112 pounds gone! 13 to go....

tidesong
tidesong Posts: 451 Member
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I've posted a few before-and-current pics before, but it's been a while.

I started in 2005, when my highest recorded weight was 270 (but I estimate I topped out at about 280). I lost about 40 pounds by the end of 2006. Had some major medical issues introduce themselves to me, but luckily, only gained back 5 pounds and maintained there.

Re-started in March 2012 at 235 when weight-related health issues were affecting things important to my life and I told myself I had no choice; I HAD to drop the pounds.

As of last week's weigh-in, I'm at 158.2 pounds, for a total lost of just shy of 112 pounds. My goal is 245, but my body's fighting these last 13 pounds. I'll get there! But it might not be exactly on my schedule. :happy:

Photos are a little blurry, sorry! (Maybe my reward for reaching goal should be some decent photo editing software!)

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  • Schlackity
    Schlackity Posts: 268 Member
    You look fantastic! And clearly, music is a big part of your life. Play on! :-)
  • ecanales52
    ecanales52 Posts: 74 Member
    Outstanding! You look wonderful! Thanks for giving us all inspiration. :flowerforyou:
  • JskC1893
    JskC1893 Posts: 156 Member
    Congratulations, you must feel amazing. That really is a great photo. I also love your profile pic.
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    WOW, you lost a whole person. Super Job.
  • StephanieE3456
    StephanieE3456 Posts: 80 Member
    Congratulations! You've done an awesome job! You look great.
  • JanMarie2BHealthy
    JanMarie2BHealthy Posts: 159
    You are awesome ! Thank you for sharing. You must feel so much better and be so proud. :)
  • cutlooseat60
    cutlooseat60 Posts: 19
    Awesome! Great story and encouragement! Thanks for sharing. You look GREAT!
  • ninnyfurr74
    ninnyfurr74 Posts: 111 Member
    That is fantastic! You are doing a great job and the rest will come off!! Congratulations :)
  • melissabonnette5
    melissabonnette5 Posts: 13 Member
    You look beautiful! What an inspirational story!
  • Naaer
    Naaer Posts: 212 Member
    What a terrific before and after picture...Way to go!!!



    Reaan:bigsmile:
  • Lemetriab
    Lemetriab Posts: 14 Member
    You look awesome! Way to go!
  • Shelleybean29
    Shelleybean29 Posts: 95 Member
    Great job! You look amazing!!
  • treagal
    treagal Posts: 264 Member
    amazing! you are an inspiration.
  • gracetillman
    gracetillman Posts: 190 Member
    Good for you!!! You look amazing -- so much younger!!
  • ravenrxx
    ravenrxx Posts: 455 Member
    Your amazing!
  • alliemarie77
    alliemarie77 Posts: 378 Member
    You've done a wonderful job! Congrats on your loss!
  • prairiedawg2014
    prairiedawg2014 Posts: 367
    you look fantastic!! WTG!! congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • mary29033
    mary29033 Posts: 11
    You look great - awesome job! Sometimes I think you just have to reach a point in your life where you are ready to make the changes, and it looks like you are definitely there! Go after those last 13, you can do it!
  • vickilowell
    vickilowell Posts: 37 Member
    You look wonderful, how inspiring!!!
  • CristyMusicLovr
    CristyMusicLovr Posts: 179 Member
    You dont even look like the same person. You should be so proud of yourself!
  • goldylocs37
    goldylocs37 Posts: 108 Member
    Hope you told the other half you don't ever want to see her again....you look awesome:drinker:
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Kudos! Good job! You look great!
  • applejuices
    applejuices Posts: 19 Member
    So inspirational. Great job!
  • usernamekelly1
    usernamekelly1 Posts: 1,941 Member
    Awesome progress x
  • AnitraSoto
    AnitraSoto Posts: 725 Member
    Congrats! You look fabulous - like a completely different person! Awesome job!
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • trickyfoxster710
    trickyfoxster710 Posts: 151 Member
    amazing! Thanks for posting. I know it may seem like it has taken you a long time but it shows that with determination and dedication to yourself and your health you can accomplish your goals!!
  • catmarch4
    catmarch4 Posts: 17 Member
    Wow, you look wonderful - and happy! Congrats!
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    Thank you so much for the comments, everyone! Yeah, it has taken a long time, but like everyone always says: This journey is a marathon, not a sprint! Oh how true that is!

    (Yes, music is a big part of my life. I started on piano way back when I was a little young'un, and started singing around the same time. Picked up flute in high school, and decided in 2005 I needed to start learning violin. Now, I focus mainly on violin and singing, and do both at a semi-professional level. I can't work; on disability due to issues from my MS, and music is my solace.)
  • Me2FitMe
    Me2FitMe Posts: 1,285 Member
    Amazing loss! Keep on!! :D

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