First post! MFP member for 7 years. 1964-day logging streak. 161 pounds lost.

RoguePisigit
RoguePisigit Posts: 3 Member
in Success Stories
Hi everyone! Obviously I'm pretty MFP dedicated, but I've never checked out the message boards before and wanted to share my progress. I started logging in 2013 at a weight of 303 but got serious in late 2014. After hitting a low of 138 lbs, I had some major life challenges -- a medication that seriously affected my weight, depression and anxiety struggles with accompanying bad reactions to medications, reactive hypoglycemia that drove my hunger through the roof, and a return to comfort eating after the unexpected death of my husband. By April of last year I had regained to 176, and I'm almost prouder to have lost 34 pounds in the past year than to have lost 160 in the past 5. Life isn't linear, and weight loss isn't always either.

October 2013 to November 2019 (I have had two skin removal surgeries):
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February 2019 to November 2019:
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  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    Wow, so very well done!!!
  • Floydy89
    Floydy89 Posts: 23 Member
    I barely ever post (though often browse) but had to for this! Absolutely remarkable! You must have some mindset! Congrats!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Congratulations! This is a lovely transformation. I'm sorry about the loss of your husband--I'm sure it hasn't been easy.
  • katsheare
    katsheare Posts: 1,025 Member
    Amazing first post and so many hugs to you - hopefully you feel stronger in all parts of your self through this!!
  • thomasrhysnicholas
    thomasrhysnicholas Posts: 2 Member
    Hell yes. Well done :-)
  • harleyhearse
    harleyhearse Posts: 16 Member
    What an inspirational story! I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. You have an amazing ability to focus on your goals. That ability is what I am trying to find as I am at the beginning stages of my journey. I wish you continued success, and happiness.
  • TravisJHunt
    TravisJHunt Posts: 533 Member
    Amazing job! Amazing strength. I know they say nothing in life worth having comes easy, and you're living proof! You don't even resemble the same person, you can just see it in your eyes. That last photo has the eyes of a person who says I've been to hell and back and I am a stronger person because of it so don't mess with me! Keep kicking butt and taking names!
  • angf0679
    angf0679 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Way to go!!!! That's a lot of hard work. (And I have to say I love those tights you are wearing in your after photos)
  • GoRun2
    GoRun2 Posts: 463 Member
    congratulations
  • TheBigFb
    TheBigFb Posts: 649 Member
    YOU ARE AMAZING
  • MsWax
    MsWax Posts: 32 Member
    Thank you for sharing this! You've made some amazing accomplishments in the face of some terrible obstacles...that's really something to be proud of. Congratulations!
  • tinaslim
    tinaslim Posts: 48 Member
    WOW! What an awesome share! So sorry for the loss of your husband and medication issues. Looks like you're taking control of things from what we're seeing! Well done!!!🤗
  • dhiammarath
    dhiammarath Posts: 834 Member
    Wow! Congrats!
  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    You are one strong woman. Lucky the people who have you as a friend IRL :heart:
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    incredible job
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,415 Member
    Many hugs, and even more wishes for a bright future. You are a strong, beautiful woman, with good things in store.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Wow, that's awesome! Great streak, and dedication. And I'm very sorry for your loss <3
  • kardsharp
    kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
    Great first post! Just a wonderful success story. Thank you for sharing!
  • guil0095
    guil0095 Posts: 327 Member
    Amazing post!! Thank you for sharing <3
  • mrschwarten
    mrschwarten Posts: 194 Member
    Oh wow!!! I am so proud of you!!! Your health has improved so much, you're in control, you've figured out what works and what doesn't, these are all such wonderful accomplishments!!! Thanks for sharing with us, and thank you for motivating me!!!
  • celestep2k1
    celestep2k1 Posts: 55 Member
    Rockstar you are!
  • JaisJourney
    JaisJourney Posts: 3 Member
    I never post, but your post was awesome! It’s not just because you lost weight (161 is amazing), but that even after facing a loss, you kept going. Congrats!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Amazing loss/transformation, and what an example of overcoming adversity! 💕 💕 💕
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    They need to put you on the payroll.....you are what this site is all about! Congrats!💪💪💪

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