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Two Years On

joyfuljoy65
Posts: 317 Member
Been wondering how to update my 1 year post and have decided to just do a new one instead - if you want to read last years then here is the link
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1085909-one-year-here-with-some-pics
The past year has been one of highs and a few lows. I have kept the weight off which is the most amazing thing - I have not done that before; usually I put it all back on and more! I cannot seem to get back under 12 stone though (11 stone 11 was my goal which I reached for about a week!) which is a tad frustrating - but as a friend of mine say - "Joy, that really is a first world problem". And she is right. I have been hovering just above 12 stone now for 8 months - and I am still in size 10/12 (UK) jeans/skirts and size 12/14 (UK) dresses and tops. For someone who just wanted to be a size 16 - that is a pretty good outcome :happy:
I found my top from the previous pics - thought I had thrown it away - and had a photo taken in it today - it feels good to look back and see my journey - and to remind myself of just how well I have done.
My husband has also kept his weight off and looks amazing - we still are a bit embarrased by some of the compliments we see from those who haven't seen us a while, but they are nice. And getting less common! I have a new job so those people have only known me this size! I don't get the sharp intakes of breath anymore!!! This is now us 'normal'!!

June 2004

August 2012

August 2013

Today
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1085909-one-year-here-with-some-pics
The past year has been one of highs and a few lows. I have kept the weight off which is the most amazing thing - I have not done that before; usually I put it all back on and more! I cannot seem to get back under 12 stone though (11 stone 11 was my goal which I reached for about a week!) which is a tad frustrating - but as a friend of mine say - "Joy, that really is a first world problem". And she is right. I have been hovering just above 12 stone now for 8 months - and I am still in size 10/12 (UK) jeans/skirts and size 12/14 (UK) dresses and tops. For someone who just wanted to be a size 16 - that is a pretty good outcome :happy:
I found my top from the previous pics - thought I had thrown it away - and had a photo taken in it today - it feels good to look back and see my journey - and to remind myself of just how well I have done.
My husband has also kept his weight off and looks amazing - we still are a bit embarrased by some of the compliments we see from those who haven't seen us a while, but they are nice. And getting less common! I have a new job so those people have only known me this size! I don't get the sharp intakes of breath anymore!!! This is now us 'normal'!!

June 2004

August 2012

August 2013

Today

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Just seen a spelling mistake too late to edit! Argh!0
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congratulations, you look great, and in shape
also, you look much younger ,esp in the face.........great job, great dedication.......it really paid off.........you inspire others0 -
You're so pretty! congrats!0
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GREAT work!!!0
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Wow!
I also love your haircut! It really frames your face well.0 -
Thank you :drinker:0
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You look great!
Outstanding work! :flowerforyou:0 -
Congratulations you look fantastic0
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Good job0
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You look great-congrats! Love the short hair on you too!0
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Wow, great job getting it off and keeping it off. Way to stay on track!0
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Brilliant, looking great0
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You look beautiful0
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Just seen a spelling mistake too late to edit! Argh!
If you look under your post, you should have 4 options: EDIT / REPORT / QUOTE / REPLY.
And WOW!!! You look great. Not afraid to smile in your more current pics. Like the hair. Congrats!!0 -
Oh wowee. Congratulations to you; well done!0
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Amazing!0
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Congratulations on your achievements!!! You look amazing!0
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Amazing transformation. Congratulations!!0
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That's awesome! You look great.0
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Congrats! Not only did you lose it, you have kept it off. Great Job.0
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Well Done.0
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These are my favorite success stories - because imho, true weight-loss success = keeping it off!!0
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You look great-congrats! Love the short hair on you too!
Short hair for first time in 21 years! Total change required!
Thank you for everyones lovely comments0 -
You look soooo great!!!!0
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huge congrats!!0
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