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80 lbs gone and a new attitude gained

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Posts: 254 Member
edited February 1 in Success Stories
I've been working at this for just over a year now. I was frankly sick and tired of being sick and tired. And I looked so darned old and dumpy. I hated looking for clothes, or getting my picture taken, or even just looking in the mirror. So, decided to do something about it. I started eating healthier, less processed food, watched portions, started doing some exercise (elliptical and stationary bike) A year later, I've decided that I will never, ever go back to looking like that woman again.
I will turn 56 years old next months, but I haven't felt this good since I was in my 30s. I'm happy to have earned every wrinkle and gray hair, but hope that I don't look like that old woman I used to see in the mirror each morning.

Here's me in July, 2012. I went on a Segway tour with my high school girlfriends. It killed me just to stand on that machine for 1 hour.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Weight loss/Segwayheavy.jpg[/img]

And here's me in July, 2013. I have my own bike now. Yesterday, I rode for 28 miles and still had tons of energy.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Weight loss/Bikenow.jpg[/img]

I would have never posted a picture of myself a year ago, much less taken a "selfie" (is that what you young whippersnappers call it? LOL) with no make up on, just ready to go for a ride. Check out the guns! LMBO!

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Weight loss/usaf.jpg[/img]

Here's me, probably not even at my heaviest, in April, 2012, at 230 lbs. I always dressed in drab colors, trying to disappear. Dress size is a 2x.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Weight loss/DisneyFantasy.jpg[/img]

Here's me going to dinner last night, at 150. I still need to lose around another 12 to 15 lbs, and I'm working on toning up using Zumba and free weights. It's so fun wearing colorful, fun clothing. Dress is a size 10. Waist is 10 inches smaller; hips 9.5 inches smaller, and bust 6.5 inches smaller.

[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/lleepoole/Weight loss/Dress2now.jpg[/img]

Thanks for looking! Hope these inspire some of the older ladies out there to know that yes, it's possible to live healthier, better, and maybe even look a little younger and happier.

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  • Posts: 57
    You look AMAZING and younger too!
  • Posts: 127 Member
    Wow what a difference! You look fantastic!
  • Posts: 298 Member
    great job! love your smile!
  • Posts: 31 Member
    You look awesome congrats
  • Posts: 238 Member
    I think you lost 20 years with the pounds! Congratulations on your hard work and success!
  • Posts: 15 Member
    You look GREAT!
  • Posts: 415 Member
    You look so beautiful and that smile tells a thousand words! well done and great inspiration! :flowerforyou:
  • Posts: 254 Member
    I think you lost 20 years with the pounds!

    This just made me tear up! Thank you!
  • Posts: 43
    Nice work -- keep riding!
  • Posts: 44 Member
    Wow!!! Reading this and looking at your pictures made me smile and brought happy tears to my eyes!! Fantastic job and thank you for sharing!! Such an inspiration!!! :smile:
  • Posts: 76 Member
    wow! you look amazing and happy!
  • Posts: 198 Member
    You look amazing and like a much happier younger former you : ) Thinking that doesn't make sense, but you get the point....you look wonderful in all aspects : )
  • Posts: 166 Member
    You are awesome! you are phenomenal- thanks for sharing such an inspiration.
  • Posts: 136 Member
    Wonderful, I bet the pups enjoy the new you, too!
  • Posts: 674 Member
    Awesome - Amazing transformation!
  • Posts: 158 Member
    You look absolutely amazing! I've been meaning to get myself a bike. I am a little afraid to ride it where I live. Lots of hills which will be a positive challenge; however, I just haven't ridden a bike in years and will have to find my balance again.

    Anyways...you look fantastic, and so beautiful in that colorful dress.....I want that dress; its so pretty.
  • Posts: 158 Member
    You look absolutely amazing! I've been meaning to get myself a bike. I am a little afraid to ride it where I live. Lots of hills which will be a positive challenge; however, I just haven't ridden a bike in years and will have to find my balance again.

    Anyways...you look fantastic, and so beautiful in that colorful dress.....I want that dress; its so pretty.

    My goal is to lose 80 lbs. you're inspiring.
  • Posts: 77 Member
    Congrats!! You look amazing!!
  • Posts: 221 Member
    My god, what a transformation! You're positively beaming in your after photos. You are a star!!! :bigsmile:
  • Posts: 119 Member
    Absolutely fantastic! You have transformed physically and mentally! Would love to add you as a friend for inspiration!
  • Posts: 2,525 Member
    awesome job! congrats :happy:
  • Posts: 434 Member
    You look amazing!!! Fantastic job and keep up the great work!!!!!!!!
  • Posts: 124 Member
    You look gorgeous! WTG!!
  • Posts: 1,173 Member
    You look beautiful :flowerforyou: Great job on all your hard work, it has certainly paid off. You have taken at least 10 years off your looks, and added at least 10 years to your life :smile: You should be proud!
  • Posts: 201 Member
    You look absolutely FABULOUS. Definately an inspiration. Thank you for sharing!
  • Posts: 5 Member
    You look wonderful!!
  • Posts: 5 Member
    You look wonderful! Amazing dedication and effort = amazing results! You look so beautiful and happy! Congratulations!
  • Posts: 451 Member
    You are amazing! Just in case nobody's told you that lately, but I have a feeling you're going to hear that a lot here! You've done such a wonderful job of transforming your life, and your story helps encourage me to keep going! Great job!! :happy:
  • Posts: 285 Member
    Beautiful!
    The pounds took years off of you! Keep it up :)
  • Posts: 103 Member
    You look fantastic!!!!!!!! I have been trying to convince my Mom (she turned 60 last year) to do this with me .... her excuse is too late, too old.... I will show her your story and let her know that IT'S DOABLE, IT'S POSSIBLE AND YES SHE CAN DO IT.

    Congratulations on your massive achievement!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:
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