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    31 lbs down since end of September

    Posts: 110 Member
    edited January 7 in Success Stories
    Hi there. I was contemplating on posting as I'm not near my goal. I decided to post because I needed some motivation today. This site has basically saved my life. At 29 and almost 300 lbs I wasn't able to do a lot of things. I was miserable and headed to a dead end, literally. I started this journey towards the end of September and have lost about 31 lbs. Going out and having a good time was part of my life. I have cut out all alcohol and quit smoking- it's going on 3 months now :-)

    I've always been overweight, even as a toddler. I remember when I was younger and the local retail shops started to carry plus size jeans. The brand was zana-di if anyone remembers. I was so happy that a company made clothes I could fit into. I was in elementary school writing a letter to the company while crying to tell them how thankful I was to them.

    I was never one of the "pretty girls" and didn't go to prom and yada yada. I let my weight define me, because by most people including family that was how I was defined. But, since September I took control! I started walking 10 minutes at a time. I just made it part of my routine to GET UP and DO SOMETHING. I owe my health and my life to this site. Thank you!

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    • Posts: 485 Member
      Well done!!
    • Posts: 1,296 Member
      I am so very moved by your story. First off...good for you! Sounds like your begining to love yourself again.

      Your story has given me modivation today so thank you.
    • Posts: 56 Member
      Great job!!! My childhood was full of similar memories. We can do this !!! :)

      Feel free to add me
    • Posts: 143
      thats awesome..keep up the great work and dedication!
    • Posts: 9
      Congratulations!! This is very motivational!! Great job!!
    • Posts: 110 Member
      Thank you everyone! I took baby steps, but I'm doing it! A 10 minute walked has progressed to jogging. Never thought I'd get here.
    • Posts: 39 Member
      Great work so far! :)
    • Posts: 185 Member
      Awesome - look how small your waist is! Love it! Congrats!
    • Posts: 37 Member
      Great work so far!
    • Posts: 70 Member
      Thank you everyone! I took baby steps, but I'm doing it! A 10 minute walked has progressed to jogging. Never thought I'd get here.

      Congrats! I HATE running/jogging since I've had asthma all my life. Being overweight didn't help the matter. I will start with brisk walking and work my way to a faster pace. Thanks for sharing your story very inspirational! :smile: :smile:
    • Posts: 308 Member
      Awesome work! You look terrific.
      And CONGRATULATIONS on quitting tobacco! Never go back.
    • Posts: 140 Member
      grate work!! big difference
    • Posts: 213 Member
      way to go. keep doing what your doing! =D
    • Posts: 45 Member
      You are getting a waist, fantastic!
    • Posts: 33 Member
      your story is very motivational! keep working for your goals!!!
    • Posts: 1
      Congratulation!! You may not be where you hoped to be but its progress not perfection. You have really come a long way 31 pounds is really hard to lose, job well done.
    • Posts: 149 Member
      Your doing great!
    • Posts: 167
      That is awesome!!! You look beautiful keep up the great work! Happy New Year! 2013 holds many more great things!
    • Posts: 119 Member
      Excellent progress! Keep up the hard work and you'll get to your goal.
    • Posts: 632 Member
      Wow -- I am impressed that's only 3 months -- great job! You look so much healthier & happier = )
    • Posts: 917 Member
      Fabulous!!!!!
    • Posts: 28
      You look wonderful! You're waist is totally smaller! :happy:
    • Posts: 3
      Congratulations! Keep up the excellent work.
    • Posts: 119 Member
      your doing great :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 47
      You are doing great, it makes me happy to see you making life changes that will bring you more happiness and joy! Keep it up!
    • Posts: 128 Member
      Thank you everyone! I took baby steps, but I'm doing it! A 10 minute walked has progressed to jogging. Never thought I'd get here.

      You look great. Have you looked at the C25 K programmes for running? The nhs do a free download one which is good.
    • Posts: 320 Member
      You look great keep up the good work!!
    • Posts: 170 Member
      You're doing great! Loved reading your story - your determination definitely shines through. Keep kicking butt! :)
    • Posts: 22 Member
      Great job, you're an inspiration!!
    • Posts: 161
      keep going.. you look fabulous. let your success define you now :heart:
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