THIS is what VICTORY LOOKS LIKE 77# GONE! In >7 MONTHS!

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  • Congrats! you look amazing. Very inspirational :)
  • I also started in March of 2012 and I have not been as diligent as you....You look incredible! Good job.

    You should be proud.

    God Bless you!

    =)
  • That is fantastic! You have
  • Couponqueenren
    Couponqueenren Posts: 47 Member
    Oh Kim, your faith, the way your turned a heart breaking situation into fuel and your weight loss are all inspiring!

    They are inspiring not only for my weight loss, but also for my challenge with getting myself past the difficult times that I have faced for the last few years.

    I know that the Lord only puts before us what he knows we can handle, but sometimes it's hard to see his plan and not try to fight against it.

    I have tried to look at the negatives and see the positives that come from them. And I am trying to do that here now.

    I blamed my life for losing the person I was and being depressed over it. Now I am realizing that the person I was would have very shortly self destructed had it not been for the changes my life took. And that I don't want to be that person anymore, but a new person who is health, happy and strong enough to take on the challenges that come my way, and appreciate the rewards that come following those challenges.

    My condolences on the loss of your sister ! And continued Blessings to you!
  • Couponqueenren
    Couponqueenren Posts: 47 Member
    A few Friends on here have asked about how I have kept firm throughout this whole thing... and I can only share what has worked in my personal experience... you notice the name "Cowgirl Kimi", thats because I run a small horse farm. So I am up and moving at LEAST 5 days a week, like clock work. I work for 3 hours straight, which includes lifting hay bales, pulling hoses, walking horses here and there, mucking stalls, shoveling occasionally, using a wheelbarrow, etc. I wear a HRM and it is a WONDERFUL thing to own! YAY! ( When I was really overweight, I would burn over 1000 cals, easy!) but now that I am in a healthy BMI, things have sloooowwweeddd down a bit. So when I am filling water buckets, I don't stand still... I am always jogging in place or doing invisible chairs. I find core strengthening exercises and I sneak em in EVERY CHANCE I GET!
    When I have to carry a broom somewhere, I carry it in front of me, with my arms extended out and holding it horizontally, while curling and walking in a lunge.... lol Yeah... I'm THAT guy. lol Once in a while someone will say something to me about it teasingly, and I will just say "Everyone here who has lost 45 inches in less than a year raise their hand"... surprisingly, I am the only one with my hand raised.. and the crowd goes silent. lol

    All this being said to get to this point... the WORLD is YOUR GYM. God gave us this place to make us stronger, thriving, living humans in His image. FIND YOUR WORKOUT. <3 Who cares if you look silly for a moment? You know what? The same folks who judge you are the same ones who will beep their horns at you for taking too much time at the drive thru window at McD's. lol So what!

    A few items I REALLY value to keep toned are: 1. My HRM
    2. My neoprene waist band cinchy thingy I got for 3 bucks at the walmart
    3. running shoes (I started power walking on weekend mornings... that led to shuffling my feet... that broke into faster shuffling... which eventually led to God teaching me how to RUN!) I started walking not even .1 (thats POINT ONE, NOT ONE.. POINT ONE) mile a day (yeah, i was THAT out of shape) now I run 5 miles on saturday morning and most Sundays I run at least 3.75 miles to 5 miles. I'm hooked.

    You guys can DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not some super-human. I am weak, broken, have been betrayed by friends in the past, have been told I am not good enough, have been fired from jobs, have been left behind, have been cheated on, have done the cheating myself... (ack!)... thank you, Jesus, for forgiveness! But all this is not based on who I am.. its all based on what I have chosen to do with the pieces. What will you do with your pieces? Will you hide them? Will you put them away for another day.. pretend they arent there? Or will you do this... will you put them all out there and say... wow... this IS a mess... I need help here... lets untangle this... and begin to let the picture that is YOU come into focus... because friends, it IS a BEAUTIFUL and MAGNIFICENT picture!

    Oh my, I went back a few responses and found this...... My heart is so full right now!!!! This last paragraph, that is the me the Lord has asked that I work on.... Thank you so much for your amazing post. I'm am shaking in my seat right now feeling the powerful vibes that you are sending to the world. God Bless you, he has made a beautiful soul in you! Thank you again and again and again!!!!!!!
  • angelmma
    angelmma Posts: 33 Member
    You look amazing, such an inspiration :) sorry for your loss also. I love your positive attitude really is contagious :) xxx
  • shannypoo21
    shannypoo21 Posts: 329 Member
    Your story is amazing. God bless you and congratulations on your success!
  • crossroad2012
    crossroad2012 Posts: 84 Member
    Amazing!
  • AWESOME! Thank you for sharing! I too am a JESUS FREAK and a horse person (dressage, hunter/jumpers). I had to give up riding a couple of years ago - neurosurgeons (and my husband) want me to be walking at age 60. I am so thankful to God for the 32 years of riding that I so enjoyed - and am now curious to see what He brings for me next.

    Maybe my weight loss journey will be my next "great passion!" - Keep up the great work and thank you for giving Him the praise and glory!
  • tbruegg
    tbruegg Posts: 283 Member
    GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!! YOU LOOK GREAT....
  • EmiVReyes
    EmiVReyes Posts: 118 Member
    Way to go!! You look amazing!! :)
  • dawn2313
    dawn2313 Posts: 125 Member
    You look amazing! Great job!
  • Clemens
    Clemens Posts: 78
    Amazing! You look great!
  • amazing results, way to go!
  • Masonless
    Masonless Posts: 139 Member
    Love your spirit! God bless you and your journey.:wink:
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
    You look incredible! Congrats on your success!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Congrats!!! What an awesome accomplishment!!! You look fantastic!!! :-D
  • MommyMakeover
    MommyMakeover Posts: 5 Member
    Amazing! Congratulations!!! I started in May of this year at 204lbs and have lost 37lbs so far. It's so great to see that what I'm aiming for is achieveable! Thank you for the inspiration!!
  • OMG! You look wonderful, you were so pretty before but now you are stunning!!! Congrats:wink:
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    You look absolutely amazing. Really.
  • CowgirlKimi WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an AWESOME story I too am a Jesus Freak as you would say And I know He always give us a way out you are such an inspiration just starting my journey for th >>>>>> time can I ask you to Pray for me my health is suffering from this 250 lb looking forward to getting to know you :flowerforyou:
  • RichAdcock
    RichAdcock Posts: 6 Member
    You look fantastic and are an inspiration to others who have a lot of weight to lose. It can be done. You have proven it. Thanks for your story.
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    you look awesome! :) you look like a new person!
  • You look great!!!!
  • WOW! You look amazing! Congratulations!
  • OBXbound4me
    OBXbound4me Posts: 245 Member
    AWESOME job!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Great job!
  • kitkatwag
    kitkatwag Posts: 82 Member
    Fantastic job!
  • FITnFIRM4LIFE
    FITnFIRM4LIFE Posts: 818 Member
    AMAZING! You look soooo Good and healthy! Well done!
  • avasano
    avasano Posts: 487 Member
    Great job? How tall are you? Your collar bones are so prominent, I bet you love them.
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