New here but wanted to share my story!

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to tell everyone here that don't give up you can do it! I've lost 130 pounds since I started my journey back in May 2006.It has been the best journey ever.I've grown from this shy person that never wanted to go out, into a person that is very outgoing and never wants to stay in:)

I've added my before and after photos and believe me it was very difficult for me to add my before photos.This is the first time that I am publicly showing myself at my heaviest weight of 275 and it was very difficult but I felt compelled this morning to share my story as to maybe inspire someone out there.

Have a great day

Robin

great story I have lost 107+ since Jan 07... I have pics on page as well, but I cant see your pics on your page!!!!

I'm sorry hopefully the photos show now:) Wow you're pictures are amazing:)

Awesome job Robin. The pics tell an amazing story...keep up the good work!

THat's great!! For both of you, maybe you can help me, I've been doing this for three weeks, counting calories and making healthy changes...eating the real stuff, veggies, fruit, chicken, tuna, fiber loaded ceral, crackers, almonds and weighed today and gained 2lbs, I stopped drinking dt pop only drink green tea/water now, so any advice...what exactly did you guys do to lose the weight???

ksee,

What you're doing is perfect! Remember this is long term, you will have weeks where you may gain a couple of pounds or not lose anything at all.I did not take any products or join weight watchers or anything like that.I basically did what you have listed healthy healthy eating and lots of walking in the beginning.If you stick to it and don't focus to much on the numbers on the scale but the way your clothes are fitting.You will see results:)

Your an inspiration girl!!!! Your pics look great!!!! I can wait till Im like you! GOOD JOB!!!

Great pics and story.  I am 2 months into maintaining weight after losing 90+ pounds.  It is great to hear others success.

Thanks for the inspiration!!!!  I lost 160 something... (pictures also with profile)... gained 75 back...  and have now lost 20 again!!!  This time it's gone forever!  You should be so proud!  You look amazing!!!!

Congratulations on the weight loss, thats fantastic!!

Your beautiful smile says it all!

thanks soo much LTP,Tamara. and Pursezilla I needed this today(almost ate my co-worker ) I am going to be patient (very hard for me) and let this weight drop off me. I can't wait to update my profile pictures with an after!

Thank you so much everyone, you guys are all amazing yourselves.I'm so glad I joined this site and braved putting the before photos of myself.I look forward to chatting and hearing more wonderful amazing stories.

Have a great day guys

Robin

congrats!!  you look like a completely different person.  beautiful, happy..yay!

Robin,

So nice to meet you!  Congratulations, and thank-you for sharing!

Rachel

Robin, Your story is very inspring.  You look great!      &nb sp;               Welcome to C-C! 

any words of wisdom or advice? Always looking for that extra bit that helps

Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories and photos. I find it so motivational. Somedays it gives me the push I need to stick to it. You all look terrific!!!!

tina... read your profile... congrats on your marriage!

Congratulations too on "catching" your slip back into old habits so quickly!

After I got engaged in April 2006 seems I went on a weight loss "vacation"... gained 20 pounds between the engagement and the marriage... and then 30 in the six months after...

Like you... I HAVE to log and exercise... FOREVER... but it's so much better than being fat forever!

Hi Robin,

Great job, well done.  Very inspirational.

Wow you all are fantastic! I've been getting frustrated with my lack of progress but you all are proof it can be done! Thanks for this post, all the pics are amazing. I'm hoping in a few months I'll have awesome progrees pics too!