Wow what a transformation!! You look great! I can't wait to see updated pics!

Amazing. Such determination is an inspiration to me.

OMG!!! Good job girl!!

Thank you so much for sharing your story!
I'm just a few weeks into the weight loss journey and you are inspiring!
Love the "face collage" with weights in the corner - great idea. I do a 12 of 12 scrapbooking challenge (12 pics on the 12th day of every month) and I'll be sure to get a shot of my face/body every month to be able to track like you did.

Wow! Amazing! You look wonderful!

Truly inspirational. Well done you!

You are very inspirational to me. =) We have similar starting body weights and same height. When I look at your 288 photo it is almost like looking in a mirror. So you inspire me to keep at it because I know that someday I will be able to get to a smaller size like you did. You are amazing! You look amazing!

Small update from me

My thyroid totally failed over the last 3 months. It has been on a downward spiral for the last two years, and I have been hypothyroid and taking meds of various dosage through the entire weight-loss process. Being hypothyroid should have stopped me from being able to lose weight at all and my doc told me it was a testament to my willpower that I was able to lose with a failing metabolism. That made me feel good.

The total failure of the stupid thing, though, stalled out further weight loss since my last update.

I started heavy weight-lifting about 2 months ago. I have actually gained 11 pounds of muscle, but I've lost inches and my body shape is changing quite a bit - tummy is getting smaller, sides are coming in and giving me va-va-voom hips, muscle definition all over including on my back (which is AWESOME). It is hard seeing the higher number on the scale, and I have to remind myself that this is good weight I am gaining.

Here is an updated pic of me at 144 pounds, before starting weight-lifting:



In another month or so, I will take another pic and see if I, or anyone else, can see the muscle difference.

In other news, I have a consult to see a plastic surgeon about getting rid of some of this skin. I run now, but it HURTS when you have 5-10 pounds of loose flesh bouncing around with every step I guess you gotta take the bad with the good, eh?

And finally, thanks to all who have taken the time to comment in this thread. You are all too kind

Wow!

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. You look FABULOUS! And I love the octopus necklace!!

What an incredible transformation, so inspiring!

Congratulations!

Pacific Bee, I am new here and I am truly inspired by you. I really appreciate that you explained how you are being successful. Thanks for the motivation and GOOD FOR YOU!

You dont even resemble YOURSELF! Absolutely love this post...OBTW..your little dog in the last photo seems very impressed, but would much rather you throw one of is toys

You look awesome!!! Congrats!!

Wow! What an awesome transformation!