2 pumpkin patches, 58 lbs before and after
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pinuplove
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I logged my first meal on MFP on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. I had actually joined in January, but never got off the ground. I weighed 198 pounds, at 5'4" and was simultaneously in denial and incredibly unhappy about how overweight I had let myself become. While I had struggled with my weight somewhat for the last decade, I usually topped out around 175, however in 2010 I spiraled far beyond that, my low point being when I weighed in over 200 at the doctor's office.
I, like so many of us, avoided cameras like the plague during my heaviest time. Several months into my weight loss journey last year, my husband came across a picture he had cornered me in - I mean taken of me - on a hayride with our youngest son around Halloween, 2010, and forwarded it to me. He then apologized, profusely, for not noticing my weight gain (to be fair, he didn't notice my loss either, until I became confident enough in my ability to succeed to share it with him).
Here is that pic:
I was approximately at my highest weight there, and maintained that for another year before seriously dedicating myself to a return to a healthy weight and relationship with food and activity.
Today, after my beginning at MFP almost a year ago, taking into account a long break around the holidays followed by a re-dedication in January, and 292 straight days logged in, I reached my initial goal weight of 140 pounds. I would still like to lose another 10 pounds, or move from my current size 8 to a size 6, I'll take either, lol! But I'm happier and healthier by leaps and bounds than I was a year ago, and I no longer avoid pictures with my kids
From the Halloween 2012 pumpkin patch trip, with the same son (who has grown almost as much as I've shrunk!):
I, like so many of us, avoided cameras like the plague during my heaviest time. Several months into my weight loss journey last year, my husband came across a picture he had cornered me in - I mean taken of me - on a hayride with our youngest son around Halloween, 2010, and forwarded it to me. He then apologized, profusely, for not noticing my weight gain (to be fair, he didn't notice my loss either, until I became confident enough in my ability to succeed to share it with him).
Here is that pic:
I was approximately at my highest weight there, and maintained that for another year before seriously dedicating myself to a return to a healthy weight and relationship with food and activity.
Today, after my beginning at MFP almost a year ago, taking into account a long break around the holidays followed by a re-dedication in January, and 292 straight days logged in, I reached my initial goal weight of 140 pounds. I would still like to lose another 10 pounds, or move from my current size 8 to a size 6, I'll take either, lol! But I'm happier and healthier by leaps and bounds than I was a year ago, and I no longer avoid pictures with my kids
From the Halloween 2012 pumpkin patch trip, with the same son (who has grown almost as much as I've shrunk!):
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Happy 1 yr and you have made amazing progress!!0
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BAM WOW! LOOK AT THAT PUMPKIN PATCH!
Just kidding
Seriously though, wow! Good on you! You've reached your goal and everything at this point haven't you?
Thats really awesome.0 -
Amazing! Great job!0
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Wow, well done!! That is amazing, what a difference. You look fabulous, congrats 0
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AMAZING job! Way to get'r done!!0
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you have done *SO* well, my friend! 0 -
WOW! Awesome job getting to the new you. You look amazing and are setting a great example for your son!0
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You look fantastic - Congratulations on your continued success!!!0
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That's awesome! Congratulations!0
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You have much to be proud of! Great job, and congratulations!0
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Awwwww Cape stole my BAM!
But you've done amazingly and kudos on the Lego Batman t shirt, but mostly props to you :happy:0 -
You look amazing! Thanks for sharing, you totally inspire me!0
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You look GREAT!!!!0
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You look wonderful!0
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You are awesome! And a good inspiration for me on a day I really needed some inspiration!0
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Awesome results! So happy for you!0
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Wow, that's amazing. You look great. 0
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Even with your jacket on in the 'after' picture the difference is amazing. Great job!0
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oh honey! I'm super-duper proud of you!!! You've gone through a lot to get here (damned ankles eh?) but you pushed through it, and got it done!
You are smokin' hot - I can't wait to see your first pin up dress pics!
xoxoxoxoxo0 -
you look great and keep up the amazing job that you have worked hard for. Thanks for sharing0
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