Dreams do come true :)

missmeliss169
missmeliss169 Posts: 65 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
When I started this journey, I never in a million years thought I'd be able to lose the amount of weight I have lost. I started with small goals and have taken it one day at a time. In 10 months I have lost 69 lbs. One of my long term goals has always been to be able to wear a bikini. I haven't worn one since I got out of diapers, and I always have body envy of all the "skinny *****es" (as I like to call them) who can. I am happy to say that after 10 months of hard work and support from such a great community, I have really begun to transform not only my body, but also my way of thinking. I returned yesterday from Puerto Rico where I went on vacation with a few of my girlfriends. I purchased a few new bathing suits, some one pieces and some two pieces and I am hoppy to say I wore only the bikinis and felt great about it! I know that I have about 25 more pounds that I'd like to lose, but I can't let that stop me from celebrating this occassion. I have attached a few photos from "before" and some from this weekend...

Then...
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Now...
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  • ML0305
    ML0305 Posts: 227 Member
    Wow...what an amazing transformation! Great job! :0)
  • Embell0830
    Embell0830 Posts: 105
    You look fantastic, congrats on your progress so far and good luck with your journery. You definitely have the right attitude
  • CrystalFlury
    CrystalFlury Posts: 400 Member
    Awesome! I totally understand the bikini goal. I too have been in the same situation--unable to wear a bikini since being out of diapers! You look great! I can't wait until I reach a bikini appropriate belly. I'm nearing it. I actually just went to the store the other day to try out bikinis for the first time. I look normal up top but below my ribs and down to my upper thighs it's still not public appropriate quite yet. I don't want to put a number on how many more pounds till I can wear a bikini so I'm basically going by what I look like.

    Anyway, sorry for the long response, again great work!
  • dcashin90
    dcashin90 Posts: 8 Member
    You looked gorgeous then and you look amazing now. Good for you. :)
  • Tiggerrick
    Tiggerrick Posts: 1,078 Member
    YEAY... You look great; and you look happy too. Love it.
  • meredithmom
    meredithmom Posts: 5 Member
    Congratulations! You look fantastic. Thanks for sharing, very inspirational.
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Wow!! You look amazing, congrats to you! You are an inspiration and you should be VERY proud.

    P.S. You rocked that bikini ;-)
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    WOWSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very inspirational!
  • garyl7593
    garyl7593 Posts: 38
    WOW......great job :)
  • SuperMoniMonk
    SuperMoniMonk Posts: 467 Member
    You look amazing ...can't see any stretch mark either ! what was your SW? ..if you dont mind me asking :)
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  • TLL09
    TLL09 Posts: 125 Member
    You look amazing! Congrats on rockin a bikini :)
  • weightloss43154
    weightloss43154 Posts: 203 Member
    well done
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    You look FANTASTIC in your bikini! Go, girl!
  • anna_love
    anna_love Posts: 177
    u look so pretty
  • alaskan77
    alaskan77 Posts: 3
    Your hard work and diligence has paid off - you look phenomenal! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
    Beautiful! Congratulations!
  • lcteaches
    lcteaches Posts: 13
    Wow that's a great transformation - you are an inspiration - thanks for posting!!
  • imstartingwithme
    imstartingwithme Posts: 81 Member
    What an inspiration! Can't wait until I can wear a bikini!!
  • Ratchett13
    Ratchett13 Posts: 87 Member
    I am so jealous. You look incredible! I can't wait for the day I can feel comfortable in a bikini... you definitely have nothing to be ashamed of at all! Super Hot! Keep up the good work!
  • missmeliss169
    missmeliss169 Posts: 65 Member
    You look amazing ...can't see any stretch mark either ! what was your SW? ..if you dont mind me asking :)
    )

    Thanks! My starting weight was 262 and I am currently 193. My goal is to be somewhere between 160 and 170. I am 5'8" and have a large frame so I think at that weight I will be roughly a size 6 or 8. I will readjust my goals once I get closer :)
  • KatesBadAss
    KatesBadAss Posts: 38 Member
    Way to go!! You look amazing and after all that hard work you are WERKIN' that bikini! Job well done.....BE PROUD!
  • soccer8s
    soccer8s Posts: 238 Member
    You look great!!!!

    I'm 5'9" and about 185 right now, trying to get to 175 (first) and then maybe a bit below that...but I'd LOVE to look like you!!! YOu look fantastic....I'll be happy to be in a size 10...

    Keep it up girl!!!!
  • NMJosephs
    NMJosephs Posts: 185
    AMAZING!! I'm so proud of you!

    I'm going to Mexico at the end of April and I'm hoping to wear a bikini for the first time in EVER! :)

    Thanks for the inspiration!
  • Mazza12
    Mazza12 Posts: 6
    Well done ... you so deserve to be on top of the world, you look amazing! :0)
  • sullyboo
    sullyboo Posts: 256 Member
    You look amazing ... Well done x
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    Absolutely CELEBRATE! WOW....to die for pictures. Do keep us posted on your continued journey and successes. I love reading about celebrtions.
  • Striving4Fit_MrsOrtiz
    Striving4Fit_MrsOrtiz Posts: 399 Member
    Lol the skinny *****es.. I'm the same way. But now I'm jeolous cause you went to Puerto Rico! Thats where I was born.
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Wow! great job
  • YummyTpn
    YummyTpn Posts: 334 Member
    You look wonderful and have a beautiful figure. Congrats!!
  • bskupien
    bskupien Posts: 58 Member
    Nice job girl! Way to enjoy your new health & body & be confident about it!! Good for you! Can't wait to be in your situation soon. Although I'll probably never wear a bikini... but at least a bathing suit in public! Keep it up!
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