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AmandaMaitland
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So I was sitting here looking through some old pictures on my computer and I came across this...
![cody_zps7956ba30.jpg](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a204/-amanda-mason/cody_zps7956ba30.jpg)
Yuck. I was heavy on top of dating.. well let's just say someone I would have never EVER gone back too. After he dumped me (after talking about Valentine's day plans, and leaving me in the restaurant parking lot) I got super depressed. I was 20 and hadn't found anyone. Plus I was super depressed about my weight and embarrassed to even buy clothes for myself![:\ :\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png)
Well not long after this happened, my mother, as well as my sisters, decided to join this weight loss program. I was like okay, I'll do this and help my mom and sisters. Well, I was aware that I was a little heavy.. but when I stood on the scale at the weigh-in it was 181lbs!! Totally NOT what I was expecting. Needless to say, that made me even more eager to do the program.
A few months passed by, I had lost a little bit of weight and was starting to feel better. Then out of nowhere, this guy that I met in highschool, who blew me off after a blind date, AND was dating someone in my class.. well he messaged me and wanted to hang out. Long story short? .....
![644601_4648843023698_615854977_n_zps01288069.jpg](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a204/-amanda-mason/644601_4648843023698_615854977_n_zps01288069.jpg)
Yep!! I married him AND lost 42 lbs
So much can change so quickly. I went from being a depressed, overweight, single girl, to a happy, healthy, married woman. I feel like I couldn't be any happier!!
Never ever EVER give up on yourself, because you never know what tomorrow... next week.. or even a few months down the line may have in store for you. I promise sticking to it is worth it!!
![cody_zps7956ba30.jpg](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a204/-amanda-mason/cody_zps7956ba30.jpg)
Yuck. I was heavy on top of dating.. well let's just say someone I would have never EVER gone back too. After he dumped me (after talking about Valentine's day plans, and leaving me in the restaurant parking lot) I got super depressed. I was 20 and hadn't found anyone. Plus I was super depressed about my weight and embarrassed to even buy clothes for myself
![:\ :\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png)
Well not long after this happened, my mother, as well as my sisters, decided to join this weight loss program. I was like okay, I'll do this and help my mom and sisters. Well, I was aware that I was a little heavy.. but when I stood on the scale at the weigh-in it was 181lbs!! Totally NOT what I was expecting. Needless to say, that made me even more eager to do the program.
A few months passed by, I had lost a little bit of weight and was starting to feel better. Then out of nowhere, this guy that I met in highschool, who blew me off after a blind date, AND was dating someone in my class.. well he messaged me and wanted to hang out. Long story short? .....
![644601_4648843023698_615854977_n_zps01288069.jpg](http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a204/-amanda-mason/644601_4648843023698_615854977_n_zps01288069.jpg)
Yep!! I married him AND lost 42 lbs
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
Never ever EVER give up on yourself, because you never know what tomorrow... next week.. or even a few months down the line may have in store for you. I promise sticking to it is worth it!!
![:) :)](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/smile.png)
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Love this Amanda! you are gorgeous!!0
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Great story - and great job on your transformation!!!0
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Wonderful story - I love happy endings!! Great job!0
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Awesome job- you look look so beautiful and happy!!0
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Love it! Great story...and you look beautiful and happy!0
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You look gorgeous in both pics but your wedding photo is fabulous. Great ending0
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Great story. You look beautiful and I love the dress.0
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Thanks for posting! I was getting down on myself for making some not-so-good lunch choices and then I read your post. Thanks for the reminder to never give up on myself!0
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Great story!! This was the motivation I was needing!! You look absolutely amazing!!0
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really amazing, good for u x0
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Great story of success and encouragement ... thanks for sharing!0
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Wow! Awesome transformation!0
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You look great!! Awesome picture too..0
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Awesome! You are beautiful!
I was at 180 at 20 years old as well - dropped the weight (over 50lbs!), got dropped by the guy, and now just enjoying my life until I inevitably meet the right person. Great motivation!0 -
They could make a movie about your story... really nice!
All the best wishes!
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Thanks everyone! My fitness journey isn't over yet, still got a little bit of work to do, but I'm not giving up!!0
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You look beautiful! Glad you found the good guy - sounds like losing the other guy is one of the best things that could happen to you!0
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What an inspirational story! WOW!!0
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First let me say this...You have always been gorgeous....What a touching story....you even look happier...I Love great ending to a healthier lifestyle and life....Congrats0
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Let's be friends, please.
I feel like your story and mine are so similar. Except that I'm still working on the weight-loss. How long did it take you to get the 40 lb down? and how did you do it?
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