A whole new me.

Maryssa_
Maryssa_ Posts: 17 Member
in Success Stories
I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. Middle school wasn't so bad because I was pretty active. I played soccer, and softball. So some of my weight was muscle, but the other was just plain fat. I didn't have healthy eating habits and other than school sports I was lazy. When my freshman year came around I ended up quitting soccer, which was the worst mistake I could've ever made. I played soccer my whole life, and then gave up because I couldn't run a mile. With that I started to gain a little bit of weight, but not too much. Then the unthinkable happened... I lost my little cousin to a car accident.. That was the lowest point in my life. And soon after I really started to put on the pounds, and that continued into my sophomore year. Once my junior year came around I decided it was time for a change. I couldn't live that way anymore. It was time to live my life, so I began my weight loss journey.

It has been one heck of a ride, but I wouldn't change it for the world! I'm so proud of myself for how far I've come. I will admit I'm pretty hard on myself because I haven't reached my goal weight yet, but it takes time and I have nothing but that. I want to lose about maybe 10 more pounds, and I will be completely satisfied! Of course with losing all this weight people assume the worst. People tell me I have anorexia, that I'm starving myself, and that I shouldn't lose anymore weight because it'll be "gross". Well I'm sorry, this isn't your life, or your body. BUT, I won't let them stop me. :-)

Before: October 2011; 204
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After: June 2013; 138
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  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    Great job! You look amazing!
  • fitnh
    fitnh Posts: 238 Member
    OMG.....You look great, so healthy!!! Congrats!!!
  • bsutherland3681
    bsutherland3681 Posts: 44 Member
    You look amazing!!!! I don't think you look anorexic, you look very healthy! Haters gonna hate. Congrats on your weight loss so far and best of luck to you on reaching your goal!!!
  • SNLover87
    SNLover87 Posts: 101 Member
    Wow. Just wow. You look gorgeous (both before and after!). You're such an inspiration to the rest of us. Thank you for posting! You're awesome! Oh and I like what you said last, you're right. It is your life.
  • dbletwins
    dbletwins Posts: 37
    You are adorable! Both before and after...but isn't it great getting healthy and knowing you have taken control, rather than letting negative life events take control? Congrats!
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    You were attractive before, but damn. Fantastic.
    *Insert a string of other impressed adjectives.*
  • TheDoctorDana
    TheDoctorDana Posts: 595 Member
    Great job!!! Congratulations on your achievement :drinker:
  • msjames1999
    msjames1999 Posts: 528 Member
    Great job Mary!!
  • Imcharmed
    Imcharmed Posts: 346 Member
    Wtg, good job.
  • momwantsbodyback
    momwantsbodyback Posts: 83 Member
    Yeah! You look absolutely fantastic! Great, great job!
  • jennytree
    jennytree Posts: 195 Member
    You look great, well done! I love your dress too :D
  • mcelysium
    mcelysium Posts: 14 Member
    Wow!! Great job girl! I played soccer my whole life too, and I can totally relate to quitting it was a huge mistake.
  • lenka30
    lenka30 Posts: 5
    Amazing progress! You go, girl!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    I think you look fantastic now, but good luck achieving the body you want! You're doing great.
  • Kdickey44
    Kdickey44 Posts: 3 Member
    Congrats to you!
  • NoeHead
    NoeHead Posts: 516 Member
    agreed. beautiful before and after but you look FABULOUS now!
  • lorettasnewbeginning
    lorettasnewbeginning Posts: 136
    Wow! What a change! Way to take control of your life! Good luck in the rest of your journey!
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
    You were gorgeous before, now u r stunning!! Im at where you are, I find losing the last 10 pounds very difficult, taking my time.
  • Emerald5391
    Emerald5391 Posts: 8 Member
    You look amazing! Great job!
  • scarrletti_girl
    scarrletti_girl Posts: 479 Member
    wow. congrats. you have done great. just ignore the haters. you look gorgeous.
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    Damn girl, you look good ma. Good job!
  • uneik3
    uneik3 Posts: 68 Member
    Congratulations! You're absolutely stunning!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    i won't tell you what to do, but if i looked like you look now, i would be celebrating! at goal! for sure! congrats on a fantabulous success!
  • crzycylr
    crzycylr Posts: 78 Member
    Whole new you is right! All your hard work has paid off! Great determination! Be proud of yourself :)
  • DaniDC28
    DaniDC28 Posts: 83 Member
    You look awesome!!!
  • floop1207
    floop1207 Posts: 194 Member
    you look awesome :smile:
  • BL_Coleman
    BL_Coleman Posts: 324 Member
    You look great!....

    I would check your weight/height ratio to make sure that another 10lbs will keep you in the healthy BMI category. Because women especially can have issues if your weight drops below that. It can actually affect fertility and health. I can't judge that on a picture so make sure you check that and if you are good ..go for it!...If not...adjust your goal.

    Either way Congrats!!
  • Maryssa_
    Maryssa_ Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you everyone, seriously. Y'all are so kind. :-)
  • sunflower505
    sunflower505 Posts: 19
    Well done on your weight loss! You look absolutely amazing!! Model material! Such an inspiration to everyone here and I'm sure I am right in saying we are ALL very proud of you!!

    What exercise did you do to help with your weight loss if I may ask?

    All the best for your further 10 pound but girl, you seriously don't need to lose a single one! You look incredible! :)
  • Maryssa_
    Maryssa_ Posts: 17 Member
    Well done on your weight loss! You look absolutely amazing!! Model material! Such an inspiration to everyone here and I'm sure I am right in saying we are ALL very proud of you!!

    What exercise did you do to help with your weight loss if I may ask?

    All the best for your further 10 pound but girl, you seriously don't need to lose a single one! You look incredible! :)

    Thank you so much! I love to hear that I can inspire people, that makes me feel really good!
    As for exercising I do a lot of running, walking, running stairs, jumping jacks, and push ups. I've recently started insanity, and I am seeing some results from that now.
    :-)

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