1 Year Today...

It's been 1 year today since I started my lifestyle change and Boy has it been hard. I have added new pics as before and after. I'm still working towards my goal. I wanted to lose 100 in 1 year but I didn't make it, but I'm not giving up. I hope maybe I can give some inspiration to someone struggling, that it takes time and dedication. I stalled in my weight loss the middle of Oct. and I even gained 7 pounds in Dec. but I took it back off and I'm hoping to meet my goal by summer. I hope everybody is as successfull as I feel I have been.

Congrats!! 
As a newbie here your story and pics are encouraging!!

Keep up the great work!

Wow...what a difference a year can make! Way to go!! You may not have met your goal but you have certainly made a difference. You not only look better, you look healthier and happier in your after pics. I have faith you can meet your goal! Summer is a fantastic time to show off those extra lost lbs! Good luck!!!

You are my hero!  I can only hope that a year from now I can come in here and have similar good news to report!  You rock!

Congratulations on your weight loss and sticking to the plan. We all have downfalls but 83lbs is a huge goal. You look great!

Kelly,

You have done fantastic.  What a beautiful (lots of kiddo's) family.

:)

happy birthday to yoooooou.....

Congratulations!  That's great!  I, too, searched out your pics - what a difference!  Of course, you're one of those ladies who look pretty even at a high weight.  Oprah, Rosanne, and my cousin belong in that category.  You look at peace and healthy!

May I ask, did you get there, by joining Calorie-count .com, keeping track of calories and activities?

Louise

Congratulations.  You look absolutely beautiful, and even though that's not what it's about, look what you've done.  Carry it with you (instead of the weight), I'm always looking for motivational pictures, and I will carry your pics in my head.  Thank you for posting. :)

Hi!! 

I don't even know you abd yet i'm proud of you!

Good job!  I wish i had you're determination!

Florencexx

Wow Great job! I love seeing before and afters, definetely encouraging! I have never dieted as i am pretty young (23) and was always able to deal with my slightly overweightness but I've decided that I need to feel better about myself and get some confidence so i can work on other parts of my life.  I'm extremely shy and that has been a damper on making friends and advancing my career.  I decided that I need to look better to me, and really just to prove to myself I can meet a goal (which are things I always avoid due to fear of failing!).  I know it is going to be long and hard but I feel better already even though I'm not sure I have lost (havent got a scale yet).  Boy is it a lifestyle change. 

You have done wonderful and I wish you the best on reaching your summer goal!!!!!

Congrats! Good Job.

Fantastic! - what a great looking mom surrounded by all those boys

gypstfan - I did lose the weight by joining Calorie-Count. I have raved about this site to everyone who asks how I did it. Over the years I tried a little bit of everything. But having to be accountable for everything you put in your mouth and trying to keep the deficit correct between cals consumed and cals burned, it really kept me on my toes.

kellie!  I remember that Christmas pic from last year!  I just went to your pics and saw this years and last years! WOW HOT MAMA!!!!!

For real!!! I'm super proud of you too!!! 85 pounds is nothing to kid about! That must have been a lot of hard work.  I'm used to quick diets with dramatic results.  The thought of doing this for a year (which I know I'll have to do) makes me almost sick, but it's awesome to see your steadfastness.  Keep it up girl!

You are absolutely inspiring and your personality shines through your pics and your profile.

All those boys are very lucky to have you around - what an amazing, positive force you must be in their lives. Keep up the good work! I don't know you, and I feel like cheering!

~ CC

That is GREAT!  I am so inspired.  My goal too is to lose 100 pounds.   I am almost halfway there and somedays I think it will never happen.  Thanks for posting.  You have given me hope. 

You have a great looking family.  How much fun it must be to have 6 boys!

Thanx for the response!  I just joined calorie-count .com, and am excited, too!

May I ask details:  how tall are you; the average calories you limited yourself to; how many calories burned from activities, average, and do you consider yourself sedentary or very active?

Congrats! You look wonderful!

I love hearing these stories! So inspirational!! Thanks for sharing and I wish you success on your journey as you continue forward.