When I started on my way to a healthier me I was 255. I knew I was heavy but avoided pictures at all costs. Unfortunately a friend of mine snapped a few of me (unbeknownst). Anyway now that I've lost weight I'm happy that he did because I have a before and after pic to compare. I still have about 17 lbs to go to my ultimate goal and then I'm going to maintain. I don't know if I can. I've been on this new lifestyle kick since Jan 05 and have lost 113 lbs. It's just routine now to continue the way I am. The last 20 lbs are the hardest to shed but I'm not giving up. I've come a long way and I am NOT turning back. I am finally able to wear what I want. I can fit into size 8 jeans from American Eagle and I am thrilled. I know you've heard it a thousand times before but if I can do it, so can you.

Without further adeu...

Before @ 255 and after at 144 lbs. I'm currently @ 142 lbs.

Congrats on the weightloss!! You look great! You can take off those last few pounds just do as you said.. never turn back.

I'm sorry if you have already answered this question (if so please direct me to it) but how did you lose the weight?

I have been doing aerobic exercise for the last year and a half and eating sensibly, but have not lost anything...my body looks different, re-shaped in a way, but I would really like to see more noticable changes!

I have recently joined a gym so that I can build up my muscle again (I was only doing aerobic stuff for a long time) and hope this will help.

Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated!

(You look great, by the way, but you already know that)

Thanks!

All I can say is WOW you look totally AMAZING and soooo inspirational to me!!!!

Wow! You're not only way thinner but you look so much younger! Congratulations!!!!

WOW, you look great, you must be so proud of what you have accomplished! I had to look at your before picture again after I saw the current picture, I couldnt believe the difference....keep it up

You look spectacular!!! You are truly an inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing. Whatever healthy changes you made I know you'll be able to continue and maintain. Check out the maintenance thread here. They have great words of experience. (I'm not there yet either, but am nervouse on how to switch from losing to staying.) You must be so proud of yourself. Congratulations!

Another WOW! You look fantastic - congratulations!

You look great congrats. How long did it take you?

That is so amazing! For the moment I am a bit stuck at 263, just a bit higher than you started out, and look at you now! I needed a bit of inspiration, and your before pic actually looks a lot like I look now... but what if someday I could look like your after picture too?

Thank you for posting progress pics!!!!

-Lala

Wow! Not only are you amazing, you look absolutely fantastic!!

Thank you so much for posting your pics it is so inspiring to see those that have made the journey.

Wow you look awesome!!! Congratulations on your weight loss. Thank you for posting...it keeps us, who are still going through the struggle, motivated.

You look great. You are truly an inspiration. You look fantastic, thank you so much for sharing.

You look absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!

WOW
You look just wonderful! You are so inspiring!!!
You proved that you can do anything you set your mind too!
Someone also asked how you did it, I would like to know also
Once again congrats!!!