50lbs down/onederland/ FINALLY something worked :)

I'm not gonna leave a big long story (ok, well maybe I will ).

Been big for as long as I remember and at 18 stone 4 lbs at 18 and being diagnosed with PCOs (and subsequently told I'd never have children) I decided to tackle the bulge through weight watchers when I was around 19. I got married at 20 just over 40lbs lighter and 9 weeks pregnant

8 years later and I was back at 18 stone "something", maybe even hitting 19 stone. Over the years my weight had gone up and down, just like life had. I'd tried all the Fads - I lost a fair amount low carbing and done well with a fitness bootcamp but I hadn't been able to keep any of it when life could rough.

A friend kept telling me about MFP. A good YEAR had passed and I kept insisting that I did not have TIME to log my food and count calories.

HA. What a fool.

I gave in and thank my lucky stars because here I am, 8 months down the track and over 50lbs lighter. I've dropped 4 jean sizes, my wedding ring keeps sliding off and I'm wearing dresses and heels for the first time in 10 years.

The most satisfying thing for me has been to see my confidence grow. I now feel like a woman, dress myself nicely and hold my head high when I walk down the street.

I've gone from not being able to get a seat on the tube (because nobody wants the fat chick squeezed in next to them) to have THREE gentleman get up and offer me a seat (after my daughter was offered one first).

I still have a lot of work to do but I now look forward to the challenge and the work and the CHANGE. I know I can do it now and I know I can sustain my weight loss. I still MFP as a life long tool that I use to help me make appropriate choices and makes me accountable for what I eat.

Along with logging food I've made sure I've made time for exercise - no matter what (believe me, I am one busy lady) but I use an exercise bike - even if just for 20 mins, swim, walk and occasionally "jog" - well I'm working on it . I've also completed the 30DS and have just started the program again with some new weights I bought this morning.

ok, so I did end up writing a big long story Below are some pics because I know that's what ya'll love really

8 months difference



My daughter and I all dressed up for her end of year school concert a few weeks ago (and me wearing a dress for the first time in a decade)




Date night - last night




I'm still a progress in motion but am proud of my achievements so far

Nyk