Ok, so after what seems like forever (yes I know in reality, it has only been just under 5 months), I finally hit -50lb today!

With that has come some great changes, in the last 5 months;

I have dropped 5 dress sizes (from UK 24/US 22, to a UK 14/US 12).

I have become the lightest adult in my house (for the entire 12 years I have been with my husband I have weighed an average of 42lb more than him (today I am 2lb lighter than him)

I have dropped 1/2 a shoe size and no longer need wide fittings (even in knee length boots).

I have grown exponentially in confidence (seriously still trying to get over my moment of madness which led to nearly nude sunbathing - that is not at all like me!)

My daughter can join her arms around me when she hugs me.

I am less afraid of mirrors (still lots of work, but getting there)

I have been complemented by everyone from near strangers to my nearest and dearest, with one friend not even recognising me when I turned up to her wedding (which felt amazing)

I am 22% less of a person (yet have grown in so many other ways!)

I am overweight, and no longer obese (my bmi has dropped by 7.6 points)

food is no longer; my enemy, my punishment, my reward, my crutch, my shield, my friend, or a slow form of self harm. Food does not define me, and it does not rule me.

Most of all I am making changes FOREVER with no thoughts of failure or relapse, every lb I have said goodbye to I have done so forever.

I may not be a quick loser, but I can honestly say I have never ever (not for a single second) regretted my sleeve!

Onwards and downwards!!

That is AWESOME!!

Kelly

Congratulations!!! You are almost to goal!

Onwards and downwards!!

What a great line! I am sooo gonna steal it.

Congrats on your success!

FM

Wow, congrats to you!! You have done an amazing job and I love the new found confidence! Way to rock that sleeve!

food is no longer; my enemy, my punishment, my reward, my crutch, my shield, my friend, or a slow form of self harm. Food does not define me, and it does not rule me.

I love what you wrote! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

Way to go! That's amazing.

I haven't seen such a dramatic change from my 50 lbs, but I have a ways further to go. I dream of regular size clothing - that must feel soooooo good!

Congratulations.

Yayyy CLUDGIE!!! Doing the happy dance for you!!! Rock on sister and keep up the excellent work!!!

Congratulations!

So many accomplishments in such a short time period! Of course the 50 pound weight loss is fantastic!

Your attitude and confidence are inspiring me!

Excellent job! "Onward and downward"!

Congrats on your success! Seem slike you have gained a lot (knowledge and wisdom) even while losing!

"food is no longer; my enemy, my punishment, my reward, my crutch, my shield, my friend, or a slow form of self harm. Food does not define me, and it does not rule me

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Love- love this quote!!!! So true!

Congratulations to you--seems like as you've lost weight, you have definitely gained insight and confidence!! Way to go!!

Meg

Amazing!!!!

Well Said!!!!!

Congratulations!

you go gurly!

That is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing how much your journey has changed you. It is just amazing.

AMAZING! CONGRATS!