113 lbs. lost and my brain is starting to catch on

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  • tweetybaby69
    tweetybaby69 Posts: 258 Member
    The brain definitely takes longer in the weight loss process, at least that's the case with me. Lately, I'm not looking at the last 10 pounds that are fighting me and are so difficult to come off. Instead I started to look back. Back at the hurdles I've cleared. I lost a staggering 113 pounds in one year, all natural with no surgery and no gimmicks. I managed this being a type 1 diabetic, on insulin, thyroid issues, busy mom of 4 children with my youngest having special needs, coming out of a recent loss of my mom....I found my inner strength, I put the oxygen mask on myself first so I could help those around me. Today my brain has made some leaps in the right direction. I'm finally seeing how far I've come, the strides I made, I've stepped out of the premature grave I was digging for myself. This truly isn't a sprint to the finish line, it's a long journey I'm so thankful I've taken.

    Never give up. Keep on kicking!

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    Love the last picture, you must be so proud of your accomplishment!
  • MrsDrk
    MrsDrk Posts: 153 Member
    You look amazing, and good for you- such an inspiration!
  • robin820
    robin820 Posts: 150 Member
    Absolutely awesome! What another inspiration for all of us to follow! >:O)
  • kzellner6
    kzellner6 Posts: 1
    I love to hear stories like this.... gives me hope that I can do the same thing!!! You look amazing and your strength is an inspiration to us all!!!
  • Ndallasdiva42
    Ndallasdiva42 Posts: 2
    Yes, I have to say..U do look AWESOME:-)
  • perpetuallyfit
    perpetuallyfit Posts: 153 Member
    You are amazing!!
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    you look awesome! thanks for sharing your story... it's stuff like this that keeps me going!:flowerforyou:
  • loriallenwelsh
    loriallenwelsh Posts: 3
    I can't believe how much YOUNGER you look! Congrats on your success!!!
  • Nanook8
    Nanook8 Posts: 33 Member
    Totally awesome! Kudos to your success and continued journey!
  • bellaluna4u
    bellaluna4u Posts: 5
    I have been a bit discouraged...but reading your story....seeing yuor pics. WoW! yuo are so slender and so I am inspired by yuo!.
  • August_1958
    August_1958 Posts: 110 Member
    Congratulations, you are beautiful!
  • nymami
    nymami Posts: 54 Member
    congratulations on your acheivements, you look great!
  • jessiwithaneye
    jessiwithaneye Posts: 39 Member
    Oh my goodness, you look amazing! What an achievement. :)
  • kel665
    kel665 Posts: 401 Member
    Congratulations on all your hard work, it has certainly paid off, you look fantastic! :)
  • gmireles
    gmireles Posts: 2
    wow...you are an inspiration for those that just want to give up or find it hard to even start. I am going to pass your story to an aunt of mine that is finding it hard to to begin. Thank you!
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    You look great... and you have an amazing story. You are such an inspiration. Keep on keeping on.
  • julimonster
    julimonster Posts: 243 Member
    I could just feel my face growing wider and wider as I scrolled down until a smile split my head clean into two halves - you are so amazing, thank you for sharing! Endless congrats on your success!
  • biggirl1000
    biggirl1000 Posts: 189 Member
    Congratulations! Inspirational and I love the picture of you and your daughter.
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    I just love the last picture of you and your daughter in your old pants! Congrats on your success!
  • mizfrankie
    mizfrankie Posts: 100
    Wow I love the last photo with your daughter. It's great to have a sense of humor about things too!!! You look so radiant and wonderful. Congratulations and keep up the amazing work.
  • nygrl4evr
    nygrl4evr Posts: 196 Member
    Congradulations on all of your hard work!! Amazing job!!
  • CaoimheAine
    CaoimheAine Posts: 195
    Holy hell you look fabulous!!! I am also a Type 1 diabetic so this is great to see :flowerforyou:
  • jessc4343
    jessc4343 Posts: 214 Member
    I absolutely adore the oxygen mask metaphor.

    and I absolutely LOVE the photo with your daughter and those jeans.

    You are an inspiration to many; thank you!
  • paulywoo
    paulywoo Posts: 169 Member
    Wow! what an amazing story and pictures. I've read your profile and found it so honest and inspiring, thankyou for sharing and good luck with losing the last few pounds. Your family must be so proud of you x
  • qofspades
    qofspades Posts: 36 Member
    Congratulations on your accomplishments and progress. :flowerforyou:
  • irisic
    irisic Posts: 55
    amazing! you look great, congratulations :)
  • MARTYJOE48
    MARTYJOE48 Posts: 18 Member
    What an inspiration for everyone on MFP. I love the last pic with you and your daughter!!!
  • HappyAzGirl
    HappyAzGirl Posts: 1
    See the progression in photos brought tears of joy! You are my new inspiration! Thank you for sharing your wonderful success story. I know someday, as I lose more weight, my brain will "catch on" as well.
  • blessed0910
    blessed0910 Posts: 32
    Amazing! You look great! I love reading success stories like your own. It gives me encouragement to know I can do this, no matter how much I have to lose!
  • cwyman66
    cwyman66 Posts: 5
    You look awesome!! I love the pic with you and your daughter in the jeans. Changing your family tree!

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