Down 109 lbs in a year (first pics ever)

ctalimenti

WTF! OMG!!!! I never say WTF on a forum but WoW!!!

Pedal_Pusher

amazing. wtg :-)

uxbridgeheli

Wow - that brought a tear to my eye! Very moving!
You've done fantatically well and the transformation is truly inspirational.
You've turned your life around and that of another too!
You should be extremely proud of yourself.
Keep it going and get to that goal of yours.
I'm have no doubt you will.
Good luck with everything you do - H x

mauswood

Such an inspirational story - and you look GREAT!!

MemphisKitten

LOVE your joke at the beginning :laugh: I can't imagine how much dedication and courage it took to get to where you're at today! Congratulations!! :drinker:

mikeschratz

You look fantastic! Congrats on overcoming and taking control!

Princess41463

Great Job! You look GREAT! Keep it up and enjoy a lifetime of healthy living!

chargers8709

Congratulations....you look amazing!

DragonflyF15

You are a survivor. And beautiful, outside and soul too.

Tammyinbali

*bump*

I quickly read through but am on my way out the door, want to have a proper read when i get home from work.

You've been through an amazing transformation...you must be so proud

TinaDay1114

I just want to applaud you for fighting those demons and finding YOURSELF and your true worth. I grew up in a similar household, and I know how hard it is to spend years hashing through all that pain and trying to build the life you want (for yourself, and for your kids) out of not much at all (especially in the way of good, loving examples). KUDOS. You have given your family the gift of a better life -- and now, you've finally gotten to that place where you can give yourself something back. Way to GO! Way to feel strong, proud, and finally happy. Enjoy your JOY. So many ((hugs)) for you.

watercolormama

Reading your story makes me want to stand up and clap! Yeah!!!!! I like you and I like what you have done! You have made some great choices to work through a very difficult life. Any, by the way, you are lovely Thanks for sharing from your heart.

GBeinmyself

WOW, Good job. Now, this is true weight loss, and what we all are trying to accomplish. You are great, and a wonderful motivation for me.

aclark316

You look amazing!!! It's nice to hear stories from people that have not only overcome a weight loss issue but personal issues as well. As it turns out sometimes those personal issues coincide with the weight. You are beautful and your family is very lucky to have you.

DebraYvonne

you are amazing and you are incredibly beautiful and strong inside & out. What an inspiration to come from such beginnings to be being a healthy wholesome person raising 2 great kids. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing your story!

florymonde

What an accomplishment!

Angie_Fritts

AMAZING!!!!!

lturner10

Wow you look incredible! Congratulations! Your story is so inspiring and I'm so happy for you. The friends who aren't happy for you are jealous and whilst it may hurt now, I think you're probably better off without them in your life if they aren't able to be pleased for you and if they continue to be negative about your success. Well done for all your hard work x

Blade7184

Absolutely amazing!!! I can't say enough about how incredible you look! Keep up the good work!!!

waldenfam2

Congratulations on your huge success! Doesn't it feel great. So many things that you said is similar to my story, not the parents (well my mom was off but more verbally than physical) , but marrying young and staying together, the strained friendships after losing weight, amazement at your pants and sweaters.

I still expect them not to fit when I first put them on! Do you find yourself saying the wrong weight, as in reversing numbers or saying 200 and something instead of 100 and something? I can't ever remember and since I weighed in the 200s for so long sometimes I say that, lol.

It's so great to see others stories on here and know that it can be done long term, and isn't it the strangest thing to not be the biggest girl in the room? It's taken me a year and a half to lose the weight and I still see myself as fat. Sometimes at the gym I'll be surprised at my image in the mirror, realizing that the thin person looking back at me is myself! I too hope our brains adjust because I would love, love, love to be happy with my body rather than having my brain keep trying to tell me I'm still in a size 22 or whatever pants, lol.

Good luck to you on your amazing journey!

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cline7310

WOW, YOU LOOK AMAZING!

cowgirlashlee

You look fabulous! You've done so much for yourself and it's amazing! I love seeing success stores like yours

DeniseChilver

Amazing well done you, be proud & be strong

jakidb

Awesome!

cgarand

You have really made a life worth living and you are going to be healthy to live it for a long time to come. I love that you didn't let a bad start turn into a bad ending too.

ninerbuff

Congrats! Losing a significant amount of weight is one of the hardest things someone can do in their life and not many can achieve successfully.

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Melaniec78

Congratulations. What a great story. Positively motivating

ukloveme

There nothing you cant do now,give yourself hug and say I am stunning and I deserve to be healthy and happy.

gwenmf

I can't see her after picture~!~!!! I wanna see!!!


And thanks whoever posted about protein and hair thinning!

LadyoftheDisc

Congrats - you've done an awesome job!!! I'm so proud of you for having the courage to share your story with us. I love seeing positive success stories and you look so happy now.