I hope this helps even one person
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Wtg! And congrats on making this change u look great! Keep up the good work , your family must be so proud of u! Be proud of yourself0
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You look so much younger! Well done You're right, choose life. I had that revelation when I was on the elliptical trainer last night and my thighs were burning and I wanted to stop.0
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This has definitely helped me!! You look amazing, and I cannot wait to feel this way, hopefully one day soon!!! :flowerforyou:0
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Great job! You look amazing and your attitude is, as well. Keep it up!0
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You should be so proud of yourself! Congratulations :-)0
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Wow! You are and look awesome. Great job.0
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Awesome - great job!0
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Amazing! Don't even know you & I'm proud of you0
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Please share with anyone who is willing to listen/read! Great job!0
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That's great! Congrats and keep up the good work!0
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:drinker: :flowerforyou:
Thanks for sharing. You look incredible!0 -
What a GREAT job you've done so far! :flowerforyou: AMAZING!0
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Congratulations!!0
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Your results are incredible !!! You inspired me with your story Congratulations on your success.0
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Long story short, I'm here for a reason. I started out as a 44-year old 318-pound lazy person with congestive heart failure. Having said that, I thought (in the beginning) that I would take the easy way out, jump on the Atkins band wagon, eat what I wanted and lose the weight fast, right?? Um, WRONG! I lost a whopping 6 pounds, and just stopped. Dunno why, but my body put on the breaks.
I never understood the whole calorie counting thing, so I decided to do some research. And once I found out that it was a lot harder than I thought it would be, I said to hell with it and made the decision to give it a go, up to and including giving up my cigarettes at the same time. Most people would say that this was a big mistake, but I say, if you're gonna get angry, do it all at once and get it over with.
So I've been with MFP since February 20th, and believe it or not (including the 6 lbs I lost on Atkins), I've lost a total of 81 pounds (if I did it correctly, the "during" photo should be below this post). I know this drastic weight loss seems WAY too fast, but let me explain: I used to eat NOTHING but fast food. I was probably taking in no less than ten to twelve THOUSAND calories a day. And I was about as sedentary as a house. All day every day, sitting around with a cigarette in one hand and a fork in the other. I went from that to eating completely healthy at least 6 times a day, not eating after 6pm, and exercising FAITHFULLY five days a week for an hour per workout. Plus, I'm under doctor's care, and I'm assured that all is well. I have had NO dizzy spells, NO physically ill feelings of any kind, and I'm getting stronger by the day. And rest assured, I'm NOT done - but I'm well on my way!
It amounts to this - you can live, or you can die. You have to make the decision which way you're gonna go, and how you're willing to back that decision up. I chose life...you can too!
Congrats, and you can be assured this helped/inspired AT LEAST one person0 -
Your results are amazing. Congratulations on your success!!0
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Well put! Looks like your work and commitment definitely paid off. You added years to your life.0
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Congratulations and keep it up.0
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My very first post here is going to be to congratulate you!!! Wow!! You have definitely motivated me!0
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Awesome job!0
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You look amazing!! Congrats on your success!!0
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Wholy cow! you did an amazing job!
You definitely inspire me. Thanks so much for posting pictures.
You look amazing by the way. Keep it going and keep posted.0 -
Thanks for your inspirational post. I just started today at about the same weight that you were at when you began and similar health issues. Your progress gives me hope that I too can be successful at losing those extra pounds.0
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You're great! I'm 48 and I'm pissed so maybe I will make it this time too. I'd love to be friends!0
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You look great!! Just what a need today
Thanks' for sharing your story . ????0 -
Tracey that is awesome! You are doing amazing, keep up the great work. Beautiful story:-)0
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Did you go cold turkey with the smoking?0
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