65 pounds gone. Happy Birthday to me! (with pics)
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thank you for the motivation! You look happy and healthy! congratulations!!0
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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.
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 :-)
Next step for me is the Rugged Maniac in June. Expect to see muddy, smiling pics. Possibly some injuries, but definitely smiles :-)
You look GREAT!!! Very motivational and inspiring. I am seriously thinking of doing a polar plunge next year (I'm in MN also) and a few 5k's this year and next year. Good luck on your continued success!0 -
First off I want to say you look great! Well done. Second you are the same weight I was when I started and I have only lost 20 something pounds... you give me inspiration.0
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Happy birthday!! You look fabulous! Great job and such inspiration and motivation! Thanks for sharing0
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You look fantastic! Such inspiration, keep up the good work! Happy Birthday! (:0
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wtg!!!!0
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You look AWESOME and sooooo Happy!!! Nothing tastes better than fit!!0
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You look amazing, and you did inspire me! Happy Birthday!!0
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You look absolutely fantastic - and so happy! Keep up the good work!0
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I just started the plan!!! Thanks for the motivation to keep going!!! GREAT JOB!!!0
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You look WONDERFUL!!! Keep it up!!0
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...corngrats chic keep it moving...0
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Good morning and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!:flowerforyou: Thank you for the inspiration that I so needed this morning. Outstanding journey you are on, keep up the great work!!0
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wow! you look fab! way to go!0
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you look amazing. congratulations. x0
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Happy birthday! you are beautiful!0
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You look absolutely amazing, congrats to your weightloss success0
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I have just began my journey but thanks for posting. You help me realize I can do it too. Happy Birthday!..0
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Wow!! What an amazing transformation. Life changing...both physically and mentally. Best wishes for your continued success.0
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Absolutely Fantastic! You look amazing and I can tell you have had a very long road to get to where you are. Happiest of Birthdays to you and thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou:0
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! GREAT JOB ON YOUR LOSS!0
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You look amazing & what an inspiration!! Thank you for posting0
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Congrats! You have done amazing, and you look great! Happy Birthday late0
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You for sure look different! Great job! You are Gorgeous0
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