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

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  • Richelleen
    Richelleen Posts: 10
    wow.. what a total inspiration you are.. thank you for sharing.. that took a phenonenal amount of strength and courage . look forward to seeing more your progress.. keep it up..
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    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.


    You are not a fat blob!!! You are an amazing woman who has incredible strength and determination to get healthier and stick with it for the long haul. BE PROUD! Show off what you've accomplished! Brag about it!

    I couldn't agree more. HUGE, HUGE difference. You are and always were beautiful! Someone mentioned your cheekbones - they're right, peopel would kill for those cheek bones.
    Keep up the great work!:flowerforyou:
  • Kath712
    Kath712 Posts: 1,263 Member
    Wow - what a difference! You must be feeling great for coming so far. Awesome work!! :flowerforyou:

    And thank you for your original post about lifestyle change and not being in any hurry to get to your goal. I have been feeling bad about not reaching my goal. I needed to hear that. :flowerforyou:
  • vanessa021
    vanessa021 Posts: 6 Member
    Congratulations on your amazing loss!!! You are an inspiration...
  • CameraShy
    CameraShy Posts: 34
    Now that is kick *kitten*. WTG!!!!
  • FIREfitGrl27
    FIREfitGrl27 Posts: 199
    *** 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:

    angwhita.jpg

    lindswhita.jpg

    famwhita.jpg
    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!



    Whitney!! You ARE AMAZING and such an inspiration! I'm so happy you put up your pics! You've come so far!! Wow..just simply WOW....
    Of course, you and all of us know after 202 lbs of weight and then some...you've changed greatly! WHen you are ready, you'll post those full body pics and you will LOOK AMAZING! :) *HUGS* Keep going, hun...this is your journey and you've got this! I'm so glad to be following along with you via MFP as you get to where you're going! :D
    Thanks for posting and sharing!
  • KatalynasMommy
    KatalynasMommy Posts: 136 Member
    Looking GOOD can really tell a difference in your face. Keep up the GREAT work!!!
  • pshontz
    pshontz Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you for sharing your story -- what an amazing story of dedication and will power. Congratulations! You really do look wonderful.
  • joleciamichelle
    joleciamichelle Posts: 139 Member
    Congratulations!!! That is so amazing! You look great! SOOO happy for you!
  • kcthatsme
    kcthatsme Posts: 5,136 Member
    Fabulous!! You look so different already! And you have such a good attitude!
  • muffin4top
    muffin4top Posts: 1
    WHOA!
    This is really inspirational!
    Congrats! I don't seem to have to resilience to keep up with it, i get discouraged easily ):
    If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take to get to whatever your current weight is?
  • jennlee80
    jennlee80 Posts: 142
    Thank you for sharing!!!!! You look amazing!
  • minni2906
    minni2906 Posts: 182
    You look absolutely amazing. What an amazing transformation!!!!!
  • jsheph1
    jsheph1 Posts: 79 Member
    You look great but the best part is how you've given yourself years of life back.
  • redhotmel12
    redhotmel12 Posts: 18
    CONGRATULATIONS!! This is truly an awesome story. I'm so glad for you and your weight loss. You are beautiful. You may have lost the pounds, but it does take time for your mindset to catch up. Keep up the good work, and be proud of what you've done!!
  • christenmc
    christenmc Posts: 22
    Congratulations and wow! you look absolutely fabulous
  • WIChelle
    WIChelle Posts: 471 Member
    You are so amazing!!!!!!!
  • anniepants1
    anniepants1 Posts: 25
    All I can say is OMG you are beautiful!!!!!!!!! I'm completely awed by your strength, courage and dedication to changing your life and looking forward to your goal pics because I KNOW you will get there. You are truly an inspiration to so many people.
  • escalante
    escalante Posts: 20 Member
    Wow! Thank you for sharing, you are look amazing way to go!
  • lmclaine
    lmclaine Posts: 61 Member
    Wow, what an inspiration you are. I long for the days that people can see in my face that I've lost a significant amount of weight--you look like a different person! I've lost almost 20 lbs and no one can tell! I guess that's the problem with being 100 lbs overweight. I look at the difference in your before and after pics and I am extra motivated--thanks for sharing!:happy:
  • veromancha
    veromancha Posts: 158 Member
    Amazing!! Great Job!! you will get there in no time!!
  • sageslippers
    sageslippers Posts: 14
    You look fantastic!
  • WhitneyW78
    WhitneyW78 Posts: 186 Member
    You guys... seriously... I want to package you all up and store you in my pocket for the bad days! THANK YOU!

    Just a few other changes (motivation for those who are just starting):

    - Type 2 diabetic since I was 16... originally on 2 kinds of insulin (4 shots a day) AND 4 different diabetes pills... now, I am down to half of a pill (and that's just for cautionary purposes... I don't actually need it).

    - My blood pressure went from 200-plus over 110-plus to 120/60.

    - I can tie my shoes while sitting in a chair now... couldn't get past my stomach before... for that matter, I can touch my feet, clip my toenails, wash my feet, etc., easily.

    - I had sleep apnea and wore a big ole CPAP machine every night for a few years. Don't need it now... it's been collecting dust in the garage.

    - I can wear a freaking seatbelt again without a seatbelt extender. Haven't been able to do that for YEARS! Can fit in a booth at a restaurant.

    - I can go shopping, etc., without wanting to die in the first 5 minutes from huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf.

    Focussing on the small things is a good way to stay motivated. Keep in tune with your body and ... it will be telling you THANK YOU!!!

    Persistence... not perfection!
  • bsoxluvr
    bsoxluvr Posts: 183 Member
    THANK YOU for sharing! Such an inspiration and congratulations on your accomplishments so far. Keep us posted!
  • kangababy
    kangababy Posts: 187 Member
    Wow keep it up and Thanks for Sharing!!
  • hjollyrn
    hjollyrn Posts: 208 Member
    Amazing! Keep up the great work!
  • Livie_Marie
    Livie_Marie Posts: 33
    Keep it up girl! It shows well, and it's like you've unlocked a whole new you in those photos. What a nice smile!
  • LM_105
    LM_105 Posts: 515 Member
    You are amazing..... to know you had so far to go, you put your mind to it and worked and worked. You look amazing now, you have done amazing. You have changed your lilfe. Hugs x
  • dmoyler
    dmoyler Posts: 27 Member
    WOW, You look GREAT!!! This here was MOTIVATION for me. Thank you so much! Keep up the work, you look beautiful.
  • dudettegirl
    dudettegirl Posts: 1
    If you can't tell the difference in your face, I certainly can... I can't even tell you how inspired this has made me to get started and lose 70-100 lbs myself. Keep up the absolutely INCREDIBLE work!!! You deserve a lot of credit for sticking with it!!! :drinker:
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