2 yrs, 4 mnths out with my band! (pics)
I was sitting in a coffee shop scanning through old photos today looking for a new BEFORE photo to use for this anniversary... and started crying. It was just hard to see myself that way... I guess I felt pity or sadness for how difficult it was to be so big. I had self-esteem then, but my body hurt so much and I felt so helpless... I literally felt trapped in my own body.
Right now I weigh 156lbs.. started at 304.5lbs. I've lost about 148lbs... hoping to lose another 10lbs. It's been A LOT of work... with good times and extremely difficult times. Either way... I just keep on keeping on.
I have a fun WOW moment to share:
I was out with my coworkers at a bar and my coworker, Nathan (super thin guy), was a bit drunk. I had just come into the bar and him and his girlfriend put their arms around me and he started saying (slurringly), "You know I was looking at your photos on Facebook and I decided to look at photos of you from a long time ago... and I just couldn't believe it was you. I think you have done a FINE job... you have worked SO hard. I mean... I have done absolutely NOTHING to have this body.. but you have had to work SO damn hard and I just want to say... you rock."
LOL it was kind of funny... but it was very kind and forward of him and I appreciated it.
Here are before and afters...
These photos I post for people who ask me about skin... it is what it is... and I am proud of it anyway. It's the reality of being big and it's what I have to love about myself even if it's not perfect or anywhere near perfect. It's better than being big.
I am doing my best now to post often and support people as much as I can because it not only helps others, but it really helps me.. especially considering that I'm half way across the world. My best friend helped me revamp my blog and give it new life and everyone has been cheering me on to lose the last 10lbs... I want to thank you all my friends for being here for me always.
Right now I weigh 156lbs.. started at 304.5lbs. I've lost about 148lbs... hoping to lose another 10lbs. It's been A LOT of work... with good times and extremely difficult times. Either way... I just keep on keeping on.
I have a fun WOW moment to share:
I was out with my coworkers at a bar and my coworker, Nathan (super thin guy), was a bit drunk. I had just come into the bar and him and his girlfriend put their arms around me and he started saying (slurringly), "You know I was looking at your photos on Facebook and I decided to look at photos of you from a long time ago... and I just couldn't believe it was you. I think you have done a FINE job... you have worked SO hard. I mean... I have done absolutely NOTHING to have this body.. but you have had to work SO damn hard and I just want to say... you rock."
LOL it was kind of funny... but it was very kind and forward of him and I appreciated it.
Here are before and afters...
These photos I post for people who ask me about skin... it is what it is... and I am proud of it anyway. It's the reality of being big and it's what I have to love about myself even if it's not perfect or anywhere near perfect. It's better than being big.
I am doing my best now to post often and support people as much as I can because it not only helps others, but it really helps me.. especially considering that I'm half way across the world. My best friend helped me revamp my blog and give it new life and everyone has been cheering me on to lose the last 10lbs... I want to thank you all my friends for being here for me always.
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on 9/12/10 8:17 am - Clear Lake, MN
on 9/12/10 8:17 am - Clear Lake, MN
Elena,
WOW....I had to grab Marty and show him too....We both are just in Awe of you......You are so beautiful......You look so good.....Looking at all the pictures, even your neck is half the size....Amazing, simply amazing....
It's a lot of work though.....And you have been so diligent in working out, I'm proud of you....And so happy for you.....You rock, and are my inspiration......
Keep on doing what your doing.....Love ya, Kel
WOW....I had to grab Marty and show him too....We both are just in Awe of you......You are so beautiful......You look so good.....Looking at all the pictures, even your neck is half the size....Amazing, simply amazing....
It's a lot of work though.....And you have been so diligent in working out, I'm proud of you....And so happy for you.....You rock, and are my inspiration......
Keep on doing what your doing.....Love ya, Kel
You are amazing, Elena. But it's not only what you've accomplished, but how you live your life! The new body combined with your self-esteem (and your youth!) have made you quite the adventurous, fun, and happy woman! I could not be prouder to know you, Elena.
All the best, Mary
All the best, Mary
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
E,
You truly are inredible. I will be sharing this post with another young woman we both know and love. If this doesn't inspire her, I don't know WHAT will. Not many of us out were brave enough to do the pre-op photos in our undergarments...
Keep on keepin' on, sweetie
(TOO BAD you're 1/2 a planet away, we need poopie sitters in a few weeks for our 20th!!!
)
You truly are inredible. I will be sharing this post with another young woman we both know and love. If this doesn't inspire her, I don't know WHAT will. Not many of us out were brave enough to do the pre-op photos in our undergarments...
Keep on keepin' on, sweetie
(TOO BAD you're 1/2 a planet away, we need poopie sitters in a few weeks for our 20th!!!
)
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
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