Finding Old Pics.... (93 pounds lost!)

postrockandcats
postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
Looking through my cousin's Facebook, I found some pics I'd forgotten about. It was a heck of a time for me! It's amazing to see how far I've come health-wise, both physically and mentally. 2 years ago I didn't care about anything and now I do. My personal life has improved, my work life is better and my health is unrecognizable compared to 2 years ago. I feel like there was this gray veil over my head before; I was quite numb. It's like everything is in color again.

I had to make the choice to change. I am not happier as a thinner person, I'm happier because I chose to make positive changes in my life. The thin happened as a result.

I'm fairly certain I was larger in these pics than what my starting weight says; I'd gotten a little smaller before I got here. :)

I'm in the black and white dress and cardigan.
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And now more recently:
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  • Kendrazombie
    Kendrazombie Posts: 157 Member
    That is amazing! You look fabulous. :)
  • Heirgreat
    Heirgreat Posts: 262 Member
    You were really inspirational thanks for sharing you look beautiful
  • BelindaComedy
    BelindaComedy Posts: 21 Member
    Whoa! You look absolutely amazing. Great job! Ive got over 100 to lose, so very inspirational for me!
  • Looking through my cousin's Facebook, I found some pics I'd forgotten about. It was a heck of a time for me! It's amazing to see how far I've come health-wise, both physically and mentally. 2 years ago I didn't care about anything and now I do. My personal life has improved, my work life is better and my health is unrecognizable compared to 2 years ago. I feel like there was this gray veil over my head before; I was quite numb. It's like everything is in color again.

    I had to make the choice to change. I am not happier as a thinner person, I'm happier because I chose to make positive changes in my life. The thin happened as a result.

    I'm fairly certain I was larger in these pics than what my starting weight says; I'd gotten a little smaller before I got here. :)

    I'm in the black and white dress and cardigan.
    13439574905_335f7ca5e9.jpg
    13439705173_ed62bd3dbe.jpg
    13439574375_de9db90837.jpg

    And now more recently:
    10499988474_3a02818e7d.jpg
    12481144533_43ba7f5c0b.jpg
    13092804344_7f3cce2bf5.jpg

    I can't believe your journey! You look amazing!
  • muzichick
    muzichick Posts: 331 Member
    Great job! You look like a different person. :)
  • You are an inspiration!!!!! Keep up the good work!
  • craignev
    craignev Posts: 1,247 Member
    WOW!!!!
  • ballito
    ballito Posts: 81 Member
    What an inspiration. You look like a totally different person
  • fit_at_fifty
    fit_at_fifty Posts: 56 Member
    Fantastic, well done, such an inspiration and I like what you said about not being happier because you are thinner but because of the changes you have made to your life. Good for you :)
  • VickieZureich
    VickieZureich Posts: 37 Member
    I like your post a lot because you focused on where it brought you in your decision to better health. That is really all I care about.
    I am halfway there, but actually about 40 or so more because I lost in 2008 which when I'm done will be around 98:smooched: ...I do want my BMI to be Normal for once!

    Thank you for sharing your photos and you look Awesome!
  • ufton1
    ufton1 Posts: 1 Member
    you look amazing well done to you xxx
  • DaddyDave101
    DaddyDave101 Posts: 72 Member
    That is an amazing achievement. Good work!
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    Amazing!!! You look so much more healthier let alone slimmer :)
  • jennygillott
    jennygillott Posts: 19 Member
    That really is amazing. I wouldn't have known it was the same person. Well done. I too love that you focus on "thin" being as an added bonus rather than the whole point of the exercise.

    But I have to ask -- it looks like you've avoided the dreaded loose skin -- how?
  • Territravel
    Territravel Posts: 165 Member
    Congrats on your awesome transformation, inside and out!
  • elghee123
    elghee123 Posts: 489 Member
    Big wow and applause!
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    Oh, wow! Very impressive.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    Amazing!one day I'll get there... one day... I absolutely love your hair color in your recent photos by the way!
  • Regan45
    Regan45 Posts: 191 Member
    Wow! I was really surprised when I scrolled down and saw the "now" pic.s. You look amazing!
  • missyahall2
    missyahall2 Posts: 99 Member
    You look like a totally different person darling. Congratulations and continued success.
  • docbrox87
    docbrox87 Posts: 50
    Amazing!! Congrats on the progress!
  • smoootka
    smoootka Posts: 67 Member
    Omg, what a difference! You look like a completely different person! And you look fabulous! Congrats on the loss, way to go!
  • KristinKory
    KristinKory Posts: 91 Member
    You look amazing....well done!
  • Dan6000istheman
    Dan6000istheman Posts: 53 Member
    Great Job!!!

    Congrats!!
  • DJManos
    DJManos Posts: 220
    Absolutely amazing! Outstanding job!
  • staceybambijones
    staceybambijones Posts: 6 Member
    Wow what a difference. Congratulations :)

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  • jlshea
    jlshea Posts: 494 Member
    You look a lot younger now! Awesome work!
  • malou1985
    malou1985 Posts: 138 Member
    U even look happier! Good job, u look great
  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Thanks everyone!

    I should have put this in the original post:

    I was borderline prediabetic and had high blood pressure and cholesterol before. Because I changed the way I ate, which was a diet that no longer supported staying at a larger size, I am totally healthy the last time I had bloodwork done. In fact, my bad cholesterol was so low, it didn't even register on the test. So, I actually FEEL better. Heck, my skin is even better and that's saying a lot as I have eczema.

    It's been a great journey for me :)
  • gkauf744
    gkauf744 Posts: 128 Member
    Congratulations! You look great!
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