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2 yrs of MFP - 130+ lost, 9 months maintaining (with pics)

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  • catneon
    catneon Posts: 911 Member
    Great and inspiring story! Thank you so much for sharing!
  • kitza101
    kitza101 Posts: 99 Member
    Shannon, you rock and in a WHOLE lot of ways. I'm really glad to know you, you have made an everlasting impact on my life for years now, for many different reasons :)

    Enjoy 730 days tomorrow!
  • faithsimmons526
    faithsimmons526 Posts: 162 Member
    Oh my gosh Shannon ... you brought tears to my eyes. Way to be you girl!!

    Edit to add: Have you ever considered writing? You're fantastic.
  • rainysue34
    rainysue34 Posts: 42 Member
    Wow, you look like a new person! Congrats on your success!

    I liked how you set manageable goals and then set new ones once you nailed the first ones. I know that I have perfectionist tendencies that keep me rooted in one place. If I can't reach the ultimate goal then I have a hard time motivating myself to start. I think it's time I really tried your method!
  • kellyyjean
    kellyyjean Posts: 499 Member
    this is completely amazing and inspirational!

    I agree! :flowerforyou:
  • kellyyjean
    kellyyjean Posts: 499 Member
    Oh my gosh Shannon ... you brought tears to my eyes. Way to be you girl!!

    Edit to add: Have you ever considered writing? You're fantastic.

    I agree.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,366 Member
    I am proud of you. From a fellow Twin Citizen. Great Story!
  • kiramaniac
    kiramaniac Posts: 800 Member
    Inspiring! I loved your blog post on running. It gives me hope.
  • mollypw1994
    mollypw1994 Posts: 357 Member
    This is the first time I have ever replied to anything on these message boards. I have enjoyed other posts...but this one REALLY GOT ME. Thank you for writing this (you are a very talented writer, btw!)... this was amazing, and really impacted me. I will read it again and again. I am only 45 days in to this, and began a bit like you...not really expecting much....but have lost 16.2 so far, and that feels amazing to me!
    Thank you again - you are a gift. and your son (and goat) are very cute!
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
    I had to read from start to finish because you kept my interest peaked and I don't know you, but love you!
    I have just broken from a plateau and am just awe-inspired by your story. You are an amazing human being and I thank you for your post that has made a serious impact in my future (later I will post my success story when I get there and am ready!)
    You are a fabulous role model for your child/family/friends. Wow, I am going to have this one in my head for some time and will review this and think of this on days when I feel like not doing this anymore. Slow and steady for me but, onward!

    Peace and goodnight :)
  • abbyreciouz
    abbyreciouz Posts: 50 Member
    this. is. beyond. beautiful. LOVED reading your experience! I read every word!
  • gracetillman
    gracetillman Posts: 190 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing your story. I find it very inspirational. I plan on having a similar story of my own in the future. You give me hope -- we sound so similar!!
  • Becky_Smith72
    Becky_Smith72 Posts: 161 Member
    Wow, that is incredible! Great job!
  • chitownsweetie2
    chitownsweetie2 Posts: 89 Member
    Thank you so much! You are amazing and a great motivation!!!!!!!
  • marhattap
    marhattap Posts: 149 Member
    Such an inspiration! Great job you look great!
  • aprmay
    aprmay Posts: 216 Member
    Congratulations! You look awesome!
  • NYUbookworm
    NYUbookworm Posts: 42
    This is the BEST post I have read on MFP, so far. Congratulations on a job well done! The inspiration you have provided will last me for months.
  • volume77
    volume77 Posts: 670 Member
    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • mokeefe012
    mokeefe012 Posts: 12 Member
    Amazing dedication! great inspiration! you simply rock.
  • orchid7777
    orchid7777 Posts: 8 Member
    "the process is as great as the journey"
    "fitness is a hobby"

    It really IS a hobby.
    You are and were stunning then and now :)

    Thank you for sharing your story, for your inspiration.
    I am only starting my journey, but I am determined!
    day by day, I will overcome.
  • queenwildcat
    queenwildcat Posts: 38
    Thank you. Reading your account of your journey is eerie because it sounds almost exactly like mine. When I started logging into MFP in January, I weighed 308 pounds. I had been heavy since I was seven years old. Yes, I had tried dieting before, but it never stuck. MFP is different because I now carefully consider every bit of food that I put into my mouth. Is it worth the extra time on the treadmill?

    I am still waiting on my magic. 150 days later, I weigh 249.2 pounds. I am down to two shirt sizes, and my pants literally hang off of my hips. My next goal? to reach that ever-elusive "Onederland." I don't remember when I was less than 200 pounds, but I will. It will just take time.

    I have hit a bit of a lull in the weight loss lately, but reading your story made me realize that magic can indeed happen. I needed that reminder so I thank you again for posting.
  • TheycallmeHotDonna
    TheycallmeHotDonna Posts: 26 Member
    Great inspiration for all. congratulations!!
  • FineFitFatty
    FineFitFatty Posts: 60
    I rarely comment on these, but you look absolutely (!!!!!) amazing! such great work, and I love your story. hopefully your career involves writing, because you're not bad. ;)
  • scubar17
    scubar17 Posts: 43
    WOW!!! You ROCK!!! Congrats on your accomplishment and much continued success.
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Wow!! And i can understand the double-take for your drivers license. YOU LOOKED YOUNGER!!

    Thanks for posting. Amazing. Absolutely amazing!
  • amypomm
    amypomm Posts: 140 Member
    Amazing Journey and so inspiring! Thank you for posting.
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    This totally just renewed my hope. Seriously. You were so brutally honest that it brought me to tears. THANK you. And congratulations on all your hard work and dedication. :flowerforyou:
  • JayStu
    JayStu Posts: 332 Member
    Your story is a great inpiration and motivational read.
    Congratulations!!
  • rhysbrett
    rhysbrett Posts: 4
    Great story.
  • SouthernGuns
    SouthernGuns Posts: 72
    Amazing!
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