50lbs down, halfway there! 5'9", 265lbs to start. Pics!

ChandalNicole
ChandalNicole Posts: 166 Member
edited November 18 in Success Stories
I've been working hard since January of this year to better myself and it's definitely paying off!

I was at my heaviest for almost a year, holding at a steady 265lbs. I was miserable. I didn't like looking at myself, I hated getting dressed, my knees were always hurting. Diabetes runs bad in my family, as well (grandparents, mom, uncle). Everything combined finally gave me the kick in the rear that I needed. I've made small changes in my daily life to make it maintainable once I reach my goals. I find alternatives to the foods I love so I never feel like I'm missing out, I jog often (3 or more times a week) and I do other exercises that fit my mood for the day; Zumba, mixed martial arts, Pilates, etc. I participated in a marathon relay 2 weeks ago and it felt awesome! I was dead last for my portion but I made it lol. I'm not exactly where I want to be yet but I'm well on my way!

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  • epeters1984
    epeters1984 Posts: 7 Member
    Awesome job!
  • Alpha12
    Alpha12 Posts: 251 Member
    You look fantastic! Congrats! :)
  • hellbettybrat
    hellbettybrat Posts: 14 Member
    That's really amazing :o congratulations, you look so great!
  • Datarn
    Datarn Posts: 79 Member
    Way to go!! You have done a great job!!
  • thereverie
    thereverie Posts: 57 Member
    You look so fit! Love the fringe too! Awesome job! :)
  • JLG1986
    JLG1986 Posts: 212 Member
    Wow, great job!! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • McCloud33
    McCloud33 Posts: 959 Member
    great job! you're looking good!
  • emd2570
    emd2570 Posts: 126 Member
    You look fantastic great job!
  • ChandalNicole
    ChandalNicole Posts: 166 Member
    Thank you, everyone!
  • lili89
    lili89 Posts: 78 Member
    Amazing loss and such a difference :) looking fabulous x
  • BrittTomore87
    BrittTomore87 Posts: 37 Member
    You look great!
  • Gska17
    Gska17 Posts: 752 Member
    Fantastic work!
  • Littlepeeper
    Littlepeeper Posts: 56 Member
    Great job!! Looking great!
  • maryjboom
    maryjboom Posts: 137 Member
    Awesome job! You look great!
  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
    Great job!! You look amazing!!
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    You look great! Well done!
  • vdobbs28
    vdobbs28 Posts: 72 Member
    You look awesome!
  • erojoy
    erojoy Posts: 554 Member
    You look great way to go!
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    Great job! Your changes are evident beyond the scale, as you look even lighter than your stated weight.
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Amazing job- you look fantastic! Thank you for posting- this is awesome. Keep up the good work!!
  • charlene77
    charlene77 Posts: 250 Member
    Wow! you've done such an amazing job! You look fantastic! How tall are you?
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
    You look great!
  • ChandalNicole
    ChandalNicole Posts: 166 Member
    charlene77 wrote: »
    Wow! you've done such an amazing job! You look fantastic! How tall are you?

    5'9" :)
  • ChandalNicole
    ChandalNicole Posts: 166 Member
    Thanks everybody! I didn't realize how hard on myself I would continue to be but I've finally started noticing the changes. :) Not only have I gained my confidence back but I feel great! My knee pain is gone, I don't get short of breath easily anymore and I'm just a happier person in general. It's not as hard as it seems if you just include activities you love and don't make yourself feel like you CAN'T have that one piece of chocolate you really want. You can. It won't ruin your day or your whole process. You just need to set limits and indulge in moderation. I 100% used to think like that and that's why I've never gotten this far.

    Thank you all for the support! Best of luck to you in your journey!
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