202 Pounds Down... About 130 or So To Go (with Pics)...

WhitneyW78
WhitneyW78 Posts: 186 Member
edited September 24 in Success Stories
*** Deep breath**** I'm REALLLYYYYY uncomfortable doing this... but I promised myself that when I hit 200 pounds lost, I'd post before and after pictures. I know all of you who post, inspire me to keep going... so THANK YOU! Also, some of my most awesome MFP friends have been hounding me to get some up...

I still have a ways to go, but I'm happy to be more than halfway to my goal. Like I always say... slow and steady wins the race. I'm in no hurry to get to my goal... this is a lifestyle change for me... NOT a diet... I've been on every diet known to man since I was 7 years old! This time, I'm just living my life in moderation... one day at a time. I'm still a big girl, so the full length pictures will have to wait... I have a hard time telling the difference in my body (I'm sure it's a mental thing)... there has to be a difference... you don't lose 200 pounds and not have a difference, but I look at myself and see a big fat blob. I'm sure that will come with time and confidence as I continue to lose.

Blah, blah, blah... on to the pictures:

I don't have any pictures of me at my highest weight (530 pounds)... I did not want anyone to take pictures of blobbified me... so the following are probably me at between 400 and 500 pounds:

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If you can't tell which one is me in this pic... I can't help you!


The following are at 180 pounds lost... I've lost 22 pounds since these were taken:

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About 130 pounds left to go... I'm excited for the rest of the journey!
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  • maaalloryy
    maaalloryy Posts: 65
    Wow! You look awesome! Keep up the great work!
  • amydcarlson
    amydcarlson Posts: 136 Member
    Amazing job! What a difference! You look wonderful......keep doing whatever you are doing, because it's working! :flowerforyou:
  • believetoachieve
    believetoachieve Posts: 675 Member
    Wow!! Amazing, excellent job!!!
  • HealthyishWithMaggieG
    HealthyishWithMaggieG Posts: 397 Member
    Wow! Congratulations! I can definitely tell a difference already... not only weight loss, but your smile. It looks genuine, now. Keep at it and expect success!
  • VialOfDreams
    VialOfDreams Posts: 217
    Fantastic! You look absolutely amazing! You've come so far! Keep it up, and I'm sure you'll get to your goal in no time. :)
  • tokes
    tokes Posts: 22
    wow - well done a real inspiration. Dont worry your mind will eventually catch up with the wonderful new body you are creating for yourself. Good luck on getting to your goal.
  • trixie100
    trixie100 Posts: 12
    Wow - you look fabulous and are such an inspiration. I've got 112 lbs to lose - I've lost 29 lbs already and seeing your pictures and reading your story has really spurred me on! Well done and good luck with the final pounds you have to lose.
  • Ctiffeny
    Ctiffeny Posts: 8
    OMG! WOO HOO for You! If you cant tell then let me confirm, there is a big difference...YOU LOOK GREAT!
  • fat_beyonce
    fat_beyonce Posts: 133 Member
    Well done. *Gives well deserved applause*
    You look amazing and are a total inspiration. I'm sure you'll hit your target in no time. Wish I could give a hug through the computer and say congratulations instead I raise my glass to you:drinker:
  • mjcrothers
    mjcrothers Posts: 59 Member
    Well done!! That is amazing!! You look so beautiful! I can't believe it is the same girl! Keep going!!
  • M_lifts
    M_lifts Posts: 2,218 Member
    wowee! first of all huge huge congrats for losing 200lbs! that is quite an acheivement! and you will get to your goal in no time
  • Tofuheart
    Tofuheart Posts: 191 Member
    Thank you for posting your pics! You are so inspirational and beautiful!

    What kept you motivated if you felt down once and a while? How did you first start out? I would love to hear your story. It's probably amazing!


    :flowerforyou:
  • ninyagwa
    ninyagwa Posts: 341 Member
    INCREDIBLE! You look fantastic! You've done something amazing with and for yourself, you're doing great! There aren't even enough adjectives to describe how awesome I think you are!
  • sharonuk10
    sharonuk10 Posts: 277
    Congratulations!!... You are looking Super Fab!!
  • downtome
    downtome Posts: 529 Member
    Thank you for sharing those with us! I know how hard that must have been for you. You have come so far and you my dear are such an inspiration! I started out with 155 pounds to lose, 115 more to go and it has not been easy. I commend you on your determination, dedication and awesome attitude! I can only HOPE to be as successful as you! Keep up the GREAT work, your amazing!

    Denise
  • rosiesparkle100
    rosiesparkle100 Posts: 85
    WOW! This is AMAZING. You look gorgeous, and you have a fabulous face. Looking forward to seeing the next pics!
  • Zuznana
    Zuznana Posts: 284 Member
    OMG, WOW and what a difference. I kept scrolling up and down just to confirm you are the same person. you look sooooooooooo different (in a good way). Huge congratulations on your weight loss, that is an amazing progress. :smile:
  • MsFitnFabulous
    MsFitnFabulous Posts: 432 Member
    Phenomenal job! You have put it into perspective for me. It's about not quitting too early in the game. Thank you for sharing! I hope you continue your journey knowing how many people you have helped. God bless you!
  • MissTomGettingThin
    MissTomGettingThin Posts: 776 Member
    Brilliant!
    Well done!!
    You look good!
  • ewiggin
    ewiggin Posts: 6
    Fantastic work!
  • mercymercyme
    mercymercyme Posts: 36 Member
    I could tell the difference straight away!! Fantastic job. And your intro nearly made me cry( I know, I'm a big softie). VERY INSPIRING!!!
  • PamDW
    PamDW Posts: 246
    great job!!!
  • WhitneyW78
    WhitneyW78 Posts: 186 Member
    Thank you all for the compliments and well wishes... MFP people are the sweetest! I have definitely been motivated by this site and the people on it... so pat yourselves on the back for helping this former couch potatoe with major food issues!
    What kept you motivated if you felt down once and a while? How did you first start out? I would love to hear your story. It's probably amazing!

    I definitely have down days, but I've learned to take it one day at a time. If I mess up today... there's tomorrow. Before, I'd get into this cycle where I would mess up, hate myself for doing it, and then eat and eat to make myself feel better about it. I'm cutting the middle man out of that... it's one day...

    The biggest keys to my success:

    - One day at a time... forever and ever and ever. In my years of dieting I would get overwhelmed always thinking about the end goal. Wow... I have over 300 pounds to lose... how the heck am I going to do that? It's impossible! I might as well just quit right now. That thinking obviously only made me fatter. So, now... I focus on today...

    - ALL things in moderation... What got me to my highest weight in the first place was the dieter's way of restricting certain foods. I'd start a diet and vow I'd never, ever eat sugar or french fries for the rest of my life. The next day I'd be in the drive through of the Burger King buying 2 king size fries and a whopper. I had to change my thinking. I tell myself I can eat what I want as long as I can fit it into my daily calories. That way, I can still eat the things I love and won't freak out and binge later... and guess what... I still lose weight!

    - Get moving! I don't have a gym membership. I've never liked gyms... people staring at me, whispering behind my back, laughing at me, etc. I didn't like to go out in public back in the huge-mongous days because of all the stares I'd get... so I used my resources at home. Most of my weight I walked off... walking... all it requires is a good pair of tennis shoes and the skills you learned when you were a toddler. I get up a playlist on my iPOD and head outdoors in the summer/spring/fall... in the winter, I've resorted to a recumbent bike. I got plantar fasciitis really bad in my foot a few months back, so I've been biking a lot more than walking.

    I'm not looking for perfection... just persistence! Believe me... if I can do it... ANYONE can do it!
  • MadeToCraveHIM
    MadeToCraveHIM Posts: 213 Member
    Wow! I am so thankful you shared :) Awesome job!!!
  • bdavenport62
    bdavenport62 Posts: 101
    Your story is truly inspiring. This is going to sound cheezy, but I really feel so proud of someone when I see that they were able to do this on their own. It has a lot to do with how I grew up. You should look in that mirror everyday and just tell yourself how truly awesome you are, because YOU ARE!
    Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures with us!!
  • mercymercyme
    mercymercyme Posts: 36 Member
    Ok tears again....
    sniff sniff
  • Rebeccamoore
    Rebeccamoore Posts: 21 Member
    WOW!!! You look like a different person! You look younger! You should be soooo proud of yourself. Keep up the good work. I can definitely see the results and you will be able to soon, I'm sure! You are over half way so well done you!!!! I can't wait to see the end pictures!!! You have inspired me to stay on track, thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
    Whitney, you are amazing person and such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story. One day at a time is such an important message and I needed to hear that tonight. I wish you all the success you deserve.
  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    You are an inspiration. Thank you for posting these. People need to know that it can be done. Great work!
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    Im floored....you are amazing way to go girl!!!!keep up the good work!:heart:
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