So I Lost 86lbs and This is What I Got Myself +

lachesissss
lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
in Success Stories
For the record - It's taken me 16 months to get here and I'm not done. I've never eaten below 1550 cals, and I make exercise a priority. I went from barely being able to run a mile to running a 5k in 27 minutes in my last speed workout on a treadmill. I've decided that I like running, so that's what I do. The only thing that I can say for certain is that I keep trying, have kept trying and never stopped trying. I also never shied away from working at it, even on my really sh*tastic days. Weightloss is a process and this is mine (in pictures!)

I went from 275lbs:

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To 189 (less than 30lbs away from my goal weight):

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So I got myself this tattoo today, self designed in UV ink:

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To remind myself that while I was this person for a really, really long time. And I did some awesome things while being her:

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I now exist in a slightly more awesome form, and she's ready for some new adventures:

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  • Laurlkat
    Laurlkat Posts: 16
    That is truly and totally awesome. Congratulations!
  • MrsGonsalves16
    MrsGonsalves16 Posts: 18 Member
    Incredible! Well done!
  • srr720
    srr720 Posts: 3
    Just rad. You are and look amazing!!
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    You're amazing, stupendous, kickass, awesome and so many other superlatives that I can't think of them all right now!

    I'm so proud of you and am thrilled to have been with you on almost your entire journey here.

    :heart:

    And your tattoo IS Lachemazing!
  • theologynerd
    theologynerd Posts: 264 Member
    You look SOOOO much younger now! Way to go, great job!
  • mrsfurby14
    mrsfurby14 Posts: 181 Member
    amazing job... Keep up the good work. People like you keep me motivated and get me to where I need or want to be.
  • Kauaiartist
    Kauaiartist Posts: 86 Member
    Congratulations - you are an inspiration and you look gorgeous! Have fun in your newly redesigned body! I never heard of a UV tatoo - it rocks!
    Cheers!
  • I_am_Kara
    I_am_Kara Posts: 2,593 Member
    Absolutely amazing and inspirational :bigsmile:

    Congrats and thanks for sharing this!
  • keesha27
    keesha27 Posts: 25 Member
    Congratulations!!! You look great!!
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    You are such an inspiration to me!
  • Ashwee87
    Ashwee87 Posts: 695 Member
    Awesome job and awesome tattoo!!

    I think my reward for losing my weight will be a tattoo. I haven't had one in a few years and I am itching to have one. :P
  • suz155
    suz155 Posts: 326 Member
    Wonderful.
  • jennifersmiles444
    jennifersmiles444 Posts: 118 Member
    Congratulations...you look fantastic! With your attitude and perseverance, I know you'll make it to your goal!
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    This was my first. I had been thinking about it for a long long long time. I drafted the idea and brought it to the artist and he thought it was rad. And the UV ink just makes me excited. I've always wanted to glow in the dark! :)
  • ferrytrip
    ferrytrip Posts: 497 Member
    great work - you give me hope
  • DivaMaria225
    DivaMaria225 Posts: 70 Member
    Congratulations! You look so different! Just gorgeous and love the tattoo!
  • lanniethomas
    lanniethomas Posts: 8
    Wow! You look wonderful, real good. Congrats!!!!!!!!! Kepp me focus and motivated.
  • jackieomara
    jackieomara Posts: 119 Member
    amazing!! you look wonderful :)
  • DeMarraDontStop
    DeMarraDontStop Posts: 342 Member
    Looking amazing!! Keep up the good work!!
  • pwittek10
    pwittek10 Posts: 723 Member
    Great job!
  • kywh
    kywh Posts: 46 Member
    Love your spirit!! Great job!
  • CCJean93
    CCJean93 Posts: 14 Member
    sweet ink, congrats!!!
  • SusanDoesIt
    SusanDoesIt Posts: 73 Member
    :D Awesome.
  • BackpackerZZ
    BackpackerZZ Posts: 6
    This is truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,639 Member
    Outstanding accomplishment ....... enjoy your healthy new life :happy:
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,320 Member
    You definitely deserve congratulations....well done and continued success!
  • ThinWithin7
    ThinWithin7 Posts: 24 Member
    Congratulations on a job well done!!!:flowerforyou:
  • lilred806
    lilred806 Posts: 195 Member
    Congratulations! Awesome tattoo. I had no clue UV tattoos existed.
  • kristy_n0831
    kristy_n0831 Posts: 108 Member
    Awesome job! You look amazing!
  • currlee
    currlee Posts: 395 Member
    You're such a cutie! Congrats on your loss and great attitude!

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