It can be done!

mamasyd
mamasyd Posts: 80 Member
edited October 6 in Social Groups
When I began this journey at a size 34W, I could barely even imagine being in "normal sizes" (meaning not having to go to the plus size section to buy my clothes). I would have been pretty ecstatic over an 18 and just about over the moon to be a 16. The goal that I thought was realistic was a 14, or possibly a 12. I was at a BMI of 65.1 which was rapidly dragging me toward an early grave.

I am now at 159 pounds and a BMI of 26.9. I have 12 more pounds until my BMI will be in the normal range and my actual goal is 145 (only 14 pounds away!). No one is more shocked than I am about my current size. I went shopping on Friday and bought a pair of New York and Company dress pants in a size 8! It's beyond my wildest dreams to be wearing a single digit. I wasn't necessarily aiming for that. I was focused on 'healthy' and having a BMI that was in the normal range.

Sizes vary so much from manufacturer to manufacturer, though, that in some other brand I might have to wear a 10 or even a 12. The goal for me is going to be my health. How I look and/or what size I wear - those are just frosting on the cake (oops, maybe I should find a better metaphor!! LOL).

This is me standing in one leg of the size 34 pants!
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If you want to know more about my story, check out this link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-of-True-Freedom/230655243670046

Replies

  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    Amazing! Such a wonderful inspiration.
  • KarlDR
    KarlDR Posts: 55 Member
    Wow that's amazing! I have about the same as you to lose in total (though I guess I am taller which makes your loss even more impressive!). It's good to know others have managed to lose that sort of amount because it certainly seems like a massive task at the moment (although it is one I am completely determined to complete!).
  • jsv454
    jsv454 Posts: 30 Member
    Wow, what an inspiration! I started at a tight 28, and am thrilled to be in my 26 jeans last week! Like you, I can hardly imagine buying "regular" sizes. I love NY & Co and haven't been able to shop there for years, so that is definitely one of the stores I am looking forward to.

    I am so happy for you-- yes, seeing the numbers drop on the scale is great, but the true reward is being healthy! Congrats, and thanks for being so inspiring!
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