10 years together... what a difference 2 years can make!

Cheri_Moves
Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
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Tomorrow will mark 10 years married to the most wonderful man I know. He was my high school sweetheart. He was the one I "grew up" with. He was the man who stood by my side through 9 years of infertility. And subsequently, he is the the father of our son.

He is also the man who watched me get bigger, while I watched him do the same. Over the years, we gained a lot of weight together. Eating out, eating anything we wanted, making excuses together. Being very inactive. Well, this all changed about 2 years ago. Starting with him.

In the past 2 years, my husband has lost around 100 pounds
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In the past 1+ year, I have lost 75 pounds
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I look back on the years we've spent together, and I'm filled with mixed emotions. The damage we did to ourselves through years of unhealthy living, which in turn led to stress, depression, lack of intimacy, caused a strain on our marriage. BUT, we have been able to mend much of this through our journey over these past 2 years. Getting healthy has given our marriage the new life it needed.

To celebrate our new life, we are doing an Olympic duathlon in September... he is a cyclist and I am a runner :drinker:
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  • rusialeelee
    rusialeelee Posts: 143
    WOW that is AMAZING.. no words.... wow..... !! power couple! :D
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Wow you both look great. That's awesome you did it together
  • chrissyrn04
    chrissyrn04 Posts: 119 Member
    That is AWESOME! Its amazing that you two could do it together and move closer together because of it!
  • italiankrystal26
    italiankrystal26 Posts: 59
    Congrats and Happy Anniversary! 10 years is awesome! You both look amazing!:flowerforyou:
  • dailyguy
    dailyguy Posts: 11 Member
    Great job and congratulations to both of you.

    Now remember, it's not just about loosing weight. It is about getting healther, leaner, and stronger: "Healthy Fit"
  • ambarr82
    ambarr82 Posts: 27 Member
    Amazing results!!! Congratulations to you both. :happy:

    And HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
  • startime72
    startime72 Posts: 5
    Congrats to the both of you! What an incredible accomplishment. Keep up all the good work!
  • teekee08
    teekee08 Posts: 10
    Your story and success is truly inspirational and beautiful!! Congrats to your renewed commitments!
  • snelson1966
    snelson1966 Posts: 31 Member
    I love your story, thank you so much for sharing. My husband and I are on a similar journey this year, working together to get healthy and fit. Well done, congratulations to you both. Wishing much peace, happiness and good health.
  • Mpowered1
    Mpowered1 Posts: 22 Member
    That is so inspriring and sweet!
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    LOVE THIS! You both look wonderful, and what a way to motivate each other! Congratulations!
  • raindance_maggie
    raindance_maggie Posts: 150
    awww, this gave me the sniffles. i love your story and you both look amazing. your son is adorable and congratulations for all goodness that is in your life and will continue to present in the years to come.
  • Nixenne
    Nixenne Posts: 37 Member
    Amazing and inspiring! Congratulations on all you've accomplished together, and thank you for sharing this. :)
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    Incredible pictures! Kudos to you both!
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    what a great story!! amazing love and strength!!!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    That's so sweet. Congrats to the both of you!!
  • go4itjoanna
    go4itjoanna Posts: 69 Member
    Congratulations to both of you! You know that I think you are an inspiration.
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    I am so glad you two did it together and got to reap the rewards, TOGETHER! Congratulations to the both of you... you seriously earned it. You both look great as well, and have an adorable son!
  • gonna_do_it_56
    gonna_do_it_56 Posts: 206 Member
    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    You both look fantastic and thank you for showing your progress.....its great motivation...
  • ladyluch99
    ladyluch99 Posts: 264 Member
    What an awesome job you both have done! It must be so nice to have the love of your life to do it with. I'm happy for you both. Great job!!! Cheers!:drinker:
  • Cntrygal81
    Cntrygal81 Posts: 70 Member
    What an incredible story - thank you so much for sharing. You both look amazing and I wish you continued success and happiness!
  • MisterGoodBar
    MisterGoodBar Posts: 157 Member
    wow! congratulations on both fronts. extremely inspiring.
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
    WOW! What an amazing transformation and it's even sweeter that you had your husband to do it with you. That makes it so much easier. Happy Anniversary!! Here's to a long, healthy life together. :drinker:
  • Deluxe97
    Deluxe97 Posts: 34 Member
    You are truly blessed. How wonderful that you have been able to support each other. For many of us, our other half isn't quite as committed to a healthy lifestyle and it makes the journey that much tougher. You guys look great! Congrats!
  • Yazzy623
    Yazzy623 Posts: 133 Member
    That is so inspiring! You guys are amazing for sticking it through! That is what a true marriage is all about. Congratulations! May God grant you many more years together! :)
  • lbigham1
    lbigham1 Posts: 132
    Beautiful (and very inspiring)!!!!! Congratulations to you both! Together makes it even better! :drinker:

    Happy Anniversary!
  • LuckyAng
    LuckyAng Posts: 1,173 Member
    This is nothing short of incredible!! What a dramatic difference!! Oh the people you have inspired!
  • sportyredhead01
    sportyredhead01 Posts: 482 Member
    what a great story! you guys are an inspiration! :happy:
  • melruiz5
    melruiz5 Posts: 134 Member
    You Two ROCK!!!! GREAT WORK I SSOOOO want that when I get married. . . Shared Passion :happy:
  • lindalee0315
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    Not sure I can add anything new here, but wow! You both look great. What a phenomenal example you are to your children and what a full and active life you are leading for yourselves and your family. Kudos!! (Standing ovation here!)

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