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NJL13500
NJL13500 Posts: 433 Member
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I saw this picture and realized that I had hit rock bottom. I weighed 232 pounds and was wearing a size 20. It is the only picture that exists of me at that size because I never let anyone take pictures. This was taken by a stranger who offered when I was taking pictures of my kids.

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I lost 25 pounds and started to get compliments. My husband at the the time said he was leaving me and I couldn't concentrate on losing weight and dealing with the loss of an almost 20 year marriage.

Fast forward a couple of years and I started seriously looking for someone who I could see myself with long term. I met my future husband and we went to the beach for spring break in 2011.

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After seeing these pictures I decided to lose the weight once and for all. This was February 2012. I lost about 15 pounds and went to the same beach one year later.

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My fiance joined me to lose weight and we worked hard. I reached my original goal weight of 145.

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I decided I could keep going. By the end of October 2012 I weighed 130. I added heavy lifting in January and in February I increased my daily calories to maintenance. I now weigh 135. I have a lot of loose skin that I will need to take care of, but I'm proud of my accomplishment. If I can do this, then anyone can!

Me yesterday:
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  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
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    Exceptional job!!! Congrats!
  • canelly
    canelly Posts: 731 Member
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    Wow!! What a transformation!! You look amazing hun! Great job.
  • zahid222
    zahid222 Posts: 233 Member
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    Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Thats impressive.
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
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    Way to go girl and congrats again on the Superbowl a pretty cool thing for a fan. Trust me I am a Saints fan.
  • AMHouse85
    AMHouse85 Posts: 285 Member
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    Amazing story and great work! You look fabulous!
  • shelbydemeuse
    shelbydemeuse Posts: 10 Member
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    Hard work really does pay off! Awesome job! You look great!!
  • luckyjuls
    luckyjuls Posts: 505 Member
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    You should be so proud. Great job.
  • JEG2012
    JEG2012 Posts: 158
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    Right on! Bravo to you!
  • jenniejengin
    jenniejengin Posts: 785 Member
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    wtg
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
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    A .... May...... Zing! Such an inspiration. You should be proud of yourself!
  • KBGAgent
    KBGAgent Posts: 165 Member
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    Great job, you should be proud.
  • Sonjalalala
    Sonjalalala Posts: 101 Member
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    That's crazy!!! You look GREAT. Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring us all.
  • sdlatingrl76
    sdlatingrl76 Posts: 21
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    Holy smokes!! Thank you for sharing your story. It gives me hope and I can't wait until I can share my story with everyone. Good job!!
  • maritza2000
    maritza2000 Posts: 4 Member
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    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing. You are quite an inspiration.
  • nicoleraney
    nicoleraney Posts: 2 Member
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    Thank you, You make me feel like I can do this....
  • Gr8ChangesAhead
    Gr8ChangesAhead Posts: 836 Member
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    Awesome job :)
  • camper2022
    camper2022 Posts: 80 Member
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    I'm so proud of you! You deserve many more warm trips for all the hard work you've done! You look fabulous & I'm happy to hear your doing well in your new chapter in life :)
  • hisfan35
    hisfan35 Posts: 4 Member
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    You look fabulous! Congrats!
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
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    You look awesome and what a terrific story :)
  • AmandaReimer1
    AmandaReimer1 Posts: 235 Member
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    Amazing!!!!!! You look awesome!!!

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