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Originally Posted by gimmeMYbodyBACK
You look amazing! If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you to lose that much weight? For myself, my goal is slightly less than that, but it seems like I will never be able to lose it all! Granted I just started my weight loss journey (again, although this time I'm telling myself this is it I really need to just stay committed), but I'm 28, i feel like by the time I lose 70 pounds I'll be 40... Anyone chime in... THANKS!
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It took me 13 months to lose 100lbs and at one point I'd lost 115lbs BUT my old ways of binge eating started and I was up and down with my weight for well over 6 months. I should be at goal right now but I promised myself 2012will be the year I finally reach 150lbs or less.
I had gone through years of making New Year Resolutions only to give up within a month. I was 29 when I started my journey and I get this particular question a lot - "When did you decide enough was enough?" I was in a dressing room trying to pull up a pair of jeans in a size 26, I was sweating and they were really tight. I looked into the mirror and thought "Kim, what are you doing to yourself? You clearly don't fit into a size 26 anymore, now you need a 28 and the store doesn't even carry that!!" I was also going to turn 30 and didn't want to go into my 30's unhealthy, I'd spent my 20's being morbidly obese.
I remember the day I signed up with Weight Watchers - January 20, 2010. I stopped at Dunkin Donuts and grabbed a half dozen donuts and an iced coffee. I drove to where my center was located and sat in the parking lot, I ate EVERY single donut in the bag. I was terrified to even walk through the door because I thought I'd be the biggest girl there but instead I was greeted with a warm welcome and a hug from my leader. The first week I lost 7lbs and that's when I knew without a doubt this was the plan I'd stick with for life.
This journey hasn't been easy for me, I've battled an eating disorder but it's a learning process. I've learned so much about myself these past couple years and have come to have respect for my body and food.
I'm not sure if you have Facebook but I have an entire Weight Watchers album on my page with tons of pictures. I have a rather large following there and am glad I am able to inspire people daily.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/kimberlyandbrianp
A true inspiring for everyone! 
