280's to ONEderland!! *w/Pics!*

craft338
craft338 Posts: 870 Member
edited October 5 in Success Stories
I started MFP at the end of January at 282 lbs and have lost 86.2 lbs :drinker: i just made it below 200 lbs for the first time since high school, and it feels pretty awesome!

my story's not so different from lots of people on here. i was never a couch potato that sat around and stuffed my face. i always had at least 2 jobs while going to school, and i was always on the run. i come from an italian family who makes homemade bread and pasta, and has a feast every sunday "just because". i was chubby since i was little, and since my parents didn't really know any better, they just told me to "stop eating" all the time. i thought it was good to only eat 2 meals a day, and that i just wasn't one of those lucky people who just happened to be skinny.

Now i've taken the time to some reading on food and nutrition and i'm actually enjoying this new healthy way of eating and living. i even quit smoking :bigsmile: i'm lucky enough to have an active job that i love working with kids, so if i make sure i go on my 45 minute walks every day, i'm able to keep losing weight while eating around 2000 calories a day.

so, that's my story in a few paragraphs or less....and here's my most recent before and during picture:

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  • Sebnem123
    Sebnem123 Posts: 123 Member
    great work!!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    CONGRATS <3
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    Amazing job!
  • mea9
    mea9 Posts: 561 Member
    Wow! Great work!! It must Feel wonderful!
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    What an inspiration, you look really good! Keep up all the hard work.
  • NefariousBunny
    NefariousBunny Posts: 26
    Seriously, you look amazing! :D Great job! Love your hair!
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    WOW! That's an amazing change! Keep up the good work!
  • ladym04
    ladym04 Posts: 35
    Thats amazing!! Great job!! You should be proud, I hope to stick with this like you. Very inspiring. :)
  • diana160
    diana160 Posts: 28
    What an inspiration.... :smile: Diana
  • chubiD
    chubiD Posts: 260
    Terrific job! Kudos to you!!
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
    You look absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on your success!
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    You look great! Love your hair, btw :)
  • kellyisloved
    kellyisloved Posts: 434 Member
    YAY!!! Still very happy for you! Amazing change. You're a beautiful girl, and I love your happy smile. :D
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
    WOWZERZ! Great job, super impressive!!! Keep up the good work.
  • jessashcher
    jessashcher Posts: 155
    you look so amazing, you are beautiful in both pics but now you are alot healthier, keep up the great work:)))
  • BananaBee3
    BananaBee3 Posts: 224
    Gorgeous! Keep it up :)
  • loserchick
    loserchick Posts: 283 Member
    Congratulations! You've done so well and you look great! Keep up the fantastic work :bigsmile:
  • GINAvsGINA
    GINAvsGINA Posts: 270 Member
    You look great, way to go!:smile:
  • countrydarling1
    countrydarling1 Posts: 386 Member
    Great job!! you have a beautiful glow on your face!!
  • timeforachange2011
    timeforachange2011 Posts: 155
    great job! You look amazing!! :)
  • aimeerowe91
    aimeerowe91 Posts: 34
    wow, you look amazing! great job :D
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    You look amazing and yes, I must also add - the hair is really nice ! :)
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    Wow, you look fantastic.
  • mssgirl11
    mssgirl11 Posts: 99 Member
    way to go!! you are doing great. such an inspiration!
  • Jade_Butterfly
    Jade_Butterfly Posts: 2,963 Member
    Look at you gorgeous lady. .You have had an amazing journey and I am so very proud of you. . Great accomplishment dear. . Huggles.:smile:
  • tiedye
    tiedye Posts: 331 Member
    Wow you look like a model!!! Amazing!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    wow, great job, you look fantastic
  • rustichen
    rustichen Posts: 2
    You are amazing!!
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    When I read your story I just kept nodding in agreement. I come from an Italian family as well. We also do the Sunday "Italian Feast" just because! Growing up, I was always given cookies, Italian pastries, nuts and all that "good" stuff. Don't get me wrong, I am proud of my heritage and enjoy the Sunday "feasts" very much. However, having every gathering revolve around food "just because" sure does not teach you healthy eating habits by any means. I completely relate to where you are coming from.

    Congrats on your success. You look amazing. Job very well done. Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:
  • crepes_
    crepes_ Posts: 583 Member
    You look gorgeous, and I bet you feel incredible. Awesome job! I'm hoping to get there, too. My family is Colombian. Rice, fried plantains, beans, and pork every Sunday, just because. My parents didn't know any better, either.
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