My in-between (there will be an 'after')

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stardust2k4

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I started gaining weight in middle school. I would set standards for myself that allowed me to continue justifying my behavior. I started out by saying "I will never be bigger than a size 18" Then, as I got above that size, I said "I will NEVER be over 300 pounds". I tried losing weight here and there, and eventually in April of 2009, I got up to 330 pounds. My "rock bottom" was on Valentine's Day of 2009. I had gone out of town with my fiancée and at dinner, I got put at a table that had chairs with arms, and my ass couldn't fit in the damn seat! I was SO mortified and at that moment, I realized that I needed to do something about myself. I did make a promise to myself that I was NOT going to wait until I was 30 to lose the weight. I am about four pounds away from being the smallest I've been as an adult.

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This is from April 2009-before the weight loss began. It's definitely an eye opener.

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This was taken today. I am at 284 pounds! I'm not out of the woods yet, but there's still a different.
 
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Congratulations on undertaking your journey!!! You're doing great. Just stick with your plan and know that you can do this, and you will do this. Many of us here are in the same boat, and we're right here with you. Anytime you need some motivation, encouragement, or to share an accomplishment, we're right here to support you all the way. Don't give up. Take it one day at a time, and remember that some days will be better than others. That's ok and it isn't the end...we just pick up the next day and keep striving to do and be better. Welcome aboard and keep up the good work!!!!!!
 
Wow, you can already see such a difference! That's awesome progress! Just keep with it and eventually you'll be where you want to be! :)
 
hello everyone! I haven't been at this site in a while, but I can happily say that I am half-way to meeting my goal weight! I've lost 83 pounds and have 83 more to go!
Here are some photos taken today, June 30, 2011 at 247 pounds
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Holy cow, congrats!

I hear you on the "I'll never be over 300". I hit 302 during pregnancy with DS2 and was just mortified. I dropped down to 290 following delivery and hovered there this year. Held off this year to avoid troubles with feeding him, but he's 1 this month and going on to whole milk from the store, so NO MORE EXCUSES. Just started my journey, you're an inspiration to me. :blush5: May I be able to repeat your success.

Congrats again, be proud, you look great!
 
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