29-year-old WIDOW, WIFE & MOM: My Transformation

AchieveYourDreams
AchieveYourDreams Posts: 22 Member
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It has taken a lot of time to get here. I HAD been fat my whole life (almost said HAVE - I am still changing that self-speak!) I was 14 with three knee surgeries and 210lbs on my body. I would cry at night because I was teased at school. I couldn't find clothes to fit my size 18 body at the store. My whole adolescence, and young adult life I was overweight. I remember buying my wedding dress and feeling ashamed that is said "Size 18".

But in 2011 everything changed. After almost 9 years of marriage, my husband was diagnosed with AML leukemia cancer at age 31 and then died last year on December 22, 2011 leaving me to raise our 4-year-old son. I decided to change my life. I would not be a victim - I would not let me past limit my future!

Here are my before and after pictures. Now I am on a mission to help! Feel free to add me as a buddy, I am happy to help anyone on their journey! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

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  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    awesome...just awesome :flowerforyou:
  • deannajf4
    deannajf4 Posts: 223 Member
    Wow - amazing story! I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! I'm sure your 4 year old will grow up to be so proud of you!
  • AchieveYourDreams
    AchieveYourDreams Posts: 22 Member
    Thank you! It has been a long hard road! But it motivated me to do more with my life. There is a plan in all things - even adversity.
  • CharityGC
    CharityGC Posts: 499 Member
    You are amazing! And beautiful!
  • ThinWithin7
    ThinWithin7 Posts: 24 Member
    Good job!!!
  • TeenTwinkleToes
    TeenTwinkleToes Posts: 119 Member
    Now that's a true and real inspiration right there <3 your son is a lucky little man to have such a strong and beautiful mother!
  • WAHMto5
    WAHMto5 Posts: 375 Member
    You look great! Amazing story!
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    Bring out the Kleenex. What a story. You are some kind of awesome. You rock!
  • kate99931
    kate99931 Posts: 17 Member
    You are a beautiful person inside and out! What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing it and inspiring me. Your son is lucky to have you for a mother!!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    This made me cry! I turn 29 in just a few days and the thought of living without my husband scares me to death. Weve been together for 13 years... you amaze me!!!! bravo, my hat is off to you! :drinker: :drinker:
  • lilmisfit
    lilmisfit Posts: 860 Member
    You.Are.Awesome! :drinker:
  • gottaliedka3
    gottaliedka3 Posts: 7 Member
    You look GREAT!! Your husband would be so proud and just think of how much longer your little boy will have with you!! Congrats!
  • TeamD2R
    TeamD2R Posts: 26
    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! You are such an inspiration! Way to completely change your life :)
  • asm03
    asm03 Posts: 16
    You look amazing! What an inspiration!
  • oorenfoo
    oorenfoo Posts: 25
    If this does not move and inspire you...seek a medical opinion, immediately.

    Amazing story. Your son must be very proud of you! Way to go.
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    You are such an inspiration!
  • SexyPrettyMama
    SexyPrettyMama Posts: 76
    Beautiful, touching and inspiring story. Thx for sharing.
  • mathen2
    mathen2 Posts: 134 Member
    Amazing! Im gonna add you cos I need an accountability buddy:)
  • kachochan
    kachochan Posts: 73
    Deeply sorry to hear about the death of your husband.

    I must say you look great and I admire the determination. You've been through so much and you got out of that stronger and healthier.

    Huge thanks for sharing your story. You are one awesome mom and by the way you look fantastic!
  • rgrstetson
    rgrstetson Posts: 121 Member
    Absolutely inspiring and amazing. Congratulations and I think it is awesome that you are reaching out to help others as well!
  • RiverDancer68
    RiverDancer68 Posts: 221 Member
    I am all choked up reading your story, not only because of your loss, but because of your amazing attitude and strength of character :flowerforyou: You are gorgeous and an inspiration.
  • lazydaydays
    lazydaydays Posts: 66
    You must of worked so hard to get where you are, well done be proud of yourself and enjoy your new healthy life xx
    Will add you
  • apcross11
    apcross11 Posts: 2
    You have truly inspired me. Your son is very, very blessed to have you for his mama.
  • momof2osaurus
    momof2osaurus Posts: 477 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • mumofsix
    mumofsix Posts: 28 Member
    You are a true inspiration. Congrats on your weight loss :)
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    Your story is down right amazing and what an inspiration you are to many!
  • botello89
    botello89 Posts: 38 Member
    you are SO inspirational!!! you look amazing!
  • sbbhbm
    sbbhbm Posts: 1,312 Member
    Phenomenal job!
  • ericadawn92
    ericadawn92 Posts: 346 Member
    You are SO AWESOME. Not just because of your amazing transformation (which is just...WOW...in itself!) but because of your wonderful attitude and your determination to press on and not give up when life gave you way more lemons than anyone should ever have to receive (that was a really awkward metaphor that I just made...oh well).

    So inspiring :) Phenomenal job!
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    You are beautiful and an absolute inspiration.
    Congratulations on your fantastic efforts!

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