from smoking couch potato to... with pics

CnocNaCu
CnocNaCu Posts: 536 Member
in Success Stories
After 6 months I've not only reached my goal of losing almost 50 pounds but also ticked a few more boxes:
I quit smoking in November last year, got the cholesterol down to a very healthy level, I'm not depressed any more and I've started running. And guess what ... I'm feeling strong and healthy.
BTW: I did NOT gain weight when I quit!!!

my 50th birthday in 2009, 185 pounds
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today before my run, 136 pounds
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  • BackwoodsMom
    BackwoodsMom Posts: 227 Member
    Way to go!!!! So proud of you. :flowerforyou:
  • jfl613
    jfl613 Posts: 71
    You go, girl! Congratulations!!
  • igoharder92
    igoharder92 Posts: 40
    what a change!! you look so strong and healthy!
  • n8na
    n8na Posts: 76 Member
    Wow! You look great!
  • anna0306
    anna0306 Posts: 16 Member
    This is exactly whay I needed to hear/see today :) Congats-you are a huge inspiration! I quit smoking and then gained 50lbs, but I'll be the first to tell anyone that is is most definitely because I started replacing smoking with eating.
  • Mrs_Padgett
    Mrs_Padgett Posts: 191 Member
    You look awesome!!!
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    fantastic
  • healthylifeforme
    healthylifeforme Posts: 156 Member
    That is fantastic...on both accounts (weight loss and the smoking)! Now, instead of being a smoker, you are smoking hot!
  • Sweeteater65
    Sweeteater65 Posts: 36 Member
    Wow! What an amazing achievement! Congratulations!
  • RussetBrunnette
    RussetBrunnette Posts: 107 Member
    Look at those guns!
  • Fay84Vegan
    Fay84Vegan Posts: 225 Member
    You should be so proud of yourself!!! Well done!!!!
  • 77Maria
    77Maria Posts: 90
    Proud of you and you actually look strong!!! You've come a long way!
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Looking good! Such an inspiration and so glad you have the non-scale victories too! Look at those muscles :) Great work! :)
  • Hoppymom
    Hoppymom Posts: 1,158 Member
    Wow those are some terrific landmarks to reach. You look great!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • outtanms
    outtanms Posts: 237 Member
    fantastic. You rock.
  • laurelderry
    laurelderry Posts: 384 Member
    How wonderful! You should be SO proud of yourself!
  • katcain1
    katcain1 Posts: 21
    You look so good! you must feel awesome
  • Lauren8239
    Lauren8239 Posts: 1,039 Member
    Way to go my friend! No wonder you are such an inspiration for me! You are truly awesome. :heart:
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    WOW - you look like a different person. Fab job. Well done. x
  • dawnhite7778
    dawnhite7778 Posts: 35
    You look great :)!!!!
  • whutzup1
    whutzup1 Posts: 96 Member
    :flowerforyou: That's awesome, you look healthy..
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    Congrats!!! you've done amazing! :)
  • sheri02r
    sheri02r Posts: 486 Member
    That is so awesome!! Congrats!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Awesome! You look great! Congrats!
  • PearsPeppersandPeanutButter
    PearsPeppersandPeanutButter Posts: 190
    you should be very proud, because i don't even know you and I am beaming with pride. You have done so much for yourself. THIS IS TOTALLY AWESOME.
  • caroldot
    caroldot Posts: 388 Member
    That is fantastic...on both accounts (weight loss and the smoking)! Now, instead of being a smoker, you are smoking hot!

    ^^ this is what I was thinking!! great accomplishments!
  • elfo
    elfo Posts: 353 Member
    That is soooo cool! Love the blond hair!
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    You rock! Congrats on your achievements!
  • bethhyg
    bethhyg Posts: 209
    You look so much healthier and alive. Congrats on your loss.
  • tropaze
    tropaze Posts: 317 Member
    Way to go, you look awesome!

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