Almost 5 months out, Minus 50lb

[cludgie 81]

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!!

[kellyw74 258]

That is AWESOME!!

Kelly

[AutumnLily 77]

Congratulations!!! You are almost to goal!

[FlawedMan 6]

Onwards and downwards!!

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

Congrats on your success!

FM

[KellyL 173]

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

[sarsar 824]

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!

[Virginia S 13]

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.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,280]

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

[kwikwits 20]

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"!

[sunnyd 32]

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!

[MegInNOLA 531]

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

Meg

[ldydrgnkpr 49]

Amazing!!!!

Well Said!!!!!

[Foxbins 625]

Congratulations!

[Blsmbry 13]

you go gurly!

[wishes 125]

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