Today would've been my mom's 52nd birthday, BUT...

Amy_B
Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
edited September 21 in Success Stories
She died on November 3, 2005, of a massive heart attack. She weighed over 300 pounds and smoked 3 pack of cigarettes per day. She is my main motivation for losing weight. I weighed 245 pounds when she died. Since then, I've lost over 90 pounds (with two pregnancies in there too :wink: ). I turned this tragic event into a positive. I feel SO great now, and I think I look a lot better too. :bigsmile:


Here is a picture of me at probably my heaviest (actually 260ish)...
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And this is me around 155 pounds or so just a few weeks ago...
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  • georgette70
    georgette70 Posts: 158
    Thanks for sharing :smile: And I agree, I think you look Great Too!! :happy:
  • jennebelle
    jennebelle Posts: 12 Member
    You look fantastic! I'm sorry about your mom. HUGE kudos to you for changing your life so you will be there for your kids.
  • bloblynda
    bloblynda Posts: 99 Member
    You look great - and such a lovely baby
  • ifychudy
    ifychudy Posts: 210 Member
    Sorry about your mom. Congrats on turning the death experience into positive. You look very good.
  • AndreeT
    AndreeT Posts: 191
    WOW!! You look great lady!! Happy Birthday mom you are in my thoughts today! Defenitely something to be proud of! Keep up the great work :flowerforyou: xx
  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    Way to go, Lady. Take charge of your life! So you can spend it with your wonderful babies!
  • KendalBeee
    KendalBeee Posts: 2,269 Member
    fantastic job!
  • PJilly
    PJilly Posts: 22,176 Member
    Happy Birthday to your mom. I'm sorry for your loss, but I am moved by how you've been inspired by her. You look beautiful.
  • oonafey
    oonafey Posts: 42 Member
    Good for you!
  • sjcply
    sjcply Posts: 817 Member
    WOW, you look great! I am sorry you lost your mother, but what a way to make a positive out of her death! Great job!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Our mothers are resting easy knowing we are working towards a better life for ourselves through eating and exercise. As a mom, I want better for my kids than what I had........so I know our moms are the same.

    Keep up the great work Amy. You are a sweet caring person that I just adore :love:
  • jhoyett
    jhoyett Posts: 92 Member
    Thanks for posting this. I lost my mom to cancer almost a year ago (7/23) and this really got me today. A few years before her diagnosis, she was on a super health kick and had lost a ton of weight by simply changing her eating habits and walking in the mall 5 days a week. She was down to hear goal weight for only a short time before she started losing weight uncontrollaby due to her illness. Any time I start ignoring my health, I can hear her voice talking about "empty calories" or "portion sizes". Your mom would be SO PROUD of you. You look great. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    Congrats, you look fab!
    And under your ticker I noticed your kids names which is funny because when we have kids we want to name them Aiden and Ava..how crazy!! :smile:
  • zaza54
    zaza54 Posts: 1,475 Member
    As a mom who is older than yours would have been, I am sure she is so very proud of you and happy that you are making such positive changes. Your family is beautiful and I wish you many, many happy and healthy years with them. You are certainly on the right track!!!
  • Nina74
    Nina74 Posts: 470 Member
    So sorry about your Mom. You must miss her!

    You completely ROCK! You look fab and are such an inspiration to me! Great work! Keep it up!
  • yepitsmel
    yepitsmel Posts: 14
    Your Mom would be so proud of you!!!!! Congrat's!!
  • LainMac
    LainMac Posts: 412 Member
    I agree that your mum would be so proud of you.
  • dj_stevie_c
    dj_stevie_c Posts: 270
    You are an incredibly strong and positive influence.

    Some people would fall into depression with what you went through and go in the opposite direction, but for you to turn it around and use it to make a positive change in your life is so, well, magnificent.

    Congratulations on what you've done, your children are so lucky to have a mother like you.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Thank you for all the kind words. I'm living proof that anyone can do this no matter the situation.


    Jeannie--I adore you too! :heart:
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Congrats, you look fab!
    And under your ticker I noticed your kids names which is funny because when we have kids we want to name them Aiden and Ava..how crazy!! :smile:
    Awesome! Just be careful though. I frequently call them by the wrong names. LOL
  • megamom
    megamom Posts: 920 Member
    My mom also was 52 when she died. She smoke 2 to 3 packs a day and never exercised. She was probably about 60 pounds overweight. She was just under 5 ft and weighed about 170 when she got sick. She also was a diabetic.

    But she was brilliantly smart, very witty and fun and everyone loved her including me. So I do understand your motivation, it is mine also. I can't wait until I have lost as much as you, and I will get there. WTG you look great.
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    So sorry about your loss.

    You look amazing - like a different person. I bet you feel so healthy, too.
  • LoveMy4Kids
    LoveMy4Kids Posts: 231
    First I have to say I am so sorry for your loss, second Happy Birthday to your mama!
    Third WOW you look amazing! I am sure your mom would be very proud of you!
  • Robin66
    Robin66 Posts: 103
    Boy can I relate to your story, my mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago from all the complications that come from obesity. I miss her terribly, but I know how proud she is of me for making the changes in my life that I needed so I could be heathy. I know your mom is smiling from heaven about all your success and is very proud of you.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Boy can I relate to your story, my mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago from all the complications that come from obesity. I miss her terribly, but I know how proud she is of me for making the changes in my life that I needed so I could be heathy. I know your mom is smiling from heaven about all your success and is very proud of you.
    I'm so sorry for your loss also. Great job on your weight loss!


    Thanks, everyone! You're making my day better!
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Boy can I relate to your story, my mom passed away 2 1/2 years ago from all the complications that come from obesity. I miss her terribly, but I know how proud she is of me for making the changes in my life that I needed so I could be heathy. I know your mom is smiling from heaven about all your success and is very proud of you.
    I'm so sorry for your loss also. Great job on your weight loss!


    Thanks, everyone! You're making my day better!
  • JeanneTops
    JeanneTops Posts: 2,636 Member
    Thank you for telling this story. You've made it crystal clear what all this effort is really about. Your children won't have to tell the same story about you and I'm sure that is making your Mom very proud.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Just wanted to add this from today...

    I had a powerful moment during my workout tonight, I was doing Turbo Jam Punch/Kick/Jam tonight, and there's this part where the instructor tells you to think of something you're passionate about while you're doing these strong punches and "throwing someone down." I started thinking about my mom, and I got pissed that she was never able to meet Ava and Gabe. She never met my nephew and niece either, as my nephew was born three days after she died. She never got to hear Gabe's silly little giggle, or see Ava shrug her one shoulder when she gets a deep thought, or see Aiden play in a t-ball game. Damn her for not taking care of herself! She never got to experience the joy of my children or my sister's children. Tears overcame me during my workout, but I was able to persevere, like I've done for almost five years now.
  • ThaiKaren
    ThaiKaren Posts: 341 Member
    Sorry about your Mum, she would have been so proud of what you have acheived. You look stunning, well done xx
  • susiewusie
    susiewusie Posts: 432 Member
    Just wanted to add this from today...

    I had a powerful moment during my workout tonight, I was doing Turbo Jam Punch/Kick/Jam tonight, and there's this part where the instructor tells you to think of something you're passionate about while you're doing these strong punches and "throwing someone down." I started thinking about my mom, and I got pissed that she was never able to meet Ava and Gabe. She never met my nephew and niece either, as my nephew was born three days after she died. She never got to hear Gabe's silly little giggle, or see Ava shrug her one shoulder when she gets a deep thought, or see Aiden play in a t-ball game. Damn her for not taking care of herself! She never got to experience the joy of my children or my sister's children. Tears overcame me during my workout, but I was able to persevere, like I've done for almost five years now.



    I am so sorry to hear about your mam ,she would be so proud of you ,you look fantastic and such a good role model for your children .
    I am going to think of your post everytime I fancy some junk food :flowerforyou: :smile:
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