I'm doing it!!!! (Pics!)

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  • determinedgirl1
    determinedgirl1 Posts: 128 Member
    Wow! You are amazing, not just the weight loss, which you do look great but the emotional weight that you let go of is awe inspiring! Truly amazing that you found your way through the guilt and depression. I hope you continue with your journey and reach all of your goals. Thanks for sharing!
  • Geloza
    Geloza Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you all so much, feels so great to read the responses. :heart: Really encourages me to do well this next 6 months, I appreciate it. :smile:

    I really wish they would add a "like" option to posts... Love MFP but I think that's missing lol :noway:
  • cindyj7
    cindyj7 Posts: 339 Member
    You are pulling yourself through one of the most unimaginable losses in life. I'm so moved by your strength, attitude, determination and courage. I'm so proud of how far you have come, and can't wait to see what you will end up accomplishing. You are a true inspiration. :heart:
  • sfisher07
    sfisher07 Posts: 30 Member
    Great job!!! I can't imagine that kind of loss. Kudos to you for working through it for your husband and daughter. Keep up the great work!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    So much heartache and joy in one post. You're doing amazing work, OP! :heart:
  • ClinicalTrial
    ClinicalTrial Posts: 55 Member
    I'll always support a mom, especially an aching one. Hats off to you. You'll be okay.
  • Geloza
    Geloza Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you all so much... As for both the pain and happiness in my post, it's similar to time standing still and yet flying by at the very same time. I laugh and cry in the same sentence often and that's ok. :smile:
    You are pulling yourself through one of the most unimaginable losses in life. I'm so moved by your strength, attitude, determination and courage. I'm so proud of how far you have come, and can't wait to see what you will end up accomplishing. You are a true inspiration. :heart:

    Thank you for such kind words, I do plan on doing new pics in Sept and at the end of the year! Looking forward to it too! :bigsmile:
  • Geloza
    Geloza Posts: 315 Member
    Here is a screenshot my the MFP app to show my weight over the past 6 months. The "lifeline" or dip there that you see is from a vacation where I boozed it up pretty good and didn't eat much for 3 days. This shows the effect drinking can have on your progress and the recovery time needed.

    Don't worry, I don't drink like that at all anymore!!!

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  • EricJonrosh
    EricJonrosh Posts: 823 Member
    Thank you ladies, means a lot. I'm stronger mentally than ever before and only getting stronger so yes, I will def continue. I want to be a better person for my boy too. I can hear him tell me "Mom, what's wrong with you?! Why are you SO sad? I'm in heaven and I'm HAPPY, I want YOU to be happy too!" So, for him, my daughter and husband, I've come too far to go back now. If all I can do for him now is be happy, then for him, I will do that. :heart:

    I'm still in utter shock reading your story. I would like to compliment your weight loss but it seems so trivial. This ^^ pushed me over the edge. You have tremendous courage for doing this despite what you've been through. I agree he wants you to be happy and so do we.
  • Geloza
    Geloza Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you ladies, means a lot. I'm stronger mentally than ever before and only getting stronger so yes, I will def continue. I want to be a better person for my boy too. I can hear him tell me "Mom, what's wrong with you?! Why are you SO sad? I'm in heaven and I'm HAPPY, I want YOU to be happy too!" So, for him, my daughter and husband, I've come too far to go back now. If all I can do for him now is be happy, then for him, I will do that. :heart:

    I'm still in utter shock reading your story. I would like to compliment your weight loss but it seems so trivial. This ^^ pushed me over the edge. You have tremendous courage for doing this despite what you've been through. I agree he wants you to be happy and so do we.

    Thank you so much. I've been so private for years so it's kind of overwhelming to see all of these responses because I've never really put myself out there like this. I've been hurt a lot... Wish I would've joined the community years ago! It means so much coming from people who have and still are working very hard to overcome their struggles too.

    Congrats on your success as well. :smile:
  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    Well done on your success. Very sad to read your story, I know words cannot change things but I'm sure you little boy would be so proud of his mummy right now.
  • Michelle_Padgett13
    Michelle_Padgett13 Posts: 417 Member
    I'm sorry for your devastating loss. What an incredible recovery you've made from that.

    I'm now adding you to my mental list of "No Excuses" people. Whenever I have a bad day and want to binge or skip my workout, I think of these people and remind myself that I have no excuses. Thank you for your inspiration.
  • anascosta86
    anascosta86 Posts: 7
    Congratulations on your progress!! I would like to say I think you're an amazing and strong woman and I'm really sorry for what happened to your little boy. I really wish you the best. :)
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    This is very painful, yet triumphant. Thank-you for sharing such a personal and inspiring story. You are amazing! I hope you continue to find the strength you need and the success you deserve :flowerforyou:
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Looking good.
    Awesome work
  • rebeccawesterfield5
    rebeccawesterfield5 Posts: 132 Member
    Thank you so much for being such an inspiration! Your story is so real and heartbreaking, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss, but so inspired by your courage and strength! I wish you much peace and love on your journey of healing and good health. :flowerforyou:
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    Very sorry for your loss :flowerforyou: You look fantastic and have done a great job!! keep it the hard work!! :smile:
  • misscem94
    misscem94 Posts: 114 Member
    You've done so, so well, especially considering what you've had to go through. You should be so proud of yourself - you look fabulous! I'm sorry to hear about your loss - I can't imagine being in that position. For carrying on and trying to do the best for everybody, you really are an inspiration.
  • Geloza
    Geloza Posts: 315 Member
    Thank you all very much
    I'm sorry for your devastating loss. What an incredible recovery you've made from that.

    I'm now adding you to my mental list of "No Excuses" people. Whenever I have a bad day and want to binge or skip my workout, I think of these people and remind myself that I have no excuses. Thank you for your inspiration.

    Wow! I was planning on skipping my walk this morning because last night, I was feeling like I wasn't gonna make it out of bed in time, but after reading more responses AND that I'm gonna be a "no excuses" person (which is huge to me, thank you!), I decided I am going, right now!! Before it gets too hot out. 108 degress during the day means if I walk, I gotta do it by 7am lol...

    You all inspire me too! So thank you for that. :smile:
  • Lizilu20
    Lizilu20 Posts: 10 Member
    Well done! It's been a traumatic journey for you and you've achieved so much both emotionally and physically. You are definitely an inspiration to us all.
  • str8bowbabe
    str8bowbabe Posts: 712 Member
    The smile in your pics says it all! Way to go!

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