63 pounds gone forever! 235 to 172 with pictures!

maryann123115
maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
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Hello my fellow pals, I'm Mary-Ann and here is my story thus far! I started my lifestyle change March of 2012 at my highest weight of 235 pounds while standing 5'5" tall. It hasn't been easy whatsoever, I've had my fair share of "falling off the wagon" but the most important thing is that you get back up and dust yourself off! No pills or cleansing fads for me, it's all been hard work and dedication. Eating right, PORTION CONTROL, exercise, and lots of water! Find an activity you like to do, walking trails, tennis, swimming, basketball, it doesn't have to be the same repetitive exercise all the time, mix it up - make it exciting!

Today I am down to 172 pounds, a total loss of 63 pounds! I would like to get to the healthy weight of 150 and then comes the hard part, maintaining that weight! Keep chugging along on your journey, you WILL get to where you want to be IF you don't give up! <3

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  • ignatiusreilly
    ignatiusreilly Posts: 411 Member
    Wow! An amazing accomplishment -- you look great!
  • maryann123115
    maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
    Thank you very much!
  • llmcconnell
    llmcconnell Posts: 344 Member
    Great job, way to stay committed!
  • pwnderosa
    pwnderosa Posts: 280 Member
    Congrats Maryann you look so great & happy!

    Also--those glasses are adorable on you!! :D
  • maryann123115
    maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
    Healthy = Happy! Thank you all!
  • missionimposs
    missionimposs Posts: 53 Member
    Wow !!! Maryann you look fab !!!!! thank you for posting as it really does motivate us that still have a lot to lose !!! You rock !!!:flowerforyou:
  • maryann123115
    maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
    I appreciate all the positive vibes, thank you!
  • arac62
    arac62 Posts: 65 Member
    Awesome!!! My starting weight and goal weight are very similar to yours (a little higher because i'm a couple inches taller) so this is very inspiring!
  • melfitnesspal13
    melfitnesspal13 Posts: 377 Member
    You are an inspiration! Great job! :flowerforyou:
  • Allup2Me78
    Allup2Me78 Posts: 589 Member
    Congrats Girlfriend!! :)
  • mrs_mab
    mrs_mab Posts: 1,024 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats on all your hard work!
  • Lind140
    Lind140 Posts: 140 Member
    Congratulations on a job well done!! You look great!
  • zdreamer
    zdreamer Posts: 69 Member
    Fantastic!
  • Maris_Swan
    Maris_Swan Posts: 197 Member
    Way to go! :)
  • ravenrxx
    ravenrxx Posts: 455 Member
    You've done a Fabulous job!(: You look beautiful!
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    Way to go! Superb work.
  • lettycandoit
    lettycandoit Posts: 1
    WOW-- Thanks for sharing! It sure motivates me. Keep it up
  • jgj0415
    jgj0415 Posts: 6
    Amazing Job! Thanks for the motivation.
  • Kulchange
    Kulchange Posts: 4
    Congrats!! You look wonderful!!
  • MomOf3LilLadies
    MomOf3LilLadies Posts: 1
    Congrats on staying committed for so long! You have had great success and it shows! Thanks for sharing and offering such sound advice.
  • Serenajeans
    Serenajeans Posts: 49 Member
    CONGRATS on your weight loss!!
    The hard work really shows!!
  • cmcis
    cmcis Posts: 300 Member
    Thank you for sharing. It helps provides inspiration and motivation to the rest of us. Shows that it can be done with perseverance.
    You look great! Congratulations!
  • FindingMyself24
    FindingMyself24 Posts: 613 Member
    Amazing job!! Thank you for posting!! =) You look great!
  • bluebirds5
    bluebirds5 Posts: 92 Member
    Way to go! Thanks for sharing it is great inspiration to keep going :)
  • pearjas
    pearjas Posts: 5 Member
    Amazing! I'm sure you are an inspiration for many people!!
  • BleedsCoffee
    BleedsCoffee Posts: 247 Member
    Awesome job! You're an absolute inspiration. Enjoy your new body and health and keep up the good work!
  • starfinale
    starfinale Posts: 309 Member
    you look great! I want to cry happy tears for you! This is such an inspiration. keep it up! :cry:
  • AspiringPinkPinUp
    AspiringPinkPinUp Posts: 448
    Amazing job!! You look great!! Such an inspiration for me, whose just starting out (3 weeks into my lifestyle change!). Thank you for sharing!
  • maryann123115
    maryann123115 Posts: 68 Member
    Thank you all so very much for the kind words! It's such a great feeling knowing that my story can motivate someone else! :)
  • JasMikkol89
    JasMikkol89 Posts: 77 Member
    Amazing!! I started at the same weight as you, down 9 lbs hoping to be 170 one day!! such a inspiration!

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