HUGE victory for me today!!!

Two years ago I was seen by a cardiologist for a heart problem. Went through many tests and got the "all clear" BUT you really need to lose weight and exercise. Right about that same time my mom passed away and I spent a year in a fog. I came out of that fog and I knew I had to make some major changes. On January 11, 2011 I joined MFP and exactly one year later I dropped 111 pounds. Today, I was seen by my cardiologist again. When she walked in the room she flipped out. She told me she is always telling people they need to lose weight and exercise but nobody has returned to her like I have. I showed her my before and current photos and she asked if she could have them. Of course doc. She then takes them and puts them on the main bulletin board and put a sign above it that read "you CAN do this too, 111 pounds lost in one year!" She then asked me if I was willing to be a motivational speaker for a weight loss clinic that she heads up and if I was willing to participate in a 5k coming up soon for staff and patients. I am so happy she asked me to help. I have such a heart to help others, to come along side and encourage them that they too can do this. I see people at the gym that are like I was last year and I want to go up to them and give them a pat on the back, tell them to never give up, that I understand the road they are on.

I'm walking a bit taller today. I want to give all of you a pat on the back. You can do this! Here are the pics I gave to my doctor today.