13 months and 141 pounds gone....

theshow4jsu
theshow4jsu Posts: 380 Member
edited November 10 in Success Stories
Here are some before and after pics of me. The first ones are from my brother's wedding in April of 2009. And the after was taken at my daughter's Valentine's Day party this year. It has been a long journey but one well worth it. I have not yet reached my goal weight of 230, but I'm almost there. Another 50 pounds and I'll be there! Sorry about the lack of after pics but I really hate taking pictures. I may post more if I can find some on facebook to steal. Hope that this will inspire someone.

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PS- I am not, and repeat, NOT an auburn fan, the before pics were taken at my brother's wedding. He and as wife are both graduates. I
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  • ClareB13
    ClareB13 Posts: 202 Member
    Awesome achievement - great work!!!
  • Mrs_Padgett
    Mrs_Padgett Posts: 191 Member
    WOW. Awesome job :)
  • photojunk
    photojunk Posts: 135 Member
    Brilliant, I bet you feel amazing.
  • ewing1408
    ewing1408 Posts: 6
    Way to go! Just think of how much better you will be able to keep up with your daughter!
  • enid71571
    enid71571 Posts: 16
    You look GREAT. Thanks for inspiring us.
  • tlinval
    tlinval Posts: 175 Member
    Super job!! You're an inspiration! (And your daughter is a little dolly, too!! :) )
  • RiverTom
    RiverTom Posts: 216 Member
    Here are some before and after pics of me. The first ones are from my brother's wedding in April of 2009. And the after was taken at my daughter's Valentine's Day party this year. It has been a long journey but one well worth it. I have not yet reached my goal weight of 230, but I'm almost there. Another 50 pounds and I'll be there! Sorry about the lack of after pics but I really hate taking pictures. I may post more if I can find some on facebook to steal. Hope that this will inspire someone.

    Before2-1.jpg

    Before.jpg

    after-1.jpg

    Congrats! I've lost around the same amount. However, it took me a little longer to lose.

    PS- I am not, and repeat, NOT an auburn fan, the before pics were taken at my brother's wedding. He and as wife are both graduates. I
  • thesarahsundae
    thesarahsundae Posts: 240 Member
    Nice job!!
  • thetorontokid2
    thetorontokid2 Posts: 231 Member
    Fantastic!!
  • angelxxxx
    angelxxxx Posts: 11
    Wow what a tranformation, well done .
  • suthernbelle
    suthernbelle Posts: 566 Member
    Inspirational indeed!!! You look great!!!
  • Prettypiglett
    Prettypiglett Posts: 72 Member
    Fantastic work ....well done :)
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Congratulations! You look (and must feel) AMAZING!
  • theshow4jsu
    theshow4jsu Posts: 380 Member
    Thank you! I always tell people that my daughter get her looks from me because my wife still has hers.
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Good job, congratulations!!!!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    You look great! Keep up the amazing inspirational work!
  • shellham1
    shellham1 Posts: 11 Member
    unbelievabe, you look great:drinker:
  • EMarvie
    EMarvie Posts: 335 Member
    Congrats.. that's amazing.. you look FAB!
  • w8sarge
    w8sarge Posts: 4,106 Member
    Absolutely amazing! Here's to your continued success!!:drinker:
  • michellebd1980
    michellebd1980 Posts: 169
    Here are some before and after pics of me. The first ones are from my brother's wedding in April of 2009. And the after was taken at my daughter's Valentine's Day party this year. It has been a long journey but one well worth it. I have not yet reached my goal weight of 230, but I'm almost there. Another 50 pounds and I'll be there! Sorry about the lack of after pics but I really hate taking pictures. I may post more if I can find some on facebook to steal. Hope that this will inspire someone.

    Before2-1.jpg

    Before.jpg

    after-1.jpg

    PS- I am not, and repeat, NOT an auburn fan, the before pics were taken at my brother's wedding. He and as wife are both graduates. I


    You look great! Excellent job!
  • JoJoDoerr
    JoJoDoerr Posts: 173 Member
    You look amazing! Congratulations!
  • theshow4jsu
    theshow4jsu Posts: 380 Member
    Thanks for the kind words everyone. I still find it hard to accept complements on the weight loss because I don't want to get complacent ever. Nick Saban once said about success, "that's the paradox success, once you stop to enjoy it, you stop having it." I know that eventually I will get to my GW, but I don't want to let myself slack off until I reach it. I need to learn to accept others' complements, but not let myself get comfortable until I reach my GW. Thank you all again for the kind words and encouragement.
  • yocherries
    yocherries Posts: 26 Member
    Congrats on the loss, you look great!
  • RodSurly
    RodSurly Posts: 42 Member
    Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing your success. Good luck!
  • summerlancaster
    summerlancaster Posts: 38
    Amazing! Gives me motivation to keep going!
  • kaileysgran
    kaileysgran Posts: 45
    wow, what an inspiration to all of us. Your daughter is precious!
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
    You are awesome! Congrats!
  • Julieothree
    Julieothree Posts: 63 Member
    wow!!!! that is so amazing! you look great!
  • wifeydevine
    wifeydevine Posts: 19 Member
    How did you do it? I am in the process of having weight loss surgery, jumping through the insurance hoops at the moment..
  • theshow4jsu
    theshow4jsu Posts: 380 Member
    How did you do it? I am in the process having weight loss surgery, jumping through the insurance hoops at the moment..

    Realized that I had an addiction issue. I had replaced God in my heart with food and decided to reverse the order. I still need renewing daily, but I use MFP to track my exercise and calories. I made up my mind that I was going to do this and I have made progress but I am not at my goal yet. You just have to make it a complete lifestyle change. For so long I thought diets were temporary and that one I lost the weight, I could go back to eating what I wanted. I still eat things I want, just not in the amount. I eat healthy but if I'm craving a cheeseburger, I'll have one. Just not a cheeseburger, large fries and large soft drink, and then do it again the next day. Its about sticking with a lifestyle that you can live with. I would strongly consider another route before surgery, i know it can be hopeless, but trust me, I am proof that anyone can do it. You have to be willing to put in the work and effort to see the results, there is no magic bullet. From what I understand most surgeries aren't successful in the long run. I'm not trying to discourage you, but I'm encouraging you to make sure that this is the route you want to take. Hope this helps.
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