9 1/2 months and 100 pounds gone!

yopie1965

Exactly what I was going to say! Thank you so much for sharing your entire story, makes it real for those of us with similar stories

You are so inspiring. I love your attitude and you look fabulous! I cannot even imagine how proud you must feel. You are one strong lady!

bsuew

You have done so well! Thank you for sharing your story.

maegmez

You look amazing! Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to reach my 100 pound goal!

CRichards22

So inspiring! You are so happy in both pictures but just glowing in the one from now!!!

You have so much to be proud of and I bet you feel like a million bucks! Hope everyone who is feeling down and out today reads this and gets inspired to KEEP GOING!

WTG!! Congratulations again, you are AMAZING!! :flowerforyou:

maglrod

Fan freakin tastic!! I loved your story. You make me proud and even though at times I get frustrated you just helped me kick it into gear. Thanks for sharing your story and congrats!! You rock!

RunForChai

You go girl. Fantastic!

NewCaddy

WOW --- you look great! Great inspiration to so many of us. CONGRATULATIONS!

julmikek

What an absolute inspiration you are Congrats to you and I hope to be telling my story as you did

erinroro

Absolutely wonderful! You look great and SO happy! 10lbs a month - wow! What an inspiration!

emccand

Congrats! I am so proud of you for keeping at it and for posting your story! You look great! :flowerforyou:

hinzee4

Wow!! You look great!!! I can relate so much to your story. Thanks for sharing!!

Chrysalisnow

You look beautiful! You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

koumbay

I really enjoyed your story! Congrats on all your success, you look so great and have worked so hard! That is so inspiring!!

RunForChai

I'm so glad you have a very supportive dad.
As a teacher---I can relate---it is so easy to snack while running around like crazy trying to get everything done. Then there are the snacks at staff meetings, stuff kids bring in from home to celebrate everything, "gifts" from parents.

Try to keep high protein, low carb snacks on hand all the time: little baggies of almonds, string cheese, greek yogurt [be careful about sugar and fat hidden in these, I eat only The Greek Gods brand), almond butter, sliced chicken breasts, a hard boiled egg.

When parents give you a "sweet" gift---donate it right after school to a homeless shelter. This year right after my birthday party I drove my cake down to the park and gave it to a group of homeless men who were thrilled to get it. I always present it with: "Hey would you guys be willing to help me out?" I always get an immediate response from the homeless when I ask for help, then I say, "I have leftover cake, pie, Halloween candy---whatever

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would you like it?" The smiles are worth it, far more enjoyable than the pounds I would gain.

jc501

Wonderful!!!! You look great!!!

turryandsally

Wow - your story moved me to tears! You have shown remarkable courage and strength! I will try to remember you & that strength when my days are tough. Thanks for being an inspiration to us all!!

jbs2travel

Wow - your story is pretty much my story, except that I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in Nov., 2011. What a wake up call. I lost 40 lbs right away and then plateau'd. Joined MFP a little over 3 months ago and started losing slowly. Two weeks ago I joined a gym and got a personal trainer who keeps me on track and doing things the right way. I am so proud of what you have done and know that I, too, can do it. I have about 40 lbs left to my original goal weight and then I will re-*kitten*. Blessings to you

Swanie76

thank you so much for sharing. I can so relate and I am glad i decided to read your post. Congrats on your journey and best to whats ahead. You are awesome in my book.

fatyoga

Great job. You are a true inspiration!

earvizu92

Truly an inspiration!!!!!!!!!!! You look amazing, good job!!