My success story with pictures. (110+lbs lost)

BaristaX
BaristaX Posts: 151 Member
So, here I am, sharing my success story, which for me it is still hard to believe that I made it this far since I have been over 270+lbs most my life. I really couldn't find good photos of myself when I was still considered very obese, and I realized that I subconsciously hated getting my picture taken because deep down, I really was ashamed of myself.


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so here I am about 2-3 years ago at my highest weight of 298lbs, this was taken while I was on a small vacation for a hiking trip with friends, when I look back, I was still surprised I agreed to go on a hiking trip during a time I really didn't want to do anything involving physical activities or outdoors.

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and here I am at a friends Hawaiian themed outdoor BBQ party, I may have been around 291-296, these were the activities I was really looking forward to, beer and food, this picture is actually deceiving, maybe because it was an angled side shot, that the rest of me is not showing, but the picture clearly shows that my friend and I were partially buzzed.

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and this currently me as of now (one one on the far right if you couldn't tell), weighing in at 184 lbs, this was shot back in September during an event, when this photo was taken, there was a different feeling this time, I did not feel that "ashamed" feel that I used to feel for 19+ years.

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and this last picture was taken 2 weeks ago during my fencing class.

I use to always think it was impossible to change, but dedication and having a strong will for wanting to change goes a long way, and I know if I can do it, anyone can, I hope this brings some inspiration and give the motivation to get healthier, I know you can do it!.
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  • julielittlefish
    julielittlefish Posts: 134 Member
    Congratulations, you look great! I can really see a difference in your confidence in the pictures.
  • jennco3
    jennco3 Posts: 72 Member
    What an amazing transformation! Congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • Incredible!
  • BaristaX
    BaristaX Posts: 151 Member
    Thanks all for the kind words. :smile:
  • AWESOME!!! Congrats on your success!! So Inspiring!!:happy:
  • StuAblett
    StuAblett Posts: 1,141 Member
    You look ten years younger, I bet you feel a lot younger and healthier too!

    Congrats!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    What a wonderful transformation. Congrats on your success :-)
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Amazing Amazing!!!! You look great. Inspirational.
  • chica23GK
    chica23GK Posts: 100 Member
    So excellent! Do deserve to be proud & feel great about yourself - you put in the hard work & the time to teach yourself how to REALLY be good to yourself - awesome :) Enjoy your new life...style :)
  • roro1925
    roro1925 Posts: 120 Member
    Soooooo amazing!!!! Congrats on ur success, you look phenomenal!! Thanks for sharing! :)
  • barbiek999
    barbiek999 Posts: 176 Member
    Fantastic! Congratulations! You look awesome and what an inspiration you are!!! Thanks for posting and I love your message that if you are commitmented and work hard, you will acheive your goals. Words to live by.
  • StinkyWinkies
    StinkyWinkies Posts: 603 Member
    Fantastic! Wow! How awesome!
  • BaristaX
    BaristaX Posts: 151 Member
    again, thanks everyone for your kind comments

    @barbiek999
    I kept hearing those phrases over and over to "work hard and be dedicated", before I would just ignore those words and lived life like I had already known I was going to be a failure no matter what, but when I actually decided to actually to change myself for the better, those words are definitely the truth, that's why I am saying it as well (and hoping others will give themselves a chance and not shrug it off like I did.)
  • loserbaby84
    loserbaby84 Posts: 241 Member
    omg, you look amazing - whatever you're doing, keep it up! <3
  • You look AH MAZE ING!!!!!!!

    You absolutely know what commitment means! WAY TO GO!!!!
  • great job, Congrats
  • Angie_Fritts
    Angie_Fritts Posts: 263 Member
    Man....YOU ROCK!!! That's awesome!! Way to take control of your life!
  • suenix24
    suenix24 Posts: 121 Member
    Great job!! Added motivation for me! You look fantastic!!
  • nygrl4evr
    nygrl4evr Posts: 196 Member
    Wonderful job and congradulations!!!! You are truly an inspiration!!
  • Sweet_Pandora
    Sweet_Pandora Posts: 459 Member
    Congratulations! Very inspiring!

    Karen
  • conure2
    conure2 Posts: 126 Member
    Wow! Great Job! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Amazing job! Keep up the Great work!!!! Thanks for sharing.
  • etfan
    etfan Posts: 133 Member
    congrats -- you look wonderful!
  • soniathekitty
    soniathekitty Posts: 41 Member
    Hot hot hot! I love it. :-) Love the transformation. Love the confidence. You found that sexy, I can tell! We are close in what we've lost and where we're at. How long did it take you to lose it, and what did you do to make it happen?
  • jerseyjenus
    jerseyjenus Posts: 82 Member
    WOW!! Congratulations!
  • NewCyn
    NewCyn Posts: 153 Member
    I have over 100 lbs to lose. You are an Inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    :happy: Clapping clapping clapping...............great work! Looking good!
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    Fantastic job!!!! You look great :)
  • AnneC77
    AnneC77 Posts: 284
    Wow you look amazing and just reading your words, you can tell how proud you are of yourself and so you should be! Amazing and Inspirational! Congratulations x
  • yorkiemom0820
    yorkiemom0820 Posts: 71 Member
    great job on your weight loss! you look amazing!!:flowerforyou:
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