A bit of encouragement for those with lots to lose...

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  • Kendralatricewilliams
    Kendralatricewilliams Posts: 55 Member
    U are my inspiration. I too am morbidly obesed. And by looking at ur sucess and life change, I have a whole new lease on what I can do as well. I am so happy for for. And I not asheamed to say U R ONE HOT MAMA.
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 847 Member
    And this is why so many of us just LOVE you. You inspire me every day! :heart: u girl.
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    You look great! Thanks for posting the progress pictures at different stages. It helps to see where others are compared to where I am. I do have to say though, I am most jealous of your profile picture! I so wish I could do a back bend!!
  • graciemom828
    graciemom828 Posts: 70
    You are utterly amazing - I am sitting with 30 I want to lose and am struggling hugely. My age is against me at 59 as is being post-menopausal (hysterctomy at age 40). Good for you!
  • mandypooh2103
    mandypooh2103 Posts: 289 Member
    1 word ......AWESOME!
  • doberfan
    doberfan Posts: 33
    Thank you for posting! This type of post is the best type of encouragement. You should be proud. You look fantastic!
  • CocoAndButter
    CocoAndButter Posts: 23
    WOW! You look amazing! Beautiful transformation!!!!
  • Fallen_Angel226
    Fallen_Angel226 Posts: 37
    WOW. Congrats!!!! You look amazing. How did you do it? I'm the same height as you, and I have quite a bit of weight to lose.....Would love some tips :)
    Thank you!

    Here's a blog I wrote a few months ago about how I did it:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/CoryIda/view/how-did-you-do-it-200995

    awesome thanks so much! :)
  • FireSwan
    FireSwan Posts: 170 Member
    Thank you for sharing your journey. You are sooooooo right, it CAN be done at ANY age. I went from size 20 to size 4/6. It feels fabulous!

    Grannygethealthy1111, Great work as well! AMAZING!
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    You could totally be the poster child for MFP! And you answer and dispell all the myths about women and body building and the benefits gained from it. You look fit, trim and sexy!
  • melruiz5
    melruiz5 Posts: 134 Member
    WOW! That is incredibly AWESOME!!!!! I have hit a HUGE plateau and that right there gave me some motivation to keep going. . . Thanks so much :flowerforyou:

    I'm going to friend request you, if you dont mind :happy:
  • LiteBrite007
    LiteBrite007 Posts: 294 Member
    WOW GREAT JOB!!!! I am very proud of you. you look so good! :flowerforyou:
  • juicyfruitkk
    juicyfruitkk Posts: 95 Member
    That's amazing...and motivating!
    what does your work out look like?
  • tamamommy
    tamamommy Posts: 71 Member
    THANK YOU! Your post is just what I needed. You are an amazing inspiration.
  • novalh42
    novalh42 Posts: 102 Member
    Awesome!!! Thanks for posting such an inspirational story. The thing I need to learn is patience. I am sure I am not alone in that. Thanks again!!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! I am on kind of the same journey and reading your story really gives me encouragement that I can get there. If you don't mind me asking a personal question, I started my journey at 333 and am currently down to 230. I am having a tough time with all the excess skin. How did you find it? Are there specific excercises that you are doing to avoid it? Over time do you find that it is getting tighter?

    Here's what you CAN do about avoiding excess skin:
    1) Eat well. Nutritious foods help you be healthy inside and out
    2) Drink plenty of water - hydrated skin has more elasticity.
    3) Exercise - this includes strength training. Don't worry, you won't get bulky. It's almost impossible for women to bulk up.
    4) Moisturize. A good lotion or oil or body butter.

    Aside from that, age and genetics will also play a big role.

    Also, I do have excess skin, it is just on my lower tummy and inner thighs, so most people never see it.

    Good luck!
  • Jackie_XOXOXO
    Jackie_XOXOXO Posts: 93 Member
    Just as everyone on your replies have said, AMAZING!!! you truly are inspriing to me!! I was at my heaviest at 264, im 5'4, I started losing weight and working hard and reached 210. Then I gave up as I wanted quick results.. I am up to 220 now. But more than ever I am determined to loose thise weight and be healthy and fit. Your story just motivates me that much more!!! Thank you for sharing your success and helping me understand that good results are not quickly achieved!!
  • BabeedollB
    BabeedollB Posts: 161 Member
    WOW!!!!!! AWESOME JOB!!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!!
  • snix1024
    snix1024 Posts: 81
    awesome job! very motivational and thanks for sharing!!
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    Great job! You look awesome.
  • CookieCrumble
    CookieCrumble Posts: 221 Member
    Fantastic... you look so genuinely happy - and that's really the ultimate goal. :flowerforyou:
  • thomassd1969
    thomassd1969 Posts: 564 Member
    Just the encouragement I needed today. I have been stuck at the same weight for a month, eating in my calorie range, running and now starting to lift weights. I see a lot of people are having good results with weights.
  • Minnie_Moo
    Minnie_Moo Posts: 239 Member
    Great job, you look fantastic and thanks for sharing this with us !
  • jsimler1
    jsimler1 Posts: 168 Member
    You have just motivated me more than any other. I have been heavy my whole life and have just recently decided to lose weight when I stepped on the dreaded scale and noticed that I now weigh 386 lbs, which is the heaviest I have EVER been. I never thought I would weigh this much. Needless to say it has put me on the path to take control of my body and of my life. Thank you for the inspiration, I just needed to see that it CAN be done, with the right will power and support. Congrats to you, and thank you for sharing!
  • poshcouture
    poshcouture Posts: 610
    Thank you for sharing that - it can be very discouraging. It saddens me sometimes when I realize what I've done to my body over the years. I've got a long way to go but I'm taking it one day at a time. You're story reminds me that the goal may look distant but I get closer with every step.
  • hadesflame
    hadesflame Posts: 93 Member
    Wow! You look amazing. Gives me hope to get to my goal and know that I'll look great too. I'm starting out an inch shorter than you but at my highest I was 310 (granted I was pregnant at the time). I've lost over 30 so far but I feel like I've got such a long way to go still. Seeing your progress shows me that it's possible and that patience will make it happen. You look awesome! :bigsmile:
  • Abrowe313
    Abrowe313 Posts: 189 Member
    you look amazing! great job!
  • fishfish3
    fishfish3 Posts: 26 Member
    :smile: Thank you for the inspiration! Just awesome!
  • ashreynolds09
    ashreynolds09 Posts: 257 Member
    you look rockin!
  • GinaKurtz
    GinaKurtz Posts: 228 Member
    Amazing! You look so much younger! You also look really happy. You have so much to be proud of! Thanks for being an inspiration!

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