For When It All Seems Too Blimmin' Hard...

mogletdeluxe

Hello peeps.

I know, I know. Another before and after from that Moglet bird. But I keep discovering old 'before' shots and to be honest, want to use them as motivation not to slip into old habits.

But also, when I was at my biggest, people's success stories made me feel two things. One, a little bit of envy. They'd achieved what I wanted. Two, oh WOW. That could actually happen to me too, if it could happen to them. That cancelled out Emotion Number One. Emotion Number Three - Get Off Your Behind And Do Something About It. (Usually) Emotion Number Four - eeeh, can't be bothered.

DON'T FEEL EMOTION NUMBER FOUR.

16 stone (224lb) to just over 10 stone (140lb).

Kiki829

Very inspiring! How long did it take you?

mogletdeluxe

Hi Kiki - 18 months, give or take. In maintenance-ish mode now!

knjitters

Awesome.. just curious how long it took you?

Nix143

Whoop! Ruddy brilliant work!

Chrissie_R

wow great job x

charmarbobar

Nice work!!

cgarand

Same beautiful smile, but wow! What a difference! You look so happy and healthy and I LOVE the difference in your arms. I wish I lived where I could take one of your classes!

DonnaAnn64

Great job!! You look amazing.

LeslieC1970

Thanks for this! Today I needed it. You look amazing and are inspiring.

thistimeismytime

You were beautiful before!! You're a frigging GODDESS now!!

sk2775

Girl....so proud of you. That's totally amazing. Keep up the great work :-)

Thesoundofwolf

Well. I feel like I should go workout now.

drakechic08

How tall are you? Thats awesome! I started just under what you did and I just want to get to 165 or so. At least, that is my goal right now. I will re-*kitten* when I get there.

mogletdeluxe

How tall are you? Thats awesome! I started just under what you did and I just want to get to 165 or so. At least, that is my goal right now. I will re-*kitten* when I get there.

Hello there! I'm 5'5".

Well. I feel like I should go workout now.

My work here is done!

To all who have replied, including the best MFP friends a girl can have - thank you so much.

reglestat

thanks!! I'll keep coming back for more motivation!!

ChaoticMum

awesome!! Wonderful motivation!

Jane61849

Thanks! You look fabulous!

Jane

AmberJo1984

Great achievement. You look stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.

ryang99

Absolutely Amazing... Hats off to you and your success....:happy:

twinkychops

Honey you are amazing!! You give me the oomph to keep going! MWAH

misskb11

You are SUCH an inspiration to me!

Gerald_King

Wow awesome

pauladick

wow wee x u look fantastic x

thethingirlinside

you look fantastic awesome job ,

CressidaJL

Fantabulous. You look amazing.

18 months, eh? I started at over 17st, and am 3 months in. I've hit the "OH WHAT IS THE GORRAM POINT?" wall as I am massively impatient. It helps to know I have to stick at it, that it takes *everyone* a lot of time to undo years of abuse. Thank you. x

[CAVEAT: In the unlikely event that I'm still feeling the same in 18 months, I am totally suing you. ;o)]

PurpleTina

You look amazing!!

tooliebell

Thank you! I enjoy seeing these and actually come here everyday to read these success stories to keep myself grounded. I like that you include it took you 18 months. I am 4 months in, lost 41 pounds, and there are days you feel like you won't get there. But you prove you will. Hundreds of people are doing it everyday, so why not me right!

Thanks! Love your enthusiam!

SexyLovinmeCook

Keep them coming...I am so inspired by Before/After of real people putting in the work...You pictures speak for themselves....Keep going and thanks for sharing....

new2locs

Well dayummmmmmmmm!!!!! You look haute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously though I'm inspired!

mogletdeluxe

Fantabulous. You look amazing.

18 months, eh? I started at over 17st, and am 3 months in. I've hit the "OH WHAT IS THE GORRAM POINT?" wall as I am massively impatient. It helps to know I have to stick at it, that it takes *everyone* a lot of time to undo years of abuse. Thank you. x

[CAVEAT: In the unlikely event that I'm still feeling the same in 18 months, I am totally suing you. ;o)]

I know the feeling. I remember sweating my behind off on the crosstrainer, denying myself yet ANOTHER Greggs cheese and onion pastie, and not losing approximately a stone a week.

Unfortunately, slow and steady does win the race - no two ways about it. I just kept my head down and told myself that, one day, it would all be worth it. And like you say, it takes a long time to put the weight on - so it takes a long time to come off.

Slow and steady will also help minimise loose skin - I've still got a bit of a bellypooch, but all things considered there's not too much damage.

Don't give up. It is never, ever worth it. I remember someone saying to me "restraint weighs ounces. Regret weighs tons" and me utilising it as my mantra - not just when it came to diet, but in terms of hauling my bum to the gym once again.

Thank you all, as always, for such lovely responses. If these kind of posts are in any way helpful to just one person, then I'm happy.