41 Pounds Gone... 1 Husband Gained!

Alarae21
Alarae21 Posts: 171 Member
edited December 3 in Success Stories
On 11th August 2016, I married my best friend.

209 days since my journey began and I have lost 41 pounds to date, two dress sizes (three in some places), going from a UK 14 to a UK 8/10.

I have never been happier, healthier or fitter and can finally claim I am at a healthy BMI for once in my adult life of 23 years. I am not exactly where I want to be yet, but I am closer than ever before.

I am 5'3 and started at 178. Currently floating at 136.3, with a revised aim to get to 130. I've gone from a sedentary, grazing fiend to a gym loving, active individual who last year would have laughed out loud at the prospect of going to the gym upwards of six days a week, for up to 2 hours a time! I've tried to lose weight on multiple occasions, but this time I succeeded and will continue to do so! Not just for my own desires, but to ensure that i am fit and healthy to embark upon my new married life :)

Anyway, on to pictures! The dress fittings one are a repost, but unfortunately they are the best comparative pictures I have as I didn't take progress pictures.

Me close to my highest in Nov 2015 - Excuse the grump face!)

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December 2015 (month before the journey):

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May 2016 - My first 10k obstacle course!

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Final dress fitting - July 2016

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Hen do weekend - End of July 2016

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Pre-wedding Family Fun - August 2016

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The big day! 11th August 2016

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Replies

  • skyr105
    skyr105 Posts: 6 Member
    Well done! What a fabulous dress!
  • Bee_Le
    Bee_Le Posts: 48 Member
    Indeed, nice job! :)
  • AngelinaB_
    AngelinaB_ Posts: 563 Member
    Congratulations both your wedding and your 41 pounds loss! Keep the good work!
  • nanciduffy
    nanciduffy Posts: 10 Member
    You look beautiful, happy & healthy!

    Congrats!
  • sandflower81
    sandflower81 Posts: 399 Member
    Your dress is beautiful.
  • 12Sarah2015
    12Sarah2015 Posts: 1,117 Member
    Well done!
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    How beautiful!
  • normalicia11
    normalicia11 Posts: 474 Member
    Congratulations on your wedding and wt loss!
    You look beautiful!!!
  • plushieboo
    plushieboo Posts: 38 Member
    Congratulations on the marriage and weight loss! You look beautiful! LOVE your dress!!!
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Awesome!!! What a beautiful bride :smiley:
  • pdxhak
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    Congrats!
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
    You're a very gorgeous bride and your husband is very lucky have a great life
  • dietsrus
    dietsrus Posts: 10 Member
    You look stunning!! You should be so proud!
  • pandahead76
    pandahead76 Posts: 122 Member
    Amazing and inspirational! Congratulations on your wedding!! May you have many happy years ahead!
  • marand94608
    marand94608 Posts: 67 Member
    Aw! I love weddings. You'll treasure those pics for a lifetime. Congrats!
  • AmandaStoyer1
    AmandaStoyer1 Posts: 8 Member
    congratulations on the weight loss and wedding! your dress was gorgeous!
  • Alarae21
    Alarae21 Posts: 171 Member
    Thank you everyone! It went by in such a flash but I enjoyed every second.

    My wedding may have spurred on my journey, but it will continue indefinitely as it is a lifestyle change, not a short term solution!
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    You look so beautiful and so does that dress!
    You did a great job congratulations ☺
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    Alarae21 wrote: »
    Thank you everyone! It went by in such a flash but I enjoyed every second.

    My wedding may have spurred on my journey, but it will continue indefinitely as it is a lifestyle change, not a short term solution!

    I'm so happy to read that you're not going back to old ways. So many people get slim for special events, and then go right back to square one. Congratulations on all of your success!! :)
  • daworley
    daworley Posts: 238 Member
    Congratulations on the weight loss and your marriage! Your dress is beautiful and you were a stunning bride!
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
    Congratulations on both the weight loss and marriage. What a gorgeous dress!
  • fruitystix
    fruitystix Posts: 35 Member
    You look radiant and beautiful!


  • halii3053
    halii3053 Posts: 6 Member
    You are one amazing lady, never forget that. You are a person with great commitment values. This will shine through in your marriage too. I wish you the world of happiness, strength and health!
  • smkondy
    smkondy Posts: 583 Member
    You look lovely & happy!! Congrats on your weight loss success & your wedding!!
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