That little black dress wasn't so little...
FitRodr
Posts: 353 Member
I've posted my success story before but I wanted to share a different comparison this time. I reached my ultimate goal in November 2011. I began at 244 lbs, I wouldn't even think about putting on a little black dress. There aren't any pics like that.
In 2009 I married the most amazing man and wore my only "little black dress" a size 18-20 (1st pic - 214 lbs). I thought I was looking good and it WAS the best of days. I love him more everyday and he has been the most amazing support. Loved me chubby, loves me thinner.
Today I went shopping and found a truly "little black dress" size 10 (2nd pic - 152 lbs). Turns out that my idea of little then is not my idea of little now. On the inside I am happy in both pics but in the 2nd pic, I am happy AND healthy.
If you are just starting or partly thru your journey, IT IS POSSIBLE! Make the commitment and NO MATTER WHAT - DO NOT GIVE UP! I live one day at a time, one meal at a time, one bite at a time. Whatever it takes to live to my full potential and be healthy while doing it. I have made a lifelong lifestyle change and I'll never go back.
I wish each of you health, strength & happiness!
Wedding day 2009 - 214 lbs
1/18/2012 - A healthier me!
In 2009 I married the most amazing man and wore my only "little black dress" a size 18-20 (1st pic - 214 lbs). I thought I was looking good and it WAS the best of days. I love him more everyday and he has been the most amazing support. Loved me chubby, loves me thinner.
Today I went shopping and found a truly "little black dress" size 10 (2nd pic - 152 lbs). Turns out that my idea of little then is not my idea of little now. On the inside I am happy in both pics but in the 2nd pic, I am happy AND healthy.
If you are just starting or partly thru your journey, IT IS POSSIBLE! Make the commitment and NO MATTER WHAT - DO NOT GIVE UP! I live one day at a time, one meal at a time, one bite at a time. Whatever it takes to live to my full potential and be healthy while doing it. I have made a lifelong lifestyle change and I'll never go back.
I wish each of you health, strength & happiness!
Wedding day 2009 - 214 lbs
1/18/2012 - A healthier me!
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You look awesome!! Good job!0
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great job you look great.0
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You look great!0
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bEAUTIFUL!0
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WOAH! The difference in your waist-line is AMAZING! Congratulations- you really look phenomenal
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Awesome job!0
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Awesme job! and thank you for the motivation!!!0
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THE LBD! the best motivation ever .. an even littler black dress!0
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You look great!0
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Thank you for such an uplifting story:) I'm very proud of you!!!! Great Job!0
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You look fantastic!! :flowerforyou:0
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Congrats on a great accomplishment - You keep using the magic word too - HEALTHY - I love it! You look fantastic too!0
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YOU LOOK GREAT! VERY INSPIRING!0
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I have a little black dress hanging in my closet.. I can't wait until I'm wearing it!! You look amazing! Awesome job!!!0
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You look great!
One of my motivations is a LBD hanging in my closet!!!0 -
Look at those curves! Whooo!0
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....and don't you look fabulous....I know exactly how you feel. I bought and am now wearing a frock 6 sizes smaller than I would have considered a year ago...44lbs lighter, goal weight Dec. 2011. I'm afraid I was a sook....I cried....lol.....good for you....0
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Congrats!! You look wonderful!! Show that pride off girlfriend!0
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You look great in both pictures! Being happy on the inside makes all the difference. Having a man who loves you nomatter your size is priceless! I started out at 236 and today am 189.4. I started Oct 1, 12. I owe alot of my success to the wonderful man I married two years ago. He believed in me and helped me to believe in myself! Now we are training to run a 5K and Warrior Dash this spring/summer! I'll make it to my goal wieght of 165 (maybe less) all the while holding his hand.
Your right, it CAN be done. You just have to want it BAD enough!
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Really great! You look wonderful, thanks for sharing this!0
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You look fantastic! Your story is an inspiration. Thank you for posting.0
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Lovely pics - you look so happy which is great to see. But, you have a hell of waist now that wasn't in the first pic - great work.0
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Now that second picture is what I call a REAL little black dress! Wow, what a waistline! You look marvelous. Honestly, you look very happy (and very pretty) in both pictures, but I love that you are a HEALTHY happy now. The best gift you can give that wonderful husband of yours is YOUR health! Think of how many more years you will have together now that you've changed your life!0
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Thanks everyone!0
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Congratulations on your weight loss, your body looks amazing - such a little waist!
Look after yourself though - in the thin picture your face looks tired and fragile. The happy light you had in your eyes in the 'fat' picture has gone. I hope you're ok.0 -
Beautiful
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Wonderful job 0
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WOW!0
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Congratulations on your weight loss, your body looks amazing - such a little waist!
Look after yourself though - in the thin picture your face looks tired and fragile. The happy light you had in your eyes in the 'fat' picture has gone. I hope you're ok.
It was a long day, work, shopping & a killer headache. Thanks for your concerns, I see now that I looked pale. I was so excited about the dress I didn't fresh'n my face before the photo. Oh and teenage daughter was taking the pic and hurrying me because she had to stop gaming LOL! This summer I'll do it again and have more freckles! Thanks again.0 -
You look wonderful! Thanks for posting this. I have a little black dress of my own that I've been waiting since last March to buy. It's on the shopping list for February when I expect to hit my goal.:)0
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