113 lbs and reached goal weight. Kerry's story

Hey friends! I have posted my story here before but I know for me seeing pictures tells a better story. Sorry if you saw my post yesterday and was teased as some of you said. I had issues with photobucket.

I started my weight loss journey at 258 lbs. I gained about 80 lbs after meeting my husband by bad eating and lack of exercise. Quitting smoking didn't help the eating thing or my metabolism. I ate what tasted good and never gave any thought to the food groups or nutrition. I lost 40 lbs before my wedding and after the wedding got off track. Cue MFP. When I heard about this site and logged on for the first time I was hooked. I knew this was a way to help me be accountable for what I was eating. First I logged all the crap I was eating on the regular and slowly started to eat healthier overall. I took up c25k (amazing program) and started jogging. It was really hard at first but I stuck with it and stretched the weeks out until I felt comfortable. I also did some DVDs and lots of walking. Eat less, move more really.

My original goal was 165 but then I reevaluated and I am now at a healthy bmi and have reached my goal weight of 145. I am a work in progress and while I am amazed at how my body has transformed, I would like to tone up a bit.

I am sharing my story in hoped of inspiring others.

Replies

montana_girl

Awesome! Love hearing stories of success... and you are definitely a success story!! :drinker:

herlittlegreendress

Amazing! You look fantastic!

cybergaluk

You are such an inspiration. I have the same start weight as you had and have lost 34lbs (since Jan 13) so far.
Its great to see it can be achieved...thanks soooo much for sharing xx :happy:

Seaglass1123

Thanks to you all for the kind words! I feel like a whole new person!

mechelemc

Wow thank u for sharing your inspiring story. u look GREAT!!!

stargirl37

You look amazing! Congratulations on all your hard work and success!

sweets7735

Thank you for sharing your story! This is just what I needed to read. You look great!

DeannaVC333

Well let me just get this out of the way....Your baby is SOOOOOO darn cute! I love his little sweater and those cheeks...adoreable. :happy:

Now on to you....WOW! Your hard work paid off. I'm so happy for you Kerry. Way-to-go girl!!

DorisInTheDena

Amazing!! Congratulations!

Seaglass1123

I must confess that cutie is not my son but my nephew (not many pics of me at my heaviest). He is darn cute though aint he

Thanks again all!

John020667

i normally only comment on my MFP friends progress, but after seeing you success and achievement i couldn't help myself. WELL DONE.

chm2616

You have done an amazing job and look wonderful!!!

JaimeLaRae

Way to go! You look amazing!!!

KaraAlste

Boston Strong. Hoot hoot!:drinker:

theycallyoumister

Way to go!

12skipafew99100

:flowerforyou: :drinker: :laugh:

mccbabe1

wow!!! you literally look like a different person!!!!

JenaePavlak

Very cool!!! Awesome job!! Cheers!

KristysLosing

Great job! You look awesome!! (and my son had that same little Christmas outfit when he was a baby!)

Halie_Bird

AMAZING. You look absolutely beautiful and happy. Great work!!

MarianneElizabethRDH

Amazing!

amyalves

Great job! It is inspiring to see your progress and see how healthy you look now.

lllewellen

Great job! You look amazing. Props to you!!

lorcart

Awesome job!!!! You look AMAZING and I'm sure you feel even better! Very inspiring!!

SheriKCourtney

Wow ~ you look amazing. Thanks for sharing.

emcwilli

You are an inspiration. What race is the recent photo with the "Boston Strong" bib? I'm from Boston area too and am gonna run the Boston "Common Man's Marathon" this weekend. If you know of upcoming races that benefit marathon victims &c., let me know

rich347

Congrats your success we're all proud of you

Seaglass1123

You are an inspiration. What race is the recent photo with the "Boston Strong" bib? I'm from Boston area too and am gonna run the Boston "Common Man's Marathon" this weekend. If you know of upcoming races that benefit marathon victims &c., let me know

A race in Lowell MA, the Lowell Firefighters 5k. It was my 2nd 5k and small compared to the one I did last Thanksgiving.

I too would love to do one in town -I will keep my eye out.

skinnylady2014

Kerry, love your story!! Pictures are worth a 1000 words! This is sooo encouraging to me as a newcomer.

Tbanks!

michellevine1

WOW! You dont even look like the same person in the first picture with the purple shirt on. Congrats! You should be very proud of yourself. VERY well done!!!!!