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    **LITERALLY** 1/2 the Person I use to be

    Posts: 75 Member
    edited January 14 in Success Stories
    I started my weight loss journey on 9/26/11 weighing 350lbs. barely able to walk more than 10 ft without getting sweaty and winded. I was borderline Diabetic, depressed with almost daily migraines, and was overall not a happy nor healthy person. I did not do this with quick fix diets. I committed myself to a lifestyle change, started eating healthier with Weight Watchers then with some good education and figuring out what works for me I have transitioned into a very fresh food/low processed (Absolutely NO FAST FOOD) lifestyle. It wasn't easy, but every day I just keep working at being a better, healthier person and every day that I stay strong in my nutrition and exercise, keeps me that much more committed to my goals and lifestyle; and I can honestly say I am a happy/healthy person now :tongue:

    Now 16.5 months later I am down 173.6lbs (current wt: 176.4lbs) I'm now an avid jogger and I am training for my first 10K in 3 weeks! :bigsmile: I am 1.4lbs away from my 50% total body weight loss goal and I recently attended our annual employee party and I have attached the comparison pictures from the last two years prior, and you can definitely tell I am 1/2 the person I use to be! (note: in the final picture I am the gal in the Red & Black Dress :wink: )

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    • Posts: 131
      I don't think your pictures loaded completely.. Unless of course its my computer.. but I may have just looked myself to see if you uploaded them on your page! Congratulations on your successes!! You are truly an inspiration and a reason for me to look forward to and know that my goals are achieveable with good determination!
      Thanks for sharing! :)
    • Posts: 131
      Yup, it was definitely my computer, must have been a glitch!! lol..
      I don't think your pictures loaded completely.. Unless of course its my computer.. but I may have just looked myself to see if you uploaded them on your page! Congratulations on your successes!! You are truly an inspiration and a reason for me to look forward to and know that my goals are achieveable with good determination!
      Thanks for sharing! :)
    • Posts: 75 Member
      lol it was me, I fixed it! Thanks tho! :wink:
    • Posts: 39
      Awesome accomplishment! I'm so happy for you!
    • Posts: 66
      This is AMAZING! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 292 Member
      Amazing, you look wonderful!!!
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I dont even know you and Im so proud! Great job!
    • Posts: 50 Member
      Wow, You look great. Love your story! Great motivation for me and others.
    • Posts: 61 Member
      Amazing!! What a fabulous change you made! Inspiring!
    • Posts: 315 Member
      You look fabulous, keep up the great work! A true inspiration!
    • Posts: 1,109 Member
      I'm amazed at at your accomplishment and your ability to stick with it. Really amazing. TFS!
    • Posts: 197
      Amazing accomplishment!! You look awesome!!
    • Posts: 208 Member
      Thanks for sharing this milestone with us. What an amazing story.
    • Posts: 49
      u look stunning. you totally inspired me
    • Posts: 335 Member
      Awesome and inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
    • Posts: 319 Member
      Amazing work! You look great!
    • Posts: 98 Member
      Congratulations! All your hard work paid off!!
    • Posts: 107 Member
      That's awesome...GREAT job!!!!
    • Posts: 1,008
      wow you look amazing great job on you weight loss what an inspiration you are
    • Posts: 887
      You look great and much happier! Thanks for sharing your story
    • Posts: 22 Member
      What an inspiration you are, and what a great feeling.
    • Posts: 183 Member
      you look fantastic, healthy, and happy! way to go! <3
    • Posts: 5 Member
      WOW! That is such an inspiring story! Good for you!!
    • Posts: 410 Member
      Amazing! I admire your dedication. I appreciate you sharing your journey to help others. I know I am inspired to keep going.
    • Posts: 206 Member
      Fantastic accomplishment, way to go! Thanks for sharing and inspiring others!
    • Posts: 523 Member
      Wow, you rock!! Thank you for posting, this is such great inspiration! I'm finding the fast food habit the hardest to break but would love to give it up completely. Congrats on making the lifestyle change, you look great!
    • Posts: 872 Member
      Wow congratulations on your amazing dedication and commitment, and your wonderful results. I just checked your profile photos and one of your face comparison then / now is just a huge difference. :smile:

      Well done, you deserve to feel proud of your great results! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 49 Member
      Fantastic transformation! Congrats!
    • Posts: 627 Member
      Amazing!!!
    • Posts: 77
      You are a beautiful girl both before and after. You have ALOT to be proud of. Congratulations!
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