5'5" Down to 139.6 from 183 w/pictures (caution long story)

Awesome journey and family. I know your parents are so proud of you and who you have become. Keep moving forward in all you do!:flowerforyou:

Very touching story!!! Congrats on ALL of your success....you look GREAT and I know you FEEL even better!!! BRAVO!!!

Wow this gave me chills..I applaud you for all of your accomplishments, not just the weight loss, you've been through a lot and its great you shared your story...awesome, awesome job and I wish you continued success

i love how your smile wasnt there, then got bigger and bigger as you lost weight! congrats girl!

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WOW!!!! You seriously look amazing!!! And like a completely different person. Awesome job!!!

You look great!

Your story is such a testimony to what a person can overcome once they are ready, really ready to do it. All of us on MFP are here because of our struggle to conquer pounds and unhealthy eating habits and unfortunately many of us that are on MFP have gone through the whole yo yo dieting because we were not really ready to take responsibility for our health and weight. We will spend more energy coming up with excuses of why we fail rather than putting that energy is trying to succeed. Overcoming the love of food is not an easy thing to do but what you are showing us by sharing your story is that it is very attainable and achievable....we just have to reach that point that we truly are ready to surrender, to deprive the flesh. Joyce Meyers once quoted someone and I thought it was probably the best quote I had ever heard...she said "When you make a decisive decision to do something, there is no man on earth or devil in hell that can keep you from succeeding". How true is that? To make a decision is easy...to make a decisive decision is difficult and what we start with passion has to be maintained by discipline...that is where so many of us fail.

I commend you for sharing and am so proud that you overcame the ugly monster of pain pill addiction. I know that your journey was not an easy one but you are such a beautiful young woman and I know that you can now look in the mirror and say that the journey was worth it. The weight loss is just a bonus and is really such a small part of your story. You had a special messenger from Heaven....you can be a special messenger here on earth. There are so many women out there that struggle with pain pill addiction and see no way out - you may just be able to pull one from her hell....just a thought - God bless you!

I loved your story and your honesty. You have overome your worst and that is such a blessing. I so enjoyed it and you look FabUlous. You should be so very proud of yourself and how far you've come. Keep up the good work and stay focused.

Great Job! Your story is seriously inspiring! I understand what it can be like with an addiction knowing a good friend who has also gone through something similar. The love and support your parents gave you is amazing, I had a little tear in my eye while reading this. I am very proud of you and you motivate me to be the best person I can be!

i teared up as well during "all the boring stuff". Truely inspriational on all levels.

as someone else mentioned, i noticed it too, with each progression shot the smile gets bigger which in turn made me smile!

This is my favorite success story so far! You have great parents, and it's nice to hear your appreciation for them. You look fabulous and your happiness shows. Bravo for all of your hard work.

you look awesome! congrats!

That is a beautiful story and you look great! I'm so proud of you. I too, love watching how your smile gets bigger as you lose the weight and gain the confidence! Congratulations!

Great job hun!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: