31 lbs down since end of September
stehmari
Posts: 110 Member
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!
July 2012
December 2012
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!
July 2012
December 2012
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Well done!!0
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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.0 -
Great job!!! My childhood was full of similar memories. We can do this !!!
Feel free to add me0 -
thats awesome..keep up the great work and dedication!0
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Congratulations!! This is very motivational!! Great job!!0
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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.0
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Great work so far!0
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Awesome - look how small your waist is! Love it! Congrats!0
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Great work so far!0
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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!0 -
Awesome work! You look terrific.
And CONGRATULATIONS on quitting tobacco! Never go back.0 -
grate work!! big difference0
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way to go. keep doing what your doing! =D0
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You are getting a waist, fantastic!0
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your story is very motivational! keep working for your goals!!!0
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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.0
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Your doing great!0
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That is awesome!!! You look beautiful keep up the great work! Happy New Year! 2013 holds many more great things!0
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Excellent progress! Keep up the hard work and you'll get to your goal.0
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Wow -- I am impressed that's only 3 months -- great job! You look so much healthier & happier = )0
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