One year: 57 pounds

Julie_Donahue
Julie_Donahue Posts: 394 Member
in Success Stories
A little over a year ago, my oldest brother almost died. I promised my family I would start the journey to become half the woman I was. I started January 1st at 306 pounds.

I still have a long way to go, but
This year:
I have lost 57.1 pounds!
I have lost 8 inches from my chest, my waist, and my hips.
I have gone from size 4X pants (28s were too small) to pants ranging from 20-24.
I have gone from 3XL t-shirts to regular XL shirts.
I ran my first 5K in 50 minutes.

The first set (front view) I'm wearing the same outfit. I do this every month.
The second set (side view) I am wearing current clothing in the now picture.

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  • AtLeastOnceMore
    AtLeastOnceMore Posts: 304 Member
    I wish there was a smiley for a whole stadium of cheering people, but all I can do is a smiley with a flower :flowerforyou:

    First, you look amazing, but what I love, love, LOVE is the smile on your face in the second one! I have a half-me to lose as well (a quarter me to become classed as an 'overweight' person), so it's FANTASTIC to see someone achieving their goals like this!

    Keep up the inspirational work, hon!!! :smile:
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    Awesome job Julie!
  • sunshine421969
    sunshine421969 Posts: 273 Member
    That is great !! Congrats to you!! May 2014 be another great year for you...Thanks for sharing....:smile:
  • BeyMe
    BeyMe Posts: 43 Member
    Awesome!
  • bttrthanevr
    bttrthanevr Posts: 615 Member
    You look amazing!!! This year will be awesome too!
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Fantastic progress!!!
  • griffithm1
    griffithm1 Posts: 130 Member
    Woot! Great job!
  • linsey0689
    linsey0689 Posts: 753 Member
    You look great, what a big change in only a years time
  • Regan45
    Regan45 Posts: 191 Member
    You look great! A definite difference! I look forward to seeing the future progress pic.s.
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    What a change! Looks like way more than 57lbs off.

    Well done, you should be very proud of yourself and best of luck for the rest of your journey.
  • ChrissieHatton
    ChrissieHatton Posts: 11
    You look great, keep up the good work!
  • Silvara_11
    Silvara_11 Posts: 133 Member
    Awesome commitment!! Very inspirational :) Keep it up!!
  • JDURPS
    JDURPS Posts: 53 Member
    Wow Julie this is amazing!!! I'm so proud of you. I can only imagine how proud your family is of you and how proud you must feel of your own accomplishments. Keep moving....you are an inspiration!!!

    :heart:
  • gettingthere2014
    gettingthere2014 Posts: 60
    You're doing great
  • Livin4me1969
    Livin4me1969 Posts: 745 Member
    Great work!! You should be so proud of what you have been able to do so far! Keep going and I look forward to seeing for 2015 skinny selfie! :drinker:
  • D_squareG
    D_squareG Posts: 361 Member
    You rock! Congratulations on staying on course for the year. Your results are amazing and you should be so proud of yourself. It is stories like yours that help me through the rough times. Thank you for posting.
  • merflan
    merflan Posts: 216 Member
    Wow! I have to say, don't take this the wrong way, but I would have guessed you'd lost more than 57 pounds. Way to go.
  • jigsaw_me
    jigsaw_me Posts: 616 Member
    Going well - you look fantastic .. .keep up the good work!
  • livingminimal_dotcom
    livingminimal_dotcom Posts: 6
    Great job!! Total inspiration. I hope that I can have a 2014 like your 2013!!!
  • LTGPSA
    LTGPSA Posts: 633 Member
    Way to go, Julie!
  • nurseadair
    nurseadair Posts: 48 Member
    What a fantastic achievement!! Keep up the good work :flowerforyou:
  • jessiekanga
    jessiekanga Posts: 564 Member
    Dynamite! And awesome accomplishment with that 5k as well. Woo hoo!!!! You rock!
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    Incredible difference! You look great!
  • GetFitNicky
    GetFitNicky Posts: 25 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss and on some major fitness achievements!! Happy New Year and wishing you continued success with your journey toward good health.
  • sibach
    sibach Posts: 24
    Great job!!! You are truly an inspiration! :)
  • michellereeve2
    michellereeve2 Posts: 11
    Great job Julie! I admire your persistence as it isn't easy. Good for you! :)
  • AnnaMarieDinVa
    AnnaMarieDinVa Posts: 162 Member
    You've done so well! Congratulations!
  • Eliz1361
    Eliz1361 Posts: 1
    You have worked hard and done an amazing job! Much congratulations. I just started and your posting was just the inspiration I needed.

    Keep up the good work
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Congratulations lady!! You look awesome and I would love to see your photo a year from NOW, too!!!

    I had almost the same start weight (307) in 2008. My weight loss was pretty slow until the past year and I lost pretty much the same as you in 2013 so I know how exciting that is!!

    Yay you!!!!!
  • DaisyDi65
    DaisyDi65 Posts: 70 Member
    Looking great!!

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