84 Pounds down... Do hard things! (Pics)

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  • ktgiddy
    ktgiddy Posts: 1
    Congratulations on all your hard work. You have a great story.
  • leeanneowens
    leeanneowens Posts: 319 Member
    What an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing.
  • summer21forever
    summer21forever Posts: 61 Member
    I love your story and love even more that you are still going. You definitely inspire me to get out there and work out. You make me want to get in my car and drive down to the gym that I pay for every month and never go to. For me my excuse is my son who is 2 1/2 months old, but he shouldn't be. I have a husband that can watch him for an hour every night. Thank you for sharing our story with us :)
  • RamoZimm
    RamoZimm Posts: 95 Member
    Was feeling rather discouraged until I read your post. Thanks for the inspiration! I will keep at it tomorrow, then the next day and the next. Again, thanks!!
  • WolffEarl
    WolffEarl Posts: 379 Member
    It is always so very very cool when I read about stories such as yours. You had so much further to go than I, your hurdles were higher and yet I love the way you made no excuses in the end. And look at all the fabulous rewards you are harvesting now. You inspire me young lady. So strong. Thanks for posting this. Be well.
  • CassieReannan
    CassieReannan Posts: 1,479 Member
    Your story was so inspiring! I too also make excuses to running, I know I can do it but dont for the fear of failing. I definately will start soon :smile: Congratulations on all that you have acheived this year.
  • enchanted_daydream
    enchanted_daydream Posts: 258 Member
    That's awesome! Such an inspirational story! Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work :)
  • jenniferrow
    jenniferrow Posts: 203
    You look great! Good job!
  • bamanda11494
    bamanda11494 Posts: 1
    you are beautiful! great job!
  • Trickybird
    Trickybird Posts: 23 Member
    I love your story. Thanks for sharing! So true in order to get something we have to DO something. Good job on the doing!
  • longingforcontrol
    longingforcontrol Posts: 67
    very inspiring. you look amazing. I wish you only the best for your marriage =)
  • ripemango
    ripemango Posts: 534 Member
    Corey, there is a couch to 5k group on MFP and there are always new people joining. I hope to see you there soon!
    I loved reading every minute of reading your post. I feel the same way about everything you said. I've been on this journey since February & have been using MFP since August. I'm closing in on 100 lbs & have a little over 50 to go to meet my ultimate goal. At that point I will reassess & go from there. I also want to run. I've tried a couple times, but end up back on the elliptical because it's in my living room. I've been thinking about trying the couch to 5k program. Thinking is about as far as I've gotten...lol. You may just be the inspiration I need to really do it! Thank you for this awesome post. Feel free to add me if you like to give/receive support. I log everyday & love hearing others successes & helping motivate. I'm quite a bit older, 35, but it sounds like our goals are pretty similar. Congrats on all your success!

    Corey
  • ellabelle0310
    ellabelle0310 Posts: 92 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss! I admire your determination..You will run that marathon one day, no doubt!
  • thibideau
    thibideau Posts: 19 Member
    Thanks for your inspiring story. Wishing you success in you goals
  • crickette0435
    crickette0435 Posts: 33
    Wow, You are da BOMB!!! I have the lap-band and so far I am down 50lbs. I really suffer from PTSD (well earned). I used to be a brick house but the last few years have taken their toll on me. I am going to the gym tomorrow come Heck or high water and get back to where I used to be. Luv your story.
  • StephTheBookworm
    StephTheBookworm Posts: 177 Member
    Thanks everyone for all your kind words and for reading my story. It really means a lot to me, and it's people like you who keep me going!!!
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    You rock!
  • acm130
    acm130 Posts: 100 Member
    What an eloquent chronicle of the ups and downs everyone experiences when they embark on a lifestyle change. But the ultimate message: commitment and dedication will yield results. Sometimes we see the before and after and read a brief synopsis but don't get the description of: I was so sore, exhausted after 15 minutes.... Your progress and story are inspiring. Thank you for sharing.:smile:
  • jillian769
    jillian769 Posts: 247 Member
    You are awesome Steph!!!!! AWESOME-AWESOME-AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    What awesome progress....thanks for telling your story in such an encouraging way!
  • alvaradoelias
    alvaradoelias Posts: 13
    Your writing style is as fascinating as your achievements thus far. Keep going, keep doing hard things, and keep telling us about it. I do love reading well-written accounts such as yours, thanks for sharing!

    Also, congratulations on your engagement!
  • sherri33s
    sherri33s Posts: 104 Member
    Thank you for sharing
  • gingerlaurie
    gingerlaurie Posts: 19 Member
    Congratulations! Amazing. :)
  • soufauxgirl
    soufauxgirl Posts: 392 Member
    Truly inspiring, I found myself nodding at pretty much everything you wrote lol Keep up the good work!
  • samantha1242
    samantha1242 Posts: 816 Member
    I love this! :)
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    What an incredible story! You're doing amazing!
  • StephTheBookworm
    StephTheBookworm Posts: 177 Member
    Wow, thank you all for your kindness! It means a lot. If I can do it, anyone can! :)
  • coastie_wife07
    coastie_wife07 Posts: 99
    Awesome job
  • cathomer
    cathomer Posts: 88
    Amazing story, you sound a lot like me, it's good to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, at the moment I'm right where you started, except I'm 27 with 2 kids.

    You are a real inspiration, good luck with the rest of your journey x
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Awesome story!! Congrats on your success thus far!! :flowerforyou:

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