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    SuperMorbidlyObese to Triathlete (pic heavy)

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    • Posts: 814 Member
      Thanks so much y'all. Thanks to my MFPeeps who have chimed in, and Twinnie, I am so taking you up on that tri, come on down to Texas, we'll swim, bike, and powerwalk our way to another beautiful medal whenever you are ready.

      Seriously, whether you're just starting off, u have a long way to go, or have physical limitations that get in the way from time to time (or all the time), DON'T GIVE UP. I'm not doing this to look good (although I do look better), I'm doing this to LIVE the life I've always wanted. It IS possible!
    • Posts: 235 Member
      You should be really proud of yourself...Great job!!
    • Posts: 475 Member
      :drinker: :drinker: awesome and congrats!!
    • Posts: 4,404 Member
      :flowerforyou: You are an inspiration. Keep on keeping on and glad you can grab life with both hands now.
    • Posts: 147 Member
      :drinker: :flowerforyou: :love:
    • Posts: 70 Member
      Well done! that is truly amazing!!
    • Posts: 92 Member
      Fantastic story! Very inspiring! I intend to use it to get back on track after slipping back after my own 100-pound loss.
    • Posts: 906 Member
      Congrats and welcome to the tri community!
    • Posts: 1,019 Member
      AMAZING. very inspirational and thank you so much for sharing Congrats
    • Posts: 1,492 Member
      Awesome Congrats! I am glad to see someone who was overweight as me and have loose skin! You mean that lotion aint working?
    • Posts: 814 Member
      I don't know about lotion....I've just been doing a healthy mixture of cardio and strength training. I had loose and flabby skin before that was stuffed with fat cells. Now it's stuffed with more muscle than the other stuff.

      I didn't have surgery to lose it but I'm more than willing to have surgery to remove the excess skin....if I can afford it. Until then, the loose skin on my thighs applauds my efforts everywhere I go and my built-in wings may have made skydiving a little easier.

      Seriously though, fearing loose skin is the lamest excuse ever not to make the changes to live healthier. I actually have a friend who claims she doesn't want to lose weight/get healthy because of the potential for excess skin. I say get busy living or get busy dying. You know which one I chose.
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      I don't know about lotion....I've just been doing a healthy mixture of cardio and strength training. I had loose and flabby skin before that was stuffed with fat cells. Now it's stuffed with more muscle than the other stuff.

      I didn't have surgery to lose it but I'm more than willing to have surgery to remove the excess skin....if I can afford it. Until then, the loose skin on my thighs applauds my efforts everywhere I go and my built-in wings may have made skydiving a little easier.

      Seriously though, fearing loose skin is the lamest excuse ever not to make the changes to live healthier. I actually have a friend who claims she doesn't want to lose weight/get healthy because of the potential for excess skin. I say get busy living or get busy dying. You know which one I chose.

      I agree 100%! I was being sarcastic about the loose skin, I am blown away by the amt of people who say on rub some lotion it. lol After losing 124 pds and being overweight my whole life no lotion is going to work for me! Ill take the skin anyday over being 330pds again!!! I wish so badly I could get the surgery but I know that will never happen and I have accepted that! I did the damage I pay the price!
    • Posts: 42 Member
      Wow, from Super Morbidly Obese to Super Inspirational Triathlete! Thanks for the encouraging post! You look fantastic!
    • Posts: 308 Member
      Congratulations on all your success Brookie! Through the good days and sometimes not so good days, you inspire me daily. I'm so glad you made this post to let others see what your pals already know, Brookie is awesome!

      Keep up the great work my friend!
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      Amazing!!! Congrats you look great and your an inspiration!
    • Posts: 12 Member
      To me and many others here on MFP, you DO wear a cape! You are a Super Hero! I am honored to hear your story!
    • Posts: 1
      Well done! What an amazing job, congratulations on your success and for believing in yourself!!!
      :smile:
    • Posts: 644 Member
      AWESOME!!! no REALLY I am so very impressed ...you are fantastic, it would be really easy to imagine...well you just HAVE that thing that ATHLETES have, that special thing that I don't have...but HEY you didn't to start with!!! wow just wow :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 1
      Awesome, super happy for you. Please keep it going.
    • Posts: 63 Member
      I am so proud of u!!!!!!! Ur an inspiration to many. so glad to be on ur support team as well. i always enjoy reading ur updates on MFP. Keep up the good work. Ur awesome!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 11
      Amazing, its certainly given me something to think about. thank-you for sharing your journey :happy:
    • Posts: 63 Member
      You are one amazing woman! Brilliant achievement and truly inspirational. Soldier on to the finish line and everything of the best :-)

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      Well said!!!!! That she truely is.
    • Posts: 1,363 Member
      Outstanding, keep up the great work!
    • Posts: 38 Member
      Congratulations on an amazing tranformation. You are truly an inspiration!
    • Posts: 356 Member
      Awesome!
    • Posts: 80 Member
      You go girl! Wow! It's stories like this that inspire me everyday to keep working toward my goal. Thank you for sharing!
    • Posts: 146 Member
      Congratulations. Keep up the great work. You look great. You're almost to the end. Looking forward to the next results. You will post, won't you? Have a great week.
    • Posts: 144 Member
      That is an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it! I am truly inspired!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Amazing and Inspiring! Congratulations :)
    • Posts: 15
      WOW! Very inspiring!!
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