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

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  • lovesunlight
    lovesunlight Posts: 3 Member
    thank you for the motivation! You look happy and healthy! congratulations!!
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    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 :-)

    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!
  • fatgottago
    fatgottago Posts: 224 Member
    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.
  • bambi2578
    bambi2578 Posts: 155 Member
    Happy birthday!! You look fabulous! Great job and such inspiration and motivation! Thanks for sharing :)
  • AEgs48
    AEgs48 Posts: 1
    You look fantastic! Such inspiration, keep up the good work! Happy Birthday! (:
  • Keeshaja
    Keeshaja Posts: 198 Member
    wtg!!!!
  • ladyonaquest
    ladyonaquest Posts: 605 Member
    You look AWESOME and sooooo Happy!!! Nothing tastes better than fit!!
  • keeker77
    keeker77 Posts: 1
    You look amazing, and you did inspire me! Happy Birthday!!
  • wendyjane75
    wendyjane75 Posts: 45 Member
    You look absolutely fantastic - and so happy! Keep up the good work!
  • tesorensen
    tesorensen Posts: 1
    I just started the plan!!! Thanks for the motivation to keep going!!! GREAT JOB!!!
  • nessa2cyndi
    nessa2cyndi Posts: 4 Member
    You look WONDERFUL!!! Keep it up!!
  • LesasGettinFit
    LesasGettinFit Posts: 12 Member
    ...corngrats chic keep it moving...
  • StephanieEmpson
    StephanieEmpson Posts: 170
    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!!
  • bdetty
    bdetty Posts: 13 Member
    wow! you look fab! way to go!
  • k1229
    k1229 Posts: 135
    you look amazing. congratulations. x
  • ChristiSykes
    ChristiSykes Posts: 186 Member
    Happy birthday! you are beautiful!
  • Dom_Butterfly
    Dom_Butterfly Posts: 9
    You look absolutely amazing, congrats to your weightloss success
  • mgeeting
    mgeeting Posts: 3
    I have just began my journey but thanks for posting. You help me realize I can do it too. Happy Birthday!..:smile:
  • 2906denise
    2906denise Posts: 3
    Wow!! What an amazing transformation. Life changing...both physically and mentally. Best wishes for your continued success.
  • ScullyKel
    ScullyKel Posts: 69
    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:
  • tianti82
    tianti82 Posts: 54 Member
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! GREAT JOB ON YOUR LOSS!
  • cristina3980
    cristina3980 Posts: 44 Member
    You look amazing & what an inspiration!! Thank you for posting :)
  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    Congrats! You have done amazing, and you look great! Happy Birthday late
  • novaBYnature
    novaBYnature Posts: 26
    You for sure look different! Great job! You are Gorgeous
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