Almost There

A year or so ago I remember thinking how unhappy I was because my weight was out of control and yet, I felt helpless to do anything to “fix” it. I dressed to hide the weight and all the while, I knew that wearing a size 16/18 meant that I was getting beyond the limits of good health or emotional happiness.

The trip last year only made me more aware of the weight problem, because when I looked at the pictures of myself, I saw a woman who no longer resembled the slim trim person I had once been.

There was no hiding from it. There it was in full color!

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I decided upon our return that I would do something. I knew Weight Watchers could help, if I learned how to live with it.

Could I do it?

I started out slowly, but I went to class every week. I promised myself that I wouldn’t miss a class unless I was in Intensive Care! There were weeks I went and when I weighed in, I found that I had gained weight! But over the last 11 months I have lost.

Today I weighed in and I had lost 45 1/2 pounds total. Eleven months it has taken me, but I have done it! I have just two more pounds to go and I will be at my goal weight.

At class today I was showcased for my weight loss. I went up and I got another marker for my memory book. I also was able to show the women in my class the new slim trim me!

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The very best part is, that all these women have been with me from the beginning and they all have watched me lose, and struggle and then lose again. From these wonderful people I have gained the strength that I needed to get through the good and bad times.

So here I am. A week and a half until I turn 50 years old and close enough to my goal weight that I know I will make it. I am so thankful. Thankful to my good friends, Weight Watchers and to my husband, daughter, sister and cousin, Janet. Without the support of these people, I never would have made it.

24 thoughts on “Almost There”

  1. Congratulation!!!! That’s awesome. I am very proud of you, it is really hard to loos weight and to find the discipline to really do it.
    You look great!!!

  2. Fantastic. You look fabulous. Well, you looked fabulous before too, but I’m happy that you’ve reached the goal you set out to achieve and feel good about it.

  3. Well done, Maribeth, what an inspiration you are. I will put down this cookie right now and get started myself. (Note to self: stop baking cookies!)

  5. I am so proud of you! You look wonderful, amazing, great, fantastic!!! I couldn’t be happier for you!!!! Love YOU, Mel

  8. You do look awesome and very beautiful. It is time I joined WW. Since I quit smoking I’ve gained weight and am unhappy with it. However, I’m going to lunch with the girls today. 😉

  10. Hi Mom!

    You do look fantastic, and you should be very proud of yourself. As someone who has done a mega-diet along side you, I do know how difficult it is, and how much of a struggle it can be. And I have to say, you look seriously smoking hot in your after picture! 🙂

    Lots of love,

    Mandy

  12. Awesome…congratulation! You just inspired me to loose 10 pounds. I am starting now. I only had coffee and orange juice so might as well not overeat today, tomorrow…..
    I get upset when I have to squeeze into my jeans etc…

  16. You have done a fantastic job and it has been inspiring following along with your process. I have a bit to work with myself. I went to a specialist this week because I have such a hard time with my weight, problems sleeping, rashes…among other things. The specialist thinks I may have a milk allergy, and possibly gluten allergy as well….there goes my morning latte…and pizza as well!!! I just hope for some success.

  18. Dearest Maribeth,
    I really am proud absolutely you have been doing such a great job! You look soooo GREAT! I can´t hardly believe you lost so much weight just during one year!. Hubby must be very proud of you 🙂
    Love Uschi

  19. I am so proud of you, Maribeth! You’re an inspiration to anyone (!) who wants to lose weight! Way to go!! You look fabulous!

  21. Hi MB,

    I know I have not been around much … but I wanted to make a special trip over today to tell you that you look wonderful! You will power and dedication to reaching your goal is amazing! Way to go!

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