70 Pounds Gone! Halfway there...w/pics
jnv7594
Posts: 983 Member
Hi, everyone. I'm at the half way point on my weight loss trail, but I wanted to share my success so far. All of this started back in July when I realized what a toll my poor health was taking on my young daughter emotionally. I found her at night on two different occasions crying in her room when she though I was asleep. She was so worried about something happening to me because I was overweight. She told me through tears that she didn't want me to leave her alone (I am a single mom and she is my only child). So I promised her I would change, and I did. We started out slow taking walks together, and then after a few weeks, I started counting calories. I've had a few bumps in the road along the way, but I am now so much happier and healthier, and most important, so is my daughter. We are now active together, playing kickball, going for walks, bike rides, etc. I only wish I had started sooner. Now I am down 70 pounds (as of today) and half way to my goal. I have a long way to go still, but I am now confident I can do it because of everything I've learned here. For the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to summer and the promise I made to my kiddo that we would go horseback riding when I hit my goal weight. That is my reward. While it devastated me that I worried my daughter so much over something I did to myself, something that was so preventable, I honestly think she saved my life. I was heading down a bad path, and nearing 40, it was really taking a toll on my health.
Oh, and today something great happened. About five months ago, I tried doing some Leslie Sansone walk aerobics. I couldn't do it. I was in too much pain and just wasn't ready physically. Today I wanted to try it again, so I challenged myself to a 3 mile/45 minute walk aerobic video, and I did it! I broke a bit of a sweat, but I did it easily. Just a reminder to myself how far I've come.
July 2014...294 pounds
February 2015...224 pounds
July 2014
January 2015
Oh, and today something great happened. About five months ago, I tried doing some Leslie Sansone walk aerobics. I couldn't do it. I was in too much pain and just wasn't ready physically. Today I wanted to try it again, so I challenged myself to a 3 mile/45 minute walk aerobic video, and I did it! I broke a bit of a sweat, but I did it easily. Just a reminder to myself how far I've come.
July 2014...294 pounds
February 2015...224 pounds
July 2014
January 2015
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Sorry for the grainy pictures by the way. A couple were taken with my webcam.0
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Your beautiful!0
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Amazing progress!! You probably have the best motivation I've ever read on this site. I'm so proud of you for taking it to heart. Keep up the great work!0
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Awesome sauce...neat transformation! Way to go girl.0
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Good for you! You look so much more fit. Keep it going!0
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Congrats, keep up the good work!0
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Congrats! You look healthy and happy!0
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Thanks everyone.0
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Congrats! Love the husker shirt! My hubby bought me a husker jacket for xmas. Doesnt fit yet but it will!0
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Congrats! You're such an inspiration0
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Way to go! Good job:)0
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Wonderful story. You look great--and it will only get better. Enjoy your horseback ride come summer!0
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You are doing AWESOME, keep up the hard work0
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Thank your little girl for us! Now we can ALL enjoy your being around much longer as a healthier person. Keep it up and put that "before" pic of you in your purse as a reminder to NEVER GIVE UP! Your story is inspiring so many people as you can see0
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Brilliant x well done x0
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Congrats! I am sure you are teaching your daughter a lot about ambition, courage and dedication! Good luck! You look fab!0
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I'm inspired, congrats you look beautiful!!!0
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Congratulations on all your hard work to get to where you are today, and... bless your daughter for being the spark that you needed :-)0
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Actually quite emotional reading your post. It's lovely that you have done this together and also have a healthier future to enjoy.0
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Looking good, Go Big Red!!!!0
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You are such an inspiration!! Your story is amazing and brought me to tears..you look fabulous, keep up the great work!!
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Great way to go keep it up!0
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Good for you! My daughter is one of main motivators as well. She's only a toddler, so she doesn't necessarily realize that my weight was/has been an issue. But I want to help her to learn good eating habits and good fitness habits so that she never gets to the place where I was for so many years.0
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Thanks everyone for the kind words.0
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Wow!! How are you feeling now? Sleeping better?
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Way to go- you are an inspiration!!! And you look at least 10 years younger from your before picture! Beautiful0
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Wow awesome job! You even look a lot younger now. Thanks for sharing!0
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