39 down 10 to go

smeyerdirk · August 2011

I started my weight loss journey January 3, 2011 and have lost 39 pounds. I am 10 pounds away from my goal and it's become very hard to lose those final 10 pounds. I was diagnosed with PCO last year which was the main cause of my weight gain (per the doctor). I was told by the doctor that I would have a very hard time losing weight, but I didn't let it stop me. I am lucky enough to have an amazing fiancée who has been on the weight loss journey with me. I've never posted pictures before so hopefully they turn out! :bigsmile:

Before - I am the one on the right
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_2828.jpg[/img]

After - The first picture is me over the weekend on a hike. My fiancee is in the second picture and he has lost almost 50lbs!
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_5372.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_2701.jpg[/img]

pehermann · August 2011

seeing if this works... congrats on the weight loss!

helenium · August 2011

[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_2828.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_5372.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/IMG_2701.jpg[/img]

seeing if this works... congrats on the weight loss!

Maybe this.

ETA: Hey, great work!

Your neck especially.

NicolePatriot · August 2011

Wow!! You look fantastic. Keep it up!

jagh09 · August 2011

Wonderful!! Congratulations. You look gorgeous!

myvenus · August 2011

That is a great change; you look beautiful! 39 is alot and that is great. You should focus on the 39 maybe, and not the 10, that might help you stay motivated and keep you on the right track...just an idea...........good luck to you, fantastic job!!

susanswan · August 2011

Hey, congratulations! I'm working on my last 10, too! I started my journey at 50 years old and lost 55 pounds steadily! I was going through menopause with missing periods, etc. My OB/GYN told me it was very impressive because most women gain 10 pounds just because of menopause, yet I lost 55! I got off track, put back on about 20 and have now lost a good 25 pounds with 10 left to reach 135 my goal. Having gone through menopause completely now I am 54, I am still losing! Not setting any records, but slow and steady will get you the results you are after. You just need to remember 2 things. You are determined so you are not "most people" and the second is that you must never give up or think you have it made because you reached your goal because those bad habits that got you fat in the first place are just waiting for a weak moment to pounce on you again!

You'll do it! Don't ever let anyone tell you "You can't." Maybe they can't, but you sure as heck can!

Fat_2_Fit_Mommy · August 2011

Awesome you did a good job!! Your doctor said it's going to be hard but you did it!!! Congradulations!! Your looking good!!

theprettyone1010 · August 2011

You look amazing! congratulations

smeyerdirk · August 2011

Thanks everyone it's been a long road, but I am happy that I am almost done. I came across a few more pictures and was like WOW what a change :blushing:

BEFORE:
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/1289248441410.jpg[/img]

I was wearing an XL jacket in this picture I now have a Small!
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/2010-05-2895182140.jpg[/img]

AFTER:
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/1308075008910.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy253/sgriffin1219/Before and After/P1011369.jpg[/img]

39 down 10 to go

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