I've never posted before and after pictures anywhere before so I figured I might as well start now. No time like the present! I started at 298 pounds and now weigh 185. I've lost 113 pounds lost with 45 left to go. I can do it! I'm not an "after" yet but I sure do feel good as a "so far".

Before 1


Before 2


Now


Now


Shots 1 and 2 were taken at Niagara Falls in October of 2006. I started my journey to a healthier lifestyle in late November 2006 (about 18 months ago). I weighed 298 pounds at that time. I may have gone over 300 at one point or another but I guess I will never know for sure.

Shot 3 was taken a few weeks ago when I bought a new outfit and shoes for myself. I would guestimate that I weigh 190 in that picture.

Shot 4 was taken last week after I ran up the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia for the first time ever! Yeah!! 185 pounds and feeling great so far.

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Edit: August 14, 2008

I decided to include some "face" pictures where two of them include my boyfriend. He has been eating healthier and working out with me--we're both dedicated to getting healthy.

The first is from Summer 2006, right before I started to change my lifestyle. The second is summer 2007, one year in, and the third is from a few weeks ago.

Summer 2006


Summer 2007


Summer 2008


He's adorable and also doing very well.

Woot!

You look great! Love the hair color, too! (And the shooooes!)

Thank you! I was born a blonde and have been a blonde my entire life but I needed a change. My boyfriend loves it and my father hates it! Success!

WTG! You look marvelous more confident too! Love the new outfit in pic 3 uber cute, but i bet it's too big now. Keep up the great work!

You look great!

I also like the outfit in pic #3. I think you look like quite the fashion plate, and I loooooooooove those shoes, too!

Omgoodness! You look so pretty! and thin...woohoo! You are doing so great, keep it up, I'm so happy for you...great job!

Wow! Your pix are really inspirational! It's so cool that you ran the steps, too!

Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

Thanks ladies! Your support means a lot especially since I still have a ways to go yet.

Here's a better shot of the shoes. I love them! I bought them first and built the outfit around them.

Us dads are like that ...you look GREAT! He must be so proud of you!

He is very proud. He just prefers his "little girl" as a blonde in pigtails.

Well done you look fantastic. Cool shoes too!!!!!

Wow you look great congrats. I am sure you can make it to your goal weight look how far you have come already.

WOW! What an amazing job you've done, keep up the good work!! You look like such a bright, cheery person!