Being very over weight since childhood, I always looked just as wide as I was tall. All of my friends and family knew me as a heavy person. I tipped the scales at 360 lbs when I moved to the west coast.
After several trys at different diets, I finally found one that worked for me. A low fat one. It took time to get use to it but I did and the lbs started to come off. I didn't tell anyone that I was loosing but when I lost my round face people notice. After loosing 200 lbs. I decided to go visit my girlfriend and my cousin. Either one knew about how much weight I had lost. All they knew was that I had lost some weight.
I flew from LAX into Sioux City, Ia. The plane was early and I was worry that my girlfriend wouldn't find me. Turns out that there's just 3 gates at the airport. I had to wait for her and a few mins before she got to the airport, I went outside to wait for her by the curb. This car pulls up and out she steps. She was a few lbs heavier but it was her. She looks at me and said," Marisa? OMG, what size are you?" It was a good ice breaker and we just talked and talked. The next day, my girlfriend and I drove around the town and we went by the venue where David copperfield's people were setting up for that night's shows and, yes, I had tickets to the show. Treated her family to the show as they knew that I was going to see the show. Get to the show and we get moved to the front row. Their mouths dropped open as I had not changed nor done anything to the tickets. Okay guys, remember that I'm a HUGE fan of his. We had the best time at the show and I enjoyed watching them as I already knew what illusions were going to be done.
I stayed with my girlfriend for a week and then it was on to my cousin's. Another small airport in Minn. and this time my cousin watched as I got off the plane. She wasn't sure it was me but as I walked across the tarmack she thought it was me. All she said was how good I looked. Only got to spend a few days with her but we had a grand old time and we grew closer.
It was one of the best vacations that I've had.
Marisa
Wow! Congratulations! I bet you look amazing. I have a few pounds to loose (which I am working on now). You are an inspiration!
I love David Copperfield! I have never had the chance to see his show live, but I watch them on tv when they come on.
I loved reading your story, Marisa! I can only imagine the surprised looks from everyone who has seen you since the weight loss. Nice work!!I cant believe it that is so great and the fact that you were able to do it naturally is to be commened. I know you look awsome. I am proud of you and I dont even know you. like the other lady I was always very skinny and now am about 130 due to prednison but i always fear the pred will keep me rising so I am try to keep myself where I am and thats hard . so you should really feel great about yourself. congrats. Thanks!
Lindak, how did I do it...... watch what I ate and and when I ate. Learn to resolve problems w/o eating. Face some cold hard facts about my self and set about to change what I could. Didn't set too high of goals for my weight loss. But most important learn that I'm a nice person and not somebody's punching bag. To this day, I may back slide but not for long. Life is too short and I'll be darn if I'll go back to those dark days of being heavy and being the butt of a joke.
MarisaI used to believe that I was not an emotional eater, but I really am. When I am tired, stressed, or angry I eat and dont even realize what I have done untill I am on the last bite. I am trying to change it. Tonight I had a slip up on my diet. I was tired from working and stressed because I am trying to get enough hours in to pay all of my bills, and then my husband was being a horses butt and the next thing you know I ate the two pop-tarts that my son made but didnt eat.Marisa Sue, I think you got it figured out. I never had a weight problem before but since RA and prednisone I find myself with an incredible sweet tooth and it's a comfort thing. I'm not even all that hungry, I just need to do something to feel good. I think the secret to improving is finding another way to reward oneself. What a great way to greet your friends and family! That must have
been amazing to go through such a transformation. Great work on
losing that weight. That is very impressive.
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