Pumpkin Farm: Then and Now...70 Pounds Down!

lyndsloo
lyndsloo Posts: 242
edited October 3 in Success Stories
Hi friends! Here's a picture of me from the pumpkin farm last year and a photo of me with my pumpkin taken yesterday! Sadly, we forgot the camera for our pumpkin adventure but a photo holding the pumpkin will do! :)

Sometimes I feel like there isn't much of a difference, and then I see photos like this. My initial goal was to lose 100lbs, but I've changed it to 110lbs. We will see how I feel when I get down to that number! :)

The first image was taken when I weighed 240lbs. I was a "happy" fat girl (you know the kind). I truthfully was MISERABLE. My changing moment was attempting to hike a local trail nearby and realizing that the once athletic, field hockey girl was LONG GONE. I honestly could NOT make it up the hill without stopping and without my back aching. I was 23 YEARS OLD at the time! I sat on the side of the trail bawling.

I'm happy to say we hike that trail at least once a week now. I can even RUN that trail! :) Woop woop! Many, many more pounds and much more progress to make. I'm making my way towards being an honest happy person, not just one that smiles and pretends that all is okay. :)



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  • asilmegan34
    asilmegan34 Posts: 256 Member
    WOW. that is amazing! You look great!
  • heyyooadrienne
    heyyooadrienne Posts: 15 Member
    WOW! you look great! congrats and keep up the good work :)
  • jeyoung03
    jeyoung03 Posts: 83
    congrats you look amazing!!!! :)
  • cmsu64113
    cmsu64113 Posts: 474 Member
    AMAZING JOB KEEP IT UP!
  • comeback0903
    comeback0903 Posts: 114 Member
    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    You look fantastic! Good job! :)
  • HonestOmnivore
    HonestOmnivore Posts: 1,356 Member
    WAY to GO! :drinker:
  • Mrswheels01
    Mrswheels01 Posts: 201 Member
    Awesome awesome awesome!!
  • coullmom
    coullmom Posts: 133 Member
    You look truly happy in the second photo!! Congrats
  • Kjandcuttysmom
    Kjandcuttysmom Posts: 146 Member
    hi there,
    You look fan-freaking-tastic!!! Great job, keep it up
    shine
  • jazzkat68
    jazzkat68 Posts: 101 Member
    You look great, girlie!!! :)
  • mssgirl11
    mssgirl11 Posts: 99 Member
    way to go!! great job!! :happy:
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    A walking trail was my turning point too.. I couldn't believe how hard it was for me to WALK up the hill and it was embarrassing to be that out of shape. (I started at 245.. so I can definitely relate!!)


    Amazing job on your accomplishments though! I know you must feel great!!
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Great job!
  • xtinalovexo
    xtinalovexo Posts: 1,376 Member
    :flowerforyou:
    amazing!

    you look fantastic! congrats!
  • atd81
    atd81 Posts: 225 Member
    Well done, you look incredible! :)
  • beamishcas
    beamishcas Posts: 226 Member
    you look like two totally different people. You are doing an awesome job on your journey.
  • LoreeBelle
    LoreeBelle Posts: 196 Member
    Congrats on the great loss and the truly happy you -- can totally see the real sparkle in your eyes now! FANTASTIC achievement!!! :o)

    Peace,
    Loree
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    Awesome job!
  • jlewis2896
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
    You look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing, these success stories keep me going....!
  • starcrystal3
    starcrystal3 Posts: 91 Member
    Simply Amazing. You look great!
  • andmonroe
    andmonroe Posts: 1
    I'd love to know what your typical day/week looks like for food & exercise. I am pretty much exactly where you were a year ago, so quite an inspiration to see!!! Thanks for posting!
  • nettg40
    nettg40 Posts: 49 Member
    Thank you for the inspiration! Congrats!
  • ADJulie
    ADJulie Posts: 605 Member
    Amazing progress.....way to go!!!
  • ADJulie
    ADJulie Posts: 605 Member
    Amazing progress.....way to go!!!
  • alise_lmx
    alise_lmx Posts: 292 Member
    that's really great :) good job!
  • Becca_007
    Becca_007 Posts: 596 Member
    Lynds! You're beautiful in all your photos but look peaceful and excited most in the recent ones! Was the pumpkin pose and the one right below it from today? Trying to figure out your hair so Tam & I will know you at the airport! :smooched:

    Incredible progress you've made my sweet friend, so very very proud of you my hardworking, persistent pretty friend!! :heart: :flowerforyou:

    Becca:smooched:
  • tastewart1964
    tastewart1964 Posts: 3
    AWESOME...what an inspiration! way to go and keep it up!
  • lcchrt
    lcchrt Posts: 234 Member
    Congrats!! You look beautiful, such an inspiration!
  • kb455
    kb455 Posts: 679 Member
    Congratulations!!! Way to go! :smile:
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