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

allison_ortiz
allison_ortiz Posts: 75 Member
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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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  • AshyyMM
    AshyyMM 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! :)
  • AshyyMM
    AshyyMM 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! :)
  • allison_ortiz
    allison_ortiz Posts: 75 Member
    lol it was me, I fixed it! Thanks tho! :wink:
  • becomingtherealme
    becomingtherealme Posts: 39
    Awesome accomplishment! I'm so happy for you!
  • AnnaSmith27
    AnnaSmith27 Posts: 66
    This is AMAZING! Congratulations!
  • mmcqueen927
    mmcqueen927 Posts: 292 Member
    Amazing, you look wonderful!!!
  • MAMAEHOLLIDAY
    MAMAEHOLLIDAY Posts: 4 Member
    I dont even know you and Im so proud! Great job!
  • sccjammin
    sccjammin Posts: 50 Member
    Wow, You look great. Love your story! Great motivation for me and others.
  • Suerhv
    Suerhv Posts: 61 Member
    Amazing!! What a fabulous change you made! Inspiring!
  • shrinkingislander
    shrinkingislander Posts: 315 Member
    You look fabulous, keep up the great work! A true inspiration!
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    I'm amazed at at your accomplishment and your ability to stick with it. Really amazing. TFS!
  • fusion777
    fusion777 Posts: 197
    Amazing accomplishment!! You look awesome!!
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    Thanks for sharing this milestone with us. What an amazing story.
  • TryingtobeHealthy4Life
    TryingtobeHealthy4Life Posts: 49
    u look stunning. you totally inspired me
  • cindiva65
    cindiva65 Posts: 335 Member
    Awesome and inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom Posts: 319 Member
    Amazing work! You look great!
  • LiveTheLifeYouWillLove
    LiveTheLifeYouWillLove Posts: 98 Member
    Congratulations! All your hard work paid off!!
  • pacosal
    pacosal Posts: 107 Member
    That's awesome...GREAT job!!!!
  • Denjo060
    Denjo060 Posts: 1,008
    wow you look amazing great job on you weight loss what an inspiration you are
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    You look great and much happier! Thanks for sharing your story
  • Hershpup
    Hershpup Posts: 22 Member
    What an inspiration you are, and what a great feeling.
  • elpiper
    elpiper Posts: 183 Member
    you look fantastic, healthy, and happy! way to go! <3
  • Lainie_F
    Lainie_F Posts: 5 Member
    WOW! That is such an inspiring story! Good for you!!
  • sprintto50
    sprintto50 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.
  • 1yoyoKAT
    1yoyoKAT Posts: 206 Member
    Fantastic accomplishment, way to go! Thanks for sharing and inspiring others!
  • fastfoodietofitcutie
    fastfoodietofitcutie 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!
  • ChristineS_51
    ChristineS_51 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:
  • hunterman95
    hunterman95 Posts: 49 Member
    Fantastic transformation! Congrats!
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    Amazing!!!
  • BlueJue2
    BlueJue2 Posts: 77
    You are a beautiful girl both before and after. You have ALOT to be proud of. Congratulations!

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