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GOAL DAY - with pictures

mamasyd
mamasyd Posts: 80 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
My journey started in late 2008. You can read about it here, if you're interested:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Celebration-of-True-Freedom/230655243670046

Here's what I looked like when it began:
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And here is one that was taken today:

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My starting weight was 385 pounds. Well, that's the highest 'official' weight that I had. I know that I gained more before I started to lose, but have no idea how much. I have lost 62.44% of my body mass and now weigh in at a healthy 144.6, with a BMI of 24.4. It took a very long time, but it is doable. I have my life back now.
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  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Amazing Syd!! I started @ 361 and I wonder if I'll ever be able to get below 180...(I'm @ 294 now) thanks for sharing!! What an inspiration!! Happy Goal Day!!
  • mammothdoll
    mammothdoll Posts: 54 Member
    WOW!
  • cjburson
    cjburson Posts: 9 Member
    Wow! You look awesome! Great job! Enjoy your new healthy fit life!
  • a5sk1ck
    a5sk1ck Posts: 21
    Wow good job!
  • LenaMena87
    LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
    My goodness you came a long way! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • letmebeda1_wechange
    letmebeda1_wechange Posts: 480 Member
    congratulations!!!! what a wonderful gift of life you gave yourself. you look great I can't wait to make it to 144. i nned 11 more pounds to get out of the 200's just can't wait. to be in the onderland
  • linnyrhea
    linnyrhea Posts: 105
    Holy geez! You look fabulous! Such an inspiration to us all!
  • vestarocks
    vestarocks Posts: 420 Member
    Fantastic. I'm so inspired by your journey. Patience and hard work pays off. Congratulations.
  • NinjaMonkey201
    NinjaMonkey201 Posts: 123
    Absolutely amazing! What an inspiration. Congratulations! Wow!
  • Georgeannq
    Georgeannq Posts: 5 Member
    That is amazing, inspiring, wonderful!! What a beautiful job you've done!
  • plushkitten
    plushkitten Posts: 547 Member
    Whoa!! One of the best transformations I've see on MFP.
    Seriously amazing.

    You look beautiful and so happy :)
  • lu136mickey
    lu136mickey Posts: 202
    you look great how amazing, you inspire me :)
  • Lissakaye81
    Lissakaye81 Posts: 224 Member
    Wow great job, truly inspiring!
  • katythemommy
    katythemommy Posts: 437 Member
    Oh my goodness, you are such an inspiration! You look absolutely amazing and congratulations on all your success!
  • newfienurse66
    newfienurse66 Posts: 23
    Simply magnificent!
  • blueivycarter
    blueivycarter Posts: 24
    wow, thats great
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    amazing story!
  • Reeny1_8
    Reeny1_8 Posts: 277
    That is so wonderful! You kicked butt! Congrats on hitting your goal and looking fabulous! :flowerforyou:
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    Amazing that took dedication !!! Very inspired by your story
  • shirleyhud
    shirleyhud Posts: 11 Member
    Congrats on your Journey:flowerforyou:
  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,237 Member
    Wow! wow! wow!!! I can't believe the transformation!! You look absolutely gorgeous!!!!
  • jackieo9033
    jackieo9033 Posts: 23
    Wow! You have done a wounderful job, I too have to lose alot and I have to work out things from my past too. I will be asking God for help. Than maybe I can quit hiding and not have to worried about getting hurt. Super job you look great!
  • michelle_mareshfuehrer
    michelle_mareshfuehrer Posts: 312 Member
    You lok amazing and the best part is the you feel amazing. Congratulations!
  • LemonSnap
    LemonSnap Posts: 186 Member
    Congratulations to you on your Goal Day. What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
  • ShaneWinston58
    ShaneWinston58 Posts: 156 Member
    You have earned every small number of you BMI! You look absolutely fantastic, and I like your new hair cut, too!
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Thanks so much for sharing with us, Mama! You are a true inspiration! It can be done!!!
  • emilybell66
    emilybell66 Posts: 21 Member
    Wow...! you look amazing ....!!!! i just hit 10 pounds gone today ...!!! slow and steady too ...since the beginning of january ....! you have inspired me thank you for posting your pictures
  • fishercarrie
    fishercarrie Posts: 38
    Wow!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
  • deninevi
    deninevi Posts: 934 Member
    You look awesome! Congrats!
  • tatya317
    tatya317 Posts: 74
    YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT!! The beauty inside shines so bright !!
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