80 lbs in 11 months--who woulda thought?

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  • samanthamathers393
    samanthamathers393 Posts: 4
    All I can say is wow you have given me the boost I need any tips .. Sammy x
  • 2kidsandatrip
    2kidsandatrip Posts: 98 Member
    Great Job! You look amazing, you should be so proud of yourself
  • 21sunshine85
    21sunshine85 Posts: 13 Member
    Awesome! Well Done!
  • JanaCanada
    JanaCanada Posts: 917 Member
    OMG..how amazing are YOU!! You are inspiration for all us old geezers (I'm 53..lolol)!

    We CAN do this..at any age! You are living proof, and so am I! xo
  • JMRod
    JMRod Posts: 86 Member
    Congratulations!! You look amazing.

    I, too, am 51 and on this journey. I started at 202.4 (not my highest but where I started in January). I am down 22 pounds (tomorrow is my weekly weigh in and am hoping for good numbers) and originally my goal was to loose 50 pounds. That goal has changed and I want my final weight to be 140 so I can be in the "normal" range for BMI.

    I was always thin and could eat anything...until I hit 30. My metabolism came to a screeching halt and I did not know how to eat and exercise to keep my weight down. Twenty years later and 50 pounds heavier, I HAD to do something. In October I had a health scare and the doctor put me on meds. I hated that I had done this to myself but still didn't get off my butt.

    In January, a counselor at school organized a "Biggest Looser" contest for the staff. I jumped at the chance and hope for the best. I got hooked!! The contest lasted 12 weeks and I didn't win the money, but I won something much more important--my health. I am off one med and am working to get off the other.

    Your success shows me that I, too, can achieve my goals.

    Thank you for sharing your story.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
    Yowser! Very impressive!:smile:
  • Flamencoflynnie
    Flamencoflynnie Posts: 61 Member
    Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing.

    You are officially my mfp 'pin up'.
  • getrealforme
    getrealforme Posts: 85
    Congrats! You look happy, healthy, and younger.
  • mizpoke
    mizpoke Posts: 171 Member
    you look great - well done! Enjoy your success :flowerforyou:
  • Cindy393
    Cindy393 Posts: 268 Member
    All of you just don't know what your comments have done for me! I've read each and every post, and I am so thrilled to see that I've motivated you-I find that that's what I want to do now. It's kind of my mission! I've never really been thin at all. I've battled through fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, and now menopause. I finally made the decision to do this for ME. It's a now or never attitude. I've never ever stuck with weight loss for more than a few months, but I found myself actually liking eating cleaner. The heartburn is gone. I found that sticking with working out has become a habit. I hate it when I can't do some form of exercise. I feel something is missing if I do miss a day, which is very rare.

    I do slip up-I'm human. This weekend hasn't been the best with all the cookouts and stuff. But I didn't gorge like I would normally have, and I know tomorrow I'm going to drink my gallon of water and work out again on my elliptical. I don't have the guilt because I have the tools to stay strong. Logging my food, reading all my friend's daily posts on here, and inspiring all of you that have friended me is what it's now all about!!! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
  • nana6799
    nana6799 Posts: 262
    Congrats! You look so much younger! Your skin looks beautiful! You look toned! You look healthy! What a difference in 11 months! Great fortitude!
  • amypomm
    amypomm Posts: 140 Member
    You look amazing!!!
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    You look amazing! So healthy and happy! At 47, I am so inspired by your experience. Thanks sharing!
  • taffyRN84
    taffyRN84 Posts: 41 Member
    What an awesome transformation, Look AMAZING!
  • janetsalley
    janetsalley Posts: 122 Member
    Amazing congrats
  • tamarwe
    tamarwe Posts: 23 Member
    wow, you look great!! congratulations :)
  • issypops
    issypops Posts: 212 Member
    You look really good well done
    Angela
  • AlbertJDaniel
    AlbertJDaniel Posts: 13
    Wow you look great , I hope I can reach the 80lb mark at 11 months.
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! :)
  • dona000
    dona000 Posts: 70
    How inspiring! Thank you for sharing I hope to do the same some day!
  • bekahjk
    bekahjk Posts: 74 Member
    Wow, incredible journey! Good for you! You look FANTASTIC ;)
  • stardancer7
    stardancer7 Posts: 276 Member
    You're so inspiring! Thank you!
  • charlena48
    charlena48 Posts: 192 Member
    That is so awesome Cindy - you look amazing!
  • nicserg
    nicserg Posts: 1 Member
    How did u do this! :) What did you eat? :) Just anything but within your calorie range ? :)
  • luv86elle
    luv86elle Posts: 68 Member
    What an amazing job!!
  • LindieLu79
    LindieLu79 Posts: 36 Member
    Wow!! You look incredible!
  • willow9
    willow9 Posts: 4 Member
    You ARE motivating. Thank you! I love stories like yours while I am on this journey too.
  • TimeForTheseMuscles1
    TimeForTheseMuscles1 Posts: 35
    Gorgeous! <3 Keep it up Cindy !
  • Shamekia52
    Shamekia52 Posts: 2
    I just started and glad that I came across to read your story. Congrats on your weight-loss
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
    You look great and soo happy! Great job on your hard work and your accomplishment!

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