Mini-Goal Photo Album - My Journey. Halfway there... and an NSV!

My weight problems really started for me in middle school. I had to quit gymnastics because I needed math tutoring and my parents couldn't afford both. And I developed a love for eating which was a bit obsessive. In fact, I remember people teasing me for how much I ate. I'd eat my own lunch, and then take whatever kids at my table didn't want and eat that.

So in high school, I hit 185 and had my first ever real weight loss attempt. I did well - got down to 170, but the scale started moving back up again.

Community college started, and I ate my way up 190, 195, 200 ... always dieting, losing a bit of weight, and after 3 months (my magic number) giving up and reverting to the same old habits.

Transferred to a four-year university, hit 210 within 3 months. Dieted it down to about 195. Then fell off the bandwagon so hard that I was at 220 by this past June.

Here are some pics of me from earlier this year:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/25637_1410052979791_1486473382_1119611_8205696_n2. jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/100_0665.jpg

So, I hit a point where I knew it had to stop. My knee hurt, I was in size 18 jeans which paired with being tall made it impossible for me to shop, and I was just not happy in my own skin.

Some during pics:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/100_1751.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/100_1631.jpg

Back in size 16...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/100_1850.jpg

A few weeks ago wearing sweatpants and a tanktop (workout mode)...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/104_2599.jpg


And today, I got on the scale and saw this:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/img1290017938707.jpg

I almost cried, because I haven't been this low since high school. 4 more lbs and I'll be at my high school high... if I pulled out my prom dress today, I could probably wear it, as I was 185 my senior year. I'm not officially changing my ticker yet - it's going to have to stay 189 a few more days for me to make it official - but it's still a proud moment for me.

On December 1st, I will have been at this for 6 months. Longer than any diet I've ever been on. I've lost more weight than I ever have in one sitting. Each day that goes by raises my confidence just a little more. I can, and will stick with this for permanently.

A friend I haven't seen since June took one look at me the other day and said "You look SO good." She couldn't figure out why... when I asked her she just said: "I don't know....you just do." Even though she didn't know it was from weight-loss, it still makes me feel good. It means I definitely made an improvement to myself that other people notice. It gives me a bit more confidence than I had 30(1ish) lbs ago. I'll never go back to the 200's...EVER.

Picture from today (Size 14 jeans)...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/104_2808.jpg

(I don't care for this one...but my jaw dropped when I noticed how tiny my, well...jaw looked in it... lol. That and the fact that the shirt is like, hanging off of me- especially in comparison to the during picture above.)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/aqualiz/104_2816.jpg

To 30 more lbs! :)

Congratulations Singforthedayx - what a fantastic accomplishment! Thanks for motivating me. I can't wait to see your next round of pictures when you hit your final goal. Best wishes!

You look great!! Wow!!

congratulations on the hard work!!!

you look great - well done on all your hard work

I love the page and how you set it up. You look fantastic and I am very happy for you.

You are gorgeous!

your so cute, and congrats on the success.

and I understand about the height and weight. Im not horrible tall, only 5'7 and a half, but my bf's family are all short, (my boyfriend and me are the same height, and he's the taller of the brothers!) so I feel huge all the time. So I understand the pain. lol.

can't wait to se eyour pictures int he goal album!! :hugs:

GO 'head!!!! You look freaking fantastic!!!! Congratulations!!! Keeep it going girl!

wow!! you look amazing...congrats :) :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Congratulations! Fantastic job!

Congratulations! You are very pretty!

Congratulations! You look fantastic.

:bravo: Wow! You look stunning. Truly! :carrot: Honestly, you look like you weigh a lot less. :D

Looking great!!! :) Don't you love when your clothes fit you as opposed to you fitting into your clothes :)

YAY!!! Congratulations on the loss. Keep up the great work.

You are a winner! Well done, look how far you've come... the rest will be so easy for you.
You look amazing, thanks for posting your inspirational story.

:woohoo:

I think you were beautiful before. But the weight loss has made such a difference. You are Glowing!!! Thanks for sharing your story. I really needed to hear and see it.

Way to go! You're looking great!

Wtg!!!!!

Great progress!! Looking good!!