Awakening: A Work In Progress
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Very impressive! You are definitely an inspiration. And I love that your doctor was behind you. Wish more doctors would learn how to help in our journeys. I find that instead they are baffled. My mother's doctor still has no idea how she made herself more healthy, but at least he knows her 75 lb. loss and much better blood work had nothing to do with him.
Please keep us updated on your progress. The older we get, the harder it is to get rid of the loose skin, but it will eventually catch up to the rest of you.
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Wonderful job.0
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Wow, you look fantastic! Congratulations!
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I’ll go ahead and tell my story for those of you interested. The rest can skip ahead to the pics as you will.
It was a year ago today that I got back from my dream trip around the UK, and hours on a plane made more uncomfortable than necessary (for me and the poor souls around me) by my obesity. Parts of the holiday that I had so looked forward to and carefully planned for months were all but ruined by my size 24 frame, and at a time when I should have been incredibly happy, I was so disgusted and despondent that I could think of nothing but that this must end and it would end today! If I did nothing else with my 34th year on this earth, I would rid myself of this burden once and for all, and never look back.
“To live meant feeding my former self to my current self.” Cameron Conaway
Having tried and failed at many balanced diets in the past, I thoroughly researched more extreme solutions. I discussed it with my doctor, and together we chose a carefully supervised Dr. Atkins plan. Throughout the year, she poked and prodded and tested me, adjusting and tweaking as she saw the need. And through it all, my doctor was my biggest cheerleader, despite the stigma of that way of eating.
In December, I started walking and received a Wii Fit Plus for Christmas. In January, I got bored and moved on to The Firm. February came and, bored again, I met Shaun T and started dancing. By summer, despite the warnings of those around me who thought I couldn’t handle it, I dove head first into P90X.
Once I got over the 100 lb mark, with a goal of roughly 125, I was ready to start transitioning to a more balanced diet. After P90X, I chose the exercise/diet combo of New Rules of Lifting for Women. I cleaned out my game room and filled it with gym equipment. Since then, my weight has stalled; however, there are noticeable improvements in strength each week! Clothes are getting loose again (<-please note the proper use of this word, thanks) and I’ve found I dearly love the feeling of a strong, fit body [insert dirty joke here]. Another thing that I love? (Young ladies, in particular, take note…) The CONSTANT feedings! It’s exhausting and expensive, but food still makes me happy, just for different reasons. So, for now, I’m a size 8. And this is the indescribable sweetness of my life today.
MFP is my Facebook, and many of my friends here are real friends that I have genuine love and affection for. Could I have done this without you? Probably. But I wouldn’t want to. Thank you for everything you’ve said, done, and been for me. :flowerforyou:
“I feel like a butterfly emerging from her cocoon, drying her wings in the warm sun before flying off to explore this wonderful new world that awaits her. What does life hold in store for her?” Susan Ashleigh Thatcher
WOW, I'd say more but that says it all. WOW!!!0 -
WOW what an amazing transformation! You are so very very inspiring! WTG my friend! Thank you for sharing
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You look great! This is so inspiring!0
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this story was so freakin' inspirational.. I go to the gym daily but now I really wanna try P90X..0
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Your story was so well written, it kept me engaged as I followed you on your journey. What an inspiration you are.You inspire me to continue on my journey. You have worked so hard and have been so dedicated - congratulations on your amazing accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your story!0
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You look amazing. You have come such a long way. Congratulations on all of your hard work and success.0
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Beautiful...in every way!
So, are you going to take another trip? I think you deserve a do-over. Your story is resonates with me. I started as a size 22. At the moment, I'm in a size 14. I was flirting with a 10/12 in February, but I lost my way for a little while. Now, my head is completely back in the game, and I intend to reward myself with one heck of a field trip in March 2013. Who knows where I will end up? I know this much...wherever I go, I will be a much healthier and smaller version of me!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
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this story was so freakin' inspirational.. I go to the gym daily but now I really wanna try P90X..
DO IT!!! P90X is fantastic, though it is a pretty hefty time commitment. And once you start, don't give up because the best results happen in the last phase.0 -
Beautiful...in every way!
So, are you going to take another trip? I think you deserve a do-over. Your story is resonates with me. I started as a size 22. At the moment, I'm in a size 14. I was flirting with a 10/12 in February, but I lost my way for a little while. Now, my head is completely back in the game, and I intend to reward myself with one heck of a field trip in March 2013. Who knows where I will end up? I know this much...wherever I go, I will be a much healthier and smaller version of me!
Thanks so much for sharing!!
~~Ember
You're absolutely right, and yes I'm planning a trip to Ireland next year. This one will be SOOOO MUCH BETTER!0 -
Wow you must be so proud! Great job!0
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Ireland will be fantastic! It's on my short list, too....0
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Very inspirational. U look fabulous 0
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What an inspiration you are! I am a size 22 who loves to travel and have found myself thinking so many times (while straining to buckle my airplane seatbelt), "I am so DONE with this". Yet, I have not been able to lose (!) the weight.
I have finally decided to make it happen and just joined MFP last week. Thank you for giving me such an amazing transformation as an example of what I can do and for sharing your incredible confidence and affection for those who have come along on this journey with you!0 -
What an inspiration you are! I am a size 22 who loves to travel and have found myself thinking so many times (while straining to buckle my airplane seatbelt), "I am so DONE with this". Yet, I have not been able to lose (!) the weight.
I have finally decided to make it happen and just joined MFP last week. Thank you for giving me such an amazing transformation as an example of what I can do and for sharing your incredible confidence and affection for those who have come along on this journey with you!
The first step is finding the WILL! If I can do this, so can you 0 -
I'd hit it 0
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Your story is ammmmazing! (and an interesting and inspirational read, by the way). So glad you found what works for you and made adjustments to sustain. Best of luck in the new life that lies before you, Butterfly!0
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Best of luck in the new life that lies before you, Butterfly!
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You've done a fantastic job In only one year! Amazing. Thanks for sharing. 0
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Congrats!!! YOu look absolutely wonderful!0
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Truly an inspiration. I too get bored and am not afraid to mix it up0
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Wow awesome0
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Wow awesome
Gedrick, I saw your transformation and THAT is awesome! Can't wait to get there. 0 -
Thanks for the pics and story, you look fabulous!0
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WOW! I have to say that this hit home for me! Brought tears to my eyes! Where you started, is where I'm at! You have done amazing and look fabulous!! Congrats on all you have done and will do!!0
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WAY TO GO! This is so very inspirational and by the way, I read every word of your story. I can't wait to put mine out there. I too have a traveling goal. I am at 257 (per my last weigh in 10/26/12) and wear a size 18-20. My doctor says I have a solid frame and at 53 years old I am not a "sloppy" fat person. So I am going to Philly and DC in May 2013 to meet my husbands family for the first time since we have been married, 18 years, and want to be down to at least 200 by then so I can fit comfortably in the seats. I also want to have reached that goal for selfish reasons as well....I want to get some new clothes! Last time I weighed 200 pounds (back in 2001) I was wearing 10-12. I am so excited. MFP has been a real life saver for me so far and the support and inspiration from folks like you has really been a blessing. Thanks for sharing!0
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Wonderful!0
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Wow,just wow!!You have made an amazing transformation!I love how dedicated you are and it really shows!Great job =D0
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