August 1 marked one year since I actively started to work at losing weight. I have never before stuck with any plan for a week, never mind a year. I've lost a lot of weight. But I still have nearly 200 pounds to go.

The biggest marker of my progress was my vacation this year (or, rather, one of them - I've been blessed to see more of the world this year than I've ever had the chance to). Last year I was so swollen from driving I couldn't walk when I got out of the truck. I couldn't keep up with my friends or do the obstacle courses with them. I was fat, hot and tired all the time. This year, I had no aches, pains or swelling. I walked everywhere, and I kept up.

I'm nowhere near done. But I'm officially kicking off year two, and seeing how far I can get!!

The link below contains some progress photos. It's amazing how different you can look in the same shirt!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=78f504a34c

Wow!! You are really coming along! And yeah, you have a ways to go still but you can just see how much effort you've put in already, and that is awesome! I am very impressed, and good luck as you continue onwards!

That is amazing!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Way to stick with it and a picture says a thousand words. Keep up the good work, it is definitely paying off... and I bet you this next year will bring even more good health and happiness your way!

That's brilliant progress - what a difference! Thanks for sharing - those photos are very motivating
Good luck.

Fantastic job!!!!

That is a huge difference! Really inspiring

Wow, phenomenal progress!

Sticking with it for a year is a huge accomplishment! You should be very proud of yourself. Good job!

You are doing an amazing job! Keep up the great work

Congrats!

Your progress and mindset over the last year have been really inspirational to me. Congratulations for sticking with it for a year, and for how far you have come. You are doing great!!

Sticking with anything for a year is a great accomplishment. It will only get easier now that you have changed so much!

Great "stick-to-it-ive-ness!"

And you have the results to show for it. WTG!

A.

Woohoo!! Congrats!!! Great job! awesome pics!!!!

So proud of you, and look at how much tinier you are!