Long Battle

It’s been a long road to get to where I’m at now. In 2012 I started my journey tipping the scales at 268#. I lost 85# but it took me 5 years to do. I was able to keep that off for 4 years. Then in 2022 I really started making a concerted effort to control my diabetes. I started losing weight again. Now after a 10 year battle I have finally reached my goal weight of 150#. Those last 3# were hard won. I started going to the gym back in December of 2022 at 153#. It wasn’t until just last week that I finally lost the last 3#. Now my focus has shifted to toning up & strength training & maintenance of my weight. So I have new goals now & I’m slowly making gains in the gym. Here’s to my new identity as a fit healthy person 118# lighter!

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  • putotherpeoplefirst
    putotherpeoplefirst Posts: 31 Member
    Good on you and you will feel so much better! Great work!
  • debbiebyf
    debbiebyf Posts: 10 Member
    That’s amazing well done, you have inspired me to keep going - this journey is never easy xx
  • sandraws
    sandraws Posts: 22 Member
    Congratulations! You committed to the long haul and here you are! You must be feeling really good about yourself!
  • BigMech
    BigMech Posts: 472 Member
    Great work, way to stick with it!
  • clprieur
    clprieur Posts: 270 Member
    HOLY HECK!!! You should be sooooo proud!!! Good job!!!! :)
  • californiagirl1969
    californiagirl1969 Posts: 57 Member
    Congratulations amazing self care.
  • Pdc654
    Pdc654 Posts: 317 Member
    Amazing job!
  • MazLB
    MazLB Posts: 55 Member
    Well done 😊
  • rdubins
    rdubins Posts: 4 Member
    Impressive!!! Way to keep going, and never giving up!
  • Fin_C666
    Fin_C666 Posts: 11 Member
    Wow, amazing. And an inspiration to all of us who have just started that journey.
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 428 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss. Very impressive!
  • bjmcq
    bjmcq Posts: 305 Member
    Well done! congrats, glad you posted, its very inspirational!
  • anehcar
    anehcar Posts: 6 Member
    Amazing ! Credit to you
  • stantonkim15
    stantonkim15 Posts: 5 Member
    congratulations. What things kept you motivated to continue on your journey?
  • creationscrown
    creationscrown Posts: 304 Member
    Slow and steady for long term success! You got this! You're doing GREAT!
  • tmoneyag99
    tmoneyag99 Posts: 480 Member
    That's Amazing!
  • Creamtea42
    Creamtea42 Posts: 285 Member
    As someone who is struggling to lose weight - I keep falling off my healthy eating regime & find exercise difficult, reading this post today was inspiring! Congratulations you must be feeling great! Thanks for sharing & making a difference to my day & my commitment to my long battle ahead…😊
  • bjmcq
    bjmcq Posts: 305 Member
    Fanatastic accomplishment, great inspiration, and yes, it does take so much time!
  • doncsen21
    doncsen21 Posts: 1 Member
    Such a great and inspiring read! Cheers to you!
  • brenn35
    brenn35 Posts: 38 Member
    wow, very inspiring!
  • jdesco311
    jdesco311 Posts: 1 Member
    Wow! You go girl! That's what I call commitment. Thank you for sharing. I'm 60 years old and I can't tell you how many times throughout my life I lost and regained the same 20 pounds. You've proven it's a long haul, but well worth it. You are an inspiration, for sure!
  • Minihaha77
    Minihaha77 Posts: 8 Member
    Bravo! Your story sounds much like mine and as a diabetic also I'm sure your health has vastly improved. Give yourself a hug and enjoy your thin self.
  • Sandysphat
    Sandysphat Posts: 215 Member
    Congrats 🎊
  • chadkl
    chadkl Posts: 4 Member
    Great job!
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