100 Pounds down, with pics

ickybella
ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
Ok, I wasn't going to do this until I have a flat belly, but that's not going to happen any time soon, so I thought I'd celebrate my 100 pounds lost with a forum post! I started in June/July of 2009, after seeing this picture:
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mecrop by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

This was the previous New Year's Eve: (sorry it's so small. I stole it from my aunt's myspace)
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l_113d6924ca3e4544bc16293f02d5ffc3 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

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Halloween 2009 006 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

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Halloween 2009 011(2) by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

At my wedding in August:
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-106 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

September of this year:
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Photo0337 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

November, on holiday:
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05112010010 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

Today:
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05022011007 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

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05022011008 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

If you'd like to see what a typical day is like for me (well, sort of, this was a big workout day, but it's close enough) look here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ickybella/view/my-day-a-picture-diary-67758

I just count count calories and work out. I don't have any amazing secrets, except MFP and its wonderful, supportive community. I had quit losing weight (or even trying) for a few months before I found MFP and I am so grateful for this site! I only wish I had found it sooner so I didn't look like a blob of marshmallow fluff with sausages for arms at my wedding! :ohwell: Also, right now, I am training for a half marathon and have just finished phase 1 of P90X lean. I have done Jillian Michaels videos and completed c25k. I ran a 5k in January as well, and am seriously proud of that, but the real success happened today, when my husband had to ask me to open a jar for him. :laugh: I opened it easily, in case you were wondering. :wink:

Anyway, this is the smallest I've been since before puberty and I plan on getting even more toned in the coming months. I will be using MFP for the rest of this year, at least, while I'm training for a marathon, and definitely until I am certain I know how to maintain. I couldn't have done this without you guys, so thank you so much! :flowerforyou:
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  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    Beautiful...but you always were! :flowerforyou: :wink:
  • Nataliethin81
    Nataliethin81 Posts: 315
    Wow! You look AMAZING. You should be so proud of yourself.
  • superbeffie
    superbeffie Posts: 93 Member
    Good for you! That is amazing. Congratulations, and thanks for the inspiration!
  • dracobaby82
    dracobaby82 Posts: 380 Member
    WOW that's awesome! Congrats... u look amazing!
  • bhepp
    bhepp Posts: 44
    My jaw literally dropped when I got to the today picture! you look amazing! What an inspiration you are!! Thanks for sharing:smile:
  • kappyblu
    kappyblu Posts: 654 Member
    You look so great!!!!! Congratulations! I have also been waiting to post pics until I get to the100 pound lost mark. That is 54 more pounds for me. Keep up the good work!
  • BigBeaver
    BigBeaver Posts: 858 Member
    wow, thats amazing, great job!
  • Naomi91
    Naomi91 Posts: 892 Member
    AMAZING! complete transformation! you are stunning girl :D
  • PattiPositive
    PattiPositive Posts: 71
    Great Job!!! I am so Happy for you. You inspire me.
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    WOW!!!! Congratulations :smile:
  • SherryC53
    SherryC53 Posts: 48
    You look amazing! But, as stated before you were always beautiful. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I sure wish I had taken photos of my largest, but I avoided the camera at all costs back then.
  • paulettac
    paulettac Posts: 101
    You look amazing! Congrats!
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    Phenomenal! Kudos to you for all of your hard work. It certainly is paying off!
  • amycal
    amycal Posts: 646 Member
    Wow Your Rock - you look so tiny now! I am sure it won't long before your stomach is flat. You look so tiny now
  • canadianchick11
    canadianchick11 Posts: 42
    WOW!!! How inspiring! You must be so proud, congratulations! I'm excited for the next few months to see how my progress is, but I don't think I could ever compare it to yours. Good luck!
  • Deanna051
    Deanna051 Posts: 28 Member
    awesome!! congrats!!
  • arwsgirl
    arwsgirl Posts: 75 Member
    I can't tell you how much I appreciate your post. It's incredibly inspiring!
  • blessedmomof8
    blessedmomof8 Posts: 215 Member
    You look Great!! You must feel great too! Congratulations!!!
    You are inspiring~!
  • gnastro
    gnastro Posts: 239 Member
    You look amazing, very proud of you. It is a long journey. Keep up the fantastic work.:happy:
  • Manda1987
    Manda1987 Posts: 207
    You look gorgeous! This is fantastic to see, as someone who has the same journey to make.

    For what it's worth, I think you looked beautiful in your wedding dress. Happiness doesn't have a size ;)
  • modernfemme
    modernfemme Posts: 454 Member
    so inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations!
  • mama_mia3
    mama_mia3 Posts: 66
    Just wanted to say that you look fantastic, and that out of all the success stories I've been browsing through this is the first one I've come across to be an actual "inspiration" to me, for me...whatever. I just joined MFP about 2 weeks ago. I knew I had to do something different for myself after trying every possible diet/program and ultimately failing because of the strictness of the wacky diets and the lack of support from all the others. But I realized recently other people can't do this me...I have to. And like you, I saw my 250lb. picture and decided that day it was going to start to change and here I am. I will be smaller for my next birthday picture a year from now and you've given me hope that it IS possible with committment and hardwork. Thank you for that. I'll be friending you, if you don't mind. :)
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    you look great!
  • fitoverfifty
    fitoverfifty Posts: 192 Member
    My jaw literally dropped when I got to the today picture! you look amazing! What an inspiration you are!! Thanks for sharing:smile:

    Same here!!! WOW! WOW!!!
    You look so great!! What do you mean you have to wait untill you have a flat belly? I think you have arrived :-)
    Absolutely fantastic!
  • Maghenta
    Maghenta Posts: 100
    :drinker: Great JOB!!!! Thanks for the Motivation I sure needed it..... :smile:
  • DeeDeeLHF
    DeeDeeLHF Posts: 2,301 Member
    What an incredible inspiration!! You really look amazing! What an accomplishment! Congratulations!!
  • pen282
    pen282 Posts: 168 Member
    fantastic work :-) you look amazing and so beautiful in your wedding dress! x
  • imagineaballoon
    imagineaballoon Posts: 44
    You look so fit and healthy -- a definite inspiration!
  • Lantern823
    Lantern823 Posts: 115
    wow you look amazing...congrats on a huge accomplishment - you were a beautiful bride :)
  • tlp8rb
    tlp8rb Posts: 556 Member
    Great job! And I loved your pictorial food diary too. Never heard of Cocoa Bare Naked bars. The Bare Naked Foods site is down so am a bit lost. It looks so good.

    By the way, I reward myself with a square of Godiva 90% Cocoa Chocolate every night, too.
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