88lbs. Down. Still a long way to go.

JoanneHall94
JoanneHall94 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I lost my grammy in September 2015 it spun me into a world of depression. I had had trouble with my weight since I was a kid. But after she left this world it was getting out of hand. So December 2015 my fiance found out he was diabetic and his doctor put him on a calorie diet. That's when I thought to myself hey I could do this as well. 1 so I could support him and 2 so I could better myself. I thought if I lost some weight I would feel better. Now here it is May 2016 and I am down 88 pounds I started out in December at 415 pounds. My goal weight of 170 pounds. I am at 327 now. I still have a very long way to go but with every passing hour I look at myself and I tell myself you are changing so you could be happy. My Grammy was a big part of my life and when they took her it tore out a part of me. So today not only am I doing this to myself but I'm doing it for her. Because I know that she wouldn't want me to sit around depressed all the time just because she's gone.

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  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    So true and congratulations on the positive attitude. Even though its a long road ahead, take one day at a time and you will get there.
  • caitlinrn83
    caitlinrn83 Posts: 178 Member
    keep up the positive attitude!
  • BekahC1980
    BekahC1980 Posts: 474 Member
    Great job this far, you can do it!
  • Gamliela
    Gamliela Posts: 2,468 Member
    Congratuations, athanks for posting your success! :)
  • MrsMizzart
    MrsMizzart Posts: 52 Member
    Oh hunny. She would be rightly proud of you.
  • Valrotha
    Valrotha Posts: 294 Member
    Very sorry for your loss. However, great job on knocking 88 lbs off! Keep it up!
  • HippySkoppy
    HippySkoppy Posts: 725 Member
    Op - thank you for sharing your inspiring story. <3

    I am so sorry for your loss but I have no doubt that your Gran would be very proud of your accomplishments and goals towards better health for yourself and your partner.

    88 pounds is an outstanding loss and everyday you will see different parts and aspects to your progress. Even though you said you have a long way to go, you are employing the most useful techniques of successful weight loss: Patience and Persistence.

    I look forward to further updates of your success story. All the best.
  • JoanneHall94
    JoanneHall94 Posts: 2 Member
    HippySkoppy wrote: »
    Op - thank you for sharing your inspiring story. <3

    I am so sorry for your loss but I have no doubt that your Gran would be very proud of your accomplishments and goals towards better health for yourself and your partner.

    88 pounds is an outstanding loss and everyday you will see different parts and aspects to your progress. Even though you said you have a long way to go, you are employing the most useful techniques of successful weight loss: Patience and Persistence.

    I look forward to further updates of your success story. All the best.

    Thank you so much for those kind words. You are truly a great person
  • 120poundstogo
    120poundstogo Posts: 700 Member
    JoanneHall94 wrote: »
    I lost my grammy in September 2015 it spun me into a world of depression. I had had trouble with my weight since I was a kid. But after she left this world it was getting out of hand. So December 2015 my fiance found out he was diabetic and his doctor put him on a calorie diet. That's when I thought to myself hey I could do this as well. 1 so I could support him and 2 so I could better myself. I thought if I lost some weight I would feel better. Now here it is May 2016 and I am down 88 pounds I started out in December at 415 pounds. My goal weight of 170 pounds. I am at 327 now. I still have a very long way to go but with every passing hour I look at myself and I tell myself you are changing so you could be happy. My Grammy was a big part of my life and when they took her it tore out a part of me. So today not only am I doing this to myself but I'm doing it for her. Because I know that she wouldn't want me to sit around depressed all the time just because she's gone.
    Oh that is so great! You are on the road to better health. Keep going you are doing fine!
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Well done OP! Stay on that road. It leads to better health and happiness :smiley:
  • meryl135
    meryl135 Posts: 321 Member
    Deepest condolences for the loss of your grandma. It is inspiring to see that you turned your grief into motivation. Good luck!
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