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40+ pounds GONE!

Ckeymom
Ckeymom Posts: 30 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
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The picture on the left breaks my heart. I remember being her, with the painful knees, and being constantly out of breath. My knees were so bad, that walking up a flight of stairs was almost impossible. I had stopped weighing at this point, but I estimate that I was around 230. The pic on the left is from this weekend. I'm down to 183, and feel fabulous! My knees never hurt, I have tons of energy, and I feel better than I ever have! So even though the "before" picture makes me sad, I'm keeping it as a reminder of why concentrating on my health is so important.

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  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    That's an amazing transformation for 40#!! And the best stories are about making your life better, not just your appearance:) Whoooo!!!
  • mona52bask
    mona52bask Posts: 42 Member
    You look great. Congratulations. You are inspiring me to stay on this journey. I have severe knee problems. They are talking about knee replacement for both knees. I am hoping if I lose the weight, I may not need to replace them. Thanks for sharing your story.
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Fabulous! Keep up the great work!
  • Ckeymom
    Ckeymom Posts: 30 Member
    mona52bask wrote: »
    You look great. Congratulations. You are inspiring me to stay on this journey. I have severe knee problems. They are talking about knee replacement for both knees. I am hoping if I lose the weight, I may not need to replace them. Thanks for sharing your story.

    I'm so sorry about your knees! It's a horrible feeling to know that you can't move like you want to. I can tell you that I began to notice a change after the first 10 pounds. Good luck! You've got this!!!
  • barbara3213
    barbara3213 Posts: 98 Member
    Congrats! You look great and I'm glad you feel great.
  • farmgirl1677
    farmgirl1677 Posts: 16 Member
    You look wonderful! You have given me hope that if I stay on this journey my knees will stop hurting so much as well. Any suggestions for exercises that are easy on my knees?
  • Ckeymom
    Ckeymom Posts: 30 Member
    farmgirl1677 wrote: »
    You look wonderful! You have given me hope that if I stay on this journey my knees will stop hurting so much as well. Any suggestions for exercises that are easy on my knees?

    I started with walking, and I invested in some very good shoes. Hoka One One makes very padded shoes that take a lot of pressure off the knees.
  • BrendaS03
    BrendaS03 Posts: 92 Member
    Well done! :)
  • tayter_tot7
    tayter_tot7 Posts: 220 Member
    you look great thanks for the inspiration
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    Wow! Well done. I also lost 40lbs. But have 120 to go! 5 pounds at a time.
  • Ckeymom
    Ckeymom Posts: 30 Member
    120poundstogo wrote: »
    Wow! Well done. I also lost 40lbs. But have 120 to go! 5 pounds at a time.

    Way to go! Slow and steady, and we'll get there!
  • amber76bailey
    amber76bailey Posts: 92 Member
    Great job!
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    Ckeymom wrote: »
    120poundstogo wrote: »
    Wow! Well done. I also lost 40lbs. But have 120 to go! 5 pounds at a time.

    Way to go! Slow and steady, and we'll get there!
    yes! That is the only way to go! You look great!

  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    amber76bailey wrote: »
    Great job!
    I agree! Great job!
  • chesnity3
    chesnity3 Posts: 960 Member
    Awesome job
  • fitdoc1983
    fitdoc1983 Posts: 14 Member
    Congratulations! You look wonderful!
  • kimDj66
    kimDj66 Posts: 20 Member
    Congratulations, You look amazing!!!!
  • nicknock01
    nicknock01 Posts: 34 Member
    You look stunning! And white is definitely your color. Kudos!
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    What a wonderful transformation! Congrats on all your progress.
  • sfsoccermom2
    sfsoccermom2 Posts: 233 Member
    Great transformation. Very inspirational with just starting over.
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