60 POUNDS GONE!!! :)

These are two pictures of me at 236 pounds. This was in 2009/2010. I was 15 years old in these pics. I was unhappy and had absolutly no self-esteem. I hated myself. After moving out of a bad living situtation with my mom, I moved in with my dad and things started to change for the better. Along with moving in with my dad, I also changed schools. I had people in my life who loved and supported me and helped me make healthy changes in my life. The weight started to come off.

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I'm 19 years old now and weigh in at 176. (I'm 5'5.) It's taken me a long time to take 60 pounds off, but in the end it's all worth it. Don't ever give up or get discouraged. Just believe in yourself. I know 60 pounds may not seem like so much, but I've come a long way. I'm not the same person I was before, and thats a good thing. I'm stronger person and have more self-esteem than I've ever had before. I still have a long way to go, but each day I'm getting closer. You really can achieve anything with hard work and determination! :)

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  • carrielofton
    carrielofton Posts: 89 Member
    You look great. You should be proud of yourself.
  • forest0spirit555
    forest0spirit555 Posts: 164 Member
    Thats some truly awesome progress!
  • great job!!!!!
  • aakokopelli7
    aakokopelli7 Posts: 196 Member
    Great day! That is awesome! Way to go!
  • amberpitz
    amberpitz Posts: 103 Member
    your doing great!
  • shadykatiekate
    shadykatiekate Posts: 41 Member
    Thank you all :)
  • chelery04
    chelery04 Posts: 16 Member
    You look fantastic :) And 60 pounds is a lot! Congratulations on a job well done.
  • cozystyle
    cozystyle Posts: 39 Member
    great job...ur story is very encouraging...this is wat young ppl as well as us that are older need to see.....to actually see a person under 18 struggle wit weight loss and SUCCEED is something def to be proud of...AWESOME:flowerforyou:
  • mlundbe2
    mlundbe2 Posts: 11 Member
    You should be very proud of yourself. You rock!!!
  • Michellelmt
    Michellelmt Posts: 68 Member
    You look FANTASTIC!! Congrats!
  • madelynfogarty
    madelynfogarty Posts: 8 Member
    Such an accomplishment, not only with your weight loss, but with your life change and attitude. You can be very proud ~ congratulations and keep going....life has great things in store for you :)
  • Serraphim
    Serraphim Posts: 3 Member
    This was so encouraging, thank you for sharing your success story!
    And you look fantastic!
  • shadykatiekate
    shadykatiekate Posts: 41 Member
    I forgot to add that I've lost the last 24 pounds using MFP. I love this website and the community here!!! It really helps keep me motivated!
  • W O W .....................You look great. This must make you feel so much better. Way to go. What a inspiration you are.
  • thingeringer
    thingeringer Posts: 241 Member
    What a great accomplishment. Congrats!
  • shadykatiekate
    shadykatiekate Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks :)
  • You look fantastic!
  • tiffanygordon1111
    tiffanygordon1111 Posts: 10 Member
    You look great!
  • LENAhall
    LENAhall Posts: 47 Member
    awesome job. and great for you for being able to overcome all that life has dealt you. you are correct, it has made you a stronger person!! go you :)
  • shadykatiekate
    shadykatiekate Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks for all the love!!! It means a lot to me!
  • SinomenJen
    SinomenJen Posts: 262 Member
    Amazing! You have so much to be proud of!
  • dmnj33
    dmnj33 Posts: 63 Member
    GREAT job !!!!!
  • glahlstedt
    glahlstedt Posts: 308 Member
    U go girl!! U certainly look amazing!
  • BBeccaJean
    BBeccaJean Posts: 453 Member
    Awesome job! It's amazing how much a good support system can help :O).
  • nikki_zav
    nikki_zav Posts: 320 Member
    Congratulations on your success and the moves to make your live overall better. Not only do you look amazing, but your emotional intelligence to be in a healthy home and make supportive friends are things that will enable you so soar to the greatest heights life will present you.
  • You look amazing! I'm seriously so jealous, I wish I had the mindset to be able to commit to something like that. good for you girl :)
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    You look incredible. Thank you for sharing this.
  • dems11
    dems11 Posts: 30 Member
    You look amazing! I really don't think you need to lose any more, but great job!
  • jnbud2002
    jnbud2002 Posts: 216
    Amazing job! Wonderful words of encouragement as well! Keep on doing what you're doing and you'll get where you want to be!
  • joy5877
    joy5877 Posts: 168 Member
    You are a beautiful lady. Great job and good luck in all you do!
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