Obesity to OMG: one woman’s journey

californiagirl2012
californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
edited November 17 in Success Stories
This makes me so proud that I never gave up. <3

My friend from the UK on here (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/darrensurrey) published this article today:

http://www.wimble.com/obesity-to-omg-one-womans-journey/

I lost 85 pounds almost 5 years ago and MFP has helped me maintain since then. I can't add any more friends as I've been at the 1000 limit for several years now, but the requests keep coming in - I'm sorry I can't add them. I didn't set the limit.

Here's a BnA picture, the after picture was in 2012:

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And this picture was taken today:

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I'm still really happy and living my dream!

Roberta


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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,341 Member
    Holy WOW, lady!! you're a sight to behold!!
  • chatterbox3110
    chatterbox3110 Posts: 630 Member
    Fantastic, you should be proud of yourself :)
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Holy WOW, lady!! you're a sight to behold!!

    Thank you. I just read your profile and I wanted you to know I did the yo-yo dieting for about 15 years before I finally got this figured out! Have hope. If I can do it in my 50's anyone can.

    Roberta

  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    chatterbox3110 wrote: »
    Fantastic, you should be proud of yourself :)

    Thank you. Well YOU are doing it too. I love your goal of not being a burden to your family. I feel the same way, right now at age 54.

  • Kymsanity
    Kymsanity Posts: 27 Member
    That is exceptionally inspiring...I was feeling pretty "blah" this morning and this was the kick up the backside I really needed to get this thing going! Congratulations gorgeous lady :)
  • BigMamaLynsey
    BigMamaLynsey Posts: 390 Member
    I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    Still looking awesome! Very inspirational. <3
  • Dofflin
    Dofflin Posts: 127 Member
    You have done incredible! Well done!
  • pariskathryn
    pariskathryn Posts: 173 Member
    Definitely thought you were in your thirties, hah! Amazing job!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    LynseyJane90 wrote: »
    I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

    Most of my tips are in the article, and there the link to one of the companies I work for and my blog have many stories I've written. There is a lot on my blog here on MFP as well. I don't want to post any of those links here because it upsets people :wink:

    Roberta

  • Altagracia220
    Altagracia220 Posts: 876 Member
    what a fantastic job you've done!
  • omelet2000
    omelet2000 Posts: 110 Member
    You look great! I read the article and it was sensible and achievable advice! Thank you!
  • jetortola
    jetortola Posts: 198 Member
    I read the article and there is some real wisdom in there! Congrats on your continued success! You look amazing!
  • Allterrain_Lady
    Allterrain_Lady Posts: 421 Member
    I have no words. You're the ultimate role model. Great job!!
  • JenniferInCt
    JenniferInCt Posts: 431 Member
    Absolutely amazing and inspiring! Im 30 and been at it for 105days but after seeing me have some success, my mom started mfp as well. Shes in her 50s and so far down about 20lbs and her doc took her off insulin and lowered her bp meds. Im so proud of her! And im so showing her your post/article. Fantastic job!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Thank you all of you ^^^ <3B) And anyone can achieve it with those little daily steps.
  • Iseulte
    Iseulte Posts: 55 Member
    I am excited to hear that you've maintained for five years. That means that when we reach our goals, there's hope for the rest of us. Thanks for being inspiring! :-)
  • __hannah_
    __hannah_ Posts: 787 Member
    Great job, very inspiring. Really liked the article.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Iseulte wrote: »
    I am excited to hear that you've maintained for five years. That means that when we reach our goals, there's hope for the rest of us. Thanks for being inspiring! :-)

    Absolutely, there is hope for everyone. :)

  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Fantastic! Good for you! You look so happy.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    You look incredible and I would never have guessed you at 55. What amazes me is how firm your skin looks. No loose skin issues associated with your weight loss?
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I do have some skin issues, both from being overweight for so long, and just from age, and stretch marks from having kids, but these pictures don't show it. I have eaten healthy all my life and I know that helps, along with keeping hydrated. We all have skin issues especially as we age.
  • angelexperiment
    angelexperiment Posts: 1,917 Member
    LynseyJane90 wrote: »
    I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

    She has another thread on success stories where she tells all. Its very good.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    angelexperiment wrote: »
    LynseyJane90 wrote: »
    I would love to add you, shame you're friends list is max, would love to know how you did it?

    She has another thread on success stories where she tells all. Its very good.

    Thank you <3 Especially since most of my stories around here are very old news from several years ago. We all keep learning as we go, so I've learned even more since then, and made some mistakes along the way too, but that's how we learn.

  • fitmomma99
    fitmomma99 Posts: 29 Member
    Amazing this gives me so much hope
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Awesome work and way to stick with it!!
  • jakicooke
    jakicooke Posts: 149 Member
    Fantastic!!! i thought at heading for 50 i would never get "there" you have now given me tremendous hope and my motivation a boost to continue and not just "settle" at the 70+ pounds ive managed to lose so far i CAN and WILL take this further

    thank you so much
  • melimomTARDIS
    melimomTARDIS Posts: 1,941 Member
    OMG indeed!
  • nekoface
    nekoface Posts: 149 Member
    so inspirational!
  • Ibknute
    Ibknute Posts: 43 Member
    edited May 2015
    You look amazing! Awesome transformation and very inspirational! Just read through the article and you have every right to be proud of this accomplishment! Between the article, your profile, and comments in this thread you have touched on the keys for becoming a healthier and better you - just do something, get a support network in place and ask for input but you need to find what works for you, take ownership of your situation and status, and don't quit. Congratulations and count me as one of the over 1000 friends that MFP limits you to and I look forward to reading more of your info!
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