So here it goes...with pics

kashmyre
kashmyre Posts: 105 Member
Today I read a really well written blog on this site on the power to inspire people around you. The people on MFP do this for me on a daily basis. I have met some really wonderful people on this site and have turned some really wonderful people in my life onto this site.

Now, I know (at least the logical thinking part of my brain knows) the amount I have lost is a large number. I still struggle with the emotional side of actually being a smaller person. I have thought all my life that I was just “big boned” or “athletically built” or any other fallacy that I told myself to accept or justify being fat.

Now the reason I am posting this. Today in our weekly sales call, my boss very publicly (there were about 30 people on the phone and in our conference room) asked me what my “number” was today. He knows that Friday is my weigh in day. I told him and all who were listening that I had lost 56lbs as of today. Now most of the people in the room and on the phone knew I was on a “journey”. They have seen me go from 230lbs to 174lbs. This was not a surprise to them. It was however a surprise to a couple of people who were just hired in the past month or so. Their jaw dropped and one stammered out “how did you do it?”. I gave the standard “diet and exercise” speech that I have given a hundred times to others.

What I didn’t realize was that these new people to our company would never know “Fat Jen”. The people I meet from this point forward will never know “Fat Jen”. It was a realization that kinda hit me like a ton of bricks today.

So, full circle, I hope that I can provide even one person the inspiration they need to keep going. I still have about 25lbs to go (I think). For those who want numbers, I am 5’8” and 36 years old. Here is my progress (hope it works):

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  • cdmeyer
    cdmeyer Posts: 27 Member
    How wonderful. You look great!
  • llahairdna
    llahairdna Posts: 502 Member
    Fantastic! Good for you!! :)
  • KLavallee322
    KLavallee322 Posts: 86 Member
    you look amazing! keep up the good work!
  • chicabean420
    chicabean420 Posts: 173 Member
    You looks so happy! Congrats! And I think it's awesome your boss/co-workers are there to keep you on track too with their support!
  • I am lost for words. you look stunning! i know you feel as good as you look I am so happy for you!
  • lanzaroteblue
    lanzaroteblue Posts: 198 Member
    Wow! Just wow!
    Fantastic 'skinny Jen'
    All the best
    Nicola x
  • Pohudet
    Pohudet Posts: 179 Member
    You look absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!
  • scicco
    scicco Posts: 58 Member
    Great job. Remember everyone we meet today never knows the person we were yesterday. If we are constantly changing and growing (as people not physically lol) this this will happen with every new person we meet. You look fantastic, keep it up :)
  • mscoco10
    mscoco10 Posts: 527 Member
    you rock, so proud. keep going and never give up
  • bettie23
    bettie23 Posts: 5
    You look sooo good! Great job!!
  • Behl9
    Behl9 Posts: 95 Member
    you look fantastic! very inspiring!
  • MermaidFaith
    MermaidFaith Posts: 495 Member
    great job!!!!
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    Most would be intimidated with the WHOLE office helping them to keep track of their success, so you must be such a strong woman and so confident with what you are doing. Good for you..
    It sounds like you are doing wonderful and what a great epiphany to have.. Maybe it’s time you said goodbye to your old fat self... And just concentrate on the new person you are.. No sense living in the past when you have worked so hard to create a new life..
    WTG you have done awesome!!
  • TealStar13
    TealStar13 Posts: 165
    You look awesome! Thank you for posting these. :)
  • hafran
    hafran Posts: 1
    :flowerforyou: It's good to know I'm not the only one on this journey. I've recently have come to the realization that if I don't take control of my weight...it will control my health!! I have 2 beautiful grandchildren that I want to see grow up, graduate, and start their own lives. So, I guess I'd better get busy!
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • alix1105
    alix1105 Posts: 80
    you look amazing! keep up the hard work :)
  • SavageRabidBeast
    SavageRabidBeast Posts: 481 Member
    awesome job, looking great! Keep up the awesome work :)
  • Jewel1201
    Jewel1201 Posts: 68
    Amazing!!!! You look great!
  • charlieduc
    charlieduc Posts: 108
    You look amazing!
  • You look FANTASTIC!! Great job!!! Very inspiring. Anything is possible with determination and hard work. You are reeping the rewards.
    :flowerforyou:
  • kp1439
    kp1439 Posts: 343 Member
    Way to go Jen ... amazing ...
  • Thanks for being my inspiration today!! I started at 230 and plan to get to my first goal of 180 and then go from there. Seeing your pics and story inspires to not be the "fat Sarah" everyone knows me as!! Congrats on your awesome success!
  • Jessb1985
    Jessb1985 Posts: 264 Member
    You look fantastic!
  • Bevbl3
    Bevbl3 Posts: 36 Member
    You look fab and it's a good point about people you meet now not having known the "fat you". I'm going to remember than when I meet new people, including when we recruit at work etc..so thanks for that!

    I'm 5'6" so a bit shorter than you and started out at 217lbs last November. I'm now 194lbs and feeling great! Still a long way to go but I know I can do it.

    Keep up the good work!

    B x
  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    Wow... What an "A-HA" moment that must have been for you... and for those of us reading! Better yet... here's to a day when "Fat Jen" is all but a distant memory...

    Congratulations!
  • biged335
    biged335 Posts: 734
    Awesome job on you hard work and it's diffently paid off!!! You look great!!!
  • larkiedeek
    larkiedeek Posts: 203 Member
    Thanks for sharing this.

    You look fantastic and it sounds like you have been on a real journey through your change. :)
  • BPayton27
    BPayton27 Posts: 626 Member
    I love seeing pictures of people who started and ended right around where I did/want to. AWESOME work! You look fit and healthy!
  • kabrandt1
    kabrandt1 Posts: 4 Member
    You're looking great!
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