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Today I hit my first goal!!!!

kshepherds
kshepherds Posts: 20
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
Well... Today was the my first goal I have hit since I started eating clean and exercising on a consistant regular basis.

I start this new life journey January 15, 2011 at a WHOPPING 350 pounds. Yep... I said it. I have never EVER been this heavy. I'm not even sure where it came from. :S I must say I owe this forever new life to my Mother, who heard about this new program on the radio and signed my Father and I along with herself up for this. Unwillingly, I went with her. It was a gym member ship :S a personal nurtrionist and self help group...

I felt sick to my stomach the first day. I remember that day well actually. I sat in my truck and waited and waited for my parents to get there. I remember texting Paul (my husband) saying how sick I felt and how there were so many beautiful people running on the tredmills etc. I was sooooo nervious. So finally they came and I went in with them. I think I was the biggest person in the gym. What a great feeling.... NOT! Anyway I did it.. the first work out of my life... and I didn't die. I couldn't believe it. I was so excited that I phoned my best girlfriend ever (who has lost about 100 lbs on her own... kodo's to miss Emily) and I cried... I cried on the way home.. I told her I couldn't believe it.. I did it..

So that's how it started.. I still have hesitations walking into the gym on my own. But I go. and I do it. I might still sit in my car and wait a miniute, but I do go in. Thanks to eating wonderfully and the guys at Island Fitlife. I have lost a whopping 51.2 pounds as of this morning... BYE BYE 300's I wish I could say it was nice knowing you.. But i'm super thankful I will never and yes I meant NEVER see you again. There is a fit beautiful girl in this fat suit just screaming to come out. I can't wait to meet her. Next goal isn't that far off at 270 by my birthday. I know I can do it. I know we all can do it. Just 10 lbs at a time. Remember to breath, day after day comes that turns into weeks as it always does... So why not be healthy and live each day to the fullest ;) (in a healthy way)

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  • natoya_j
    natoya_j Posts: 21
    I'm so happy for you. Every goal met is an accomplishment and a major step towards accomplishing more. Keep up the work.
  • alianf
    alianf Posts: 41 Member
    This was a great story that brought a tear to my eye. CONGRATULATIONS on your great success! Keep going strong!
  • koukla702
    koukla702 Posts: 171
    AWESOME GIRL!!!!!!!

    Huge accomplishment!

    Congrats :0)
  • tonicia
    tonicia Posts: 145 Member
    This was a great story that brought a tear to my eye. CONGRATULATIONS on your great success! Keep going strong!

    Me too!! Awesome story! Great work!!! So proud of you!
  • PhoenyxRising
    PhoenyxRising Posts: 68 Member
    Amazing story--- I totally needed to be re-motivated and that just did it for me. Thank you SO much and congrats on the lifestyle change!! Can't wait for your next update!
  • sarah_boombah
    sarah_boombah Posts: 124 Member
    How inspiring - well done, what a fantastic job :)
  • xxx29
    xxx29 Posts: 60 Member
    Great going! So happy for you.
  • KCB1978
    KCB1978 Posts: 113
    This is fantastic news :)
  • av8rblond
    av8rblond Posts: 140
    So excited for you!!! I am also so happy to see someone remotely close to me...lol...I was thinking I was the only West Coaster around here..lol..oh yeah and GO 'NUCKS GO!
  • ImNotThatBob
    ImNotThatBob Posts: 371 Member
    Kongratulation kshepherds!!!

    A well deserved and well earned VICTORY! Happy early Birthday!!! when is yours? (mine is on the 14th so happy early b-day to me too LOL).

    You've been at this twice as long as I have and lost twice as much. I began 9 weeks ago and have shed 27.5 lbs, 2% body fat and 5.5 inches off my waist. In other words, you give me hope to keep going.

    Thank you.
    >Rob
  • juang3
    juang3 Posts: 212 Member
    What an amazing accomplishment you have achieved! Your hard work right now will continue to pay you back in the years to come!!! I am proud that you made that first step!!
  • achampionsheart
    achampionsheart Posts: 1,020 Member
    what an awesome achievement..i want to lose 80 and i have 69 to go.....you are an inspiration and i know that you will succeed.....continued success to you
  • mak_101
    mak_101 Posts: 28
    That is soooo awesome!!! You are an inspiration to all of us on the journey to a new YOU! Thanks and keep it up.
  • justaloozer
    justaloozer Posts: 122 Member
    That is wonderful!
  • ngolston
    ngolston Posts: 159 Member
    Congratulations on your success!! The hardest step is often the first...you should be so proud of yourself!!!
  • mfkfoster
    mfkfoster Posts: 331 Member
    So proud of you! Great job!
  • jah7700
    jah7700 Posts: 276 Member
    Congrats!
  • atashap
    atashap Posts: 85
    congrats.....so proud of you, love your story, it really touched my heart. Keep up the good work.
  • sclosson
    sclosson Posts: 120
    This was a great story that brought a tear to my eye. CONGRATULATIONS on your great success! Keep going strong!

    Me too!! Awesome story! Great work!!! So proud of you!

    Me, too. had a similar gym experience myself.
  • Jessies_journey
    Jessies_journey Posts: 131 Member
    You are awesome! Keep up the great work!
  • DawnCallas
    DawnCallas Posts: 68
    You are amazing!! Congrats!! A job WELL DONE!! :drinker:
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    awww..congrats to you my dear! So proud of you!
  • vickyplum
    vickyplum Posts: 193 Member
    This was a great story that brought a tear to my eye. CONGRATULATIONS on your great success! Keep going strong!

    Awesome job!!! you are an amazing person!! I wish you all the best in your journey!!!

    Vicky xx
  • loosingit3
    loosingit3 Posts: 27
    What an amazing story. I am so proud of you!! Soon you will be the weight you want.
  • Zelsawaf
    Zelsawaf Posts: 111 Member
    Just a great story! So great hearing things like this. Congrats to you and keep it up!
  • monky13grl
    monky13grl Posts: 55 Member
    You have just given me the inspiration I need to get through the weekend. Congratulations!
  • sunshine__angel
    sunshine__angel Posts: 366 Member
    Wow! Your story made me tear up when you said you called your friend and cried. If that isn't inspiration then I don't know what is. I have about 20-25lbs more to go, I have never been overweight until these last couple of years. I also have no idea how I got here, but we CAN do it, and we WILL!! Thanks for posting this, these stories are the reason I come here - for motivation and inspiration. Thank you and congrats on your loss and your efforts at the gym!! Very admirable!
  • kshepherds
    kshepherds Posts: 20
    Thank you everyone for all your continued support. I never expected to get so many.. if any posts... I was just super excited!.. You are all in inspiration to me. I am very thankful to read and be friends with you all on here. Thank you, thank you thank you! *Hugs* all around and WE CAN TOTALLY DO THIS!
  • jesseBYAH
    jesseBYAH Posts: 446 Member
    Awww your story made me choke up! What an amazing journey you've been on. I don't know you, but I am very proud of you :) Keep up the great work!
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