113 lbs. lost and my brain is starting to catch on

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
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The brain definitely takes longer in the weight loss process, at least that's the case with me. Lately, I'm not looking at the last 10 pounds that are fighting me and are so difficult to come off. Instead I started to look back. Back at the hurdles I've cleared. I lost a staggering 113 pounds in one year, all natural with no surgery and no gimmicks. I managed this being a type 1 diabetic, on insulin, thyroid issues, busy mom of 4 children with my youngest having special needs, coming out of a recent loss of my mom....I found my inner strength, I put the oxygen mask on myself first so I could help those around me. Today my brain has made some leaps in the right direction. I'm finally seeing how far I've come, the strides I made, I've stepped out of the premature grave I was digging for myself. This truly isn't a sprint to the finish line, it's a long journey I'm so thankful I've taken.

Never give up. Keep on kicking!

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  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Awesome storey! I can't wait til I can share on similar :)
  • NikkiSmo
    NikkiSmo Posts: 180 Member
    WOW! You are an inspiration. Good for you.....
  • rudy7020
    rudy7020 Posts: 62
    You look amazing and that smile on your face says it all! Congratulations for doing the right thing for yourself and your family.
  • literatelier
    literatelier Posts: 209 Member
    You look amazing! Such an inspiration. You are right, it's a long journey, perhaps the longest any of us have traveled, and you have come so far! Congrats!
  • losin_it049
    losin_it049 Posts: 47
    Wow you look awesome...congrats on a job well done. You are a true inspiration to so many of us who are travelling the same journey. After reading your story and seeing your pictures I am determined more then ever to reach my goal and to finally become a happier, healthier me!!
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    That is AWESOME!

    The photo of the two of you in a single pair of pants is a landmark.

    Congratulations!
  • Raebug123
    Raebug123 Posts: 79 Member
    Wow thanks for sharing! These pics let the rest of us know that it can be done! You look amazing, and I love the pic of you and the little girl standing in your old pants! Congrats!!!!!!
  • Help4nb
    Help4nb Posts: 69 Member
    wow! your amazing, what a great journey you have been on. you look stunning ! and DON'T ever forget YOU made it happen! :)
  • kittyhasclaws
    kittyhasclaws Posts: 446 Member
    You look AMAZING!!! I'm glad your brain is catching up because that is so fantastic!
  • ldennett
    ldennett Posts: 75 Member
    Good for you! So inspiring!
  • kpye2011
    kpye2011 Posts: 40 Member
    You look absolutely AMAZING!!!
  • TLPat
    TLPat Posts: 55 Member
    You look wonderful, healthy and wise! Beautiful too!
  • clairedance
    clairedance Posts: 35
    OMG LOOK AT YOU!! Absolutely stunning. You ROCKED IT! Wow wow wow wow and wow. So inspiring.
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
    You look absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • mystikalbeanz
    mystikalbeanz Posts: 192 Member
    :happy: AMAZING JOB!!! Thanks for the motivation! I love the last pic you posted!
  • hopeful_heather
    hopeful_heather Posts: 24
    thats amazing. good for you :)
  • LNZimmer
    LNZimmer Posts: 94
    You look amazing. An absolute inspiration to me! :)
  • wattsj56
    wattsj56 Posts: 94
    this really made me tear up. that is amazing and you look so great! awesome job!!!!! and i'm sorry about your mom :/.
  • Dcvanasse
    Dcvanasse Posts: 11 Member
    That is so awesome!! You are an inspiration and I hope to be the same at this time next year. You look amazing!!!
  • JohnK580
    JohnK580 Posts: 55 Member
    Made my day! Awesome accomplishments!!!
  • Gay11nell
    Gay11nell Posts: 166 Member
    Good for you and your brain - lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I love the last pic - That is priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Deluxe97
    Deluxe97 Posts: 34 Member
    If I were you, I'd carry that last pic with your girl everywhere! Thanks for sharing and stay strong.
  • NeverGoingToQuit
    NeverGoingToQuit Posts: 49 Member
    You look fantastic and I am truly inspired. I have about 100 pounds to go and I am down 18 already. Thank you for posting your story. I hope to post one someday!
  • n9talie
    n9talie Posts: 5 Member
    Wow get you, you look fabulous. :-)
  • Tickateeboo
    Tickateeboo Posts: 132 Member
    Wow - you look about 15 - 20 years younger!! That's amazing.
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    Amazing loss! You look so great, and happy, and young!
  • hfzimmerman
    hfzimmerman Posts: 200 Member
    Wow amazing and inspiring!!! How did you do it? Like what was your exercise routine? Great job
  • AllyBooMommyof2
    AllyBooMommyof2 Posts: 171
    Oh my gosh you look amazing and so happy and healthy congrats wonderful job!!!
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
    Brilliant!
  • Liasings
    Liasings Posts: 150 Member
    You look great and are such an inspiration! I hope-no, plan:bigsmile: to be where you are in a year. Eight months down and over halfway there! You rock!:drinker:

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