55lbs down, 45 to go (at least)

MegsHutch90
MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
edited January 2016 in Success Stories

Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

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  • ElbowCoude
    ElbowCoude Posts: 28 Member
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    YAY! Keep doing great!
  • plushieboo
    plushieboo Posts: 38 Member
    Keep up the good work! It's hard but you can do it!!!
  • ShyBloom
    ShyBloom Posts: 3 Member
    Wow! What an inspiration! You are doing a great job and I hope you can reach all of your goals! :smile:
  • robertacjohnston
    robertacjohnston Posts: 6 Member
    What you have achieved is amazing! Keep up the hard work! You can do it! It's a long, tough road but it's all worth it :smile:
  • MegsHutch90
    MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks much :) being healthier- and working to get even more so- is more than worth it!
  • amandapierce0515
    amandapierce0515 Posts: 67 Member
    Keep it up! You can do it! I gained 2lbs back over Christmas, but after just a week I have worked off those 2 and 2 more. You can't beat yourself up when you slip up. Just use it as a motivator to help push you forward! Good luck!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Nice job, keeping it going! :)
  • saralthrash
    saralthrash Posts: 105 Member
    Wow! You look great! Your hard work shows!
  • MegsHutch90
    MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks much! Some days, it's hard for me to tell, but comparison pics helps for sure!
  • AllisonSmith254
    AllisonSmith254 Posts: 13 Member
    Great Job! You have beautiful hair, by the way.
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
    Great job! Wish you the best.
  • Kitty_Nikki
    Kitty_Nikki Posts: 44 Member
    ElbowCoude wrote: »
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!

    This is really inspiring! That is a lot of weight for 6 months. Congrats.
  • agzram
    agzram Posts: 199 Member
    MegsHutch90 wrote: »
    Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

    My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

    I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

    I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

    Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
    Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
    Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

    6tiawtuibj2j.jpg
    b1hetozf4ve5.jpg
    kaevs4uctkpd.jpg

    We have about the same to lose!! You look amazing keep up the great work!
  • MegsHutch90
    MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
    AllisonSmith254 wrote: »
    Great Job! You have beautiful hair, by the way.

    Haha thanks! :)
  • Petite120
    Petite120 Posts: 11 Member
    wow, excellent work! keep it up :)
  • tryinghard2012
    tryinghard2012 Posts: 419 Member
    You look amazing! Keep doing what you're doing! ;)
  • woznube7
    woznube7 Posts: 537 Member
    @MegsHutch90, thank you! :) You look wonderful and you're doing such a great job. Keep it up and keep pushing. :)
  • kingvix
    kingvix Posts: 9 Member
    You look fantastic! Keep going x
  • MegsHutch90
    MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
    Thank you!
  • sheiladurnil
    sheiladurnil Posts: 12 Member
    ElbowCoude wrote: »
    Great job! I've been in the same place as you, and the success stories keep me going! I started at 292 in July and hit 199 on Christmas Eve! You can do it! Your doing wonderful!

    You have lost almost 100 pounds in 6 months??? Crazy WOW!! that is awesome, I have a total of 105 pounds to reach the doctor recommended weight but my goal is to lose 100 pounds right now... starting at originally 283 and lost 47 but gained 35 of it back and started again at 272.. and currently at 268. I want to be at 170... Any tips to give?
  • sheiladurnil
    sheiladurnil Posts: 12 Member
    MegsHutch90 wrote: »
    Hello all! I've been a forum lurker for years, and all the success stories have been inspiring and keep me motivated; thank you!

    My name is Meg. I'm 25, and have been obese all of my life, with a myriad of contributing, and some resultant, health issues. as Even so, I was decently active. Mid 2015, I noticed that I was slowing. I couldn't hike as far or work as hard. Time to change.

    I've tried losing before- heck, I've been a member for years- and was never successful. So I sought out my doctor's help. Finally, I stuck to the plan they laid out for me, and now I am about what I weighed 9 years ago, mid high school!

    I have a long way to go still. I'm hoping to hit Onederland by my 26th birthday in May, which is totally doable.

    Thanks for reading! I needed to post as a self motivator, as I gained 3 pounds over the holidays. 3 might not seem to be a lot, but I've worked so hard and I am just disappointed in myself that I sacrificed that hard work for a few days of indulgences! But I know I have come far, and I am glad of that!
    Top: Christmas 2015; 225lbs ish
    Bottom: July 2015: 280lbs ish

    6tiawtuibj2j.jpg
    b1hetozf4ve5.jpg
    kaevs4uctkpd.jpg

    You are really a true inspiration, you look great!!! It is so easy to be down on yourself but kick that to the curb and stomp it out... cuz you can start fresh now and rock this the rest of the way!! Keep up the good work!!
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Keep up the good work
  • HollyFromTexas
    HollyFromTexas Posts: 29 Member
    You are doing amazing. I know the three pounds seem overwhelming and it seems like a setback but just decide to not let it get you down. Pick up and keep moving forward! You've gone this far you should KNOW you have it in you to continue!
  • marija09
    marija09 Posts: 24 Member
    congrats on catching the fish, u look incredible!
  • Omoe11
    Omoe11 Posts: 235 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • happyazgirl76
    happyazgirl76 Posts: 1 Member
    You look great! Keep up the great work. Can't wait to read your next update!!! Very inspiring words!
  • jaybe101
    jaybe101 Posts: 25 Member
    Great job, well done! Keep pushing girl
  • MegsHutch90
    MegsHutch90 Posts: 72 Member
    Thanks so much everyone!
  • nm2bsc
    nm2bsc Posts: 111 Member
    You look good and probably feel even better. Keep up the good work!

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