15 months, 134 pounds lost - at GOAL! (pics included)

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  • dp1228
    dp1228 Posts: 439 Member
    i love this so much. I've seen your posts before and the rate that you hit your goal weight is amazing and badass. im not only envious of your loss but of the confidence and happiness you radiate before and after. all i can say is congrats. i'm so happy for you. your journey actually makes me tear up a little :smile:
  • doitforabby
    doitforabby Posts: 137 Member
    AMAZING!
  • bflyr
    bflyr Posts: 2
    Amazing inspiration ! Thanks so much for sharing!.....and you're NOT wordy! Women can never share enough! :) Love the pics too! You can tell you love yourself......and others around you!
  • DaivaSimone
    DaivaSimone Posts: 657 Member
    Bump for further reading.

    Congrats for your success. :)
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    this is awesome
  • KJLIII
    KJLIII Posts: 225 Member
    I've said this before, and I'll say it again: I was a beautiful, smart woman then too, with accomplishments and talents. I'm not defined by my body, and I was in no way less deserving or less wonderful than I am now. And you readers out there feeling like you're worthless because of your weight? Stop, right now. Wanting change does not mean you have to hate what or who you are presently. All self-hate will do is get in the way.

    Love, LoVe, L O V E this ! ! Thanks for sharing the "inner" part of your journey, as well as the rest ! ! You have a gift of communicating with words (among other giftings), and I am just thrilled with this post ! ! Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to express the truth of your story and life. I appreciate you, and all the encouragement you have given to so many through this (me included!) ...


    :flowerforyou:
  • jrtcw
    jrtcw Posts: 128 Member
    This is a fabulous post. Thank you for taking the time to write it all down.

    Jane
  • ACrookston
    ACrookston Posts: 15
    LOVE your story!!
  • kenyarb
    kenyarb Posts: 11 Member
    THIS IS AWESOME! WHAT AN INSPIRATION!
  • demigh
    demigh Posts: 6 Member
    Amazing! Congrats!
  • Cookie0914
    Cookie0914 Posts: 42 Member
    You look amazing! I really enjoyed reading this post.
  • tmpayton
    tmpayton Posts: 148 Member
    And this^^^all of it^^^ is why I'm glad you are my friend. When I let my negative thoughts run wild, I look on my page and you have posted another success or thought & it just helps. Thanks and GREAT JOB! :)
  • lydia_the_tattooed_lady
    lydia_the_tattooed_lady Posts: 324 Member
    BUMP and I agree with so much of what you said!! You are a BAD A**!! :drinker: :glasses:
  • JORDYNSMOM08
    JORDYNSMOM08 Posts: 1
    Reading your story has really given me hope....you are amazing!!
  • KDCrocker
    KDCrocker Posts: 12 Member
    bump, you have just become my #1 inspiration!
  • glowy15
    glowy15 Posts: 3
    The word that comes to mind when I think of you is DRIVEN! You did it Shannon, or I should say you are doing it. Cuz like you said, you are not done now that you are at goal weight. You just shifting focus. I like that. Thanks for being an inspiration to ALL of us. Hope you sick around here. We still need you Shannon. and we have to celebrate your new mile stones with you.

    Peeso (Glowy15)
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    absolutely speechless.
  • SassyAshleigh
    SassyAshleigh Posts: 78 Member
    You look so amazing! This is so wonderful!!!
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    You are amazing and a true inspiration not just for your weight loss (which was amazing) but as a whole person. Thank you for sharing your story.
  • sandyswims
    sandyswims Posts: 25 Member
    Shannon thank you so much for putting this post together and linking all the other blog posts. I will bookmark and reference often. You are an inspiration to so many and you look amazing! I really appreciate you sharing all your tips, recipes and secrets here on MFP. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to put this all in words. Excited to follow along on the rest of your goal crunching! Go get 'em!
  • BlairCottier
    BlairCottier Posts: 171 Member
    Wow, your story almost seriously made me cry. You look absolutely wonderful and I learned something important after reading this. This past weekend I thought I did a horrible job, I ate 1800 calories instead of 1200, I had 2 "cheat days" and I did not work out on Sunday. After looking back at my diary, I realized, I had worked out every day that week, except Sunday. Most days I probably ate below 1200 calories (which is probably not very good for me). I ran a 5k twice that week. I ate tons of fruits and vegetables. Basically, I was being waaaaay too hard on myself. After reading your story, the thing that stuck out to me the most is what you said about cringing when people said "cheat days". I realized, it is ok to have a piece of cake and not feel guilty about it. It is ok to not work out every day of the week and not feel guilty about it. You said your healthy is eating pizza and cake and enjoying yourself. I just realized I need to rethink how to go about doing this so that I will stick with it for the long term and make this a lifestyle, not a phase. You gave me hope that I will eventually reach my goals as long as I stick with it and let myself have the things that make me happy! Not every day of course, maybe not even every week, but if there is an occasion that comes up, I need to embrace and enjoy and not feel guilty about it! I cannot be that hard on myself any more or this will never work. Thank you so much for sharing your story and good luck on reaching your future goals!
  • plafleur76
    plafleur76 Posts: 107 Member
    Great job and great story!
  • ChamLis88
    ChamLis88 Posts: 20 Member
    Congradulations! You look Ahhhhhh-Mazing!!! That is SO awesome, what a huge success!
  • burtonhl
    burtonhl Posts: 57
    bump for later. Thanks!
  • Mamata2
    Mamata2 Posts: 18
    What an Inspiration, You look absolutely fantastic!
  • desirae1983
    desirae1983 Posts: 58 Member
    That was a truly inspirational story to read. I am so happy for you! You are absolutely amazing and every single word in your post has brought tears to my eyes. I look forward to reading your blog to get some tips. Thank you for sharing and keep on, keeping on!
  • tindaisy
    tindaisy Posts: 6
    WOW! Love your dedication! As I read your words with tears rolling down my face, you give me hope. Thank you for your post. You are truly amazing. From one Minnesotan to another congrats!!

    -Shannon
  • sammielealea
    sammielealea Posts: 245 Member
    Your post actually made me cry. You are such a beautifu and inspiring person . . . congrats and thank-you.
  • mizroxy13
    mizroxy13 Posts: 466 Member
    AMAZING! Such an inspiration! Get it, girl!
  • lvlygrrl
    lvlygrrl Posts: 56 Member
    This was the best, most empowering post I have read on here.

    Thank you!
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