My story. 153lbs lost. Sorry so long. PICS.

SinCity2003

Just wanted to say, thank you for sharing your story. I read the entire thing and it brought tears to my eyes. You have overcome so much and you look fantastic. Again, way to go!!!

Christy175

Thank you for sharing your story. Congrats on your successes and I wish you many more!!!

JennPrebs

Thank you for sharing, your progress and dedication is outstanding, if someone who has gone though that much and can still take charge and change their lives anyone can!

Cherie7575

Thanks so much for sharing your story. You worked hard for all you have, and you deserve to be happy. Take care.

sarafil

Thank you so much for sharing your story, you are going to inspire so many people. Congratulations on all you have accomplished, you look fantastic!! And you are a Packer fan, I noticed.....woo hoo!

underthecherrytree

Omg you look incredible! And so much younger!

herstrawberri

Thank you so very much everyone!!! I have to admit, i didn't expect such a wonderful response! THANK YOU!!

kshaw5501

I know the struggles of being an overweight kid into adulthood and dealing with anxiety/depression. It's a life long battle along with struggling to lose weight. It always feels like a lose/lose situation. Thank you for posting your story, it was very ispiring and you've given me hope that I too can commit and finally get to my happy place. You are awesome and a great inspiration! Congrats!

kaileysgran

Congratulations, you look amazing. Depression is a terrible disease.May God bless you on your new journey and please put a big SMILE on that beautiful face. I too suffer with depression and sometimes it is really hard to pull yourself up but you have proved to all of us here that it can be done.. I am so very proud of you!:flowerforyou:

UticaBoy51

Congrats!!!

JimLeonardRN

Looking great! Keep up the good work!

grawrrrr

I read every word. You are simply and inspiration. Keep working toward your goals...you are so beautiful and I truly hope you see that. Congrats on all of the weight loss...what an accomplishment!

sepibo

You are amazing! You look Phenomenal! 153 lbs!!!??? What a great accomplishment. I can't even comprehend it. I was feeling down but I read your story and I'm back on track. Thanks for sharing your story!!!

partonjl

Thanks for sharing your personal heartfelt story with us. You look amazing! Great job on your weight loss and achieving your goals.

intend2

Congratulations! You look amazing! Thank you for your courage in sharing your story.

sewerchick93

Thanks for sharing your story!!! You have accomplished ALOT and look amazing!!!!!

SoDamnHungry

You look awesome. Congratulations on your hard earned results.

dblk19

Awesome job!! You look fabulous..you have come a long way and deserve all that you have. Keep up the good work!

ar_smith

I love you, Dawn! You have come such a long way since we began on Fatsecret! I know it is hard for you to share your story, but just think of all of the people you inspired with this post (including me)! You are so awesome!

nturner612

wow! congratulations!! u look AMAZINGG!!

NyxariaMoon

I love how you took that leap and no matter how hard it was, you told your story! I can feel the pain in your words, but I can also feel the joy and triumph as you have overcome so much. You are amazing and I am very glad that I had the opportunity to read your story, you are an inspiration to myself and the rest of us here on MFP. You have accomplished so much and I am sure that you will accomplish so much more in your life. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

yessy21

Great story! Those pics speak volumes!

herstrawberri

Again, thank you ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!!

laf0195

Thank you for your story. To someone like me, just starting out on my journeg and trying to make a better life for myself before it gets out of control, your honesty was inspiring and really moving. How could you doubt that you are a success story? You are beautiful, wonderful, and successful in every way. Congratulations on taking control of your life and making it what you want it to be.

Lauren
New York

4PinkLady9

Way to go! Amazing!

katejkelley

Wow! How can you doubt your success? You've overcome so much and done such a wonderful job finding out who you are and what is best for you! That is a tremendous success! Congratulations! You are beautiful and a real testament to hard work and dedication. I wish you all the best in continuing this healthy lifestyle - both physically and emotionally!

annokoye

This is an amazing story. You should be very proud of your accomplishments. You have done absolutely great!!!!
Congratulations and I wish you will in your future endeavors with Nursing as well. Just remember that just as weight loss is a journey so is reaching our goals. You have already decided on your Master's Degree which is awesome. Nursing isn't easy but I know that if you can accomplish what you've accomplished with your weight so can you do the same in your books.

Sometimes in life we experience some tough and nasy situations; however, it prepares us to appreciate the wonderful things that we accomplish in the future. So, inspite of all the horror you experienced as a child; you should have yourself a party for not letting it make you quit.

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lilmzritz

Congratulations and what an amazing journey!

1bobjones1

Holy **** !!!!!!! You should go to school for journalism, couldn't stop reading your post, you look great. Congratulations.

michellevine1

Dawn, That was VERY inspiring. Thank YOU for sharing your story - I read every word. A million high 5's are sent your way for a job well done. Congrats!!!!!!!!