For When It All Seems Too Blimmin' Hard...

mogletdeluxe
mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
in Success Stories
Hello peeps.

I know, I know. Another before and after from that Moglet bird. But I keep discovering old 'before' shots and to be honest, want to use them as motivation not to slip into old habits.

But also, when I was at my biggest, people's success stories made me feel two things. One, a little bit of envy. They'd achieved what I wanted. Two, oh WOW. That could actually happen to me too, if it could happen to them. That cancelled out Emotion Number One. Emotion Number Three - Get Off Your Behind And Do Something About It. (Usually) Emotion Number Four - eeeh, can't be bothered.

DON'T FEEL EMOTION NUMBER FOUR.

16 stone (224lb) to just over 10 stone (140lb).

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  • Kiki829
    Kiki829 Posts: 60 Member
    Very inspiring! How long did it take you?
  • mogletdeluxe
    mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
    Hi Kiki - 18 months, give or take. In maintenance-ish mode now!
  • knjitters
    knjitters Posts: 36 Member
    Awesome.. just curious how long it took you?
  • Nix143
    Nix143 Posts: 522 Member
    Whoop! Ruddy brilliant work!
  • Chrissie_R
    Chrissie_R Posts: 224 Member
    wow great job x
  • charmarbobar
    charmarbobar Posts: 251 Member
    Nice work!!
  • cgarand
    cgarand Posts: 541 Member
    Same beautiful smile, but wow! What a difference! You look so happy and healthy and I LOVE the difference in your arms. I wish I lived where I could take one of your classes!
  • DonnaAnn64
    DonnaAnn64 Posts: 74 Member
    Great job!! You look amazing.
  • LeslieC1970
    LeslieC1970 Posts: 160
    Thanks for this! Today I needed it. You look amazing and are inspiring.
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    You were beautiful before!! You're a frigging GODDESS now!!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    Girl....so proud of you. That's totally amazing. Keep up the great work :-)
  • Thesoundofwolf
    Thesoundofwolf Posts: 378 Member
    Well. I feel like I should go workout now.
  • drakechic08
    drakechic08 Posts: 156 Member
    How tall are you? Thats awesome! I started just under what you did and I just want to get to 165 or so. At least, that is my goal right now. I will re-*kitten* when I get there.
  • mogletdeluxe
    mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
    How tall are you? Thats awesome! I started just under what you did and I just want to get to 165 or so. At least, that is my goal right now. I will re-*kitten* when I get there.

    Hello there! I'm 5'5".
    Well. I feel like I should go workout now.

    My work here is done! :D

    To all who have replied, including the best MFP friends a girl can have - thank you so much.
  • reglestat
    reglestat Posts: 1
    thanks!! I'll keep coming back for more motivation!!:smile:
  • ChaoticMum
    ChaoticMum Posts: 115 Member
    awesome!! Wonderful motivation! :)
  • Jane61849
    Jane61849 Posts: 30 Member
    Thanks! You look fabulous!

    Jane
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Great achievement. You look stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.
  • ryang99
    ryang99 Posts: 42 Member
    Absolutely Amazing... Hats off to you and your success....:happy:
  • twinkychops
    twinkychops Posts: 228 Member
    Honey you are amazing!! You give me the oomph to keep going! MWAH :tongue:
  • misskb11
    misskb11 Posts: 16 Member
    You are SUCH an inspiration to me!
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Wow awesome
  • pauladick
    pauladick Posts: 61 Member
    :smile: wow wee x u look fantastic x
  • thethingirlinside
    thethingirlinside Posts: 101
    you look fantastic awesome job ,
  • CressidaJL
    CressidaJL Posts: 53 Member
    Fantabulous. You look amazing. :)

    18 months, eh? I started at over 17st, and am 3 months in. I've hit the "OH WHAT IS THE GORRAM POINT?" wall as I am massively impatient. It helps to know I have to stick at it, that it takes *everyone* a lot of time to undo years of abuse. Thank you. x

    [CAVEAT: In the unlikely event that I'm still feeling the same in 18 months, I am totally suing you. ;o)]
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
    You look amazing!!
  • tooliebell
    tooliebell Posts: 177 Member
    Thank you! I enjoy seeing these and actually come here everyday to read these success stories to keep myself grounded. I like that you include it took you 18 months. I am 4 months in, lost 41 pounds, and there are days you feel like you won't get there. But you prove you will. Hundreds of people are doing it everyday, so why not me right!

    Thanks! Love your enthusiam!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Keep them coming...I am so inspired by Before/After of real people putting in the work...You pictures speak for themselves....Keep going and thanks for sharing....
  • new2locs
    new2locs Posts: 271 Member
    Well dayummmmmmmmm!!!!! You look haute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously though I'm inspired!
  • mogletdeluxe
    mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
    Fantabulous. You look amazing. :)

    18 months, eh? I started at over 17st, and am 3 months in. I've hit the "OH WHAT IS THE GORRAM POINT?" wall as I am massively impatient. It helps to know I have to stick at it, that it takes *everyone* a lot of time to undo years of abuse. Thank you. x

    [CAVEAT: In the unlikely event that I'm still feeling the same in 18 months, I am totally suing you. ;o)]

    I know the feeling. I remember sweating my behind off on the crosstrainer, denying myself yet ANOTHER Greggs cheese and onion pastie, and not losing approximately a stone a week.

    Unfortunately, slow and steady does win the race - no two ways about it. I just kept my head down and told myself that, one day, it would all be worth it. And like you say, it takes a long time to put the weight on - so it takes a long time to come off.

    Slow and steady will also help minimise loose skin - I've still got a bit of a bellypooch, but all things considered there's not too much damage.

    Don't give up. It is never, ever worth it. I remember someone saying to me "restraint weighs ounces. Regret weighs tons" and me utilising it as my mantra - not just when it came to diet, but in terms of hauling my bum to the gym once again.

    Thank you all, as always, for such lovely responses. If these kind of posts are in any way helpful to just one person, then I'm happy.

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