I Lost A Person, But I Found Myself: Leaky's Story

You are such an inspiration! This is my story almost exactly - I have stalled in my weight loss and am (slowly) incorporating strength training. Thank you for posting this. You're awesome/beautiful/strong, stretch marks and all! WAY TO GO!

Amazing. I needed to see this. I've lost over 100lbs, but kind of like you, in different ways, phases, etc. I'm getting close to my goal weight (16lbs to go), but just within the last 4 months or so, I've started exercising (not just cardio either, mostly strength training) and it's making all the difference. I used to think there was no point in losing any more weight because I was always going to be covered in stretch marks and have loose skin, but, for one, the smaller I get, the less I care about the stretch marks, two, the loose skin for sure is starting to tighten, and three, who gives a crap? I look great, I feel great, and I work my *kitten* off - and will continue to, not until I get to some arbitrary number on a scale, but forever. ...and I eat too. Lots. Thank you so much for sharing, again, this is EXACTLY what I needed.

thanks so much for sharing. You prove that there are all sorts of paths to take, but they should all lead to confidence.

what an amazing story you nearly had me in tears, you are such an inspiration to us people who are just starting out. reading your story i can now see a light at the end of the tunnel, alot of hard work but it will be worth it in the end. congratulations you must be so proud of yourself and your son will be to :flowerforyou:

Congrats! What a great and amazing journey, truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

You are amazing! Thanks for the motivation!

What an inspiring and amazing story! You are the embodiment of keeping commitments to yourself.

I have some questions. How do I get started with weight training? Are there any suggestions, programs, videos you would recommend and how do you know you are getting results?

your story! Congrats!

Amazing job!!

so freaking exciting to read this, lea!!!! i was out of the office eating a delicious meal (irony, methinks?) so i couldn't get to my computer for a while...but i'm back now and all i have to say is how damn proud i am of you! NOW I KNOW WHAT YOU USED TO LOOK LIKE! in my mind, you've always been slender and strong and i used to be scurred of you!

mwa mwa xoxoxooxo. rock on and i won't stop beleakin either

WOW! i'm speechless. what a fantastic and encouraging story! congratulations on your success! all of your hard work, time & dedication certainly paid off.

Wow looking great.

I love, love, love you post and thank you for sharing! You are truely a success story on so many levels! I too have some stretch marks but they do not bother me at all - I have 3 amazing children to show for it. I start at the gym tomorrow and am looking forward to the work I will put in to transform my body. I went from a size 16 to a size 4 and am looking forward to taking my health/fitness to a whole new level.