From 330lbs to 195lbs

congrats you are an inspiration of what is possible when you believexx

Absolutely inspirational my friend! You are an incredible person! Xo

You Go Grandma! This is absolutely wonderful! Just imagine how Loved Your grandchildren will feel when they get older and find out that they were your inspiration! Cheers!:drinker:

I read this quote and it quickly became one of my favorites and is now something I strive for. It says; I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say, "Because of you, I didn't give up." Congratulations, you've achieved just that. Your story is honest and inspiring, thank you for posting it. Oh and way to rock those boots. lol.

Wow! Your story is pretty close to mine. I have been on MFP since March 2013 and log everything. I have lost 78 pounds since March 1st and I am 102 pounds down from my al time heaviest. I am going on 5 weeks without a loss and was getting very discouraged until I read your story this morning. Thank you for sharing. I am dealing with some family issues and started exercising as a way to cope with the stress. I also turned 50 in July and I didn't want to spend the rest of my life hiding and being uncomfortable. I walk at least 4-5 miles EVERY day, I do water aerobics and Zumba too. I saw where you wrote about using an eliptical. I have tried that recently and it really hurts my legs. I thought after all the walking and Zumba I have done, I would be able to do the eliptical with no problems. Did it hurt your legs at first? I was also very close to bariatric surgery and changed my mind a couple of times. I am so glad I didn't go through with it. You look great in the dress with boots, too! I have been shopping for boots recently. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your story!

good job

Great work
Congrats.

Truly inspiring to one who is trying to lose about the same!

You are a true inspiration.

You look fabulous!

Good for you!

Thanks for sharing Patty! You look absolutely fabulous. I managed to lose about 22 lbs before I accidentally discovered MFP, and I think it is the reason I didn't fall back into my old ways.
Like you, when I suddenly decided I better start moving, I announced to my hubs I was going to go for a walk around the block, I think he was rather surprised to say the least! By the time I got home I was certain I was going to have a heart attack. I was 228 lbs and was getting breathless just making the bed! I gradually increased my walking and now try to walk for an hour each day. Surgery last December has prevented me from other types of exercising for at least another 6 or 7 months.
One of the best things you have told us all, is that you have not lost every week, that you occasionally have a treat but increase your exercise when you intend having that treat. WTG! One of the worst things is to say Oh I can NEVER eat that again- yes you can!! but as a very occasional treat not every day. The reason a lot of people give up is because they cannot handle the idea of never again eating their favourite food. But once you really get into eating more healthy stuff and discover that you CAN make delicious low calorie meals, well it is all good! I need to lose another 25 to 30 lbs, but I am just doing my best and I know it will come off eventually. I am older than 50 ( well a LOT older) but I am inspired by all the wonderful stories on here like yourself, Patty and missability another lady who has changed her life around ( and most probably saved it ) Keep on going you look awesome. xxxx