Just over a year and 70 pounds!

maureendonahue

I started this journey in June 2011 after a disaster left me feeling helpless and hopeless. I was physically unable to assist with recovery and assistance efforts. I would have been in the way and more of a danger to others and myself. I had just attended my step-grandson's high school graduation, and this is what I looked like: I was weighing in at an embarrassing 282 lbs.

By October 2011, I was asked to take on a new position as a full time associate working year round. I had lost about 30 lbs. at this point.

I stalled out for quite awhile; a new job, the holidays, the one year anniversary of my Mom's death all took their toll, but I tried to pay attention and was down about 40 lbs by April.

That is when I kicked it up quite a bit and have finally hit the 70 lb. mark. I'm feeling better than ever and much more confident. Only 12 more pounds til "Onederland"!


If I can do this, anyone can with some hard work, dedication and realistic expectations!