Before and After- Down 50lbs so far

So, about three years ago I was at my heaviest. I stayed that way, lost maybe 10lbs, then last year, just as I'd gotten down 20lbs, I broke my foot. I was unable to walk for about 8 months. Got back going, and four months later, tore all of the tendons (except the achilles) in the opposite ankle. That was in March this year. When I was back on my feet in June, I started going at it, and Now I'm down to 208lbs. I have a ways to go, but when the pictures started coming in from the charity run I did this morning- and folks made major compliments on how I looked, it finally dawned on me how much I've changed!

The first photos are from April 2009- At my going away party...with cake...ugh. I feel sort of disgusted if I look at this and see what I was doing with myself. I was a bit over 250lbs. :( It's actually kind of embarrassing, but I'm so proud of the second photo it's worth it!

The second is from the finish line at the Jingle Bell Arthritis Run this morning. ~208lbs. (sorry it's so small!)

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and

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and

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and

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>>>I'm the far right. :)

I'm so excited I finally get to post some before and after pictures with some kind of difference! It all pays off. :)

Edited to add more photos!

Replies

  • trishaeich
    trishaeich Posts: 40 Member
    Great work! You should be totally proud of yourself! :)
  • SopranogirlCa
    SopranogirlCa Posts: 188 Member
    Way to go, you look great!
  • cfregon
    cfregon Posts: 147
    Thanks guys! I was so giddy...I'm still excited that there's finally a difference I can see. :D
  • GeorgieLove708
    GeorgieLove708 Posts: 442 Member
    Great work! Looking good :)
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    Nicely done!!! You look fantastic :D
  • Nice - you can def see a complete difference!!!
  • I've lost 50 pounds (so far) too!!!!!! I still want to lose 40 pounds!! :) I'll add you so we can motivate each other!


    Bravo for all this hard work!!!!!!! Im glad for you and every person that manages to lose weight. You're all wonderful :*
  • Dallyhi
    Dallyhi Posts: 31 Member
    Big obvious difference. You've faced your challenges and didn't give up. A true MFP-er if ever there were one. Congratulations and Merry Christmas.
  • Awesome, so happy for you! Congrats on all your hard work paying off, ty for sharing!
  • cfregon
    cfregon Posts: 147
    Thanks again everyone. MFP has played a major part in this, and it's very important. I hope to reach my goal by may next year (or get close to it), and maybe reach farther and really be happy with myself by the time I move next august. :) Couldn't do it without everyone here. *<3*
  • my1focus
    my1focus Posts: 62 Member
    your hard work has really paid off, way to go!
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