HUGE victory for me today!!!

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
edited November 10 in Success Stories
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.

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  • That is really awesome. I wish you all the best!
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    You are awesome! How wonderful for your doctor to do that. Congratulations!!

    And by the way-you look great!
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    Absolutely phenomenal!!!!
  • I am in tears, I mean happy tears, you are an inspiration to me, I have over 100 to lose and I have been keeping a steady weight loss! :flowerforyou:
  • cwojo
    cwojo Posts: 156 Member
    What an inspiration you are. Way to continue to be a positive person for others and encourge them. WTG.
    By the way you look awesome.
  • jenseye
    jenseye Posts: 166 Member
    That is beyond fantastic!!!!
    You are a wonderful inspiration!
  • fwhittaker
    fwhittaker Posts: 104 Member
    Wow!!!!!!! Fantastic well done you!
  • kmbhoya2000
    kmbhoya2000 Posts: 174 Member
    Awesome!! Congratulations!!
  • WOW! You look amazing - good for you. I'm happy for you and wish you all the best. You are an inspiration ... what were your secrets? :)
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,728 Member
    Absolutely wonderful! I know you are proud! :flowerforyou:
  • itontae
    itontae Posts: 138 Member
    Huge respect to you
  • L00py_T0ucan
    L00py_T0ucan Posts: 1,378 Member
    Well done! Thanks for the inspirational story and photos. :flowerforyou: :glasses:

    LOVE the profile photo, btw!
  • JamesonsMommy
    JamesonsMommy Posts: 771 Member
    I love reading stories like this :) You are amazing!!
  • Wow! You look great and what a great compliment from your doctor!!
  • AMAZING!! What an inspiration ... thanks for sharing your story and pictures :)
  • thedrummer1978
    thedrummer1978 Posts: 31 Member
    Wow!! You look awesome! I just started my 100 pound journey and hope I look half as good as that when I'm done! I LOVE your profile pic! Cheers to your success! :drinker:
  • porterca
    porterca Posts: 187 Member
    You look great!!!! That is an awesome NSV!!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Total awesomeness! Reading this made me cry a little! I don't know you, but I am so proud of you!
  • ChristyU74
    ChristyU74 Posts: 234 Member
    What an amazing success story you are! I had chills reading your post. Congratulations on your achievement. You are truly an inspiration to others. Of course, you look fantastic, but I bet you feel so much healthier too!
  • loseweightjames
    loseweightjames Posts: 360 Member
    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.

    Seriously if I was looked like you I would at least be a part-time personal trainer.

    I *hate* when I see a personal trainer who's like 25 and they've NEVER had a BMI over 10. WTF do they know about trying to lose weight?

    "Oh I have AHA and blah blah blah certificates." I don't give a #$%&, it's EXPERIENCE that counts in life and you've LIVED it!

    You are awesome and I really really hope you take your experience and share it with other people that need to lose 111 lbs.

    I've never even met someone that lost 100+ lbs, I've only seen it on TV.
  • That is an unbelievable recomp and I want to congratulate you. You look absolutely wonderful. Congratulations. I too lost 70 lbs in the last year. It feels great doesn't it?
  • Music_is_my_soul
    Music_is_my_soul Posts: 792 Member
    I too am in tears! Happy tears for you! And knowing that other people can do this makes me believe that I can as well. I too need to lose over 100+ lbs and I am ready to do this! Strong and steady is the key! :) I am down 10lbs since Dec 28th and it is so cool to see my pants falling off myself! Thank you so much for this inspiration! Keep up the GREAT work!!! :flowerforyou:
  • cholt03
    cholt03 Posts: 20 Member
    Congratulations!!! And how wonderful it is that you are willing to help others! You are such an inspiration and I'm sure others will work to follow in your foot steps!
  • taliesyn_
    taliesyn_ Posts: 219 Member
    Wow... just wow. I too ave lost 111lbs but I still have a way to go. Very well done indeed :smile:
  • dancingqueen2013
    dancingqueen2013 Posts: 63 Member
    Thats an amazing result, well done! a real inspiration to others.
  • deluda
    deluda Posts: 146 Member
    What a motivation for the rest of us! Good job!
  • airvan20
    airvan20 Posts: 17 Member
    Amazing!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are an inspiration!!!:bigsmile:
  • You Look Great any tips for us starting out on the journey. :flowerforyou:
  • tangiesharp
    tangiesharp Posts: 315 Member
    Amazing!! Especially that the doctor wants you to inspire others. You've definitely inspired me. :smile: Congratulations!!
  • OMG! That is fantastic. I was having an "I'm never going to be able to do this" day today and you have inspired me. Congratulations!
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