82 Pounds Down So Far

I didn't quite meet my year end goal. I wanted to reach 100 pounds lost by the end of the year. I actually did meet it, when I was having stomach issues, but only for a few days. I had to make some medicine changes related to tests I had to undergo to diagnose the cause of my stomach issues and gained quite a bit back. Too late in the year to get it all back off again. I'm not upset. I got it off once and I will get it off again. I ordered myself a new dress. I'd had my eye on it for months but refused to pay full price. I saw it on sale the day after Christmas for a really steep discount. It arrived today. I washed it and tried it on and oh am I so glad I ordered it. This dress is a size 20 and I started in a size 30 back in 2019. What a great way to end the year. I will try adding a picture of today and where I started, but I've not done this before, so I don't know if it will work or not. Keep on pushing forward, everyone. If I can do it, you can do it. I know I have a long way to go still, but the more I lose, the more I believe that I really can reach my goals.

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  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,596 Member
    You've made my day. Have a happy New Year.

    It is a lovely picture with you in your new dress
  • SurferGirl1982
    SurferGirl1982 Posts: 560 Member
    edited January 1
    You've done very well! The only thing is six months from now you'll have to put that dress in the donation bag and buy a smaller size :) Keep up the good work!
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 3,937 Member
    Oh yeah! 82 pounds is definitely a big win! You look great!
  • wendyoc23
    wendyoc23 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! 82 pounds is something to be proud of! You look fantastic! Keep up the great work!
  • nancyko
    nancyko Posts: 35 Member
    What a major accomplishment!! You look so good, and your dress is beautiful!!
  • bhs50rd
    bhs50rd Posts: 2 Member
    Amazing work, and you are to be congratulated - 82lbs is a wonderful achievment.
  • Lady_Magenta
    Lady_Magenta Posts: 157 Member
    You made my day as well. Look how thin your neck looks. It's a stunning transformation. You look great in your new dress.

    I started with a high weight of 348 in September 2024 and have lost 35 lbs so far (+/- 2). I have a long way to go and reading about your success is so motivating.

    I am very determined to lose weight without weight loss injections and I am having fun. I even founded a group and I was wondering if you would like to join us. We are a nice bunch of losers. I have 100+ more pounds to lose, so I will be around for a while. Congrats on your success! I would like to stay in touch which is hard without a newsfeed or any other way to communicate.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/147326-determined-losers-on-a-mission-its-not-a-diet-its-a-lifestyle-change
  • RevitalizingGrandma
    RevitalizingGrandma Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you so much for posting and sharing your photos! I just joined My Fitness Pal today. I have 200 pounds to lose, and really appreciate the inspiration I feel from your post.

    Also thanks to Lady Magenta for sharing the name of her group. I just requested to join.
  • corgisncollies
    corgisncollies Posts: 254 Member
    Lady_Magenta, I started at 351.4, so pretty close to where you started. It has taken me 5 1/2 years to get where I am now. It has not been as fast or as easy as I would have liked, but I am determined to stick with it.
  • shannshine1
    shannshine1 Posts: 744 Member
    Hat's off to you! Congratulations on where you are!
  • NathiClark
    NathiClark Posts: 1 Member
    What an incredible accomplishment. Congratulations! You are an inspiration. Looking forward to getting more updates.
  • doraleestallard534
    doraleestallard534 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! You are amazing and beautiful! I am so excited for you! It takes major commitment to accomplish what you have done!
  • Sweaver15
    Sweaver15 Posts: 1 Member
    Amazing! You are beautiful in that dress!
  • Lucy2lose12
    Lucy2lose12 Posts: 20 Member
    How are you today ? Have to succeeded in your getting to goal? And How will you maintain your lifestyle?
  • turnsmilesfitness
    turnsmilesfitness Posts: 1 Member
    Way to go! I am so impressed and inspired by your tenacity. Keep it up!
  • StringyMacaronii
    StringyMacaronii Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations! That is so cool, you can see the product of your hard work!
  • Nerwhem
    Nerwhem Posts: 2 Member
    Congrats! You accomplished a lot in 2024!!
  • HealthyHappyGB
    HealthyHappyGB Posts: 1 Member
    Amazing and inspiring accomplishment! Thank you for sharing.
  • joanhendel
    joanhendel Posts: 1 Member
    You are an inspiration to me today as I too, struggle with weight. I'm going to keep your words in mind, if you can do it, I can too! THANK YOU! You look so great! I'd love to know what you did to get the weight off. That is just amazing!
  • brosia2
    brosia2 Posts: 7 Member
    AWESOME, I lost 50 back in 2021, gained 20 back, so started again this year, You are an inspiration and you look AMAZING!!
  • micaiahty
    micaiahty Posts: 1 Member
    Thank you, you have given me hope.
  • ameliagrieve
    ameliagrieve Posts: 2 Member
    absolutely awesome you must feel incredible, go girl!!
  • JeanetteMiller7094
    JeanetteMiller7094 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow you look amazing. 82 pounds down. You go girl.
    What a beautiful dress. Wear it as many times as you can before it is to big and falls off.
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