81 lbs lost; before & after pics (44 more lbs to go)

melbot24
melbot24 Posts: 347 Member
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I've resisted putting up photos of my previous self because I've been in denial about how big I actually was.
Losing weight is not just a physical process.
In my opinion, going through the emotional and mental process of becoming a healthy person is just, if not more, challenging.
This is my attempt at acknowledging my accomplishments thus far.
Some personal kudos because I can tend to be pretty hard on myself.
Perhaps if I see them up they'll become more real.
If I inspire anyone during the process, well that's just a bonus for me.

I wish you all the best of luck on your own journey to good health.

Starting date: 05/01/2011
Starting weight: 275

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40lbs lost

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TonyMel-at-the-Palomino-Winery.jpg

Current Date: 4/23/2012
Current weight 194

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  • lovemykids58
    lovemykids58 Posts: 195 Member
    You look AMAZING~~ you look totally different. Great job!!
  • guamSUPERgirl90
    guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255
    Amazingly done!
  • m7eagan
    m7eagan Posts: 7
    Fierce!
  • dannytheman
    dannytheman Posts: 63
    Truly an inspiration!!
  • amyinGA
    amyinGA Posts: 25 Member
    Holy moly, you look amazing! Beautiful, too!
  • christic03
    christic03 Posts: 8 Member
    awesome great job keep up the good work, looking good
  • Doll483
    Doll483 Posts: 21 Member
    You look amazing really. Don't give up, keep going!
  • mellie2603
    mellie2603 Posts: 23 Member
    Wow, congratulations! You look amazing!
  • Betsiz17
    Betsiz17 Posts: 95 Member
    Unbelievably fantastic transformation. You look AMAZING! Congratulations and thanks for posting. Helps those of us not quite there.
  • moepwr
    moepwr Posts: 335 Member
    You look great!! Congrats and keep up the good work!
  • hanna6774
    hanna6774 Posts: 225
    WOW! Kudos to you and absolutely best choice to post before and after pics! You look amazing! I couldn't agree more with you about the mental aspect of our weight and self image. I was in the best shape of my life, couldn't pinch an inch (scary fit too) about 25 years ago after my third child. The kicker is.... that is when my husband decided to start cheating on me! So I have wrestled with many demons as to how anyone could possibly love me the way I am now. I still have a long way to go, physically and mentally but seeing these pics sure helps! THANK YOU!:flowerforyou:
  • bashiera
    bashiera Posts: 140 Member
    You look so amazing! You're a very beautiful woman, at both weights, but I can tell how happy you are in the second photo. DAMN! I wish I looked that good at 194. YOU GO GIRL!
  • 4my2jays
    4my2jays Posts: 168 Member
    You look beyond amaing. How inspiring. You should be so proud of yourself.
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    You look like a totally different person, great job!
  • vartanfan71
    vartanfan71 Posts: 62 Member
    You look awesome! You are an inspiration to many! Keep up the great work!
  • ladyfingers39
    ladyfingers39 Posts: 335
    You are doing amazing!!!
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    abalolutely incredible! Fantastic job (And I love your hair in the first pic)
  • ccguillory
    ccguillory Posts: 30 Member
    You look great! Congrats on all your hard work :)
  • grubb1019
    grubb1019 Posts: 371 Member
    Great job! I have 74 lbs to loose, so it is very inspiring to see your post here. I hope I look as good as you at 194! You look awesome!
  • sinman22807
    sinman22807 Posts: 66 Member
    You look amazing!!!! Makes me feel more motivated and know that I can accomplish my goal! Congrats!
  • rrrainiii
    rrrainiii Posts: 31 Member
    First of all, you are gorgeous! Secondly, AMAZING JOB!! You look great. Very exciting! :)
  • heidiberr
    heidiberr Posts: 643 Member
    You look so gorgeous dear! Great job!!!
  • jry0778
    jry0778 Posts: 12 Member
    AWESOME job!!!!! WAY TO GO!!:flowerforyou:
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    Awsome work!!! You look great!!
  • tabithajoyy
    tabithajoyy Posts: 680 Member
    ABSOLUTLY INCREDIBLE!
  • peggymenard
    peggymenard Posts: 246 Member
    Wowww....you look terrific...keep it up and I like you hair darker..if really frames your gorgeous facial features.
  • LadyofLight08
    LadyofLight08 Posts: 245 Member
    You look absolutely stunning and way different ( :
    How tall are you?
    I'm 192 myself.
  • Mguilmot
    Mguilmot Posts: 232 Member
    Awesome progress!!!!
  • ilogjr
    ilogjr Posts: 3 Member
    Great work! Keep it up! Whoooo hooooo!
  • cyclingben
    cyclingben Posts: 346 Member
    very hot, way to go.

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