My story (with pics)
jgreer0109
Posts: 45 Member
So my weight loss journey started on July 4, 2011. My family had just returned from Disney World the week before and after looking back on our vacation pics I was absolutely horrified at how big and awful looking I had let myself get. I mean I knew I was big but those pics was an absolute shocker. They were definetly my breaking point. I was the biggest I had ever been at 234 lbs. (Makes me stick to even think of that) I started out trying to keep a food diary but it was hard to remember to write everything down and I could never find my notebook so I managed but it was by no means easy. Thankfully I found MFP app on my iPhone and it has been an absolute lifesaver.
The holidays did set me back a lil...not much but I gained over Thanksgiving then lost it plus a few more, then gained at Christmas and have finally lost it. So here I am 190 lbs. I went from a size 20 jeans and XXL shirts to 13/14 jeans and Large shirts. Christmas shopping was so fun this year...I could actually shop without being restricted to the plus size section - heck I didn't even get no where near that section.
The best Christmas present I got this year, I gave to myself....Self Confindence!!
I still have 40 lbs to lose before I reach my ultimate goal but I am so proud of how far I've come. Never ever did I ever think a weight loss of 44 lbs was doable for me...but I did it and I'm gonna continue doing it!!!
The holidays did set me back a lil...not much but I gained over Thanksgiving then lost it plus a few more, then gained at Christmas and have finally lost it. So here I am 190 lbs. I went from a size 20 jeans and XXL shirts to 13/14 jeans and Large shirts. Christmas shopping was so fun this year...I could actually shop without being restricted to the plus size section - heck I didn't even get no where near that section.
The best Christmas present I got this year, I gave to myself....Self Confindence!!
I still have 40 lbs to lose before I reach my ultimate goal but I am so proud of how far I've come. Never ever did I ever think a weight loss of 44 lbs was doable for me...but I did it and I'm gonna continue doing it!!!
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well done,
you are so so clever!!! I am starting at the same weight as your starting weight!! This gives me huge hope and motivation! It can be done0 -
Well done! I think you look great and your story is inspiring. Self confidence is definitely the greatest feeling!0
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Wow you look awesome, congrats on your hard work0
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your story and your pics make me so happy!!! congrats!0
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Bravo! You look fantastic. Similar weight and goals. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cheers,
Alli0 -
You look amazing. I know how hard you must have worked to get here..0
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Awesome well done girl!
Gives me so much more motivation and you look great, good on you0 -
I wish I could "Report Post" for you being an over achiever! lol Thank you for your inspiration! I needed that!0
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Well done you have done great!0
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you fantastic, great job0
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Great job, amazing difference0
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You look beautiful... well done :flowerforyou:0
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Fab! Well done xxxx0
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You look pretty amazing! Great job!! Thanks for posting... gives me hope. We look a little alike (same coloring and hairstyle) so I am going to look at your pictures and pretend it's me.... :laugh:0
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You look really great!!!!0
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You look great girl!!! Keep up the good work!! :-)0
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Good job!!! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.0
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you look great0
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Not gonna lie, you look absolutely gorgeous! Go Cats!0
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so inspiring thanks for sharing!0
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