YIKES...Check this out

Hi guys! I updated my profile with a newer "before" pic. It really is horrendous and I hate looking at it, but it is the best motivation for me to stay strong in this journey. I don't ever want to go back to that time in my life...EVER. When people see that picture, they say to me, "That can not be you. I don't remember you ever being that heavy." They say, "Well, you were never that heavy, Denise." Umm..hello? Yes, I was. LOL....It is nice they don't remember me that way, but boy, do I remember.... I remember struggling to walk, to move, to live. I hated the way I felt then. When I feel like I am struggling with my lifestyle now, or struggling to stay on track, this picture; my "before" picture, will be my motivation to keep it real. Hugs, Denise

Wow...what a difference! You've done fabulously! Kristy

Awesome Denise. What a difference. You should be very proud of how far you have come. I also look at my before pic so I am never tempted to slip into old habits. Just 1 look is all it takes. I too was miserable and really wasn't living or even enjoying life. Congrats on your incrediable journey!!! Christie

Oh my gosh Denise... you have done wonderful... I love looking at my old pics and thinking no way in hell am I going back there.... My highest weight was 227 and for us short people that is alot... I am down to 130 and want to get in the 120's I will do it... just need to start working out again... Congratulations Debra

TOTALLY horrendous. Every one says "I don't remember you like that." Uhm, right. What's that old saying? The camera doesn't lie???? I have several photos from back then (ONLY several because, well, at 4'11" and 250 pounds, who the hell wanted to see themselves in a photo???? Besides, I was always the one TAKING the pics . . . ) Of course, I WAS wearing a striped top and on the computer monitor it comes up all swirly, but, well, that's what I was. . . no hiding that, you know???? But, Denise, you look wonderful, I hope you feel as good as you look!!! You are so young. I'm glad you did this now! I waited. I'm glad I did, though, the procedures are much more advanced and it's healthier to have the surgeries the way we are having them, and know about supplementation and all, than the way they did it 15, 10 or even 5 years ago! See you on the board!