I have a long ways to go

jjscholar · June 2012

I just wanted to say that the story of my latest attempt to lose weight has been successful...

About 11 months ago, I weighed 393 lbs and almost died because of my weight and my out of control blood pressure...

I made a conscious decision to change my diet and to begin an exercise program... In addition, a little under six months ago, I started to use the myfitnesspal.com website and Android Mobile application...

As of this morning 6-16-12 I weighed in at 186.2 lbs...

Some of you may ask why I have a not posted any before and after photos... The reason why is that I still feel that I am not very photogenic... That is one of the reasons why I had selected the particular title of this post...

I still need to make sure that I can maintain my weight loss... I need to realize that improving myself is not just a short term task that has been completed but it needs to become a way of life for me... I need to realize that I am not the most ugly person on Earth...

At this point, I still have a long ways to go...

fitforlife34 · June 2012

393 to 182? that's amazing! congrats! Thing is, sometimes when we lose weight we still see the old person we were. You should say something good about yoursef everday, and carry before and after pictures. (yeah, i lost 8lbs last year and gained it back.) so I guess i haven't lost any. so you are way better than me!

Jennvandemark · June 2012

That is wondeful, i hope you mind catches up with your body soon because you have worked hard and deserve to feel comfortable in your own skin.

sk2775 · June 2012

What a wonderful weight loss. You should be so very proud of you what you have accomplished. Your hard work has totally paid off. I totally understand about how it takes our mind/brain awhile to catch up with our body. I have lost about 70 pounds and I still see myself (at times) as the big one. We are all a work in progress. I am not a fan of seeing my old pictures but I was going through them the other day and I was amazed by how far I have come. You don't have to put your pictures on this site (if you are not comfortable), but you should put them together for you to see. As seeing the before picture will be totally inspiring for you as it will make you realize how far you have really come.

Keep up the great work :-)

saustin201 · June 2012

Wow. Awesome job.

BandedTriaRN · June 2012

I just wanted to say that the story of my latest attempt to lose weight has been successful...

About 11 months ago, I weighed 393 lbs and almost died because of my weight and my out of control blood pressure...

I made a conscious decision to change my diet and to begin an exercise program... In addition, a little under six months ago, I started to use the myfitnesspal.com website and Android Mobile application...

As of this morning 6-16-12 I weighed in at 186.2 lbs...

Some of you may ask why I have a not posted any before and after photos... The reason why is that I still feel that I am not very photogenic... That is one of the reasons why I had selected the particular title of this post...

I still need to make sure that I can maintain my weight loss... I need to realize that improving myself is not just a short term task that has been completed but it needs to become a way of life for me... I need to realize that I am not the most ugly person on Earth...

At this point, I still have a long ways to go...

I'm not photogenic either. I have to take so many photos of myself or my husband will take them just to get one where I don't look hideously ugly. People use to ask me why I wasn't a model (when I lost weight once) and the truth is, you have to be photogenic to be a model, not just attractive or look young for your age (I'm 52 now but I use to look a lot younger people said). People on here are so supportive. They tell you that you look beautiful even if you don't feel your photo portrays the real you. Not everyone is photogenic or model material but a huge weight loss like that is an inspiration and I am sure you look a LOT better than you think! You seem like a person with a big and beautiful heart, just get more self confidence. I know it is hard, I struggle with it every day due to childhood and tween abuse by my bipolar Mother!

Congratulations! You can see my photos if you want... Good luck in your continued success