150 lbs gone and feeling better than ever (w/ pics)

sun_fish · October 2013

Thank you so much for posting your inspiring story. I too did not think of myself as being as overweight as I was. I was always shocked (and eventually horrified) at what I looked like when I saw a picture of myself. While I am happy for someone who has lost a lot of weight quickly, I find I can relate more when it's someone who has lost slowly, as that is how my weight loss journey is going. A big congratulations to you!

weightedfootsteps · October 2013

You have done amazing!! WTG girl!!!

ChelleBalady · October 2013

You look amazing . Well done.

jmcoyuela · October 2013

Congrats on your grand accomplishment! You have definitely inspired me. I am starting at over 300 lbs and I hope to be able to lose at least 150 lbs. You are a great model for other obese MFPers like myself! Cheers.

AleciaG724 · October 2013

Congrats - you look amazing! Thank you for posting! I've lost my first 50# in 6 months through eating less & moving more - no secrets, pills or magic tricks either. I hope to be able to post after 150# lost by Christmas 2014. You're a great inspiration for me - I hope you accept my friend request!

Llamapants86 · October 2013

Wow what a great job!

AngieMoore1975 · October 2013

Unbelievable!!!! You look incredible and you're BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

Sherbog · October 2013

Just what I needed for motivation this week! Thanks for taking the time to share your journey. You are amazing and I admire all your hard work.

Shirley in Oregon

bobbijodmb · October 2013

Thanks everyone

I agree with a lot of what you said. When I look at pictures now, I am completely shocked. But I also was a non believer that I would ever be the size I am now. I believed I could look a little weight but never believed that I could do what I am doing. It's an awesome feeling and hope that you all get to feel that at some point as well if you haven't already.

t1954 · October 2013

Congratulations on your success. Your story will inspire many here on MFP. Thank you for sharing your story.

itzehoe · October 2013

AMAZING - GREAT JOB!!

LTGPSA · October 2013

You look great! I love reading success stories like yours! :flowerforyou:

ChasingKatie · October 2013

Amazing!

meech2sandy · October 2013

Congrats-You Look Beautiful!

Rosylee1976 · October 2013

You look amazing! Well done. Very inspiring!

nm212 · October 2013

Wow! That is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story! You are amazing! That takes ALOT of strength and inner courage to do that. You changed my perspective because I had the opposite issue, where my family would constantly comment on what I was eating and told me I needed to lose weight or was getting chubby etc...It played a toll on my self esteem when I was younger but I guess it did push me in the end to actually do something about it. Hearing your story and that you wish someone would have told you definitely changes my perspective. We all go through unique experiences and challenges in life. Good for you that you did it for YOURSELF and nobody else!! It took me a LONGGG time to get to that point, where it was for me and not to please other people.

Congrats!!!

RachelRuns9 · October 2013

you look fabulous! so inspirational!

celtbell3 · October 2013

You are a true inspiration to so many people here on MFP - continue on this amazing journey and take it at the pace you want, which is what you have done, and it will be the pace you use for the rest of your life! Imagine the rest of your lifetime with the benefits of good health and fitness. I'm so happy for you!!!

bobbijodmb · October 2013

Thanks for your perspective as well. I am not sure at the time I wanted someone to say something, but maybe even just a healthy discussion. It's funny, because now all of my friends talk openly about weight- where we struggle and where we do well and its awesome to have such a support network. I think people either don't say anything or they are super critical. Hopefully everyone can find what works for them.

Wow! That is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your story! You are amazing! That takes ALOT of strength and inner courage to do that. You changed my perspective because I had the opposite issue, where my family would constantly comment on what I was eating and told me I needed to lose weight or was getting chubby etc...It played a toll on my self esteem when I was younger but I guess it did push me in the end to actually do something about it. Hearing your story and that you wish someone would have told you definitely changes my perspective. We all go through unique experiences and challenges in life. Good for you that you did it for YOURSELF and nobody else!! It took me a LONGGG time to get to that point, where it was for me and not to please other people.

Congrats!!!