My Journey thus far. Lots of pics

KaraCardoza

It has taken me a very long time to be able to do this! But here is it my journey thus far.
I'm 5'9
HW: 300+
CW:190
LW:183
GW: 140-150

In high school I was around 220ish and stayed there until getting pregnant with my son in 2004. I gained 80lbs with him. A week before he was due we lost his father in a automobile accident. That led me into a depression and my weight went up and down. A few years later in 2006 I moved back home and met the love of my life. we welcomed a baby girl in 2008 and I was at my highest weight yet of 300+. I stayed there for a while until in 2010 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my health was declining. I have no energy and life just didn't seem " fantastic" . I struggled with getting started and It wasn't until the summer of 2011 when a friend came to stay with me that I really started. It is amazing how much you can accomplish when you have a fantastic support system. Through months of ups and down I have worked my way from 300+ to183. Of course with the holidays and sickness I went back up to 190 but I want a lifestyle change and not just a diet. This year I will be focusing on toning and shaping my body to get rid of this excess skin. All the Doctors told me it was impossible with out surgery but I did it. If I can I believe anyone can. This is a new and I wish all of you the best yer yet full of success and goals met! Happy New Year!
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KaraCardoza

My pics didn't show up? Help please?

amwoodruff

I will try to help, I think the last img tags got messed up, usually they end, like /img.

amwoodruff

Shoot, I think you have to go back to Photobucket and get the links the pictures in a different way, look for "Posting on message boards" or whatever.

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KaraCardoza

Thanks guys!!

KaraCardoza

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