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    29-year-old WIDOW, WIFE & MOM: My Transformation

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    • Posts: 1 Member
      I am just starting off and I have already seen how well my friend is doing, however, what an inspiration you are, and you look absolutely fantastic, so glad you never gave up, good on you! You son must be so so proud x
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Thank you for sharing your story!
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      Hi my name is Misty, I didnt have the weight issue when I was young but my husband passed October 23 2005. 2 weeks later I found I was pregnant after years of trying. I was only 23 at the time and Heath passed at 28 very sudden in his sleep I woke and found him beside me. I gained 24 lbs during my pregnancy after giving birth I was diagnosed with TTP a very rare Blood disorder that nearly killed me 6 days after my angel was born. I have been struggling with my weight since her birth. You are an inspiration and I know how you feel. Please friend me and all friends welcome.
    • Posts: 53
      You look amazing!! Well done you for taking control.
    • Posts: 45
      You brought tears to my eyes. I love your strength!
    • Posts: 40
      Wonderful story love the transformation!
    • Posts: 453 Member
      Thank you for sharing your inspiration journey :)
    • Posts: 79 Member
      What a way to honor the memory of your late husband, getting fit and healthy to be able to raise the son you and he had together.

      You look awesome!
    • Posts: 1,087 Member
      You are SO awesome! What an inspiration! What do you do? What's your workout/eating plan?
    • Posts: 241 Member
      Absolutely amazing! I am so sorry for your loss! I have a four year old as well and have been with my husband for 10 years. I could not even imagine how difficult this has been. You are a strong and amazing person to push through and make these wonderful things happen for you!

      Congratulations on your success! You are truly an inspiration! :happy:
    • Posts: 57 Member
      Don't know you...but feel SO proud of you none the less. :) Congratulations . You are an inspiration. X
    • Posts: 12
      you look amazing
    • Posts: 22,281 Member
      :flowerforyou:
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      It has taken a lot of time to get here. I HAD been fat my whole life (almost said HAVE - I am still changing that self-speak!) I was 14 with three knee surgeries and 210lbs on my body. I would cry at night because I was teased at school. I couldn't find clothes to fit my size 18 body at the store. My whole adolescence, and young adult life I was overweight. I remember buying my wedding dress and feeling ashamed that is said "Size 18".

      But in 2011 everything changed. After almost 9 years of marriage, my husband was diagnosed with AML leukemia cancer at age 31 and then died last year on December 22, 2011 leaving me to raise our 4-year-old son. I decided to change my life. I would not be a victim - I would not let me past limit my future!

      Here are my before and after pictures. Now I am on a mission to help! Feel free to add me as a buddy, I am happy to help anyone on their journey! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

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      Mad props to you for everything
    • Posts: 557 Member
      Simply AWESOME!!
    • Posts: 187 Member
      This is such a great story. Congratulations!
    • Posts: 389 Member
      Remakable and touching story. Your late husband would be so very proud of you and of the gift that you have given to your son. Well done.
    • Posts: 143
      Very inspirational! Look at that smile!
    • Posts: 296 Member
      Sorry for your loss! You have done a great job of redirecting yourself in a healthy way!
    • Posts: 292 Member
      WOW - you look amazing!! What an inspiring story you have. Thanks for sharing!
    • Posts: 8 Member
      My goodness you are BEAUTIFUL!! What an inspiration. Your son is lucky to have such a strong mama to lead him. Your guardian angel must be so proud of you as well.
    • Posts: 303 Member
      Your an amazing success story and your story is very sad so many people would let all that defeat them but you rose up to the challenge. You are my new Hero:)
    • Posts: 18 Member
      Inspirational and I am not just talking about the weight, more about ur awesome positive attitude to life! Much love to you and ur family!!
    • Posts: 337 Member
      Wow! So amazing!!
    • Posts: 100 Member
      You look amazing!! Great job!
    • Posts: 70 Member
      You look fantastic! What an amazing story. I am so sorry for your loss. Your 4 year old is lucky to have you!
    • Posts: 6 Member
      You look amazing!! Congrat's!
    • Posts: 1,418 Member
      Such an inspiration! Amazing job!
    • Posts: 1
      strong work sister,we are not victims.I was 297 with hypertension,diabetes and 4 kids and a crappy marriage. After 8 years a gastric bypass which I lost 100lbs and the ex-husband.I'm still at 195ish,which I'm very happy with-BUT.....I know I still need to lose more and for lords' sake tone up.I gotta get rid of the back-boobs!!!
      You beautiful,good for you for setting an example for all women!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 31 Member
      You go, girl! Your post made w/ cry w/ your refusal to be a victim! Nice job!
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