256 Days, 73lbs (halfway goal), and my advice to newbies (with pictures)!

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  • mendiev
    mendiev Posts: 8 Member
    Great job! I hope to be able to post my success here some day!
  • tennileb
    tennileb Posts: 265 Member
    You are honestly beautiful in both your before and after pics, but you look really healthy and vibrant in the after pics. You rock!
  • Remaking_Me
    Remaking_Me Posts: 62 Member
    great post!!! You will finish girlfriend!!!
  • Guineagirl913
    Guineagirl913 Posts: 77 Member
    You are simply amazing and a beautiful person!
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    Thank you so much for posting and for being such an amazing fountain of wisdom!
  • Nichole856
    Nichole856 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks for being my inspiration today!!
  • jennlaw89
    jennlaw89 Posts: 160 Member
    Fantastic progress!!! Thank you so much for sharing and for the awesome tips!
  • reneerrt
    reneerrt Posts: 5 Member
    Great job!! Keep it up.
  • schillewis
    schillewis Posts: 144 Member
    Loved reading this. Congratulations on your amazing journey!
  • roserex
    roserex Posts: 90 Member
    Your post was awesome and positive and for me confirmation. I am much older (live in Iowa) and also have a ton of weight to take off. I've been working on it for 6 months and have lost 29 lbs. My motto on my desk and always in my mind is "Discipline is just choosing between what you want NOW and what you want MOST!". I want to be fit and able to be here for future grand children and for my kids in Kenya that I support through Fishers of Men Ministry. However, today I had stepped on the scale really looking forward to moving above that 30 lb weight loss to find I actually gained 1/2 pound. I realize that is just fluctuation, but I really wanted to be able to finally say Thirty something not Twenty something. So I decided to get on MFP and look for some uplifting support and your post immediately caught my eye. Thank you for taking the time to post - you definitely helped me when I needed it today! Thank you! I will keep your story in my thoughts and you in my prayers - Have a wonderful blessed day. Also, a side note. I believe God has just the right partner in mind for you! Take care.
  • rosepeppercreek
    rosepeppercreek Posts: 160 Member
    The response to this has been so incredible. I was really nervous to do it, but totally glad I did!!
  • madpandabear
    madpandabear Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you for the post. I'm starting out and the first 10 lbs wasn't easy. I've got to lose a lot. I really appreciate you posting your story.
  • Kimdbrand
    Kimdbrand Posts: 1 Member
    What an inspiration and journey! You are an AMAZING woman!!
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    You look great!
  • yorkshiregirl67
    yorkshiregirl67 Posts: 14 Member
    Just to say thanks for the inspiration and motivation. I'm just starting out and it seems like such an uphill battle, now you have helped to reduce that battle.
  • nicoleexo2015
    nicoleexo2015 Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks for the advice it's very helpful. Your story is somewhat similar to mine and your breakup experience.
  • Jaedynmoon
    Jaedynmoon Posts: 280 Member
    Awesome work! You should be proud!
  • Meg_lee91
    Meg_lee91 Posts: 14 Member
    Wow! What an amazing post! You are such an inspiration! Great job!!!
  • ojay85
    ojay85 Posts: 17 Member
    just wow. super inspired darl
  • Heydi79
    Heydi79 Posts: 79 Member
    You look awesome ! :)!
  • biscuit2015
    biscuit2015 Posts: 4 Member
    I've only just began my weight loss journey but a lot of what you said really resonates with me. Your tips have really inspired me and I will definitely be stealing them! :) I'd love to add you as a friend.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited June 2015
    Nailed It.
    You have not posted very many comments / questions but they have all ways been supportive and positive. :)
    1. Use the MFP community:
    2. Embrace clean-ish eating:
    3. Protein:
    4. Find your kind of cardio:
    5. Don't be afraid to lift weights/do body weight exercises:
    6. Set goals and reward yourself:
    7. Know that "life happens":
    8. The number on the scale is not the only thing that counts: Non-Scale victories (NSV)
    9. Find a mantra: "Change."
    10. Prepare for things to start changing:
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    Nailed It.
    You have not posted very many comments / questions but they have all ways been supportive and positive. :)
    rosepeppercreek wrote: »
    1. Use the MFP community:
    2. Embrace clean-ish eating:
    3. Protein:
    4. Find your kind of cardio:
    5. Don't be afraid to lift weights/do body weight exercises:
    6. Set goals and reward yourself:
    7. Know that "life happens":
    8. The number on the scale is not the only thing that counts: Non-Scale victories (NSV)
    9. Find a mantra: "Change."
    10. Prepare for things to start changing:

  • erojoy
    erojoy Posts: 554 Member
    This is awesome! Way to go! I can't wait until you reach ONEderland, which I'm sure you'll do quickly. Congrats and keep going!

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