman has stayed active and healthy her whole life. Why didn't I do that?"

    Go back to that store and buy that dress!! It looks great on you!!!!

    Awww - that is so sweet! Alas - the store is closed and I have an 8 am flight to Florida tomorrow where I hope I work up the courage to actually wear that 2 piece!
  • LifeIsNotADressRehearsal
    LifeIsNotADressRehearsal Posts: 745 Member
    You look great and are an inspiration to me. I'm 47 and getting healthy and fit. I didn't want to hit menopause and be overweight, I was unhappy and lacked confidence. I've already lost 15 shooting for another 5-10 lbs with toning/definition. Already dropped two sizes and gained confidence.

    It only gets better - well done!
  • WAHMto5
    WAHMto5 Posts: 375 Member
    Great job!!!! You look awesome.
  • jamkat
    jamkat Posts: 77 Member
    I live in FL (10 mins from the Atlantic ocean and the beaches). Believe me when I say this, you will look better than most people down here who walk around in a 2 piece! Wear it and Rock it!!!!!! Have a safe flight!
  • alexsis88
    alexsis88 Posts: 36 Member
    You look so amazing! There is definitely an energetic vine in your pic! Did u do exercise at home or in a gym? And did u have a strict diet?
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    You look gorgeous and perfect. Ignore the negative nellies. Well done!!!!!

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