YES I CAN!

Thaedra
Thaedra Posts: 52
edited September 20 in Success Stories
I know it doesn't sound like a real big deal, but I broke 200 lbs today! (I weighed in @ 199 this morning :)
When I went into labor with my beautiful daughter in May of 2007 I weighed 235. A year later on her first birthday I weighed 230 :P
I knew I had to do something so I joined a gym and dropped 25 lbs in about 6 months. After that, NOTHING. Since I have joined MFP I have learned sooooo much about nutrition and the golden rule to weight loss; if you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. This has been a wonderful tool for me. I am a personal chef and I will actually be able to take what I have learned here and pass it along to my clients who have weight issues and special dietary needs.
THANK YOU MY FITNESS PAL!!!!
I know I have a lot more work ahead of me (35 lbs to go) and I really feel like I can do it this time! YAY!!!!!!

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  • marinucciphoto
    marinucciphoto Posts: 70 Member
    YES YOU CAN! Awesome story Thaedra. Keep up the momentum!
  • Yurippe
    Yurippe Posts: 850 Member
    Sounds like a pretty big deal to me! Congratulations on the success and keep up the hard work.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    That's great!!! I bet you have more energy for your daughter now! :happy:
  • Mary_Burris
    Mary_Burris Posts: 120
    WELCOME TO ONDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • FabiolaEnvy♥
    FabiolaEnvy♥ Posts: 730
    THAT is SOOOO AWESOME :D

    <3 i cant wait to get under 200 :)
    that would be great :D



    and congrats on your success. and also to pass it on to other people who wishes to loss weight :D


    my dad himself is a pro chef ;)
  • kimmrdodge
    kimmrdodge Posts: 190 Member
    Under 200! That is wonderful. I know when you are over 200 that is a huge deal, I myself cannot wait to get there. Congrats and keep up the good work. This is definitely something to be proud of.
  • jdayl
    jdayl Posts: 25 Member
    Great Job! When I get there, hopefully in a week or two, I'm going to have a spa day. Are you doing anything special to treat yourself for the good work?
  • BrendaW1
    BrendaW1 Posts: 12
    Great job and yes you can do it.
    I just joined and i know I can do it too

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  • Thaedra
    Thaedra Posts: 52
    My first goal this time is 185. When I hit it I am going to get a much needed haircut, and set an appointment with my favorite artist to get a tattoo design drawn up. When I hit my final goal of 165 I am getting that tattoo! (Hopefully for my 40th birthday in January)
    As I mentioned, I am a chef and I have yet to get anything symbolic of my passion for food. I will be getting a design that incorporates a knife and fork tied up with garden herbs to look like a pretty bouquet. I like the idea of this being a reward for losing a significant amount of weight. I think it will sort of serve as a reminder to me to be in control of the food, not only the cooking aspect, but the eating part as well :wink:
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