100 pounds GONE FOREVER!!!

yoovie

BRAVO!!!!

tmt2003

FlorencePS wrote: »

You are an INSPIRATION...I too am on my Journey to get from 190 to 117, but with baby steps. 1 day at a time, and learning new, healthier choices. Like last night wanted so much to grab a sweet, but chose an apple instead! Progress! 8^)

That's great - baby steps will get you there! believe me - if I can do it, anyone can!!

Good luck

rebolaugh

Congratulations! On a shallow note, where did you get that gorgeous black halter dress? I love it!

loosinit42806

How did you get your husband on board?
I really wish I could! you both look amazing!

gofortigger

Fantastic you look totally different
That is both of you

FayeandBo

awesome congrats!

vanillacoffee

Very inspiring. Fabulous. Congratulations. The jeans pic especially is WOW!

lizz621

tmt2003 wrote: »

My story is typical of a lot of people here. I think the last time I was a normal weight, I was 5 years old. After years of yo-yo dieting, struggling with infertility, 2 rounds of IVF, a twin pregnancy and several major depressions I had reached 256 pounds (I’m 5’5”). I started in March of 2011 just trying to eat less and exercise. I was going at it blindly, I had no idea how much “less” to eat or how much exercise was “enough”. A friend introduced me to MFP and it just clicked. I never turned back!
Today I weighed in at 155 pounds!! I went from wearing a size 24 to a size 10!!



My whole lifestyle has changed and I will never go back to that person I was a year and a half ago. My family is healthier and happier. We are an active family now and my boys get to enjoy things like go swimming with their parents, bike rides, kayaking and hiking trips. My DH has been on this journey with me and has lost 72 pounds of his own. He is amazing and I love him so much and I am so proud of him too!!



It took me about 18 months. I had to change up what I was doing several times along the way. Right now I eat around my BMR and do 30 minutes of cardio 4 times a week and ST 2x a week. My daily diet is not perfect and I enjoy the occasional “free day,” but try not to go crazy. I hit “pause” and “reset” a few times, but I never, not once allowed myself to even consider giving up. Not for one second.

I’m just a regular person. I was overweight my whole life! I am a busy wife and mom, I work full-time. I love junk food and I still don’t particularly like exercise, but I am dedicated to a better life for myself and my family. I am 5 pounds away from “normal” and 15 pounds from my ultimate goal, something I never thought would be possible! Seriously, if I can do this anyone can! Don’t ever give up! Good luck to you all!!!

Amazing

Sharon_C

You look amazing! I'm taller than you and weigh almost the same and you look way better than me Keep up the good work!

tmt2003

Thanks everyone!!!

loosinit42806 wrote: »

How did you get your husband on board?
I really wish I could! you both look amazing!

I was in such a bad place and so depressed and desperate. I was honest and told him I needed him to do this with me because I was so miserable the way I was but knew I couldn't do it alone. He knew how miserable I was and although he knew he needed to lose, he agreed mostly to support me. He's never let me down.

chrissiescornermfp

Wow, yall look great. Good job and thank you for sharing.

coueswhitetail

Wow!! what a photo of you in those old pants! Unbelievable! Congratulations!

cog62

Awesome job!!! Both of you!!!

2bizzybee

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

1bellringer1

What an inspiration both of you are. Thanks for sharing your story .

livb528

Wowsa! You look amazing! What an inspiration you are!

tmt2003

Thank you! this is definitely something I will be struggling with for the rest of my life, but there is no going back!

missioninprogress1

Thanks for sharing ☺

Hearts_2015

Cheers to you Both! You both look great and have obviously worked very hard to gain your health back. Good work

slimbettie

wow wow wow.....I too need the reassurance that we are just regular people...nothing magical happening here! Don't you just LOVE MFP??? The wonder of eating what I want, and still losing weight just by staying within my calorie goal...now THAT is my success and the reason I am keeping at it, going for 2 years now.