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65 pounds gone. Happy Birthday to me! (with pics)

serenapitala
serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
edited January 17 in Success Stories
Hi,
Yesterday was my birthday. My best present was knowing that I've lost 65 pounds in the past 11 months.
I made some promises to myself yesterday and I'm telling everyone so that I have to keep them. Here goes:
I will stop telling myself how far I have to go and be proud that I've made it this far.
I will stop making self-deprecating jokes.
I will accept people's compliments and not qualify them.
I will just go for things. It doesn't matter if I'm scared or not quite ready.
I will trust what people say I look like. I can't see it myself, but I will believe my friends when they tell me I look different.

Okay, background info: I am 5'4" and 27 years old. I've been overweight since I was about 15. Last year I hit a high weight of 240 pounds. I haven't been under 200 pounds for about 6 years. Now I am down to 175.
So, here are the pics I promised!

This is me at 240 pounds. This picture is from a trip I took to San Francisco and was the catalyst to my weight loss. I couldn't believe I looked this big.
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This is me last week after my 5k and Polar Plunge. In case you're ever wondering, lakes are still really cold in March in Minnesota :-)
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Next step for me is the Rugged Maniac in June. Expect to see muddy, smiling pics. Possibly some injuries, but definitely smiles :-)
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  • jackieomara
    jackieomara Posts: 119 Member
    Amazing work!! Keep it up :) and happy birthday!!
  • serenapitala
    serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
    Thanks :-)
  • vinniesooner
    vinniesooner Posts: 119 Member
    Unreal - fantastic work!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Happy Birthday indeed! You've done some great work:drinker:
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    GREAT JOB. Happy Birthday!!
  • heathercicle
    heathercicle Posts: 91 Member
    Health is the best gift to oneself. Happy birthday! You look amazing! :D
  • mikel_antilles
    mikel_antilles Posts: 19 Member
    Amazing Transformation!!!
  • chinalavy
    chinalavy Posts: 104
    Wow you look amazing be proud you did it for yourself :-)
  • jessilyn76
    jessilyn76 Posts: 532 Member
    Wow!!! Awesome!!
  • harmanee2000
    harmanee2000 Posts: 41 Member
    Wow! You look amazing. What a wonderful b-day present.
  • janellemarcellus
    janellemarcellus Posts: 1
    Wow, you look great! Huge difference. Your waist looks awesome.
  • diannehague
    diannehague Posts: 8 Member
    Happy Birthday! What a gift you are giving yourself, the smile does not lie!!
  • Timbit5
    Timbit5 Posts: 10
    Great job....65 in one year is awesome... I have been at it for almost four months and am down 37 pounds .. my birthday is at the end of June, so I would really like another 30-45 off by then :) Goal is 87-95
  • healthylifeforme
    healthylifeforme Posts: 156 Member
    You look fabulous! Great work!!!
  • sar60
    sar60 Posts: 1
    Congratulations!!
    Really well done. You already know that you have given yourself the best possible birthday gift, but let me just add my good and best wishes to a day that is already joyfully full.
    Stephen in Toronto
  • BlessedandBeautifulBrown
    BlessedandBeautifulBrown Posts: 464 Member
    Girl you go.. you look FAB!!!!!
  • sPaRkLiNgLYFE
    sPaRkLiNgLYFE Posts: 609
    good job, that's amazing
  • PJmetts
    PJmetts Posts: 210 Member
    You look Fabulous! What an inspiration you are to others and me!
  • costaricagirl44
    costaricagirl44 Posts: 1
    WOW! Today is my first day on the program and first day trying out the fitness pal website. Your story is very inspirational! Keep up the wonderful progress! I am looking forward to more pictures.....
  • iamfranniefierce
    iamfranniefierce Posts: 305 Member
    U go, Gurl!
  • karma_bean
    karma_bean Posts: 1
    Congratulations, you look great!
  • toomanykids313
    toomanykids313 Posts: 16
    Great job! Congrats to you on all you've accomplished and all you WILL accomplish! :)
  • crystal2point0
    crystal2point0 Posts: 52 Member
    You look amazing, I have a alot of admiration for your dedication to make it as far as you have on your journey. Good luck on your self made promises.
  • Just_One_Me
    Just_One_Me Posts: 66 Member
    YOU LOOK AMAZZZZZZZZING !!!!! Keep up the good work ! =)
  • kathy499
    kathy499 Posts: 11 Member
    WOW!!!! What a great job you did. Happy Birthday and keep up the good work
  • mtayrmom
    mtayrmom Posts: 3 Member
    You should be proud of your self!! You look AMAZING!!! You give me inspiration!! Happy birthday as well!!
  • EAPTX
    EAPTX Posts: 42 Member
    Congratulations! You have great strategies and you give renewed hope to us all. Thanks!
  • jtolman619
    jtolman619 Posts: 128 Member
    Happy birthday! You look fantastic! :)
  • Arkhos
    Arkhos Posts: 290 Member
    BADAM! That is how it is done!! You look wonderful and what a great mentality you have gained!!! Thanks for inspiring!! Best Wishes!
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Fantastic! Good for you!
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