113 Pounds Lost in 1 year...Updated Pictures

keeponkickin

My original post has popped back up. I'm glad as I love to inspire those around me to never give up. So I thought I would copy the original post for those new to see and add an updated picture as it was much needed. Here ya go.

The brain definitely takes longer in the weight loss process, at least that's the case with me. Lately, I'm not looking at the last 10 pounds that are fighting me and are so difficult to come off. Instead I started to look back. Back at the hurdles I've cleared. I lost a staggering 113 pounds in one year, all natural with no surgery and no gimmicks. I managed this being a type 1 diabetic, on insulin, thyroid issues, busy mom of 4 children with my youngest having special needs, coming out of a recent loss of my mom....I found my inner strength, I put the oxygen mask on myself first so I could help those around me. Today my brain has made some leaps in the right direction. I'm finally seeing how far I've come, the strides I made, I've stepped out of the premature grave I was digging for myself. This truly isn't a sprint to the finish line, it's a long journey I'm so thankful I've taken.

Never give up. Keep on kicking!

TheNEWMonicaB

You are an inspiration! You are the poster child for all of the excuses that someone could possibly have, but yet, you still did it. Congrats to you! I am so glad you are seeing for yourself what an amazing accomplishment you have made!

sheep_dog

Love the pic of you girls in the old pair of jeans. Great job!

soniabogonia

Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

You look great!

steph133113

awesome! love the pic of you with your daughter(?) in the jeans with you! You are an inspiration!

sheribrasington

Wow! This is amazing. Great job!

mcouturezz

wow you have lost the weight of a whole person !!
that is fantastic !
You look like a hot mama and so happy ! ))))
You must be very proud well done !!

jhavila

Wow! That is fantastic. Very well done. You are right, it's a long process and its not just a change in your body but in your mind as well. BTW, love the pic with the two of you in your pants.

gaylynn35

Great job!!! I love the new picture!!!

bsuew

You are totally amazing and such an inspiration! Love the pictures!

jamielovesjbs

holy cow that is impressive!! congrats!

m_wilh

You look absolutely amazing. I truly understand about those last few pounds. The first 50 came off fairly quickly, but it's been a scratch and claw effort since then. Just in the past few weeks, I've FINALLY broken through the plateau I was on for so many months and have started losing again. I took your advice. I never gave up!

urloved33

Amazing, truly amazing!

murdie

Congratulations!!! You look great! More importantly, I'll bet you feel great! You sure over came just about every excuse to gain weight! WOW!

pwittek10

Thanks for sharing!

76nicky

you are an absolute inspiration to everyone, WELL DONE you look fantastic

Fragilebird24

INCREDIBLE!

lkdad_nagy

How'd you do it?

nascarbettie

You are an inspiration for so many of us. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

ktrn0312

Fabulously done.

aprince77

Wow, amazing job....You look so good. Its nice to see stories like this. I am brand new on this site, My challenge and hurdles are just starting. You have brought hope to my journey. Keep up the good work, you look beautiful

JosephVitte

I am a newbee, and really thank you for re posting this! I probably would have never found the original, and this is basically the first before and after I've seen on here. I saw a before and after face photo thingy in a thread last night, but this post is a home run for me! Incredible, awesome, and all the rest. I really like the photo with you and the young girl in your old pants. You did "naturally" as well, which is super cool to me! I haven't friend requested anyone yet, although I did comment earlier today on someones 'forum"about "seeking" friends on here, and had some nice people acknowledge me. You will be the first person I friend request, and hopefully you accept, you are inspiring, it would be an honor!

Rhia55

Beyond belief. You really are an inspiration.. thank you for posting these pics!

booitsk8

amazing...youve given me the kick up the bum i needed...thank you. you look like a totally different person and so much younger...you must feel fantastic...brilliant xx

ChristineS_51

I remember your story from the last post, good to see you are still kicking on and looking good. Thanks for posting to inspire the rest of us :flowerforyou:

chappappy

GREAT JOB! Congrats! Keep it up.

jenniferrow

Congrats! Love the pics!

mariclemm

Wow, very nice work. And it helps inspire me to make that 100 lb hurdle in a year. Thanks for this!

gimpygramma

Wow! Love the shared pants picture. Congratulations on your accomplishment here.

LittleBallofFurr

Congratulations!!!

shar1908

Awesome!!!