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Finally...199.0 for first time in my adult life!

Sagetheplace
Posts: 74 Member
I have always been big. I was 160 and only 5' 3 when I was in highschool. I got pregnant when I was only 15 and gave birth to my first son at 16 and 225 pounds. I stayed at that weight after I had him, I honestly thought I was going to be fat forever and thats just how my life was suppose to go....most of my family was big...especially the girls.
I stayed around 225 for 7 years until we decided we were finally ready to have our second baby. I got pregnant and kept gaining, and gaining. When I gave birth I was up to around 273. After I had him I once again stayed the same weight. When my son was about 11 months old it was like walking into a brick wall. I just decided enough was enough, I didnt want to live like this, I wanted to have more energy, more confidence. I wanted to want to be in pictures with my kids instead of always hiding from the camera. I wanted to do more with them instead of being the coat holder!
I started using my wii and was hardley able to do anything! But here I am today proving to myself that I can do this I have now lost over half of my goal weight...which I may or may not want to change when I get there. I am now 199.0, there is no longer a 2 infront of my weight and it feels great. I am actually enjoying doing physical things and working out. My life has already changed so much. The best part is that I have no fear of falling off becuase when I eat something greasy...or lots of junk....I feel like junk and just want a stir fry, or fruit. I never thought that would be me....to crave healthy foods but it happens now. I miss working out when I take a day or 2 off and walking is something that happens all the time instead of once in while. My kids are learning so much and will have a better chance then I did at not become obese...which makes me smile from ear to ear.
So all in all today is a great day! Also feel free to friend request if you want.
I stayed around 225 for 7 years until we decided we were finally ready to have our second baby. I got pregnant and kept gaining, and gaining. When I gave birth I was up to around 273. After I had him I once again stayed the same weight. When my son was about 11 months old it was like walking into a brick wall. I just decided enough was enough, I didnt want to live like this, I wanted to have more energy, more confidence. I wanted to want to be in pictures with my kids instead of always hiding from the camera. I wanted to do more with them instead of being the coat holder!
I started using my wii and was hardley able to do anything! But here I am today proving to myself that I can do this I have now lost over half of my goal weight...which I may or may not want to change when I get there. I am now 199.0, there is no longer a 2 infront of my weight and it feels great. I am actually enjoying doing physical things and working out. My life has already changed so much. The best part is that I have no fear of falling off becuase when I eat something greasy...or lots of junk....I feel like junk and just want a stir fry, or fruit. I never thought that would be me....to crave healthy foods but it happens now. I miss working out when I take a day or 2 off and walking is something that happens all the time instead of once in while. My kids are learning so much and will have a better chance then I did at not become obese...which makes me smile from ear to ear.
So all in all today is a great day! Also feel free to friend request if you want.
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Congratulations! Keep up the good work. :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations! I just started my journey. I can't wait to say the same thing.0
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That is awesome! Keep up the good work. You are giving your kids the best gift in the world. Good going, you!0
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Great job0
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Way to get it moving! Woman on a mission! Keep killing it, killer!0
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That is AWESOME!!!! Way to go and keep it up!0
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Congratulations and keep up the good work!0
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Aww, a very inspiring story! Welcome to ONEderland! You won't ever be leaving it again!
Keep up the amazing work you're doing
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Great post! Keep it up, girl.0
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Congrats!0
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This is such a great story, congratulations!0
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wonderful!0
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Awesome! I know how great it feels to be into the 100s :-D Keep it up!0
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Exactly what I needed to read this morning. It motivates me to finally get under that 200 lb mark. Congratulations!0
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Welcome to wonderland! Feels great and only gets better! Keep goin!0
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Great job!!! I know I recently noticed that I am not in many pictures with my kids because I didn't want to see how big I was. How sad is that? Congrats on the loss and keep up the good work!!0
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Congrats!! That is an amazing milestone!!
One that I hope to reach someday!
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What a inspiring story, Great thing you are doing for your kids. It also makes me fell that I can really do it too. Thank for sharing!!!0
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YAY
Feels good doesn't it
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You are an inspiration!0
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awesome story, congrats to you!0
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Awesome work and progress so far. Keep at it and you will get there!0
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awesome!! Great job!0
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What a lovelty story I am thrilled for you nad your family. I hope to be right behind you at 199 soon.0
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Wonderful job!!!!0
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Welcome to Onederland!
It sounds like you're making great choices for you and your family--and receiving so many rewards.
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You have an inspirational story! Thanks for sharing it!0
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Congrats and welcome to one-derland0
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That is awesome! Keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:0
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