113 Pounds Lost in 1 year...Updated Pictures

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
in Success Stories
My original post has popped back up. I'm glad as I love to inspire those around me to never give up. So I thought I would copy the original post for those new to see and add an updated picture as it was much needed. Here ya go.

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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  • TheNEWMonicaB
    TheNEWMonicaB Posts: 129 Member
    You are an inspiration! You are the poster child for all of the excuses that someone could possibly have, but yet, you still did it. Congrats to you! I am so glad you are seeing for yourself what an amazing accomplishment you have made!
  • sheep_dog
    sheep_dog Posts: 82 Member
    Love the pic of you girls in the old pair of jeans. Great job!
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    Very inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

    You look great!
  • steph133113
    steph133113 Posts: 1 Member
    awesome! love the pic of you with your daughter(?) in the jeans with you! You are an inspiration!
  • sheribrasington
    sheribrasington Posts: 75
    Wow! This is amazing. Great job!
  • mcouturezz
    mcouturezz Posts: 145
    wow you have lost the weight of a whole person !!
    that is fantastic !
    You look like a hot mama and so happy ! :)))))
    You must be very proud well done !! :wink: :smile:
  • jhavila
    jhavila Posts: 55
    Wow! That is fantastic. Very well done. You are right, it's a long process and its not just a change in your body but in your mind as well. BTW, love the pic with the two of you in your pants. ;)
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Great job!!! I love the new picture!!!
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    You are totally amazing and such an inspiration! Love the pictures!
  • jamielovesjbs
    jamielovesjbs Posts: 154 Member
    holy cow that is impressive!! congrats!
  • m_wilh
    m_wilh Posts: 362 Member
    You look absolutely amazing. I truly understand about those last few pounds. The first 50 came off fairly quickly, but it's been a scratch and claw effort since then. Just in the past few weeks, I've FINALLY broken through the plateau I was on for so many months and have started losing again. I took your advice. I never gave up!
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    Amazing, truly amazing!
  • murdie
    murdie Posts: 85 Member
    Congratulations!!! You look great! More importantly, I'll bet you feel great! You sure over came just about every excuse to gain weight! WOW!
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    Thanks for sharing!
  • 76nicky
    76nicky Posts: 19
    you are an absolute inspiration to everyone, WELL DONE you look fantastic
  • Fragilebird24
    Fragilebird24 Posts: 202 Member
    INCREDIBLE!
  • lkdad_nagy
    lkdad_nagy Posts: 44 Member
    How'd you do it?
  • nascarbettie
    nascarbettie Posts: 69 Member
    You are an inspiration for so many of us. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Fabulously done.
  • aprince77
    aprince77 Posts: 9 Member
    Wow, amazing job....You look so good. Its nice to see stories like this. I am brand new on this site, My challenge and hurdles are just starting. You have brought hope to my journey. Keep up the good work, you look beautiful:smile:
  • JosephVitte
    JosephVitte Posts: 2,039
    I am a newbee, and really thank you for re posting this! I probably would have never found the original, and this is basically the first before and after I've seen on here. I saw a before and after face photo thingy in a thread last night, but this post is a home run for me! Incredible, awesome, and all the rest. I really like the photo with you and the young girl in your old pants. You did "naturally" as well, which is super cool to me! I haven't friend requested anyone yet, although I did comment earlier today on someones 'forum"about "seeking" friends on here, and had some nice people acknowledge me. You will be the first person I friend request, and hopefully you accept, you are inspiring, it would be an honor!
  • Rhia55
    Rhia55 Posts: 247
    Beyond belief. You really are an inspiration.. thank you for posting these pics!
  • booitsk8
    booitsk8 Posts: 30 Member
    amazing...youve given me the kick up the bum i needed...thank you. you look like a totally different person and so much younger...you must feel fantastic...brilliant xx
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 Posts: 872 Member
    I remember your story from the last post,:smile: good to see you are still kicking on and looking good. Thanks for posting to inspire the rest of us :flowerforyou:
  • chappappy
    chappappy Posts: 12 Member
    GREAT JOB! Congrats! Keep it up.
  • jenniferrow
    jenniferrow Posts: 203
    Congrats! Love the pics!
  • mariclemm
    mariclemm Posts: 20
    Wow, very nice work. And it helps inspire me to make that 100 lb hurdle in a year. Thanks for this!
  • gimpygramma
    gimpygramma Posts: 383 Member
    Wow! Love the shared pants picture. Congratulations on your accomplishment here.
  • LittleBallofFurr
    LittleBallofFurr Posts: 242 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • shar1908
    shar1908 Posts: 4 Member
    Awesome!!!

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