i MADE it!

flsusi
flsusi Posts: 22 Member
in Success Stories
dear MFP community,

a year and two weeks ago I looked at myself in the mirror and saw 275 pounds of unhappiness.

so I decided to change.

I changed how much I eat, what I eat, i started to exercise and be active

Today... I finally reached (actually surpassed) my goal of 150 and weighed in at 148 this morning :)

i could TOTALLY hug the entire world, im so happy!
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  • Blueyedtine
    Blueyedtine Posts: 52 Member
    Congrats! That is amazing :D
  • rsoice
    rsoice Posts: 212 Member
    Good for you!!! Amazing commitment
  • mommarobb
    mommarobb Posts: 80 Member
    Amazing :)
  • Pinkybarbell1
    Pinkybarbell1 Posts: 1
    That is wonderful!!! ((( hugs! )))
  • doin_it
    doin_it Posts: 414 Member
    wow that is amazing...great job!
  • manique45
    manique45 Posts: 99 Member
    Awesome no pics?? :sad:

    Congrats!! I am sticking to this... I'm at my breaking point... Over the years I never reach smaller than I am now.. When I see post like yours it really gives me inspiration!!

    Thanks!!

    Manique
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    congratulations
  • Needachange84
    Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
    WAY TO GO!!! That is awesome to hear!!!
  • valeriemcmichael77
    valeriemcmichael77 Posts: 69
    CONGRATS!!!! You make us all know that this totally is doable.
  • trahmom
    trahmom Posts: 3 Member
    Wonderful! How great you must feel! :)
  • NHoughton13
    NHoughton13 Posts: 303
    Wow, awesome work in just over a year. Great job, congratulations!!
  • valeriemcmichael77
    valeriemcmichael77 Posts: 69
    Wow!! Impressive!!! You make us all know that this is totally doable!
  • judilockwood
    judilockwood Posts: 134 Member
    Well done you... You should be soooo proud of yourself x
  • KristyAnn81
    KristyAnn81 Posts: 128 Member
    Congratulations! I don't know you, but I'm so proud of you! Such an achievement! Fantastic job!
  • Tomtomtomfitz
    Tomtomtomfitz Posts: 13 Member
    never posted here before but needed to say congrats for this!!

    Great job, enjoy it--you earned it!!
  • flsusi
    flsusi Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks guys!

    if only one person on here is motivated to stay on the wagon due to my success, it makes it even sweeter.
    it's not always easy. sometimes it is. a lot of times it isnt.
    my experience was that the first 20 pounds were hard, and the last 10. in between it went fairly easy.

    But let me tell you about the sweet sweet reward:
    it's like a brand new life!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can go into a store and buy clothes.
    I wear SMALL in shirts and tops now. SMALL. this used to be XXL or sometimes even XXXL!
    I fit in airplane seats
    I fit in roller coasters
    I am wearing for the first time today size 4 jeans (it was a bit of a squeeze and sitting is a challenge, but its size 4, so whatever!)
    I get all sorts of attention from the guys
    my doctor actually published my story in his newsletter cause my medical checkup was so good compared to what it was
    I run 5ks for fun, after work, 2-3 times a week
    I will run the warrior dash in August, the Tough Mudder in November and a Half Marathon in February (and hopefully live to tell about it)
    I have SO much energy that I sometimes dont know what to do with myself
    my skin/hair/overall everything looks so much better
    I feel beautiful. this is new. it used to always be: I look OK for a big girl. now I think I look great (yes yes I know, very humble and modest ;) )
    I enjoy life to a ridiculous extend

    If you are reading this and you are thinking about starting this journey, or you are in the middle of it and feel discouraged cause it's a rough day, or a few pounds snuck back on, or whatever it may be:
    KEEP ON IT!
    it's SOOOOO worth it!
  • apexgtp
    apexgtp Posts: 64 Member
    You're making the rest of us look bad. haha jk
    Congrats on your accomplishments!
  • amieleighmac84
    amieleighmac84 Posts: 40 Member
    Thanks guys!

    if only one person on here is motivated to stay on the wagon due to my success, it makes it even sweeter.
    it's not always easy. sometimes it is. a lot of times it isnt.
    my experience was that the first 20 pounds were hard, and the last 10. in between it went fairly easy.

    But let me tell you about the sweet sweet reward:
    it's like a brand new life!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can go into a store and buy clothes.
    I wear SMALL in shirts and tops now. SMALL. this used to be XXL or sometimes even XXXL!
    I fit in airplane seats
    I fit in roller coasters
    I am wearing for the first time today size 4 jeans (it was a bit of a squeeze and sitting is a challenge, but its size 4, so whatever!)
    I get all sorts of attention from the guys
    my doctor actually published my story in his newsletter cause my medical checkup was so good compared to what it was
    I run 5ks for fun, after work, 2-3 times a week
    I will run the warrior dash in August, the Tough Mudder in November and a Half Marathon in February (and hopefully live to tell about it)
    I have SO much energy that I sometimes dont know what to do with myself
    my skin/hair/overall everything looks so much better
    I feel beautiful. this is new. it used to always be: I look OK for a big girl. now I think I look great (yes yes I know, very humble and modest ;) )
    I enjoy life to a ridiculous extend

    If you are reading this and you are thinking about starting this journey, or you are in the middle of it and feel discouraged cause it's a rough day, or a few pounds snuck back on, or whatever it may be:
    KEEP ON IT!
    it's SOOOOO worth it!

    AMAZING!!!! Congrats and Thank You for showing me its do-able!
  • Annazbananaz
    Annazbananaz Posts: 6 Member
    So happy for you - you have every right to be proud! Thanks for the inspiration :-)
  • Marbump
    Marbump Posts: 5
    Fantastic! You are my inspiration!
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    You have every reason to do a happy dance, and hug whomever you'd like :bigsmile:. Good work! Congratulations!!
  • Luna50
    Luna50 Posts: 1
    that's fantastic I very happy for you! I have been fighting this battle forever, can I ask u did u have to eat all of your food net to lose,
    I am having a problem with that, I exercise and I don't know if im eating enough, please if you could tell me it would help... thanks

    Luna 50
  • kizzyb1977
    kizzyb1977 Posts: 199 Member
    Congratulations on your success!! That is fantastic and you should be so proud!
  • myelaurence
    myelaurence Posts: 1 Member
    Congrats dear.. Happy for you.. ????????
  • flsusi
    flsusi Posts: 22 Member
    Hi Luna,

    i learned the hard way that eating my 'must have' calories for the day is essential, I try to never be under.
    However, when I exercise I don't necessarily eat the calories back, only if I feel hungry
  • kizzykizzywizzy1
    kizzykizzywizzy1 Posts: 19 Member
    Well done, that's some achievement ! Enjoy your new life x
  • Meggie9414
    Meggie9414 Posts: 9
    That is AMAZING! I am so happy for you :)
  • vintagegirl3
    vintagegirl3 Posts: 49 Member
    Exciting news. Congratulations!
  • bunbunzee44
    bunbunzee44 Posts: 592 Member
    congratulations! that is amazing :)
  • joy492
    joy492 Posts: 26 Member
    Wonderful! :flowerforyou: Thank you sharing your success with the rest of us.

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