If I can do it, so can you!!!
lajuice24
Posts: 409 Member
I just wanted to share my journey with you guys. I started this at 323 which was not my heaviest, but when I started this journey it is what I weighed. That was Jan 2011. I saw a picture of myself and honestly I did not recognize myself. I was ashamed and embarrassed that I let it get so far out of control. I was on meds for high BP and I had been for two years. I was tired, run down, and just so disappointed. I decided to get off my butt and get moving. I started walking 20 minutes every day. Worked up to getting enough courage to join and go in the gym. I walked on the treadmill and then again got brave enough to try a step class. That turned into Zumba and I fell in love there. I went from not working out to being in the gym 4-5 times a week. The weight fell off slow but steady. By July I had lost 50 pounds. It has taken me until now to be able to actually see the fruits of my labor. I love being able to cross my legs, buy smaller clothes and feel good when I look in the mirror. I have 13 pounds to go before I reach my goal. My advice? Keep pushing, keep moving. There will be setbacks but you must press through! You can do it!!!:happy:
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You look amazing! Congratulations!!0
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Ohhh yeeey there is hope for me too ... That is amazing.. you look like a different person! What did you eat of ypu dont mind me asking ?0
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Awesome job girl! :flowerforyou:0
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Amazing thank you for sharing.0
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"I love being able to cross my legs, buy smaller clothes and feel good when I look in the mirror."
You look wonderful, keep going to goal. I love the comments about, especially the joy of being able to finally cross one's legs.
You still have that beautiful smile, but the glow and look is your eyes shows that you are so close to the mountain that you set to climb.0 -
Good job, you are very inspiring!0
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Absolutely amazing job! Thank you so much for sharing, you are truly an inspiration!
Good luck to everyone in their continued fitness goals!!!0 -
Great job! You look fantastic!0
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Outstanding accomplishments ....... enjoy your happy, healthy new life !
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you look beautiful! thank you for sharing your success story!0
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absolutely amazing!! Way to go!0
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You are awesome!0
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WOW! You look great!0
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Fantastic work!0
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WOW !! Nicely done !0
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Fantastic!!! x0
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Congratulations!!! You look marvelous!!! Your weight loss story is so inspiring!!!0
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I know just how you feel. I have myself just recently started changing my life. I started my journey back in Oct. 2011 and was 295 pounds as of today I am down 110 pounds. I look back at the pictures of myself and I am ashamed of how I let myself go over the years. I look at myself today and feel like I am in a strangers body but I love how I can now shop in a regular store and not have to buy plus sizes anymore. It is time for me and my husband to get pictures down because I am ready to show off all the hard work I have done and want others to see if I can do it so can they. Thanks for sharing your story and the pictures of your changes. You look amazing. Keep up the hard work.0
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You're phenomenal!0
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Totally and utterly amazing! Good Job!0
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