85 pounds and counting with a couple of pictures.

NikkiSoFab
NikkiSoFab Posts: 30 Member
When I first started my journey in mid' March of this year(2012), I weighed 498 LBS. I had no idea that the mental part would be much more challenging than the physical part. It has definitely been some up's and downs for me,...crying, wanting to give up, thinking its not worth it because I wasn't getting results when I wanted them, which was instantly,... but through out it all, I have been working hard to not give up, and continuously striving to be healthier, and enjoy life. Here it is almost 4 months later, and I've dropped an overall 85 pounds... and 68 pounds since joining MFP... I'm very very very proud and pleased with my results. I still have a long road ahead of me, but I'm ready to attack it head on and meet my goal of 250. The success stories that I come across on here are so inspiring, and lets me know that I'm not alone on this journey, so thank you all so much for sharing, and keep up the great work...Whenever I am feeling discouraged, I chant to myself and say,... I want this, I have to do this, I can do this, I WILL do this! Don't give up guys, we are one another's encouragement... Feel free to send me a friend request and join me on this journey of ours... GOOD LUCK!
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  • Grimlock69
    Grimlock69 Posts: 197
    I'm proud of you, Nikki!!!! Keep going strong!
  • Nteeter
    Nteeter Posts: 190 Member
    Nice Job! Big changes, really happy for you! Your right you are not alone on this.
  • helper3
    helper3 Posts: 25 Member
    Wow, what an encouragment! Thanks for sharing!
  • amusgrave
    amusgrave Posts: 79
    Ur a beautiful women, add me please!!
  • bridgeo74
    bridgeo74 Posts: 191 Member
    Awesome work!!!
    I am glad that this time you posted your pic with a nice smile that shows how proud you are of yourself!!
    Keep up the hard work and you will get to your goal in no time!!!
  • netra11
    netra11 Posts: 28 Member
    Your story is inspiring and your progress is also, Keep up the good WORK!
  • JMC529
    JMC529 Posts: 14
    You are doing GREAT! Keep up the AWESOME work!
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    Keep it up! You WILL get healthy!
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    You are doing awesome, you should be so proud!! Keep it up!!
  • lvnspoonful
    lvnspoonful Posts: 391 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are doing wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration!!!
  • Krizzo87
    Krizzo87 Posts: 14,186 Member
    Wow...awesome job! You are beautiful!! :smile:
  • DesireeDA
    DesireeDA Posts: 1
    How did you do this? Keep up the work girl, you look great!
  • jolarocknrolla
    jolarocknrolla Posts: 236 Member
    Amazing job - impressive weightloss!!
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    Great work, you can do this!
  • mdj1501
    mdj1501 Posts: 388 Member
    So proud of you girl! You got this! Best of luck to you and feel free to add me for support!
  • colonial96
    colonial96 Posts: 21 Member
    Amazing job so far - keep up the great work!
  • DataBased
    DataBased Posts: 513 Member
    What a beautiful lady you are, Nikki - your smile in the 2nd picture is so genuine! You are absolutely ROCKING this and you have every right to feel proud of your accomplishment. You're right, the mental challenge is definitely the toughest - at least for me. Keep going - your story and your spirit are so motivating!

    :flowerforyou:
  • Browneyedgirl140
    Browneyedgirl140 Posts: 102 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work!
  • fatgirlslove
    fatgirlslove Posts: 614 Member
    So inspiring...and you are working that dress!
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    Wow, so inspiring!!!! Thanks for sharing! Keep it up and don't get discouraged. The new you is blooming! And the new way of life is a keeper (regardless of further progress). It is so true that the mental part is so much harder than the rest. Do you watch The Biggest Loser? I find it so eductaional and inspiring. I even got Netflix so that I could watch past seasons. LOVE IT! Almost always inspires me when I'm down. :flowerforyou:
  • NWCountryGal
    NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
    NIkki!! Wonderful!! I'm going to send you a friend request now, denise:)
    When I first started my journey in mid' March of this year(2012), I weighed 498 LBS. I had no idea that the mental part would be much more challenging than the physical part. It has definitely been some up's and downs for me,...crying, wanting to give up, thinking its not worth it because I wasn't getting results when I wanted them, which was instantly,... but through out it all, I have been working hard to not give up, and continuously striving to be healthier, and enjoy life. Here it is almost 4 months later, and I've dropped an overall 85 pounds... and 68 pounds since joining MFP... I'm very very very proud and pleased with my results. I still have a long road ahead of me, but I'm ready to attack it head on and meet my goal of 250. The success stories that I come across on here are so inspiring, and lets me know that I'm not alone on this journey, so thank you all so much for sharing, and keep up the great work...Whenever I am feeling discouraged, I chant to myself and say,... I want this, I have to do this, I can do this, I WILL do this! Don't give up guys, we are one another's encouragement... Feel free to send me a friend request and join me on this journey of ours... GOOD LUCK!
    SIDEBYSIDEVIEW1.jpg
  • nangel4u
    nangel4u Posts: 119
    That is so awesome girl!!!! Your doing great :-)
  • Congratulations! You are amazing! Your results so far are incredible, keep going and you can attain your goal. Everyone gets discouraged, but having a mantra like yours is a great tool. I wish you the best!!
  • sting5
    sting5 Posts: 408
    Beautiful!!!
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
    Wow, great job. Keep it up and you will be at your goal in no time.
  • Im so happy for you!!!:smile:
  • abaka123
    abaka123 Posts: 48
    your story is awesome! please post after your next weight loss. you look great.. keep it up, the craving are hard for me and ive have a new perspective on addicts and their personal 'addictions'. i bet you feel good and your health is getting better too!
  • znkmommy
    znkmommy Posts: 49 Member
    You are doing a great job you are so beautiful!!
  • Congratulations! All of your hard work is really paying off, you are doing a wonderful job! I know how hard it is, I started in the fall of 2009 at 272 lbs. I have lost 96 lbs, most of it before I joined MFP. I want to lose at least another 49 lbs. This past year has a tough one, I really struggled going up and down a few lbs. I sort of gave up the first of the year and gained 30+ lbs. I got back on track 7 weeks ago and have lost 22 of those lbs. You are right, the mind thing is the hard part.

    You should be very proud of yourself. Blessings for the rest of your journey.
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    I am on the same journey :-) good luck !!!! BTW your changes are great and I can not wait to reach my first big goal of 50 pounds
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