50 lbs lost - Halfway There - Pics

MissAmyB80
MissAmyB80 Posts: 159 Member
edited October 6 in Success Stories
I'm clueless on how to post pics...there's only about a 1% chance that I could get this right on the first try.

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The first pic - my before. Exactly 1 year ago. 277.8 lbs. At a photo shoot for a promotion I was doing. Totally miserable and unhappy. A woman who had sacrificed for 7 years and compromised and was in a marriage that had led her down a path of self destruction and self loathing. Seeking confort in food and being swallowed up by lethargy and depression.

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The second pic - my during. One year later and 50 lbs lighter. A single mom who struggled for a year on and off to improve herself in many way...including eating right and getting active. A woman who just went through the hardest year of her life with the some of the lowest points ever. But a woman who's knows what it's like to be happy again....and who does things for herself and puts herself first. A work in progress.
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  • MissAmyB80
    MissAmyB80 Posts: 159 Member
    I think I figured it out....only took about 20 tries......
  • thebigwindmill
    thebigwindmill Posts: 98 Member
    Awesome job! There's a huge difference and you've been doing great! Proud of you!
  • kissoffools
    kissoffools Posts: 108
    Wow, you're looking great! And you sound like you have a fantastic attitude. Keep up the good work. :D
  • pinkgigi
    pinkgigi Posts: 693 Member
    well you certainly look a lot better. I'm so glad you got out of a bad situation, and you are putting energy into getting yourself back on track. From someone who has had to pick herself up first from divorce, second from widowhood and third from a child having cancer! You are worth it!

    Hugs
    GG
  • fit443
    fit443 Posts: 93 Member
    Fight on, lady - you know you're on the right track! Congratulations on recovering yourself.
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    You look great honey! Congrats on your new life!!!!!
  • ambie84
    ambie84 Posts: 14
    The biggest change is in your eyes...you see some of that beautiful sparkle in the "during" shot. You are lovely.
  • farmgirlsuz
    farmgirlsuz Posts: 351 Member
    Even though the pictures are wonderful, the strides you are making in your personal life are worth a high five too! Just know you are worth it and every day is a stepping stone towards your future. Keep it up!
  • ohnogogo
    ohnogogo Posts: 110 Member
    You look stunning! Good for you - you have made wonderful progress!
  • Katzilla82
    Katzilla82 Posts: 80
    Terrific! You look so happy! Keep up the good work
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    You look great....keep it up!!
  • paxetamore
    paxetamore Posts: 399 Member
    That is one awesome-looking you! Sounds like you have overcome so much personally while still being dedicated to your own health. You are truly an inspiration! Best on your continued journey :flowerforyou:
  • ummlovelovesyou
    ummlovelovesyou Posts: 1,024 Member
    You look amazing!
  • winodini
    winodini Posts: 135 Member
    Amazing! Best wishes on your path to happiness!
  • MissAmyB80
    MissAmyB80 Posts: 159 Member
    Thanks for all your kind words. I mostly posted this for myself. It's hard to look in the mirror everyday and see a big difference. It's so gradual. But having pictures right there makes a huge difference. I wish I had made more progress in the year I've been working on it - because I've definetely had a few slips. But I'm proud that every time I have fallen off - the weight loss and the emotional roller coaster - I've picked myself up and gotten back on. And I'm still heading in the right direction.
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
    Not only do you look fantastic but you sound like an incredibly strong woman. Congrats on getting on the road to happiness.
  • alarmmanIII
    alarmmanIII Posts: 50
    Amy you look wonderful!! keep up the hard work :)
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Incredible job! Glad you made it through. You are a survivor so keep pushing, Killer!:happy:
  • 2011_4mygirls
    2011_4mygirls Posts: 298 Member
    You look amazing!! You sound like a strong woman - keep your chin up. :)
  • CherryIceGlitter
    CherryIceGlitter Posts: 145
    You gave me goosebumps. A real inspiration. Good luck on the rest of your journey beautiful xxx
  • angievaughn
    angievaughn Posts: 655 Member
    You look amazing!! Your smile in the 2nd one says it all!! Great job!!!!

    Sorry you had such a hard year!! 2012....will be your year!!! Think positive!!!
  • brownskindiva
    brownskindiva Posts: 7
    You were beautiful before you lost the weight and even more beautiful now~ congrats and good job!!! you really motivated me to keep moving on today!
  • steffiejoe
    steffiejoe Posts: 313 Member
    Miss Amy you look amazing and your smile shows how happy you are. Keep doing what you doing cause its working!!
  • JizWiz
    JizWiz Posts: 57
    Awesome Work!
  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
    A woman who had sacrificed for 7 years and compromised and was in a marriage that had led her down a path of self destruction and self loathing. Seeking confort in food and being swallowed up by lethargy and depression.

    One year later and 50 lbs lighter. A single mom who struggled for a year on and off to improve herself in many way...including eating right and getting active. A woman who just went through the hardest year of her life with the some of the lowest points ever. But a woman who's knows what it's like to be happy again....and who does things for herself and puts herself first.

    SO PROUD of you!! I think that second part is the best thing I've heard in a long time -- going through all that AND holding onto yourself and what you need to be whole, that's BIG. Just FANTASTIC. CONGRATULATIONS. Mind and body, they really do work together. You look great.
  • jacalou
    jacalou Posts: 61 Member
    :flowerforyou: Good on you! A true inspiration!!!
  • cmon288
    cmon288 Posts: 173 Member
    You don't know how much you inspire me. Not just the weight lost, but your entire journey. All I know is what you put in this forum, but let me tell you... I too need to wake up and stop putting the happiness of others before my own. I need to enjoy my life and stop living vicariously through the lives of others. Almost moved me to tears because I was on the road to self-destruction and no one could see it. You have no idea how much this touched me. Sometimes it just helps to know someone else is going through it. Thank You for sharing.
  • Miggy52
    Miggy52 Posts: 164
    A woman who had sacrificed for 7 years and compromised and was in a marriage that had led her down a path of self destruction and self loathing. Seeking confort in food and being swallowed up by lethargy and depression.

    One year later and 50 lbs lighter. A single mom who struggled for a year on and off to improve herself in many way...including eating right and getting active. A woman who just went through the hardest year of her life with the some of the lowest points ever. But a woman who's knows what it's like to be happy again....and who does things for herself and puts herself first.

    SO PROUD of you!! I think that second part is the best thing I've heard in a long time -- going through all that AND holding onto yourself and what you need to be whole, that's BIG. Just FANTASTIC. CONGRATULATIONS. Mind and body, they really do work together. You look great.
    I totally agree you look wonderful your after photo show a real smile, not just one that is put on for the camera...well done...
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    What a transformation!! Cogratulations! You are beautiful :)
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    congrats!
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