I went from 270 to 125 within a year.

Well done, you look amazing Incredibly inspirational!

WOW WOW WOW
You look FAB. Congrats!

You look amazing!! And how you went about losing weight is exactly on target!! It is phenomenal how "easy" it is to lose weight once you set yourself up for success You are inspiring and awesome!! Plus you look like your own younger sister Great work!!

@Chrysopteron I couldn't agree more with what you've written. I'm so saddened that anybody could think that being "anorexic skinny" is something to aspire to. If society treats people who are "anorexic skinny" better than those at a healthy weight, then it's society that needs to change.

Definitely this.

You were beautiful before and after. I also second the person that said you are more than fine at this weight, and now its maintenance and healthy eating time. Don't hate the person you were, but be happy for who you are right now.

AMAZE-BALLS!!!!!:drinker: Keep on rockin sister!

You were and still are a pretty girl. I am glad you lost the weight for your physical and mental well being.What a huge accomplishment!Your spirit and dedication is inspiring. I hope you found true internal happiness.

I 2nd this!!!

Love this... So inspiring. Congrats and you look beautiful!

That's amazing. Great job! So inspirational.

I have nothing positive to say about this, this poor girl is suffering from an eating disorder.

Yep, but look 7 pages of high 5's and pats on the back, just proves how brain dead the majority of the mfp population is.

why wouldn't they? MFP people aren't cynical ( apart form the forum dwellers) and the trust element we have in each other as a community would lead us to believe honesty in the progress people have made and choose to share to inspire others.

My first instinct is that this person has made a HUGE lifestyle change for the better...perhaps the OP should be given the benefit of the doubt? I have lost 85 lbs in just under a year on MFP and I eat ' junk' food, too.

It isn't necessarily that some aren't giving her the BOD; it's that if you look at the big picture (diary, about me verbiage, etc. combined with confession of body dysmorphic issues) - there's something amiss - be it a little exaggeration or a straight up ED.

I agree with the minority (so far) that something isn't right here.

Edited to add: and there's this recent post of hers: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/756973-i-m-afraid-if-i-start-eating-healthy
Beautiful girl, please be safe & healthy and know you are indeed right where you need to be physically - the knowledge of maintenance will catch up soon enough, I hope

So she does have an eating disorder?

I hope all the congrats and pats on the back arent doing more harm.

Wow. Seriously, just wow.

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You look great and very trim. If you're seriously considering losing more weight, be prepared for people worrying about you being anorexic. When I was younger, and under stress, I dropped to 115 and, seeing old pictures, realize how bad I looked with my hip bones, every bone, sticking out. You might want to take some bikini pictures, now and then (if you go through with it), and compare the photos with the assistance of someone you trust.

The hair loss is pretty common for people who lose a lot of weight. Get help to figure out what nutrients you need to stop the process and, hopefully, get your healthy hair back. Good luck!

Guys look at her profile. She's still looking to lose another 24 lbs. She says she's struggled with eating disorders in the past. Honestly it seems like she is still struggling.

OP You're a beautiful girl. Talk to a dr and get to a registered dietician so they can help you continue to be beautiful and healthy as well. :-)

I really wish people would stop congratulating her. The more I look at her profile the more concerned I am for her health and well-being. Please, stop and look at what her food diary, profile, recent posts, and her goal weight is! Many people posting one off congratulations might be patting her on the back as she climbs into a hospital bed.

Exactly. Am I the only one who thinks she was prettier heavy? I know that is so bad to say on a fitness board lol... But I can't help but ask.

this is soooo inspirational...you look great! (before and after) So beautiful. You must be so proud !!!!