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

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  • TracySTL
    TracySTL Posts: 32 Member
    YOU are the reason I'm here. This is EXACTLY the type of advice and inspiration I need. I too have more than 100+ lbs. to lose, and know I'm in for a long haul, but want to really learn how to do this right, and learn how to take care of my body and keep the weight off long term.

    Thank you for being an amazing example to the rest of us, and for being so forthcoming with your successes.

    Good luck with your continued success!
    Tracy
  • Lee716
    Lee716 Posts: 150 Member
    Amazing! Just what I needed to read today.

    #Inspirational
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Wow, wow and more wow! Truly an amazing journey and accomplishment! Love the ongoing goals! That's me, too. 44 and still have things to do, achieve, surmount! Keep going!!!!!!
  • Malaika946
    Malaika946 Posts: 107 Member
    Congrats on getting to your goal weight. You are inspirational!
  • 2moonNback
    2moonNback Posts: 61 Member
    You are such an inspiration!
  • Lauzenger99
    Lauzenger99 Posts: 9
    As someone who is just starting out, this post truely inspired me. You are an amazing person and Im really happy that you've reached your goal.

    Laura
  • forty3fab
    forty3fab Posts: 148 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! I love the inspiration I feel now, thank you!
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing all that. By far one of the best success stories I've ever read. Congrats on all your progress! You look wonderful!
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 721 Member
    Very inspirational! Congrats!
  • tessavonhagen
    tessavonhagen Posts: 94 Member
    you go girl!!!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    outstanding work. you look beautiful!
  • ocampocordova
    ocampocordova Posts: 9
    Wow, Thank you so much for sharing your story of the last 15 months and your weight loss. You are a true inspiration to me! I am looking for that true change in myself just like you are talking about, I am trying so hard to make life changes instead of a " diet"
    Looking forward to reading more on your blog, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
  • barbbeekman
    barbbeekman Posts: 20 Member
    You are a great inspiration to many! Congrats to you
  • TAMMYbaseballMOM
    TAMMYbaseballMOM Posts: 2 Member
    Amazing! You are an inspiration! Congratulations!
  • poshy
    poshy Posts: 28 Member
    You are awesome and look stunning!!!....so happy for you...Congratulations...:flowerforyou:
  • kiykiy79
    kiykiy79 Posts: 177
    Congrats on your success thus far! Your story is refreshing and truly inspirational!!
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
    Great job! you look amazing!
  • bmarie612
    bmarie612 Posts: 221 Member
    You are truly inspirational and AMAZING! Congrats! You look beautiful and I love your attitude! Enjoy those activities with your family! You look great!!!!!!!!!!!
  • marathongirl11
    marathongirl11 Posts: 11
    WOW!! I don't post much on here, but I could NOT pass this one up!

    You are AMAZING!! LOVE your attitude and spirit ~ it just shines right through in this post :smile:

    CONGRATULATIONS!! You are/will be an inspiration for many to come!

    What a wonderful story ~ THANK YOU for sharing.
  • skolvikes5
    skolvikes5 Posts: 73
    Wow! Great job! And way to represent 'Sota!
  • Dwamma
    Dwamma Posts: 289 Member
    Congrats!! YOU are amazing! Thank you for all of your encouragement and support! You are a true inspiration to the rest of us! May you be Blessed! {{HUGS}}
  • princessdartany
    princessdartany Posts: 28 Member
    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL....THANKS!!!
  • 1Lovely87
    1Lovely87 Posts: 32 Member
    True def of O.M.G! You look amazing! Way to go mom!
  • redrook29
    redrook29 Posts: 10
    Great story and congrats on reaching your goal weight! I like how you still have goals you want to achieve. I liked your comments about not depriving yourself of what you like, if it's done in moderation and one tracks their food then I don't see a problem with it. To me this is not a diet, I look at this as a lifestyle change, one that will teach me over time a healthier way to eat and portion control etc. Thanks for sharing your story! :)
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    Wonderful, Shannon! You look like a model now, and I know you love the ease of getting around without having to carry the weight of another adult! That 30-lb kid is heavy, but nothing compared to what you carried before. God bless you--and never go back!
  • tooliebell
    tooliebell Posts: 177 Member
    Great, Awesome Job! Isn't it funny that is really does just click. I heard that saying for years, and never believed it. But I heard my click 3 months ago and there is no turning back. And goals, yup, goals for me has been the way to go.

    I appreciate your open door with your diary. As a newbie, I appreciate being able to see the real "how" other people are doing this. And man, I am jealous, you eat well! Thanks so much for taking the time to post your success story and your blog, I know that I will look at it when I am in that need mode knowing what I am doing is on track!!
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    You look amazing, super well done to you and I hope you inspire and motivate a lot of other people with your weight loss :-)
  • TreEe5
    TreEe5 Posts: 41 Member
    Amazing job!! You're such an inspiration :)
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    Great, Awesome Job! Isn't it funny that is really does just click. I heard that saying for years, and never believed it. But I heard my click 3 months ago and there is no turning back. And goals, yup, goals for me has been the way to go.

    If we could bottle and sell that "click" we'd make a fortune. No matter how many tools one has available, that shift in mindset is essential to making change and I don't know how to help someone find it. I literally woke up one day and decided to join a gym. There was no "rock bottom", no health scare or rude comment from a teenager.

    It just clicked and ooooh how I wish I knew why or how so I could help other people find the motivation to start down the path without turning back.
  • AngelaJordan712
    AngelaJordan712 Posts: 105 Member
    You took the words right out of my mouth and by the way I may use your words one of these days if that is ok!...I have not hit a ending goal yet...I am only on the first of many goals (as a master of fact 4.3 lbs away). But I will feel this same way, I already do!

    Thank you for sharing your story you are an inspiration!

    Angela

    "I actually enjoy exercising and consider it one of the best hours of my day I am a regular in the weight room. I am strong, inside and out. I am focused and dedicated.

    People ask me, "are you so happy now that you've hit goal?"

    Well, yes. I am. But it's more complicated than that.

    I'm happy because I have taken charge of my life. I am happy because for some reason, in June of 2011, I decided to take the steps toward change, and something clicked and I never stopped. I am happy because I'm not stuck in some downward spiral, feeling out of control and uncomfortable in my own skin. I am happy because my body no longer holds me back: going on a 20 mile bike ride with my family. returning to the very rustic state park where I broke my ankle 5 years ago and conquering those trails, this time with a 30 pound toddler on my back. shopping for clothes anywhere I want, seeing something I love and thinking "I will try it on" instead of "that will never look nice on me." registering for a 10 mile race. going kayaking for the first time. I am happy that my first response is "I can do that" instead of "I can't..."

    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.

    Somehow, during the last 15 months, something incredible has shifted inside of me and I'm confident and strong in a way I didn't think was possible. I didn't realize what was missing until I found it.

    So, I guess what I'm saying is that reaching my goal weight itself has not made me happy. What has made me happy - thrilled, fulfilled, challenged, proud - is the journey to get here. And I have never once used the word journey to describe the process of losing weight, so you know I mean business ;)

    I absolutely love who I have become.

    Weight loss - yay! But I've changed on a more fundamental level than the size of my clothing. That's my success st

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