YES I CAN!

Thaedra

I know it doesn't sound like a real big deal, but I broke 200 lbs today! (I weighed in @ 199 this morning
When I went into labor with my beautiful daughter in May of 2007 I weighed 235. A year later on her first birthday I weighed 230 :P
I knew I had to do something so I joined a gym and dropped 25 lbs in about 6 months. After that, NOTHING. Since I have joined MFP I have learned sooooo much about nutrition and the golden rule to weight loss; if you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. This has been a wonderful tool for me. I am a personal chef and I will actually be able to take what I have learned here and pass it along to my clients who have weight issues and special dietary needs.
THANK YOU MY FITNESS PAL!!!!
I know I have a lot more work ahead of me (35 lbs to go) and I really feel like I can do it this time! YAY!!!!!!

marinucciphoto

YES YOU CAN! Awesome story Thaedra. Keep up the momentum!

Yurippe

Sounds like a pretty big deal to me! Congratulations on the success and keep up the hard work.

aippolito1

That's great!!! I bet you have more energy for your daughter now! :happy:

Mary_Burris

WELCOME TO ONDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FabiolaEnvy♥

THAT is SOOOO AWESOME

i cant wait to get under 200
that would be great



and congrats on your success. and also to pass it on to other people who wishes to loss weight


my dad himself is a pro chef

kimmrdodge

Under 200! That is wonderful. I know when you are over 200 that is a huge deal, I myself cannot wait to get there. Congrats and keep up the good work. This is definitely something to be proud of.

jdayl

Great Job! When I get there, hopefully in a week or two, I'm going to have a spa day. Are you doing anything special to treat yourself for the good work?

BrendaW1

Great job and yes you can do it.
I just joined and i know I can do it too


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Thaedra

My first goal this time is 185. When I hit it I am going to get a much needed haircut, and set an appointment with my favorite artist to get a tattoo design drawn up. When I hit my final goal of 165 I am getting that tattoo! (Hopefully for my 40th birthday in January)
As I mentioned, I am a chef and I have yet to get anything symbolic of my passion for food. I will be getting a design that incorporates a knife and fork tied up with garden herbs to look like a pretty bouquet. I like the idea of this being a reward for losing a significant amount of weight. I think it will sort of serve as a reminder to me to be in control of the food, not only the cooking aspect, but the eating part as well