1 year anniversary...36 pounds lost...with pics!

36 pounds in one year isn't impressive speedwise, but slow progress is still progress I suppose. Keep it up.

trolling?

...Not intentionally. You people are way too sensitive, that was meant to be a compliment. And I get bashed from every angle. No wonder I rarely come to these forums. I get attacked by middle aged women every time.

Fantastic job! I have thyroid issues too so I know how frustrating it can be to work so hard for slow returns. You look great and I hope to do as well as you have. Keeping motivated while others are shedding pounds at a normal rate is not easy and I admire you for coming so far.

36 pounds in one year isn't impressive speedwise, but slow progress is still progress I suppose. Keep it up.

This is true, but my Dr. said that hormones and thyroid issues has kept me from losing the weight and once those are back to normal, I can lose the weight and not be struggling so much. Trust me, I thought I should of made it to my goal...just hope I can be an encouragement to others who are struggling out there!

CONGRATS on what you have done so far! It's an obvious loss. Keep up the good work!

You look marvelous! You did it the right way...nice and slow and detemined. I admire your dedication to your overall health. Way to go!

@ImRadical: First of all, you look radiant! Your skin is glowing! You look so happy and healthy. And I love that you kept your sense of humor while pushing through the tough times...you inspire me!

Second: Congratulations on a job well done. It's always difficult when we feel that things haven't gone as well as we hoped, but oh my gosh!! You've lost almost FIVE gallon milk jugs of weight....think about that! (Each gallon jug of milk weighs 8.4 lbs) Could you imagine strapping on a belt with those suckers dangling from it? Don't discount your achievement. It's fantastic.

36 pounds in one year isn't impressive speedwise, but slow progress is still progress I suppose. Keep it up.

Didn't your mother ever teach you, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all? This forum is to celebrate success!! I think the OP looks wonderful and she has done a great job in getting where she is. Guys tend to be able to lose weight much faster and easier than women and one's progress shouldn't be compared to another. This is an individual journey. Keep up the great work OP!

36 pounds in one year isn't impressive speedwise, but slow progress is still progress I suppose. Keep it up.

That seemed kind of harsh...that's a big chunk of weight!

Amazing difference - look lovely, I am losing slowly too, haven't got a huge amount to lose & i know if I deprive myself too much I'll give up. It's a lifestyle change for me ( exercise wise ) as for food I'm more careful, but not strict. If you are too restricted you just won't keep t it - whatever you are doing is working - keep at it girl!!!!

Are you kidding? 36lbs in a year is brilliant - just brilliant. That's over 1/2 lb a week. That's a calorie deficit of over 1500 a week. Compare that to the situation of many of us, beforehand....where we were actually always gradually gaining. For me, standing still is always an achievement!

Many, many congratulations. You have done a super job. Well done!

36 pounds in one year isn't impressive speedwise, but slow progress is still progress I suppose. Keep it up.

trolling?

...Not intentionally. You people are way too sensitive, that was meant to be a compliment. And I get bashed from every angle. No wonder I rarely come to these forums. I get attacked by middle aged women every time.

And middle aged men, you thoughtless, self centered nasty little man.

If you were continually confronted with people who told you exactly what they think of you, I think you might understand that sometimes, think it, stop, reflect, choose not to be a fool. It's called being 10.