Over 300 pounds - 34 Pounds Gone - I can finally tell!

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  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member
    wow!!!!!!!! def a difference.. you look a lot healthier and happier too.. much better lady! keep it up.. soon you will be in the 200's and never see those 300's again!!!

    Oh my lord... I know! :) I'm trying SO hard to get to 299 by Thanksgiving. I cannot wait to get out of the 300s. It will be a huge relief to see that "2" on the scale. I think I can do it. I did the calculation and figured out I need to lose 2.15 pounds per week.
  • HealthylivingTIG
    HealthylivingTIG Posts: 174 Member
    The success stories always inspire me. On the days, I feel like giving up or cheating I quickly log on and read through the courage others have shown to accomplish their goals. Weigh loss in not an easy challenge so whenever I see the average everyday people like myself working hard to get healthy (no plastic surgery, no fad diets, no gimmicks) I am encouraged to be a member of this " I GOT THE POWER IN ME" group. You have done well... and are showing courage and strength. Continue to love yourself and live your best life ever. Awesome job.
  • CountryCandy
    CountryCandy Posts: 4
    Wow! What a great Job you are doing! Aalthough You may not have noticed a change, from your pic there is a huge change. Keeepe up the great work and continue to take pics so you can see your incredible journey along the way!! Koodos my friend
  • alexp74
    alexp74 Posts: 125
    wow!!!!!!!! def a difference.. you look a lot healthier and happier too.. much better lady! keep it up.. soon you will be in the 200's and never see those 300's again!!!

    Oh my lord... I know! :) I'm trying SO hard to get to 299 by Thanksgiving. I cannot wait to get out of the 300s. It will be a huge relief to see that "2" on the scale. I think I can do it. I did the calculation and figured out I need to lose 2.15 pounds per week.

    A few weeks ago I crossed over at 299.8, yes I realize a cracker would have put me back over but you know what, I was there! I was at 358 as my highest ever, 338 18 months ago and just worked on working on getting that number smaller. Today I'm closer to 290, and like you said never going back!

    Add me if you'd like-goes for anyone! We can do this, we've all fought the same battles to get ourselves there and we can get back.
  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member


    I wear that pendant every day, so when I look through Facebook photos and such, it's funny to see it progress from right up by my neck last fall to hanging below the hollow of my neck in shots taken this summer.

    ^^^ This! First, your weight loss is wonderfully obvious and we are always the last to see the changes in ourselves. Wonderful work you've done so far! Even your nose is smaller! :drinker: The pendant will just keep moving down and down and down.

    I mention ^^^ This! because it has inspired me to check out some jewelry, especially bracelets, that I've not been able to wear for years. You are an inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member


    I wear that pendant every day, so when I look through Facebook photos and such, it's funny to see it progress from right up by my neck last fall to hanging below the hollow of my neck in shots taken this summer.

    ^^^ This! First, your weight loss is wonderfully obvious and we are always the last to see the changes in ourselves. Wonderful work you've done so far! Even your nose is smaller! :drinker: The pendant will just keep moving down and down and down.

    I mention ^^^ This! because it has inspired me to check out some jewelry, especially bracelets, that I've not been able to wear for years. You are an inspiration! :flowerforyou:
    I WISH my nose would keep getting smaller! :) Unfortunately, it probably won't. I've had a prominent nose my whole life, even when I was 165 pounds. I can change my weight but not my DNA. ;)

    I have a watch I haven't been able to wear for a long time. I keep trying it on, but my wrist measurement hasn't changed at all. My pendant is on an 18" chain, and my neck is 15" now. I believe my neck was 13.5" at my lowest weight, so not too far to go. It's weird to think my neck was 17" or so last fall. I remember being really surprised (and appalled) when I could barely get that necklace on.

    Good luck with your jewelry! Sometimes it's the little things that keep us going. I remember how happy I was when I could finally wear my old shoes and boots again.
  • FluffyMarshmallowKitten
    FluffyMarshmallowKitten Posts: 32
    Holy moly, you can tell a huge difference!!! Keep it up!
  • anacsitham5
    anacsitham5 Posts: 810 Member
    It's great when you can actually see it. I remember people asking me if I lost weight and I kept thnking they can't see it because I don't. But like you when I saw a picture of myself I was amazed. It gives you motivation to keep moving in the right direction. Great work!
  • TNE6473
    TNE6473 Posts: 17
    Congrats!! That is wonderful!
  • RitaC21
    RitaC21 Posts: 29 Member
    Way to go!! I have to lose 100 pounds myself and you have given me the inspiration to continue...you're doing great...keep it up and your confidence and smile will grow each and every day...keep on letting us know how you're doing...we care because we're in the same boat as you!!
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    A definite difference - congratulations :flowerforyou: Sometimes it is hard to see the difference in ourselves, but photos and clothing can tell you what you head can't "see".

    Love the NSV like your legs, your jewellery etc - they are the real buzz moments when you suddenly realise things are getting better!

    Roll on the 200's for you - we know it's just a number, but it feels so good to see that leading figure drop down a century :smile:

    Keep on keeping on!
  • Selunca
    Selunca Posts: 208 Member
    I can see a big difference and you should be SO proud of yourself!!!! Keep it up. I'm so glad your feeling better as well. :D
  • debjae
    debjae Posts: 242
    Great Job!!!
  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member
    Some people have been asking, and it's too late to edit my original post.

    I'm 65.5" tall (5'5" and a half). I have a typical pear shape: small on top, heavy in the butt/hips/thighs. My waist has always been 13"-14" smaller than my hips no matter how much I weigh.

    Here is a picture from Prom:

    prom1994.jpg

    I weighed 160 in that photo, maybe a little more.

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