375 pounds gone and never coming back!!!

missy3479
missy3479 Posts: 30
edited November 12 in Success Stories
8 1/2 years ago I woke up knowing that I had to do a change quick. I couldn't breathe well, hurt to walk, couldn't sleep, started having thyroid issues, and much more. I was blind at being so heavy. Weighing in at 517 pounds I knew I had to do something and do it quickly or I was going to die. Heading towards my 9 year mark I have managed to lose 375 pounds. I no longer have those health issues that I mentioned. I have had 2 healthy pregnancies during this weight loss challenge. The program that has worked for me has been low carb/high protein. I do have cheats here and there but I know what causes set backs for myself and I do not want them again. Its no longer a challenge to eat healthy and exercise. Following the Atkins diet has changed my life!


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  • arfog
    arfog Posts: 70 Member
    Amazing work! Congrats!
  • missy3479
    missy3479 Posts: 30
    Thanks so much!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I am sooooo proud of you, you totally ROCK--period! You are a major inspiration and I'm so HAPPY for you, you fabulous lady you!!!!

    Go Girl...I especially LOVE the "and never coming back" part. You're my shero!
  • 34again
    34again Posts: 91 Member
    WOW!! You are amazing!!! Congratulations!
  • VeganPanda
    VeganPanda Posts: 582 Member
    Unbelievable work! You look totally incredible now.
  • rjvt006
    rjvt006 Posts: 146 Member
    :bigsmile: All i can say is WOW !!!!!!!! great job
  • allynady
    allynady Posts: 59 Member
    amazing!
  • Staci73
    Staci73 Posts: 4
    Awesome your an inspiration!
  • Dewdrop24
    Dewdrop24 Posts: 32 Member
    Holy cow! Good for you!! What an amazing transformation, you look wonderful and so happy! And what an inspiration for everyone here. Congratulations!!!
  • ladyhawkgg
    ladyhawkgg Posts: 26
    Who is that other lady wow what a change. Congrats.
  • sun33082
    sun33082 Posts: 416 Member
    You look awesome! Have you had to have skin surgery or anything?
  • velvetkat
    velvetkat Posts: 454 Member
    You are an inspiration to all who are at the beginning of a long weight loss/lifestyle change journey! Thanks for sharing your story You should definately look up Joy''s FIt club on NBC today show as you BELONG in it for sure!!

    To have had 2 pregnancies and still kept the weight off and kept on track is unbelievable!

    CONGRATS!!!
  • R_is_for_Rachel
    R_is_for_Rachel Posts: 381 Member
    phenomenal! well done on making your life so much better!
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    Congratulations!!! You are truly an inspiration!
  • fordgal41
    fordgal41 Posts: 46 Member
    That. is. AWESOME. :D
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    Wowza. Just wowza!
  • nanzbtheone
    nanzbtheone Posts: 16
    omg AMAZING!!!!!!
  • missy3479
    missy3479 Posts: 30
    I did have a tummy tuck in 2010 but nothing else. I want my arms and legs done now. :smile:

    You look awesome! Have you had to have skin surgery or anything?
  • missy3479
    missy3479 Posts: 30
    Thanks for all of your kind words!
  • treetop57
    treetop57 Posts: 1,578 Member
    What an inspirational journey. Thanks for sharing it!
  • bloodbank
    bloodbank Posts: 468 Member
    Amazing transformation. High fives!
  • djkamin60
    djkamin60 Posts: 88
    Wow, you look amazing. You're an inspiration to all at MFP. Thanks for sharing.
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    WOW!
  • iishnova
    iishnova Posts: 259 Member
    You look fantastic! Congratulations on your journey. And best of luck moving forward!
  • WhyeatKachra
    WhyeatKachra Posts: 404 Member
    Overwhelmingly proud of u! :flowerforyou:
  • kmorris246
    kmorris246 Posts: 312 Member
    You are truly inspirational! There are no other words.
  • rachelgoutos
    rachelgoutos Posts: 57
    Amazing!!! Way to go!!! A true inspiration!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 699 Member
    Wow....that is totally amazing. Congrats on your transformation.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    WOW!!!! You are BEAUTIFUL! <3
  • feb06momma
    feb06momma Posts: 169
    You are amazing!!!
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