A BIG change
AmandaMaitland
Posts: 136 Member
So I was sitting here looking through some old pictures on my computer and I came across this...
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
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? .....
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!!
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
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? .....
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!!
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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!0
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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?0
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Thank you for sharing0
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Congratulations on the weight loss, losing the dead weight, and marrying your husband! You look beautiful! If you don't mind my asking, how long did it take you to lose the weight?0
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AWW! Totally made me tear up. So amazing.0
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Awesome success in both weight loss and life gains!0
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I love this! You were beautiful before and even more gorgeous after.. Congratulations you made a beautiful bride!0
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love happy endings ! sweet and beautiful:happy:0
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So COOL! and B-E-A-U-TIFUL!0
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I love happy endings ! You look beautiful :flowerforyou:0
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Thank you all for the positive comments!! To answer a few questions, it took me about 4-6 months to lose, but I've maintained for a year! Still would like to lose about ten more and tone up some.. but I'm in no big rush I just started walking and built up to jogging, cutting out soda and really focusing on water intake, and just eating 6 small meals a day ! I have bad days and splurge don't get me wrong, but I just hop back on the wagon!!!0
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Congrats. You look amazing!0
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