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Success so far... down 50 pounds

jscheuf
jscheuf Posts: 25 Member
edited January 18 in Success Stories
I started my weight loss journey the summer of 2010. I knew I had gained a lot of weight but the huge slap in the face was when I was planning on sky diving while visiting an old friend. We had to go hot air ballooning instead because I was right at the weight limit for sky diving and couldn't imagine going to the class and then being turned away because of my weight in front of everyone.

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about 220


That year for Christmas I started working with a personal trainer and I lost 30 pounds and ran my FIRST 5K!!!!
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about 190

In the fall of 2011 I started a new job and moved 3 states away. With the stress of starting a new life on my own just after graduating college, I gained some of the weight back. Realizing I was headed back to where I started, I got motivated to lose weight again and took these before pictures.
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about 200

Then I started dating someone and became even more motivated to lead a healthy life style. He was a runner and I was trying to be so it was a great way for us to get even closer. I knew he was the one and so I wanted to get down to my goal weight by the wedding. When he proposed and we started planning the date I new that wouldn't happen with the time frame so my new goal was 165 by the wedding. The wedding is just over 2 weeks away and I only have 2 more pounds to lose!! I KNOW I can do it! I am currently at the lowest weight since I can remember.
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I forgot to take a front picture. Oops
lowest weight! 167!!

I still have at least 25 pounds more to go but I thought it was time for me to share part of my journey. I wish my wedding pictures could be my final pictures but I guess they will just be a big part of my journey to the healthiest me I can be. Keep up all your hard work. It may take a while (took me close to 2 years to lose 50 pounds) but it will be worth it in the end!!!

Replies

  • misspatrice562
    misspatrice562 Posts: 192 Member
    You look great! Congratulations on your success. Hard work really does pay off! :)
  • LoveCR22
    LoveCR22 Posts: 75 Member
    congratulations on the weight loss and the up coming wedding!
  • shimmergal
    shimmergal Posts: 380 Member
    you look great! Inspiring :-)
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 906 Member
    Terrific results, and best wishes for a long and happy life together with your soon-to-be hubby!
  • dearly4ever
    dearly4ever Posts: 61 Member
    congratulations!!!! you look amazing :) Keep up the good work
  • That is amazing! Congradulations on your wedding.
    You have made a dramatic change already.

    If it really bothers you that you aren't at your ideal weight for your wedding you could always renew your vows in a couple years (with new pics)
  • mommamills
    mommamills Posts: 437
    AWESOME JOB! And a big smile on your face the whole time! congrats on the wedding! you will be a beautiful bride!
  • figureformin
    figureformin Posts: 70 Member
    Wow, you looked great when you lost the initial 30lbs, and even better now, keep it up!
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    You look great! Keep up the hard work.
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Gr8t job! --Congrats!
  • jscheuf
    jscheuf Posts: 25 Member
    Thanks everyone! Whenever I have a rough day I will be able to look at this again to get the motivation I need to keep pushing through!!
  • You go girl!!!

    Just remember - "Nothing tastes as good as feeling thin"!!!!!!!!!!
  • camiller07
    camiller07 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm so proud of you! I'm struggling to keep up with you these days honey! This wedding will be a celebration of how hard you've worked, I'm really glad you posted this :)
  • lowpro1983
    lowpro1983 Posts: 305 Member
    congrats to you!!! you look great!
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    Congratulations on your weight loss! Great job!
  • lfergurson1
    lfergurson1 Posts: 137 Member
    Great stuff! I can see a huge difference... Have an exciting wedding day! You look amazing.. :)
  • Congratulations on a job well done! You will be a beautiful bride.
  • Great job!! You look awesome!! Congrats!! :flowerforyou:
  • sasbw27
    sasbw27 Posts: 710 Member
    Good job! Congratulations!
  • glahlstedt
    glahlstedt Posts: 308 Member
    You look awesome! How tall are you?!
  • luvmynook
    luvmynook Posts: 61 Member
    You look great....keep up the good work................Best Wishes to you on a wonderful marriage :)
  • Kamile69
    Kamile69 Posts: 87
    Very inspiring! You have worked so hard, keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:
  • salgalbp
    salgalbp Posts: 218 Member
    Way to go! You're stunning!
  • ichorica
    ichorica Posts: 475 Member
    Great job!
  • jscheuf
    jscheuf Posts: 25 Member
    I am 5'6" for those of you that asked.
  • cuddlescreampuff
    cuddlescreampuff Posts: 42 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing transformation!! You look amazing!! Slow and steady wins the race. Since it has taken you a while to lose the weight chances are you will keep it off, because you have maintained a new lifestyle of eating properly and exercising.

    CONGRATULATIONS also on your upcoming wedding. What an exciting time it must be for you!! I am sure you are going to look gorgeous for your special day. Feel free to add me...I'd love to encourage you along the way to your goal. :flowerforyou:
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