jadecoldwell1

I actually teared up reading that story! You have done AMAZINGLY well! Even though it was Jackie that fired the spark in your head it was you that had to see the journey through, you are proof to all of us that it can be done. I wish you continuing success as you carry on with the journey but don't let anything detract…

Congratulations to you! Absolutely amazing story and love your non-defeatist attitude when most would throw in the towel. Accountability was my main reason for joining MFP but more so than any of that, reading stories of success like yours just show me it can be done and it will all be so worth it! All the best!

Can I join please, could do with the motivation. Would like to lose 30lb by then, that will put me on target for losing the majority of my weight in a year :)

Amazing! I sometimes worry than a year is such a long time but in reality it will fly by regardless of what choices you make and stories like this inspire me to change for the better.

Yeah i totally get that, it was all I ever focused on and instead of losing weight I actually put on because I was constantly hungry and ended up binging, no energy to work out etc etc. One quote that made me rethink "ideals" was this: 'Linford Christie’s BMI when he won the Olympic 100m was greater than 30, which would…

The way to look at it surely is how much better you'll feel at 155. Sometimes we put too much on the number when actually the getting there is just as important. The exercise will tone you up as you lose so how you'll feel ultimately will change. Also you'll never know until you try :) Best of luck