100 lb. Club - My Progress Pics :)

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my most recent progress pics. The pic on the left was taken 3/17/11 and the one on the right was taken 10/13/11.

I have struggled with my weight, well...forever. I have finally made the lifestyle changes (good nutrition and working out regularly) that work for me. I am 41 years old and feel fantastic!!! Two years ago, I was facing a total knee replacement. Sure, someday I may still need knee surgery (although...my knee pain has all but disappeared at this point), but I will be SO much better prepared for the recovery from that surgery. My point is...it is NEVER too late. You can do it. Don't ever give up. Keep at it.

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I am SOOOO inspired. Our numbers are almost identical (except for the current weight) and I'm even from NY :) I am 6-months into my journey and looking at my 39th birthday shortly. This just let's me know that it is possible. CONGRATS......

free1--That's awesome!!! Very cool that we have a lot in common! I am in central NY, by the way. YES! It is totally possible. You can do it! You ARE doing it!!! Great job! I normally post in the "accountability, etc" thread. Feel free to pop in there, I'd love to hear how you are doing!

You look incredible, and so much younger in the latest pictures! Just glowing. Congratulations your progress!

Wow, you look so much younger now. Congratulations on making the lifestyle changes!

Look at you! Amazing, and healthy and vibrant. Not to mention fabulous :) Truly an inspiration.

Wow!!! You look amazing! Well done!!!

You look just wonderful, and yes absolutely glowing and vibrant!!! WTG!!

Thanks everyone! I LOVE that I look younger, haha! I feel absolutely fantastic. I have so much energy and just plain feel GOOD. Actually....make that GREAT! :)

you look fantastic!!!

That is great to read that the pain in your knee is almost completely gone and that you don't have to have surgery now!

Simply amazing what a change 10 months can do.

you look absolutely amazing!

Thank you for sharing.

You look like a younger sister now.....well done! Fabulous job:-)

AWESOME!!!

You look simply amazing!!! Congrats!!

Hi, MJ. I read some of your posts in the other thread and love your positive attitude. Is the March picture your highest weight? It's amazing that you've lost so much weight, but I can't even imagine doing it in just 7 months.

I had knee problems in the past, too. Not to the point of needing a replacement, but the summer of '10 was difficult. I also have no problems since I lost weight. I'm 60, so no one can say that age is a huge factor in this process. There are lots of us in here over 40 that are doing just fine.

You look absolutely fantastic - certainly like a younger version of yourself as others have pointed out. So close to goal, too. Keep it up.

Lin

You look BEAUTIFUL! So glad your health has improved all around. WTG MJ!!!!

Awesome Job!

You look marvelous!

Hi, MJ. I read some of your posts in the other thread and love your positive attitude. Is the March picture your highest weight? It's amazing that you've lost so much weight, but I can't even imagine doing it in just 7 months.

I had knee problems in the past, too. Not to the point of needing a replacement, but the summer of '10 was difficult. I also have no problems since I lost weight. I'm 60, so no one can say that age is a huge factor in this process. There are lots of us in here over 40 that are doing just fine.

You look absolutely fantastic - certainly like a younger version of yourself as others have pointed out. So close to goal, too. Keep it up.

Lin

Hi Lin,
No...the pic is from 3/17/11 which I was actually at 234. I "restarted" on 12/14/10 and lost 22lbs from then until I started working w/ an online trainer and really focused on my nutrition. I probably should have made that more clear.

Congrats on your loss! And great news about your knee!!!

You look phenomenal, congratulations!

Congratulations - as a newbie I find all of you inspiring!

Thanks for the clarification, MJ - I was TOTALLY in awe of your losing 145 pounds in 7 months! LOL. I am in awe, though, because it's still very impressive. I didn't know there were on line trainers. I go to a gym and take classes and use the machines, but have never worked one on one with a trainer.

I'm really glad my knee is better, that's for sure. I decided to stop losing - for a while, anyway - because my skin is just not fitting as well as I'd like. I took a long time to realize I wasn't quitting - that I could keep losing if I wanted to. I'm trying to maintain for a while and see what happens with my skin. I know it's vanity, but I didn't lose all this weight to look like a baggy old lady. If I still had a long way to go to get to a healthy weight, I'd have to re-think that. But I'm within 3 pounds of a healthy BMI and it can't possibly matter more in the long run if I lose 5 or 10 more pounds than losing 90 already has.

You really do look fantastic.

Lin

Thanks for the clarification, MJ - I was TOTALLY in awe of your losing 145 pounds in 7 months! LOL. I am in awe, though, because it's still very impressive. I didn't know there were on line trainers. I go to a gym and take classes and use the machines, but have never worked one on one with a trainer.

I'm really glad my knee is better, that's for sure. I decided to stop losing - for a while, anyway - because my skin is just not fitting as well as I'd like. I took a long time to realize I wasn't quitting - that I could keep losing if I wanted to. I'm trying to maintain for a while and see what happens with my skin. I know it's vanity, but I didn't lose all this weight to look like a baggy old lady. If I still had a long way to go to get to a healthy weight, I'd have to re-think that. But I'm within 3 pounds of a healthy BMI and it can't possibly matter more in the long run if I lose 5 or 10 more pounds than losing 90 already has.

You really do look fantastic.

Lin


Oh my goodness...that really would be something...probably not terribly healthy, though, IDK...

To be completely honest with you, I didn't know there were online trainers either. He is a friend of someone I went to college with. If there wasn't that kind of "connection" I probably wouldn't have even checked it out....still sounds kind of "out there" to me...he has his own studio and does personal training, boot camps, etc there, but he is in another state. I WILL meet him one day. I have to. He has helped me change my life in SO many ways. I mean, obviously, I take the info he gives me and I use it...I do the workouts, I follow his advice....but he is there for guidance and I cannot thank him enough for that.

I do his strength training workout 3 times per week, Zumba twice per week, and I started kickboxing (at his suggestion) just over a month ago...I LOVE LOVE LOVE it...talk about feeling strong and powerful!

I think you have a great plan. 90lbs is Fantastic! And you are right...those last couple of lbs aren't going to make or break anything.

Thanks! :)