Happy 3 years to me!

I posted this over on my Facebook and thought I would share it here….

3 years ago I decided to make a change. I walked into a Weight Watchers meeting and began a healthy lifestyle. Since then I’ve lost almost 130lbs and have gained so much! Thanks to everyone who has ever said encouraging words and even to those who have doubted me! Without you guys somedays I would have given up!

I cannot believe it has been 3 years since I walked into that meeting. It was by far one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life (I would say the best, but messaging B-Fry on that dating website is totally the best decision I’ve ever made!) and I’m so glad I did it. I couldn’t imagine my life any different now.

Pretty sure I wouldn’t have anything I have now. I’d probably still be that girl who would bake cookies and eat all of them herself in a dank apartment all alone. Instead I’m the girl who still bakes cookies, but now does it in her cute lil duplex where she lives with her amazing future hubby, whom she sends the cookies with to work. :)

Life is fucking awesome now. Thank you to everyone who has ever commented, tweeted, facebooked, texted, called, messaged, hugged, complimented, given me the truth when needed, or just sent me a good thought! Each and every one of them meant everything to me. And when I’m old and gray with my grandkids, I’ll pull up this site and say “Kids, your grandma was one bad ass bitch in her younger years! She lost a crap ton of weight, met amazing people, and married the man of her dreams. I hope someday you’ll do something amazing too.” Oh and I’ll totally be that grandma still doing half marathons and stuff. Lol!

Seriously though, thanks for all your amazing support!

Past Yearly Recaps:

Year One
Year Two

  • http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=MAGGIEROSEBOWL Pam

    What a transformation you made in your life, starting three years ago! I am so happy for you, and also grateful to you too, for all the inspiration you have provided me on my journey to get healthy.
    I started my own journey a little over two years ago, and hit my goal last April, losing 180 lbs. (I am not as patient as you!). I am loving life, and also like the fact that my grandchildren will never remember me as FAT. They are 5 and 2, too young to remember that old FAT Grandma. My youngest two sons (ages 26 and 34) never remembered me as anything but FAT, until now.
    It’s amazing the changes we can make when we set our minds to it!

  • http://www.searchingforhappy.com Alex Conde

    I just came over to your blog from a comment you left on Steve’s. What a heck of a first post to see! Congratulations on kicking ass so completely!

  • http://www.katiejweightlossjourney.blogspot.com Katie J

    You have made a wise investement in yourself and it shows. Grats to you for sticking it out and making all the changes for your healthy and happy future!

  • Kelly Mancusi

    Hi Brooke! Just wanted to say congrats and keep going! I read your post on the WW message boards today and was inspired by your post. I am a Lifetime member (-51lb) and it always a great reminder /kick in the pants to see others be so successful. And what a great blog and great info about the Foodie Penpals (which I just signed up for!) Cheers to more success on your journey!

  • http://fitnhealthymama.com Lori

    Brooke – I just came across your blog recently & you’ve motivated me in so many ways. I thank you! Not to mention I want to congratulate you on your amazing accomplishments!

  • http://mizfitonline.com/2012/02/03/the-3-reasons-i-adore-my-troll/ Miz

    CONGRATS and HAPPY CONGRATS

  • http://wolfpackchick10.blogspot.com Lyndsay

    I tagged you!! Go to my blog & check it out!!

    YOU’RE IT!!
    xoxo

  • Shannon

    I happened to come across your transformation on Pinterest. You look amazing! Congrats! I can’t wait to read your journey and check out the recipes :)