Getting SO close - lots of pictures

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  • samf36
    samf36 Posts: 369 Member
    Wow !! Congrats !!!
  • Bagman12002
    Bagman12002 Posts: 216 Member
    WOW truely inspiring thanks for shareing
  • aimee_md
    aimee_md Posts: 44
    Wow well done, amazing..
  • reashamoriba
    reashamoriba Posts: 121 Member
    you are amazing!!!! congrats
  • DianneBoo
    DianneBoo Posts: 226 Member
    That is fantabulous! Congratulations to you! What an inspiring person you are! True dedication! :)
  • anarod0513
    anarod0513 Posts: 119
    A job well done!!! you look phenomenal!!!! You are truly an inspiration!!! :)
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    You are an inspiration to everyone and you look FANTASTIC!
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    My journey started in October of 2008. It has been a long time, but SO VERY worth it! Here's a walk down memory lane:

    This was taken in August of 2006

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    This is the closest to a true 'before' picture that I have. It was taken in the summer of 2008.

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    February of 2009, I had lost about 60 pounds at this point

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    This was in May of 2010. I'm not sure of the exact loss when this was taken, but it was in the neighborhood of 190.

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    October of 2011, at the three year mark - over 210 lost.

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    Christmas 2011 - total loss at about 220

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    And this was taken today. My total weight loss is 235 pounds. I only have five more to go before I will be at my goal of a normal BMI! (Actually, that will happen in 2.3 pounds, but that's just an awkward goal - LOL!)

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    I could never have done this on my own. That's not just a cliche - it's a fact. I have tried and failed more times than I can tell you. If you're interested in knowing how this time was different, you can view the whole story at

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-of-True-Freedom/230655243670046

    My hope is that this can be an encouragement to others. It IS possible. More than 60% of my body weight is gone and I am freer than I have ever been in my life!

    Blessings!!

    Thank You for posting you really are the greatest inspiration ON MFP. I sent you a PM and would be honored to call you friend. I could learn a lot from you. Did you have surgery to have the excess skin removed? I am shocked your arms are thin now and there does not seem to be any extra loose skin anywhere.
  • Tristis
    Tristis Posts: 288 Member
    Congrats to you! You are totally inspiring. :) Good luck on your last few pounds to lose.
  • matthewmelnick
    matthewmelnick Posts: 2
    That is amazing! Congratulations! You are inspirational!
  • stefanieceleste0530
    stefanieceleste0530 Posts: 177 Member
    Ohhhhhh wooooooooowwwww!! YOU are absolutely AMAZING!! Congratulations on all your hard work!! :flowerforyou:
  • Misstaya07
    Misstaya07 Posts: 2
    Wow, you look GREAT!
  • lsand
    lsand Posts: 78 Member
    I read your story and think you are truly amazing to be able to overcome the horrible things you were put through as a child. You are brave, strong, determined. You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story and helping others.
  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    "Faith is a lot like muscle. It is built up as you use it to overcome resistance."

    What a blessing you are. A mustard seed of faith, and now you share with others the evidence that this is true. :heart:
    This
    Awesome revelation I have never thought of faith like that, but you are so right! Thank You for posting this it truly blessed me.
  • scorp7003
    scorp7003 Posts: 18
    Wow, congratulations! You are truly inspiring.
  • dhiammarath
    dhiammarath Posts: 834 Member
    Wow you are truly an inspiration. AMAZING work! You're healthy and look great! Congratulations on your success!
  • melcpia
    melcpia Posts: 123 Member
    You are truely amzing! Well done and thank you for sharing!!!
  • Bigjayinga
    Bigjayinga Posts: 128 Member
    Wow, congrats
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    You have done an amazing job. Such fabulous determination and willpower - and just look at those results. A whole new and much happier looking (not forgetting healthier) person. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
  • Chelsrf
    Chelsrf Posts: 194 Member
    What a inspiration. Congrats on your wonderful accomplishment, you look amazing!
  • tishajo
    tishajo Posts: 142 Member
    Holy freakin' ****!!! You look wonderful. Congratulations! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Sarge516
    Sarge516 Posts: 256 Member
    Holy crap!
  • KodAkuraMacKyen
    KodAkuraMacKyen Posts: 737 Member
    Absolutely incredible.
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Wow you are such an inspiration thanks for sharing
  • primoreno
    primoreno Posts: 10 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!:love:
  • LisaH1967
    LisaH1967 Posts: 332 Member
    Wow, you look AMAZING!! So inspiring.................
  • Dawna954
    Dawna954 Posts: 183 Member
    I just read your story. What an incredible journey of body and soul. Congratulations on the weight loss and for being set free from your demons. What a wonderful and inspiring story. You found your beauty both inside and out. :)
  • PuggleLover
    PuggleLover Posts: 261 Member
    Wow on your story and wow on your weight loss. AMAZING!
  • SocWkrBee
    SocWkrBee Posts: 374
    Amazing!!
  • jbelandreading
    jbelandreading Posts: 8
    You look fantastic, WOW amazing journey

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