New Clothes For A Shrinking Body...and bit more.

Hanfordrose
Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
in Success Stories
At the time last year, I wouldn't step on a scale, because I knew that I had already passed 280 pounds some months earler. I hated what I looked like in photos. This is the picture from November 2011 that shows me at near my top weight. I could still stand without support back then; but my weight was doing a lot of damage; and that day, my knees were screaming in pain. I wanted to blame the outfit for how I looked, but it was all me under that jacket.

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Yesterday, I filled 4 big bags with clothes to donate to a church clothing closet. I only have a few things that fit me, since I began MFP. My MFP ticker shows me with a start up weight of 270.9 pounds. November of last year was the first time that I actually knew my real weight; and I had already began to cut back on my eating. So, I still can only guess at my top weight; but I used that November number for MFP and have lost at least 43 pounds since Thanksgiving.

My blouses went down from size 30-32 to 24-26, and I am still losing. Here are 2 of my new blouses. This one in the photo below I called the 'premanent wrinkle blouse', because it was tied in a knot, when it arrived. That is the whole idea...wrinkles. Oh, well. It sure beats what I wore last year.

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I don't usually stand for photos. My knees are pretty well shot, but I wanted to let my MFP family see the change in my shape...so I let go of the walker for a shaky moment.

This navy blue blouse was my choice for church this morning. I guess that I am still most comfortable in darker tones.

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By the way, I have about 20 more new blouses coming in this week, along with some new pants. The pants that I am currently wearing are getting very baggy.

My hubbie took this shot of me with our female doxie-beagle cross. Her name is Bailey. Ed liked this photo, because he said, "Those are my two favorite girls."

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Here is the love of my life, my hubbie Pastor 'Special Ed'...with 'the other woman' in his life, Bailey. I love 'em both.

Ed is my strongest supporter in everything that I do, including sticking to my food plan. He wants 'Mama' (That's me.) to qualify for new knees in the future. Then, he and I can do so many more things, like ride bikes and walking Bailey...together.

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...and just because it is so beautiful, I wanted to share this photo of the mini flora rose Yantai that was blooming in my patio garden this morning. I love roses, especially the ones that my mother hybridized. This is one of her creations.

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  • mrswine
    mrswine Posts: 263 Member
    You are beautiful! Congratulations on the weight loss!
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    Great progress--and you look so happy! Congrats!
  • sarab99
    sarab99 Posts: 134 Member
    Wow, what an inspiration! And that rose your mother hybridized is incredibly perfect and beautiful. Love roses! Looks like you're well on your way to new knees.
  • CaroleNev
    CaroleNev Posts: 28 Member
    Well done, you are beaming with happiness. Love the rose!
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
    What a beautiful story! Your smile lights up a room! Congratulations on all that you have accomplished!
  • Viva81Diva
    Viva81Diva Posts: 148
    Lovely success! Thank you so much for sharing a window into your life. :) It's so nice to read about families supporting each other as well as positive outlooks. I hope you reach your goal soon and do get to experience more with your husband.
  • skinnylynnie74
    skinnylynnie74 Posts: 154 Member
    You look amazing! Just think, you lost the equivalent of a Kindergartner! No wonder your knees hurt! It was like carrying around a little kid everywhere you went. I think your husband sounds like a sweet man, you have a darling puppy, and I LOVE the rose, especially since it was your mother's (and God's) creation. Thank you for sharing your success, it's obvious you are feeling better. It shows in your smile and your eyes.
  • squall88c
    squall88c Posts: 69 Member
    Great results!
    I'm sure you continue to inspire many!
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    Thanks for sharing a part of your beautiful life!!! :)

    Congratulations!! You have accomplished so much!
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    Lovely! And your husband sounds like a real sweetheart. Nice job.
  • Nickiii_123
    Nickiii_123 Posts: 134 Member
    What a wonderful story! Thank you so much for sharing. You seem wonderful, both inside in out! Congratulations on your success!
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,284 Member
    You are looking fantastic, lady!! Continued success!!

    PS. I love roses, too.
  • alsoagood1
    alsoagood1 Posts: 79 Member
    you look wonderful and donating your clothing to the church is a wonderful thing to do. I am like you, I prefer dark colors but that's because I've worn them for so long. Last week I got a bright pink t-shirt to wear when I need a little pick-me-up. I'm hoping that this 1 pink shirt will bring more and more color into my wardrobe.
  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    I LOVE the rose, especially since it was your mother's (and God's) creation.

    Absolutely, Sis. Mom was the hybridizer; and God used her to help bring more than 200 new rose varieties into this world. All good things come from our Creator. I thank Him every day for what He has done for me.
  • SJackson50
    SJackson50 Posts: 282 Member
    You look amazing...and amazingly happy!
    Keep up the great work!!!
  • pinkgrandmaof8
    pinkgrandmaof8 Posts: 70 Member
    That beautiful, bright smile, the twinkle in your eyes and the confidence of knowing that you are doing it, says it all!!! Not to mention that you look great in your new clothes.
    You are an inspiration to so many in so many ways. I'm so proud of the progress you've made toward your goal for not only new knees, but health and independence.
    Bravo!!!:flowerforyou:
  • amaysngrace
    amaysngrace Posts: 742 Member
    I am having the same problem, my top weight was 240 pounds and I wore a size 2x blouse and a size 20 pants. I proudly handed 2 trashbags of clothes in this size to my mother, who I am now bigger than, in the first time of my whole life. My mom use to have a figure like olive oil from popeye's but now she is 60 years old and just eating herself into oblivion. However, since seeing my weight loss she now has joined MFP, although I manage her account for her, since she is technology illiterate. I now weigh 190 pounds and I wear an xl in blouses and I went down a pants size. I know what you mean about the baggy clothes and all, my pants literally fell off me, and I had to buy 2 pairs of my current size. I wont buy anymore, since I am still losing. You look amazing and I love the beautiful rose, keep up the good work!
  • JBeaner
    JBeaner Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing. You are doing wonderful! I am so proud of you, and you are a wonderful inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    Congrats on your loss. And way to go on the new wardrobe.... flaunt that loss
  • Jelaine56
    Jelaine56 Posts: 88 Member
    Very nice work, proud of you!!!!
  • Robin_Bin
    Robin_Bin Posts: 1,046 Member
    Love the new clothes (and the previous closet pictures) and the rose is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing the inspirations and beauty with all of us!

    Oh, and I like your user ID and good luck with your knees!
  • Junebugsc
    Junebugsc Posts: 34 Member
    You look awesome! And are such a great inspiration!! Love the new shirts too!!! Keep up the great work!!
  • loriwhitefaith
    loriwhitefaith Posts: 116 Member
    You are such a stong woman. Congratulations on your weight loss and progress thus far. I know you will get that new set of knees. Please add me as a friend. id like to continue this journey with you nice family photos and i love your dog and rose too. Very touching!
  • janfinnegan
    janfinnegan Posts: 17
    Aww.. Congratulations! You look fantastic. I'm very inspired :smile:
  • enigmachik
    enigmachik Posts: 150
    Wow. Congrats!!! :)
  • dwalt15110
    dwalt15110 Posts: 246 Member
    You look stunning. What a difference from that first pic. You look so much happier and so much younger. I love your rose. It's just beautiful. You are such an inspiration.
  • desiv2
    desiv2 Posts: 651 Member
    This was an emotional read, I love the pictures and I love your attitude. My mom also has knee problems, I may show her this post to give her some inspiration. Thank you! Good luck in your future weight loss. :)
  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    You are such a stong woman. Congratulations on your weight loss and progress thus far. I know you will get that new set of knees. Please add me as a friend. id like to continue this journey with you nice family photos and i love your dog and rose too. Very touching!

    I added you as a new MFP sister.

    I am so glad that you liked the pictures. Bailey is a new addition to our family. Ed and I just moved to Apple Valley in March. When we found out that we could have a 'small dog' in our new home, we picked up Bailey at the local animal shelter. She is now very much at home and 'alpha' in our family.
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Very inspiring. You are looking great! Oh, I just looooove roses too. The one in the picture is beautiful.
  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    This was an emotional read, I love the pictures and I love your attitude. My mom also has knee problems, I may show her this post to give her some inspiration. Thank you! Good luck in your future weight loss. :)

    My doctor referred me to a surgeon, after he saw x-rays of my knees. The surgeon said that I was a great candidate for new knees, because my labs were all good..."but". There is always a butt with doctors. His but was..."You will have to lose about 70 pounds to qualify for that surgery."

    I declined gastric surgery, because of my concerns for possible complications and permanent changes to an internal organ. That's when I decided to make the commitment to eat healthier. The first thing that I gave up was sodas. I started out on a liquid supplement diet, but my doctor asked me to add 'real food'. That's when I decided to count calories. I found MFP online in late December and have been slowly but surely losing weight ever since.

    I'm 68 years old and live a very sedentary life, mostly in a wheelchair with only a few painful step around the house in my walker. I do Sit And Fit exercises for about 30 minutes each day. My food plan and that little bit of exercise have been very effective.

    Age and limited mobility are no reason to think that a person can't lose weight and improve their life. If your Mama needs new knees, she will have to show the surgeons that she is willing and able to take some weight off of her body and keep it off. New knee replacements will only fail, if someone carries too much weight on those titanium knees.

    My primary goal is Onederland to get those new knees, but it won't stop there. Once I have reached the 100's, I will be setting a new goal...probably in the 170's or less. That will make sure that I don't end up back in my wheelchair in just a few years.

    Give your Mama my love, and tell her to come over to MFP. She can become my MFP sister any day. :wink:

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