1 year, 130 pounds, and a belt

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  • hellohappycarla
    hellohappycarla Posts: 85 Member
    Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

    But you can decide today to take your life back. Right now you can make the next right choice. You can.

    Thank you for sharing your experience!!! You're awesome!
  • wizbeth1218
    wizbeth1218 Posts: 358 Member
    I love the MFP community! Thanks for your comments, messages, feedback, and encouragement. It means the world to me and it's one of the big reasons I've been able to stay committed to this new way of living.

    I always felt like a failure because everyone said "One day at a time" was the key, but I couldn't even make it through one meal or one snack without making a bad choice. It wasn't until I realized that I didn't have to tackle an entire day that I finally felt like this whole life makeover was manageable.

    The truth is that I may have made over my entire life, but I do it one tiny choice at a time.

    Thank you, friends! :)
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    I love your latest photo -- and it has been a joy to share the last part of your journey with you.

    Hurray for MFP pals!
  • 1968samuel
    1968samuel Posts: 176 Member
    Congratulations!! What an inspiring post as well!
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,861 Member
    I work a full-time job and 2 part time jobs. I have 5 kids. One of my kids has pretty intense special needs and requires round-the-clock skilled care. We're broke and we live paycheck to paycheck. I have never ever been healthy. I am genetically predisposed to being overweight. I had a horrible childhood. I went through a messy divorce. I'm a food addict.

    Seriously, name just about any excuse and it's my excuse, too.
    I'm totally impressed by the physical transformation. You look fabulous. But I'm even more impressed by your emotional and mental resilience. You rock!
  • KitaT92
    KitaT92 Posts: 50 Member
    Amazing transformation!!!!! You look great!!
  • the1coordinator
    the1coordinator Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear/see this. You're spot on with "Start right now." Great job! You seem like you're determined and a fighter. Keep up that strength--it's my inspiration.
  • moss11
    moss11 Posts: 236 Member
    Inspiring, very well done!
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,861 Member
    Amazing transformation!!!!! You look great!!
    Wow, KitaT92. You look pretty great yourself! Nice work!
  • kjf1982
    kjf1982 Posts: 102 Member
    Great message. Congratulations!
  • Sarah_LM
    Sarah_LM Posts: 96
    Thats fantastic, you look great! And its so inspirational, with all those things going on in your life that you could have used as excuses not to lose weight, but you did it anyway! Brilliant message to people like me that sometimes let life get in the way of losing weight!
  • Jlennhikes
    Jlennhikes Posts: 290 Member
    Wow! So impressed! You look beautiful!
  • beckademic
    beckademic Posts: 69 Member
    Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

    I needed this today. I have had some bad slip ups this week. Thanks!
  • Shari325
    Shari325 Posts: 196 Member
    Wow! Wizbeth1218, you look great and have an amazing attitude.
    I am almost 5" taller than you, my starting weight was about 20# higher than yours, and our goal total loss is close also.
    You inspire me to keep at it and one day I will be posting success pictures too.

    Shari
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    Beth - i am totally stoked to have had you as my REAL Life thinspiration on my FL!!
  • barbie3000
    barbie3000 Posts: 73 Member
    Absolutely moving and profoundly inspirational. Thanks for sharing this!
  • brandy66763
    brandy66763 Posts: 14
    Outstanding & Inspiring!!!!!!! You look amazing!!!! God Bless you & your kiddos! As a mom of a special needs child & regardless of how severe its a full time job alone!!!
  • Bossred25
    Bossred25 Posts: 2
    Awesome, simply awesome! So needed to read this... no excuses just hard work!!!! Congrats to you!
  • islander029
    islander029 Posts: 28 Member
    You are totally amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and inspiration with us. Congrats!
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I'm totally impressed by the physical transformation. You look fabulous. But I'm even more impressed by your emotional and mental resilience. You rock!
    this. I'm in awe of your resilience.
  • ilovehipposwhoeatbiskets
    ilovehipposwhoeatbiskets Posts: 28
    One meal at a time, inspiring. Way to go! And I saw myself in the mirror with the excuses too. No more excuses.
    Congrats!
  • springsmomto3
    springsmomto3 Posts: 5 Member
    You look simply amazing.....congratulations to you! It's stories like yours that keep me coming back to this message board..searching for motivation. Thank you for sharing it!
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    Yes... YES! Excuses won't get results. You look great! And I love the shorter hair on you.. not everyone can pull off that cut, but you pulled it off beautifully!!! Congratulations on your loss....and thank you so much for sharing. :flowerforyou:
  • FixIngMe13
    FixIngMe13 Posts: 405 Member
    "Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice. "

    Word!

    DOUBLE word!!!!
  • rwstoneman1
    rwstoneman1 Posts: 32 Member
    :D well done!
  • Becca_Smith1552
    Becca_Smith1552 Posts: 17
    Amazing change... congrats!! :smile:
  • glowgirl14
    glowgirl14 Posts: 200 Member

    I work a full-time job and 2 part time jobs. I have 5 kids. One of my kids has pretty intense special needs and requires round-the-clock skilled care. We're broke and we live paycheck to paycheck. I have never ever been healthy. I am genetically predisposed to being overweight. I had a horrible childhood. I went through a messy divorce. I'm a food addict.

    I. LOVE. THIS.

    No excuses...ANYONE can do this.

    You look amazing, and your attitude is even more enviable than your figure. Kudos. : )
  • ashandstuff
    ashandstuff Posts: 442 Member
    Congrats! That’s a huge success!
  • 1yoyoKAT
    1yoyoKAT Posts: 206 Member

    Here's the bottom line: start today. Right now. Forget about what you ate for breakfast or lunch earlier today or earlier this week. Put down that unhealthy snack. Every breath is a chance to make a better choice. So start right now and make the next right choice.

    But you can decide today to take your life back. Right now you can make the next right choice. You can.

    Great thoughts and great results! Well done! Thanks for sharing!
  • JamericanBoy
    JamericanBoy Posts: 484 Member
    I love the MFP community! Thanks for your comments, messages, feedback, and encouragement. It means the world to me and it's one of the big reasons I've been able to stay committed to this new way of living.

    I always felt like a failure because everyone said "One day at a time" was the key, but I couldn't even make it through one meal or one snack without making a bad choice. It wasn't until I realized that I didn't have to tackle an entire day that I finally felt like this whole life makeover was manageable.

    The truth is that I may have made over my entire life, but I do it one tiny choice at a time.

    Thank you, friends! :)

    You ROCK, Lady!!!

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