How a Snake Bite and Self-Love Motivated Dawn to Lose 154 Pounds (Victory Stories) | MyFitnessPal
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Dawn Smith wasn’t happy about her weight. Watch how one wrong step put her on the path to a healthier life.
When Dawn was younger, she was bullied about her weight. Though she advocated for self-love and self-worth on social media, she didn’t like what she saw in the mirror. She wanted to lose weight-but couldn’t make it happen. Then, Dawn stepped on a snake during a hike and got a metaphorical kick in the butt via a literal bite on the toe.
The snake bite sent Dawn to the hospital, and her toe swelled so much that she couldn’t walk. That immobility gave her a chance to reflect and realize she was depressed, and her weight of 311 pounds had a lot to do with it. She decided as soon as her foot healed, she would start working out, making healthier eating choices, and just take it from there.
Dawn’s best friend suggested she download MyFitnessPal, which gave her immediate insight into how much she was eating. She went step-by-step, losing 20 pounds the first month, 100 pounds in 11 months, and always appreciating where she was on her journey. Eventually, she ran one mile without stopping. Today, she can run three.
Her advice to others looking to lose weight? “If you’re thinking about it, then it’s your time to start. And wherever you start, just be true to yourself and learn to develop self-love every step of along the way.” Dawn knows now she has the power to change her body and her lifestyle. “I just had to start then to get me to where I am now.”
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"Learn to be true to yourself and love your body every step of the way!" Inspiring! You're awesome!
Dawn - you're a champion and an inspiration!
Weight loss and changing your body is a decision you have to make yourself. And there is a point at which some of us have said enough is enough. Mine happen June of 2019 at 260 pounds of obesity that I had to deal with. I'm now down to a nice firm 180ish thanks to stories like yours. And stories like yours keep me going. Thank you for sharing your victory.
Frank Thanks for sharing your comment... Are stories like yours keep me going. 😎💪💪
Thank you for sharing your story, Dawn! You brought tears to my eyes. I KNOW how that moment feels when you come face to face with yourself and decide no more excuses and just begin. Keep up the good work. LOVE your smile and your energy. God bless you!
Agreed!!! I was crying as I listened to your story. Thank you for sharing it and inspiring me to continue and push through! You've got this! Rooting for you!!!
Wow she looks like a completely different person! So inspiring
This is beautiful and so inspirational ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for being true to yourself!!
I wish I had a neighbor like you!!! I would so join your driveway classes. What an inspirational story. Thank you Dawn and My Fitness Pal.
I follow her on CZcams. She’s my inspiration.
Amazing! I would join your class!
Good job!! We are truly all in this together! Namaste! 🙏
bloody well done!!!
Congratulations Dawn! You’ve inspired me to start my journey again!
Great Story! Congratulations on your success Dawn. Thanks for sharing.
Very inspiring 👏 thank you for sharing your story and journey! And most importantly thank you for being transparent!!
Love this! You are inspiring and amazing! Shout out to your best friend as well for helping you to get started with a plan. Thank you for sharing your success, and I wish you continued health and wellness 😀✨
So proud of you! Thanks for sharing!!
Great job!!! So proud of you!
Beautiful story, Dawn! You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
This is awesome!! Way to go, Dawn!!
Thanks for the inspiration!
You are amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Good job! You are an inspiration.
Great job girl, keep it going.
You are an inspiration! Well done. Keep on doing what you are doing!
I really liked her story. She said she didn’t like what she saw. Honestly from what I saw at that size the only issue to me was that she was trying to wear styles that were not appropriate for her size. She was just 10 pounds over my current weight but even at that size I think she was beautiful she just need to dress for her size. We have large stomachs so mid-drift bearing tops aren’t going to look good on us. I’m all for being self confident at any size but I’m also not going to lie to myself. I don’t look cute in that and I need to stop lying to myself acting like I do. The other big woman who is an entertainer is a beautiful woman but just because you’re confident with your body image does not make you cute to others in the revealing styles you choose to wear. Confidence and common sense go hand in hand. Dawn’s realization that she needed to get healthy was her turning point. She wanted to get heathy and she stared with eating right and exercising and that is getting the other ladies motivated. Keep up the good work and being motivated daily to keep moving forward because you’re motivating me. Thanks for posting.
You rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
amazing progress and story.
What powder did you use
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I wish I knew her IG!!
TheDawnElizabeth
@@ksilva2902 thank you so much!
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