My story of 130 lbs lost was published today

TheFitHooker
TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
in Success Stories
So I submitted my story to a few places and today I got an email that it was published, wanted to share :)

http://www.shapefit.com/success/success-stories-weight-loss-melissa-p.html <-- copy paste it
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  • airwagn
    airwagn Posts: 21
    Congratulations! That's tremendous. =)
  • Mommylicous
    Mommylicous Posts: 121 Member
    Great job :)

    I love the "I hate Push-ups" shirt haha!
  • teamstanish
    teamstanish Posts: 274 Member
    Wow! Fantastic, you should be super proud!
  • amypomm
    amypomm Posts: 140 Member
    I love your story! So motivational. My scale stopped moving so Im pulling out the tape measure.
  • AnotherTryLiz
    AnotherTryLiz Posts: 77 Member
    Great article. You have done amazing!
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Great job :)

    I love the "I hate Push-ups" shirt haha!

    My husband bought me that shirt lol, he said it just reminded him of all my hard work lol. I actually have a love hate relationship with them, in the moment I hate them but in the end results I love them.
  • LorienAnduin
    LorienAnduin Posts: 15
    Nice, good work.
  • CBrook04
    CBrook04 Posts: 107
    That is awesome!! Love the "I learned that willpower is just a muscle and every time I flex it, the stronger it will get." quote. You look absolutely beautiful & you sound like a beautiful person inside as well. How does it feel to have lost more weight than you currently weigh?, that is amazing! You have lost a whole person. Congratulations on all of your success, you are an inspiration.
  • zoegator
    zoegator Posts: 165 Member
    Congrats! The story is great! Your accomplishments are amazing!
  • ConstantRose
    ConstantRose Posts: 3
    from one writer to another - Congrats! (on the publication and the weight loss)
  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
    You say this in the article and its very inspiring:

    Do you have any advice for others who are trying to lose weight?

    The best piece of advice that was given to me and I still stand by it today would be that there is a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses and expect only results. I've always been interested in losing weight but I had never committed myself to doing it. When I did finally commit, nothing stood in my way. To me, I looked at it like a job and I had to do it because it needed to be done. Just like a job, you have to work to make it through life and to support your family. Well, this was a job and I had to better myself so I could be around for my family. You are worth it and you need to find something about yourself that you love. Focus on that and fight for what you want the most in life. No one can do it but you. Tell your mind to shut up and prove it wrong!

    Thanks SO MUCH !!!!
  • 2BVeggie
    2BVeggie Posts: 14 Member
    Quite the story. Revelation in going beyond interest to commitment. Also, keeping foods you like and making healthier choices. Good detailed share. Thanks.
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    What you said here really resonated with me:

    "Motivation is what got me started, habit is what keeps me going!"

    Thanks -- and congratulations on your success!"
  • Kalee34
    Kalee34 Posts: 674 Member
    Congrats Melissa!! So proud of you!!
  • MoJoPoe
    MoJoPoe Posts: 139 Member
    Dreams really do come true.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    Great job!!
  • jillsjourney
    jillsjourney Posts: 167 Member
    Awesome!
  • cupcakes_and_cardio
    cupcakes_and_cardio Posts: 369 Member
    Thanks for sharing the site. You're amazing, great work!!
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    That is awesome!! Love the "I learned that willpower is just a muscle and every time I flex it, the stronger it will get." quote. You look absolutely beautiful & you sound like a beautiful person inside as well. How does it feel to have lost more weight than you currently weigh?, that is amazing! You have lost a whole person. Congratulations on all of your success, you are an inspiration.

    Well honestly I feel pretty amazing. Today my son actually came up to me and put his arm around me and whispered to me "You're the most beautiful mom ever." but while that is so sweet and made me melt in the moment, he followed it up with "But your hair is getting gray spots in it, that means you're old, I think it is time you do something about that. You're just to beautiful to look that old." lol, he is a mess.. I do need to redye my hair haha.
  • WeightHacker
    WeightHacker Posts: 260 Member
    thats amazing great job :3
  • Balance_Breathe
    Balance_Breathe Posts: 41
    This is a totally amazing transformation. I loved this part: "If I relied on motivation all the time I would never get anywhere. I feel motivated for a little bit and then have to rely on habit." That's VERY good advice.

    You look totally different now. Along with the gorgeous new body, your eyes look HUGE! Great job. Great, great job.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    Thank you everyone, it really made my day to see this email :)
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    Brought tears to my eyes.. great story and your transformation is amazing... absolute dedication to yourself and your health has really paid off... Thank you so much for sharing with everyone!! You look like a whole new person and your attitude and positive drive shows both inside and out!
  • silken555
    silken555 Posts: 478 Member
    I went and shared it on FB...maybe it'll help someone else besides me...:)
  • Birdy989
    Birdy989 Posts: 52 Member
    Congrats!!! That was an awesome read. It's incredible to see those before and after pics. I can't imagine how amazing it must feel. Thanks so much for sharing. Very inspirational...
  • ktully93
    ktully93 Posts: 160 Member
    Bump to read later.
  • El_Cunado
    El_Cunado Posts: 359 Member
    Wow!! That is fricken AWESOME!!! Congratulations!
  • jamie185to135
    jamie185to135 Posts: 2 Member
    Awesome!!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,629 Member
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    That is freaking awesome !
  • teachmom32
    teachmom32 Posts: 183 Member
    I really loved the part about being interested in weight loss versus being committed to weight lost. I think 99% of people are interested in weight loss, but it takes a lot of hard work to be committed to it. Great story!

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