Well, I finally did it. I hit the triple digits in my weight loss, and as of last week, I have lost a total of 101 pounds (so far).
My journey of 100 pounds has not been easy, glamorous, or fun. It has not been sexy, simple, or without frustrations. It HAS, however, managed to be both the hardest and the best thing I have ever done. It has been rewarding, painful, and sweaty. It has been happy, hard, and, at times, (seemingly) impossible. But I’ve done it.
I’ve read and seen so many stories of people who have successfully lost weight. My heart used to be filled with pure envy, as I hated being fat, but never had the tenacity or willpower to ever do much about it. I never had the drive to do what those people had done. My desire to keep my unhealthy habits far outweighed my desire to change, so I didn’t.
Most people had an awakening, a moment or incident that finally propelled them to change their life. For my fiancé Jerry, it was a heart attack scare that pushed him to lose 200 pounds. I didn’t have that life altering event. I never had doctors tell me to lose weight, though I knew I should. One day, out of nowhere, I just decided I was done. I was done hating my body. I was done shopping in plus size stores. I was done being depressed, miserable, unhealthy, unattractive. Basically, I was done hating me. I knew the first, the ONLY step I needed to take was to lose the weight that had been holding me back. So, one day, I decided that was that. I no longer gorged on food, and I spent my mornings at the gym instead of on the couch.
I’ve had plenty of setbacks and roadbumps. I’ve had days where I’ve felt like giving up. But these past 13 months have taught me that I am capable of doing anything I dream of. I never knew that before. I’ve still got work to do and a long road ahead of me until I get to where I want to be, but I finally know I’ll get there.
Major kudos to you on all your hard work and success. You are an inspiration to many! Great job!
Thanks, Adam! Keep working towards your goals too – we will both get there!
PROUD, PROUD, PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Dad!
OMG YAY! Good job. That is amazingly awesome. WOW. =) I would have been so lazy and unmotivated. I’m so proud of you (even if I just found your blog). haha Great job! Seriously.
Thank you so much!
YAY! You look AMAZING!
Thank you.
You are an inspiration, Steph! You have done a great job and you look amazing
I am a bit overweight and I am working on a lifestyle change, I know it will benefit my health, my body, my perception of self and my family in the long run.
I agree with Nancy even if I do not know you I am proud of you. This is a great achievement and now you know that you can do whatever you set your mind to
Thank you for your kindness! I’m glad to hear you are working on your health too.
Congrats!!!! You’ve earned the bragging rights!!!!
Thank you!
Like many others, I am so proud of you. You are a true inspiration! You look awesome, but better yet, you FEEL awesome!
Thanks, Claire, for always supporting me!
Congrats on all the amazing work so far
I am so proud of you
Thank you, Julie!
You have always been amazing and beautiful … now we add “thin” to that impressive list! I’m so proud to know you, Steph. You look incredible!
xoxo
Thank you so much, Beth! I am so proud to know you too and call you a friend!
great job Steph! So proud of you. You have always been beautiful….and amazing….you just keep setting goals for yourself and never give up!!! I miss you…
Thank you so much. This means a lot since you’ve known me since I was a baby. I miss you too!
Steph – Congrats. You look FABULOUS! What an amazing goal you reached. I am so jealous and need to get my behind exercising. – Best to you
Jill
Thank you so much!
You go, girl!! Well done, looking great!!
Thanks a lot!
You look absolutely gorgeous, fabulous and beautiful. I bet you will look damn gorgeous in wedding dress soon girl!
Aww, thank you, Darlyn!
Very proud of you! You are such a huge inspiration to me! Right now I am focusing on school b/c I’m in the home stretch, but once that is finished, I am going to focus on weight loss!
Good for you! Contact me with any questions, if you’d like! I’ve been helping a lot of people.