My First Pair Of Jeans In Over 25 Years/ B4 and after

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

This is me before I started losing weight at 460 pounds and wheelchair bound.
The second picture is me in my new jeans! I haven't been able to wear jeans in 25 years. Woohoo! Thank you SparkPeople for helping me lose 224 pounds without weight loss surgery. You saved my life.

(yes I know I'm top heavy, please stop writing to me about bra fittings, as I will be doing this and it is hurting my feelings getting so many emails about it.)

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Member Comments About This Blog Post:

KRICKET231 4/9/2013 9:24AM

You look adorable in those jeans.

Comment edited on: 4/9/2013 9:27:13 AM

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NUPRAISE 3/12/2013 6:56PM

With all the success you've had, being top heavy would be a least concern! I am so happy for you!

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MSNET4 9/14/2012 11:12PM

One of my main goals is to get back into a pair of jeans without stretch material. Congrats to you and happy shopping!!!

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PROVERBS31JULIA 9/14/2012 10:22AM

Most excellent! Cute jeans!! You go, girl!!

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ELAINESHAFF 9/10/2012 8:53PM

You look great. The top heavy comments are made by people who are jealous. I am top heavy and there isn't a thing that I can do about it short of surgery. Just love yourself and ignore the rest!!

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EGKENT 9/5/2012 7:11PM

You look great

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SUZANASCM 9/4/2012 12:16AM

You look amazing

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LEEDDSD 9/3/2012 10:26AM

That is awesome! You look great.

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DORAL33178 9/2/2012 11:06PM

I hope you never tire of reading that you are an inspiration!!!....because you are.

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MIZINA730 9/2/2012 10:31PM

You look super! You must be so proud.

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GIRLTWELVE 9/2/2012 10:00PM

Congratulations!!!

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WIDARLING 9/2/2012 9:30PM

How fantastic, you look wonderful. God bless.

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LADYGSC 9/2/2012 8:31PM

You are absolutely

you really look

I'm very happy for you!!

Keep on sparking!!!

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MEXGAL1 9/2/2012 1:55PM

Just found your page. What an inspiration.
Best of everything to you.

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MAMA_CD 9/2/2012 1:41PM

Comments on "top heavy", they must be jealous, not being well endowed

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SAMNDAISY64 9/2/2012 12:56AM

Thank You for sharing this! I have been having a little trouble getting back on board since having my lapband removed... You are proof I can do this without the lapband!
You look fabulous!!!

BTW...You look like you turned the clock back as well as the scale

Comment edited on: 9/2/2012 12:58:36 AM

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MYAN1959 9/1/2012 10:31PM

WOW all I can say is 🌹Beautiful, very inspirational.

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AMOBRASIL83 9/1/2012 7:56PM

Thanks for continuing to encourage us!

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MRSSINNERSTEEL 9/1/2012 6:46PM

Phenomenal! Gives everyone inspiration.

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EMOJUNKS 9/1/2012 6:05PM

You inspire me!!!!!! Congratulations

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THUNDERBIRD79 9/1/2012 4:55PM

Congratulations! You give me so much hope. :)

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WEIGHTLOSS4REAL 9/1/2012 1:00PM

Wow! You are a true inspiration!

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TRUDIP1 9/1/2012 11:58AM

You are THE POSTER GIRL! Awesome! Amazing! Thank you for allowing us in on your journey. You look so happy, beautiful, and curvalicious in your new jeans! Wish all sparkers this same amazing success. It is entirely possible....not easy...but possible and you are living proof!

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KATHIC2 9/1/2012 9:10AM

You are beautiful.

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BLUEEYESCANADA 9/1/2012 8:49AM

Beth you look

in your jeans!!! Your hard work is really paying off.

You are an amazing person. I am so happy for you that you found Sparkpeople and you are such an inspiration to the rest of us.

for all your blogs, it helps so many of us more than you know.

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SEATTLESEAGIRL 9/1/2012 1:22AM

You look amazing!! I always come back to your page for inspiration and happy feelings. Thank you so much for your encouraging words and sharing your life with me. You are a SuperStar!!

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BE-THE-CHANGE 8/31/2012 10:35PM

You look awesome! Your smile just lights up your whole face.

(I can't believe people are so rude.)

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BAKERBARBARA 8/31/2012 10:00PM

You look great!!!!!

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MARY0001 8/31/2012 9:16PM

You are an inspiration. Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment! You look great.

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KARINA2812 8/31/2012 8:41PM

WOW!! GOOD JOB! congratulations and you look great.

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HONEYBEADS 8/31/2012 4:05PM

Wow! You look beautiful!

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KDYLOSE 8/31/2012 3:51PM

Don't let any idiot hurt your feelings, you look FANTASTIC!

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JOJOSTAR09 8/31/2012 1:48PM

Wonderful! It brought tears to my eyes to see your tremendous success! I wonder if the people offering bra fittings are a part of an MLM business that sells bras. It would be a shame if they hurt you because they're looking for a $ale/new customer. Keep up the great work!

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GLORIAB73 8/31/2012 1:33PM

Beth, you look GREAT! I'm happy for you, wearing jeans is great and you've been a long time without them. I'm so proud of you!

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MISSJAKE 8/31/2012 4:55AM

Wow! You must feel so much better now. Heres to the next 25 years :)

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MISSJAKE 8/31/2012 4:53AM

Wow! You must feel so much better now. Heres to the next 25 years :)

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CYANI65 8/31/2012 2:01AM

Wow! What an inspiration you are. Thanks for motivating me.

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SPARKLINGDAWN 8/30/2012 10:51PM

I can just say one word: "Respect". What an awesome accomplishment!

You are so beautiful and have a FANTASTIC body. And to be honest!!
WHO CARES about the top??!?
That does not have to go into the jeans - right??
OCR!!! (of course right)

So go out there girl and show them a beautiful butt in a pair of tight beautiful jeans that looks awesome on you. Feel alive and win the world and your life back!
You have surely earned it, every second for the rest of this life.
You are beautiful! Fantastic and such a great inspiration!
Thank you for sharing with us, and when you are in the mood, give us another shot of the back side of you. I am sure that we will be a lot that will be envious, and wishing it was us.
What more can I say? RESPECT!!

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ONEWEIGH 8/30/2012 10:47PM

I don't know how to tell you this, but those jeans make your butt look small!

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MOMKAT4310 8/30/2012 9:53PM

Can't believe someone (ones) would do this. We really do not have control of where we lose first or last. I think you are fantastic. You have lost a whole large person. That is just so outstanding. Hope you have a super day tomorrow. Best wishes.

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SHIRE33 8/30/2012 8:22PM

People often want to be helpful and don't realize that when you hear what you already know 472 times that it is NOT helpful. Try to shake it off. You look fabulous. : )

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WINKERDINK 8/30/2012 3:54PM

You are such an inspiration! You look fabulous!

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LOVESHER2BOYS 8/30/2012 3:47PM

You are beautiful and a true inspiration. I am wearing the exact same top you are in your 'now' picture. Great minds think alike! Regarding the people making comments that make you sad - "don't let the turkeys get you down". Anyone who makes comments like that are just thoughtless. That is just a really personal topic and they should just use their energies in a different way. Keep up the awesome work!!

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22CHUNKY 8/30/2012 2:23PM

You are AMAZING!!!!! And, by the way, don't let ANYONE hurt your feelings. You look GREAT, and I know you must feel so good and good about yourself. You should. Your story is a wonderful testimony of self-control. Few people would have the "stick-to-it" attitude you have displayed. I am extremely impressed with your success on this journey. Personally, I believe you should be the "SparkPeople Poster Lady".

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TIFFN108 8/30/2012 12:41PM