I finally broke 200lbs!!!!

In the summer of 2011, I was well on my way to winning my last battle with weight loss. I had managed to get from 230lbs down to 190lbs and was super motivated to continue my journey. Then in December of 2010 I fell ill. Between medication, not being able to exercise and depression, at the end January 2011, I was back to 215lbs. By November of 2011, I weighed 230lbs... again!

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I had gone on vacation and seen a picture of myself and all I could do was cry. I decided then to make a change!

It was a struggle at first, and for much of 2012 I yo-yo'ed between 220lbs and 210lbs.

However after joining my fitness pal about 2 weeks ago, this morning I got on the scale and finally, I BROKE 200!!!!!!!

199.8!!!! :happy:
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It's not my goal as I am 5'9" and would really like to get down to 150lbs but I am just so happy I had to share!

Good luck with your journeys MFP community!

Shai
xox

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Replies

  • RawTriGal
    RawTriGal Posts: 190 Member
    Congrats... can't wait to join you!
  • Homeschoolingmommy
    Homeschoolingmommy Posts: 22 Member
    AWSOME!!!! I know that feeling as well. I just recently broke 200 too!!! Never again will we have to say that again though ;) We can do this!!!!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    That's fantastic....well done!
  • spirit0f61
    spirit0f61 Posts: 21 Member
    Well done! Great work indeed!
  • Shainat20
    Shainat20 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks guys!! :D

    @RawTriGal... I never thought it would happen after the year I had in 2012, but it just goes to show that perseverance = success

    @Homeschooling... Congrats!!! We can and we WILL do this!!! :)
  • madamecj82
    madamecj82 Posts: 207 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss and good luck on the rest of your journey!
  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
    Excellent, well done. I can't wait for that day myself. It WILL happen, keep floating around 215-220 though at the moment :(
  • SaraBud
    SaraBud Posts: 15 Member
    congratulations- you have inspired me- I completely relate to your post and am looking forward to (very soon hopefully) breaking that milestone myself. Enjoy your day
  • terri_journey
    terri_journey Posts: 287 Member
    Congratulations !! You keep up the good work in you will be at goal in no time!! We all have set back but the difference is you got
    yourself up and started again and that's what makes a difference!! YOU'RE GONNA TO MAKE IT!!
  • tatertotfishstick
    tatertotfishstick Posts: 91 Member
    welcome to the 100's!!! Congrats.
  • juliekbwell
    juliekbwell Posts: 155 Member
    That's great! I'm looking forward to that day too!
  • gwenmf
    gwenmf Posts: 888 Member
    That's awesome!! Congratulations!! Let's keep the "negativity" going girl~! lol Only in weight loss is a negative a positive. Gotta love it~!

    Fantastic achievement!! Congrats again
  • pattydo
    pattydo Posts: 21 Member
    Congratulations proud for you, I can't wait to get ot that part of my journey, it will be a while yet but I know I can make thanks to people like you that keep the positive stories coming. :smile:
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    Congrats- keep it up :)
  • karendee4
    karendee4 Posts: 558 Member
    Congrats!!

    I will be joining you very soon :)

    Great job getting into onederland!
  • TheKidd2013
    TheKidd2013 Posts: 60 Member
    Thats great!!! Congrats!
  • WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!

    That is one of my next goals...ONEderland!!!!!
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    I did too recently! Keep up the great work!
  • chocolate_barbell
    chocolate_barbell Posts: 19 Member
    YAY!!! Well done!!! :) I cried when I was under 200lbs! :D
  • reneewill
    reneewill Posts: 62 Member
    That is awesome! Keep at it and you will hit your ultimate goal! I'll bet your feeling healthier already, with more energy and clothes fitting better! Good For You!!! :)
  • Great Job!!! Keep it up and you'll be at your goal in no time!
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    YAYYYYYY! That is so fantastic~~~ I am also 5'9 and have a goal of 145-150 =) I am currently 175 and getting closer!!!
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
    thats exciting, I cant wait for that day! keep up the good work :)
  • That is a wonderful story. I hope that it works out for you. You certainly sound like you want it bad enough. Good luck on the rest of your journey!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Congrats!
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,335 Member
    Congrats...I can't wait to join you! I'm am about 16 away and it has been a struggle. But I'm not giving up. You look amazing and happy!
  • MAV9855
    MAV9855 Posts: 32 Member
    You have a reason to be proud! Congratulations. I can't wait to be where you are now, I'm certain I will get there. :flowerforyou:
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Congrats! You're looking amazing!
  • MzSharp79
    MzSharp79 Posts: 6 Member
    You go girl!!! I'm trying to break the 200's myself. 10 more pounds to go...Once I get there, I ain't looking back!
  • marias2gaa
    marias2gaa Posts: 118 Member
    Awesome job. I am trying to break out of the 200s as well slowly but surely ill make it :)
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