My weight problems really started for me in middle school. I had to quit gymnastics because I needed math tutoring and my parents couldn't afford both. And I developed a love for eating which was a bit obsessive. In fact, I remember people teasing me for how much I ate. I'd eat my own lunch, and then take whatever kids at my table didn't want and eat that.

So in high school, I hit 185 and had my first ever real weight loss attempt. I did well - got down to 170, but the scale started moving back up again.

Community college started, and I ate my way up 190, 195, 200 ... always dieting, losing a bit of weight, and after 3 months (my magic number) giving up and reverting to the same old habits.

Transferred to a four-year university, hit 210 within 3 months. Dieted it down to about 195. Then fell off the bandwagon so hard that I was at 220 by this past June.

Here are some pics of me from earlier this year:





So, I hit a point where I knew it had to stop. My knee hurt, I was in size 18 jeans which paired with being tall made it impossible for me to shop, and I was just not happy in my own skin.

Some during pics:





Back in size 16...



A few weeks ago wearing sweatpants and a tanktop (workout mode)...




And today, I got on the scale and saw this:



I almost cried, because I haven't been this low since high school. 4 more lbs and I'll be at my high school high... if I pulled out my prom dress today, I could probably wear it, as I was 185 my senior year. I'm not officially changing my ticker yet - it's going to have to stay 189 a few more days for me to make it official - but it's still a proud moment for me.

On December 1st, I will have been at this for 6 months. Longer than any diet I've ever been on. I've lost more weight than I ever have in one sitting. Each day that goes by raises my confidence just a little more. I can, and will stick with this for permanently.

A friend I haven't seen since June took one look at me the other day and said "You look SO good." She couldn't figure out why... when I asked her she just said: "I don't know....you just do." Even though she didn't know it was from weight-loss, it still makes me feel good. It means I definitely made an improvement to myself that other people notice. It gives me a bit more confidence than I had 30(1ish) lbs ago. I'll never go back to the 200's...EVER.

Picture from today (Size 14 jeans)...



(I don't care for this one...but my jaw dropped when I noticed how tiny my, well...jaw looked in it... lol. That and the fact that the shirt is like, hanging off of me- especially in comparison to the during picture above.)



To 30 more lbs!

Congratulations Singforthedayx - what a fantastic accomplishment! Thanks for motivating me. I can't wait to see your next round of pictures when you hit your final goal. Best wishes!

You look great!! Wow!!

congratulations on the hard work!!!

you look great - well done on all your hard work

I love the page and how you set it up. You look fantastic and I am very happy for you.

You are gorgeous!

your so cute, and congrats on the success.

and I understand about the height and weight. Im not horrible tall, only 5'7 and a half, but my bf's family are all short, (my boyfriend and me are the same height, and he's the taller of the brothers!) so I feel huge all the time. So I understand the pain. lol.

can't wait to se eyour pictures int he goal album!! :hugs:

GO 'head!!!! You look freaking fantastic!!!! Congratulations!!! Keeep it going girl!

wow!! you look amazing...congrats

Congratulations! Fantastic job!

Congratulations! You are very pretty!

Congratulations! You look fantastic.

Wow! You look stunning. Truly! Honestly, you look like you weigh a lot less.

Looking great!!! Don't you love when your clothes fit you as opposed to you fitting into your clothes