My story - don't ever let anyone tell you that you can not do it!

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  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    csk0018 wrote: »
    You look amazing!! Congratulations!!

    Thank you!!! Back at you!
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 813 Member
    You look amazing!
  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    Thank you! Good luck to you too!
  • logicalinks
    logicalinks Posts: 89 Member
    Congratulations!! Way to take control of your life and make the changes needed for optimal health!! Keep it up!
  • jenmcdav
    jenmcdav Posts: 67
    wow! congrats!
  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    logicalinks wrote: »
    Congratulations!! Way to take control of your life and make the changes needed for optimal health!! Keep it up!

    Most definitely!!! It feels good to get a hold of my reins now!
  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    jenmcdav wrote: »
    wow! congrats!

    Thanks :) Much success to you this year!
  • bijouchocolat
    bijouchocolat Posts: 164 Member
    njitaliana wrote: »
    You look amazing!

    Thanks Lady!
  • egolove5
    egolove5 Posts: 1
    Thanks for your story.....it is truly an inspiration as I begin my weight loss journey
  • tmove2015
    tmove2015 Posts: 153 Member
    You look amazing! I used to run and now that i'm back at it I was needing an extra push! Thank you!
  • jar819
    jar819 Posts: 45 Member
    Beautiful pics! you are an inspiration to us all! Thanks for sharing your story! :D
  • opalsqueak007
    opalsqueak007 Posts: 433 Member
    What a gorgeous woman and what an achievement! You have inspired me today as I have hit a weight plateau - I will keep going! Thanks for sharing your story.
  • LoupGarouTFTs
    LoupGarouTFTs Posts: 916 Member
    You look amazing--congratulations!
  • Fabu_lass
    Fabu_lass Posts: 122 Member
    Congrats you look amazing. I know you'll reach your goal and be a fab bride
  • mariaoutlook
    mariaoutlook Posts: 130
    You'll be a stunning bride. Absolutely fantastic! :)
  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    You are so inspirational! thank you for sharing your journey!
  • brockjada854
    brockjada854 Posts: 7
    bijouchocolat wrote: »
    I want to post some before and after pics of my progress in taking it off and my changes in my lifestyle that keeps me accountable so that I won't find myself back there again. At my heaviest I was pretty much what you called "the big pretty girl". Now don't get me wrong, I have always felt proud of me and never ashamed, just had to face the cold hard facts that I was unhealthy at that weight and it was really hard for me to keep up with my little ones.

    I wanted more out of life than large elastic sized clothing. I am getting close to where I'd like to be. My current weight is 175 pounds. I just want to feel as good as I can at whatever number the scale shows.

    So how did I begin? Me and one of my best friends decided to join Weight Watchers at work and that got my interest sparked. We made small changes in the amount of food we consumed, measured and accounted for everything and started working out in the gym at work. That was the tough part. I had no energy. I was tired from the beginning but slowly as weeks went by 5 minute workouts turned into 30 minutes ones, and now I'm able to run. I would have never imagined myself running a block -- but it happened. Today I love running. I feel like a stallion.

    I'm currently engaged to the man of my dreams and want to be toned and be more agile by my wedding date late this coming summer.

    I know that this is a life long journey! Just remember this, you can do it!!!!

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    Me at 280 pounds - smiling and hiding the issue at hand - my other life

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    Me finally uncovering myself - around 190 here in this pic

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    Me 2013 summer in Bahamas 190 here in this pic


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    Me today at 175 lbs

    10486248_10152859336131912_5389992624153362536_o.jpg Today at 175 lbs

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    Comparison of 280 to 175 lbs

    That's me in a nutshell. I hope I have inspired someone!




  • 1DEF
    1DEF Posts: 45 Member
    Wow, you could be Weight Watchers counselor now as you are such an inspiration.
    Fantastic job.
  • dwellsouth1
    dwellsouth1 Posts: 4 Member
    Awesome! You are beautiful, inside and out. :D
  • sabrinahahmedi
    sabrinahahmedi Posts: 5 Member
    I love your style, especially in the 'young and in love' one! And you look good, before and after ;)
  • donkeypoop
    donkeypoop Posts: 64 Member
    You are soo pretty and I love your transformation!! :) I hope I will be a success story too!
  • mslovelykj
    mslovelykj Posts: 21 Member
    Way to go! You look great.
  • WendyZ82
    WendyZ82 Posts: 44 Member
    Congratulations! Such an inspiration and you look fabulous!
  • Btmartin54
    Btmartin54 Posts: 69 Member
    Amazing!!! What an inspirational story! Thanks for sharing! I'm 5'11 and weight 188lbs.
  • sumatikashyap
    sumatikashyap Posts: 11 Member
    Congratulations for the amazing weight loss and also for the engagement. I'm sure you'll be a gorgeous bride....best of luck for everything :)
  • Maloka2772
    Maloka2772 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! You look great! I was looking for some inspiration today and your story did it! :smile:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Amazing work! WTG!!
  • branbuds
    branbuds Posts: 624 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
  • LauraPa1mer
    LauraPa1mer Posts: 65 Member
    You look gorgeous!! Well done!
  • aliranda40
    aliranda40 Posts: 1
    Amazing woooow u look even so much more happier . Keep going
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