I had to share these pics with you ladies because I was very proud!

Last summer, I was over 200lbs. This is when I started my weight loss journey. My boyfriend and I hiked up this really steep "dome" in northern Wisconsin. I was so out of shape that it nearly killed me!

Fast forward to a couple weeks ago... I went up to that same dome in northern Wisconsin and hiked it again. It was SO much easier now, it's like I just flew up there! I felt strong and confident and happy instead of miserable and weak and heavy.

Anyway, I have pictures from both occasions... and wow! Looking at these pictures were really inspirational for me because I could REALLY see what a difference 50 pounds makes! In the before, I'm not even facing the camera straight-on because I'm embarrassed about how wide I am. Also? My face looks SO different! I feel very motivated to keep going!

You look adorable! Good job!

Wow!!! You look amazing!

WTG!!!! you look great and yes I can see a difference! Thanks for sharing

whoo-hoo! congrats! it must have been such a great feeling to do that hike again and feel so much better!

Congratulations! What a great way to celebrate.

Haha I totally get the hiking thing. At various (lower) weights my previous boyfriends have been frustrated at my hiking finesse/lack thereof. Hoping I can change that this time! It's a matter of increasing fitness *and* losing weight. Thanks for the motivational story!

You look great! congrats!!!

Fantastic!

Thanks girls!

That's fantastic! You look so different. I bet it feels great to not be carrying around those 50 extra pounds! Way to go! That's so inspiring.

Great progress! Congrats!!

Awesome progress! WTG!

WTG!!! You look great!!!

OH WOW!!! You look fantastic and beautiful!! You should feel proud!!! Keep up the good work sweetpea!!