50 pounds down with pics

lupie007
lupie007 Posts: 27 Member
in Success Stories
I've been overweight my entire life and I started my weightloss journey back in the summer of 2011. So far I've lost 50 pounds. I've got about 50-60 more to go but I'm so happy with the loss I've had so far. I began at 263 pounds and I'm now at 213. My beginning pant size was a 24 and I'm now between a 14 and 16 misses! I've never been in anything but plus sized clothes so this is thrilling for me. I've had 3 full term pregnancies and we lost our first daughter 2 days after she was born due to the neglect of our OB during her delivery. The depression from that certainly contributed to my expanding waistline. But, I've learned how to live with our loss and I am enjoying every moment with our 2 other children. The one thing I can say to those out there who are really struggling...don't give up. If I can come this far, so can you!! I've attached some photos that will hopefully work. :D

This is me on the right with my hubby. I"m at 263 pounds here.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/386594_4518425755967_1104045334_n.jpg

This is me during at 213. :D
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/22088_4651967214420_996672739_n.jpg
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  • shak29
    shak29 Posts: 114 Member
    Lookin great! Keep up the hard work!
  • lupie007
    lupie007 Posts: 27 Member
    before at 263
    386594_4518425755967_1104045334_n.jpg

    during at 213
    22088_4651967214420_996672739_n.jpg
  • Easy_Does_It
    Easy_Does_It Posts: 14 Member
    That is fantastic. Great job. You're my inspiration for today to keep going.
  • Wmmmt
    Wmmmt Posts: 5 Member
    Great Job!!!!:happy:
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
    wow you look amazing! great job!
  • Santan9ful
    Santan9ful Posts: 37
    You look FanTAStic! Keep up the awesome work:smile:
  • fatyoga
    fatyoga Posts: 207 Member
    Way to go!
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    Really big difference in the middle.
  • Honeytips
    Honeytips Posts: 337 Member
    You look fantastic!!! Keep on keeping!!
  • kelfer80
    kelfer80 Posts: 78 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!! I'm so sorry for you loss. I know many of us turn to food during times of depression which often makes it even worse. I'm so inspired by what you have accomplished. My question to you is how do you keep the motivation going? Any words of wisdom for those times we plateau or even fall off?
  • mitsi94
    mitsi94 Posts: 64
    Wow! Great job! You look awesome! I am inspired to hear that you started your journey more than a year ago. I sometimes feel like my journey is going soooooo slow, and it's easy to get impatient.... I started losing around May 2012, and have lost 49 pounds so far (9 months). It's nice to hear from others that have been losing at the same rate as me. Helps me realize that I too will get there, even if it seems slower than some, it must be right for me because it is working. Keep up the good work!
  • rageonthepage
    rageonthepage Posts: 10
    TRULY inspiring. I'm at the beginning of my journey, about where you started, with the same goal in mind. Congratulations! Hope to get there myself.
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Fantastic. I admire your commitment. Keep it up.
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    congrats!
  • marthathebear
    marthathebear Posts: 498
    Wonderful progress, I can't wait to see the final result. Good luck, you're doing great.
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    Doing great! Keep it up girl :)
  • zepdig
    zepdig Posts: 155
    Keep it up tht is wonderful!
  • michcor
    michcor Posts: 52 Member
    You look great! Your face is GORGEOUS!
  • lei1111
    lei1111 Posts: 24
    you are also my inspiration today.... i am really struggling with calories! i do the treadmill everyday but i seem to be gaining weight =(
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    You look amazing! So sad to hear you lost a child, but glad you have 2 healthy children. I bet they are proud of their mummy!
  • Colombianchick29
    Colombianchick29 Posts: 298 Member
    WOW you look great! thanks for the insoriation today! I am so so sorry for your loss, I know as a parent theat had to be the worst thing EVER! I am happy to know that you are able to deal with the pain, and actually move forward and enjoy life again. That is a blessing! Best wishes!!!
  • rodafer
    rodafer Posts: 63
    Thanks for being so brave and sharing your story - both about your weigh loss and the loss of your child.
    You are amazing, and you look fabulous! Keep it up.
  • saintspoon
    saintspoon Posts: 242 Member
    AMAZING!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • jiggy_gibby
    jiggy_gibby Posts: 197
    Beautiful!

    I started at 256 last year, lost 10, and gave up/stopped logging/caring.
    Gained back the 10 pounds plus 10 more. Now I am at 256 again.... after two months. And I have no plans to quit - my mindset is different.

    Your story and pics truly are inspiring - thanks for sharing! Good luck on the rest of your journey.
  • Reebee22
    Reebee22 Posts: 26 Member
    Wow! What a journey! You are one brave strong woman! I'm in awe of you! And your looking amazing too! Thank you for sharing your journey its very inspiring :heart:
  • Kelseybee13
    Kelseybee13 Posts: 11
    You are looking GREAT! Keep up the great work >_<
  • kathy53b
    kathy53b Posts: 33 Member
    Keep up the great work....you look wonderful
    Thank you for sharing
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    You look great!!
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
    fantastic work!!!!
  • ShannonMarieWatkins
    ShannonMarieWatkins Posts: 1 Member
    I've been struggling myself lately. Thank you for your words and for giving the rest of us encouragement! Keep up the good work, you look great!

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