2 years, 110 pounds lost!
cjmcmillan
Posts: 75 Member
2 years ago today, I made the decision to turn my life (and my health) around. I weighed in at 332 pounds.
I had just lost my Mother to cancer. I felt horrible. I looked horrible.
It was a dark time in my life. I put on a smile for my husband and kids, but in reality, I was falling apart inside.
On a whim, I started counting my calories and exercising.
I never thought that I’d stick with it.
In a year, I lost 90 pounds.
Year two was not as easy as year one.
My weight loss really slowed down.
It’s frustrating, but I’m hanging in there.
I’ve come too far to quit now.
I lost 20 pounds in year two,
bringing my total lost to 110 pounds.
I may not have lost a lot in the last year,
but that doesn’t make me any less proud of where I am now.
Two years ago I was wearing: 26/28 jeans, 4x/5x shirts and 26/28 dresses.
Today I wear: 16/18 jeans, 1x/2x shirts and 16/18 dresses.
*****
I was really hoping to have a better loss for this year,
but I’m really not complaining.
I know what I am capable of and it can
only get better.
I ran a half marathon less than 2 weeks ago.
I couldn’t have done that last year.
I feel so good about how I look and how I feel.
My confidence has increased 10 fold.
I love shopping for clothes!
I don’t have to search for the biggest sizes any more!
I’m really looking forward to the next year and what it has in store.
Whether it be another 20 pound loss, or only 5.
I will never go back, only forward.
I had just lost my Mother to cancer. I felt horrible. I looked horrible.
It was a dark time in my life. I put on a smile for my husband and kids, but in reality, I was falling apart inside.
On a whim, I started counting my calories and exercising.
I never thought that I’d stick with it.
In a year, I lost 90 pounds.
Year two was not as easy as year one.
My weight loss really slowed down.
It’s frustrating, but I’m hanging in there.
I’ve come too far to quit now.
I lost 20 pounds in year two,
bringing my total lost to 110 pounds.
I may not have lost a lot in the last year,
but that doesn’t make me any less proud of where I am now.
Two years ago I was wearing: 26/28 jeans, 4x/5x shirts and 26/28 dresses.
Today I wear: 16/18 jeans, 1x/2x shirts and 16/18 dresses.
*****
I was really hoping to have a better loss for this year,
but I’m really not complaining.
I know what I am capable of and it can
only get better.
I ran a half marathon less than 2 weeks ago.
I couldn’t have done that last year.
I feel so good about how I look and how I feel.
My confidence has increased 10 fold.
I love shopping for clothes!
I don’t have to search for the biggest sizes any more!
I’m really looking forward to the next year and what it has in store.
Whether it be another 20 pound loss, or only 5.
I will never go back, only forward.
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Awesome motivation! Thank you for sharing!0
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You look 15 years younger! Congratulations!! :drinker:0
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You look great! Even the year two 10 pound loss made a big difference!0
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A half marathon?? That is so great. You looked happy- but you look so radiant and happier :-) soon that outfit won't even fit you!
It's so baggy great job!0 -
Wow! LOOK at you!!! I'm so glad you stuck with this! Just keep going and you'll get there!0
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Wow, fantastic achievement. You look great!0
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you look so gorgeous! You are doing great. It may be discouraging that it slowed down, but you have already come so far, dont let anything discourage you now! Good luck on your journey!0
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You look great!!!! :drinker:0
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You look great, good job, keep up the good work!0
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The main thing I notice here is that in your before pic, your smile looks forced - but your after one you actually look happy!
Great achievement - it ain't easy, but holy moly its worth it!! :drinker:0 -
You look Great. You're living proof that hard work and determination pays off.0
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fantastic!! you look so much younger and are obviously so much fitter...I am inspired by you...keep going too, I know from past experience it can get tough as you get used to being smaller and more mobile and people are wowed by your achievements, keep up all your good work at maintaining and improving...inspiring! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow - go you! You look fabulous, and I love the smile in your most recent picture. It says it all.0
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OMG you look amazing. You must be so proud. Your dedication and determination have paid off big time. Sorry to hear about your loss! Keep up the great job!/Cindy0
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Awesome! Way to go girl! The best thing is how you feel0
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Thank you so much for posting this! Awesome!0
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Asbolutely incredible! Keep up the great work!0
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You are amazing! 20 pounds IS success.0
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You look amazing!!! So happy for you!:drinker:0
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Awesome!! Just Awesome!! Congratulations!0
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What an achievement! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story!0
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Thanks, everyone!!0
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A half marathon?? That is so great. You looked happy- but you look so radiant and happier :-) soon that outfit won't even fit you!
It's so baggy great job!
Yes! A half marathon! It wasn't easy and I am not very fast. My goal was to finish in under 3 hours and I finished in 2:47.0 -
You look so much younger! Great job.0
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Fantastic work! I love how your eyes shine so bright now. You are doing great and will achieve all your goals.0
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You look AMAZING! Thank you for sharing. You are truly an inspiration.0
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Amazing! Good job! And to you, the 20Lbs may not seem like much but there is a HUGE difference in the pic from last year too! So happy for you!0
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Wow... You look so different!
Congrats on your amazing loss! You look beautiful0 -
oh yeah baby!0
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You look awesome! Year two was a success and it shows dramatically in your pictures. Way to go!0
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