I'll keep it short and sweet, I promise

Height: 5'1"

BEFORE:

(left is before, right is after losing the first 40lbs)

Weight: 241

Size: 18/20 pants, XXL tops, 40DD bra

AFTER:

Weight: 138 (up to about 145 in these pics since they're a little outdated)

Size: 6 pants, S/M tops, 34C bra

I wanted to set a reasonable goal for myself, so I basically just set the goal to lost 100lbs, from 241 to 140. Now that I've gotten past that in only 8 months, I think I'm going to go for 125-130.

As a frame of reference, here is a picture of me from about 8-9 years ago when I was in high school:

I'm so happy and loving life again. This was truly the best gift I ever could have given myself and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to do it. I hope my story inspires others.

Amazing!!! You look great.

That is so awesome, you should be very proud of yourself. I have not been sleeved yet and I can honestly say that one of my biggest fears is not knowing what to expect from losing weight. I want to lose 130-150lbs but I have no clue what size to expect or what I will look like. I have been a DD since I was 8 so I gained a bunch of weight cus it was easier to be picked on because I was fat instead of because I had bigger boobs than all the teachers and most of the kids mom's and since then I have never been able to lose the weight. I am afraid of all the loose skin and my boobs hanging more than now but I am more afraid of staying fat and dealing with all my medical issues. Thank you for sharing your pictures, gives me something to look forward too :}

Wow. Awesome!

Amazing!!! You look great.

Thank you!! It's amazing how much more you want to take care of yourself when you have all that extra energy left over from carrying around 100lbs less

That is so awesome, you should be very proud of yourself. I have not been sleeved yet and I can honestly say that one of my biggest fears is not knowing what to expect from losing weight. I want to lose 130-150lbs but I have no clue what size to expect or what I will look like. I have been a DD since I was 8 so I gained a bunch of weight cus it was easier to be picked on because I was fat instead of because I had bigger boobs than all the teachers and most of the kids mom's and since then I have never been able to lose the weight. I am afraid of all the loose skin and my boobs hanging more than now but I am more afraid of staying fat and dealing with all my medical issues. Thank you for sharing your pictures, gives me something to look forward too :}

Thank you! And I do know how you feel - I had a child in 2005 and another in 2008... When I got pregnant with my second, I didn't even weigh much less than when I was 9 months pregnant with my first, so I just kept gaining and gaining. Then, after I was dug in such a hole, I just gave up completely. Thinking that you had 15, 20, even 30 pounds to lose seems very attainable. When you're at 70, 80, 90 or more to lose, it feels so hopeless. Now that I'm down to that attainable number again, I am that much more motivated and I have so much more energy!!

You can do it, and I'm really excited for your journey!! I can't wait to see your "after" pictures

Thank you sarahcc, I just want to get this ball rolling. I'm so excited, nervous, scared, scared, scared........lol

You look awesome! Congratulations! I will be glad when I hit the 100 lb mark and get to onderland!!!

You look awesome! Congratulations! I will be glad when I hit the 100 lb mark and get to onderland!!!

Thank you! It is such a great feeling to meet your goals and feel so much healthier at the same time! Win-win :-) I appreciate the compliments too lol, I am surprisingly now more self-conscious than ever. How does that happen??

You look amazing!

Pam

Good Grief!! That was dramatic to say the least, you look like an entirely different person. Not saying the old you was bad, but everyone looks better when the are healthy. Mission Accomplished on that front, cant wait to have my day on the table. Do you have any issues with hair loss? I have been reading posts about people losing quickly and experiencing this, I am Oh Sooo "Terrified" . Again you look really really really great, congratulations on your success!

Congrats on the 100 lbs! That is wonderful, what an inspiration!

Wow great job!!!! What an inspiration to me. I go tomorrow for my first consult. I am a self payer so in hope it goes quick!!

Wow! Awesome results! Congratulations and ENJOY!

You look amazing!

Pam

Thank you!

Wow! Awesome results! Congratulations and ENJOY!

Thank you!! I have been enjoying it and I appreciate the compliments!