1 year and 56 pounds later... (with pics)

eldyn90
eldyn90 Posts: 14 Member
edited October 2014 in Success Stories
Hello Everyone!

It's been a year since I started my weight loss journey on MFP. I am officially down 56lbs! I am still about 13lbs from goal, but I thought this would be a good time to share my success so far.

I am 5'9". Left side: 238ish | Right side: 182ish

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I started the Couch to 5K program on May 1st. In August I ran my first 5K in 33:06 and just last week I ran 10K in 1:06:58. I've had three surgeries on my left knee, so being able to run now makes me really happy! I tried running at my heaviest and I was in so much pain I always quit. Now, it's my favorite form of exercise.

A few things I've learned that I'd like to pass along...

-Don't let the thought of the number of days, months or years it will take you to accomplish your goal weight scare you. The time will pass regardless of what you're doing with it. You might as well spend it wisely.

-One terrible meal won't make you fat, just like one healthy meal won't make you skinny. Life happens. Parties happen. Pizza happens.

-It's not always about the number on the scale. Sometimes it's about the great workout you had or when you reached for yogurt instead of the doughnut. The little victories are just as important as the big ones.

-Speaking of little victories.. a loss is a loss no matter how small. Don't get frustrated if you've only lost a fraction of a pound. It's not worth your energy to get upset.


Best of luck to all my fellow MFPals. Don't give up - a success story is within your reach!
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  • elbaldwin0525
    elbaldwin0525 Posts: 159 Member
    Congrats!! You look B-E-Utiful!!
  • chaos416
    chaos416 Posts: 89 Member
    edited October 2014
    Fabulous!

    PS: Wear that lovely hair down as much as possible; it looks great!
  • Sophiareed218
    Sophiareed218 Posts: 145 Member
    You look sooo different! Good job running and congrats on all you've accomplished. How tall are you?
  • DeadBeetVegan
    DeadBeetVegan Posts: 1
    Beautiful before and beautiful after
  • 1stplace4health
    1stplace4health Posts: 523 Member
    what an amazing transformation. You look fantastic!
  • eldyn90
    eldyn90 Posts: 14 Member
    Sophiareed218 wrote: »
    You look sooo different! Good job running and congrats on all you've accomplished. How tall are you?

    Thanks! I am 5'9"
  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,324 Member
    great advice.. you are shrinking and your pretty smile is just the same. You are so right.. we need to keep at it… cause we all slowly get smaller..might not happen as fast as we'd like..but it does happen.

    conrgrats!
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    Amazing well done!!! Thanks for sharing!

    I am the same height as you :smiley:
  • Luuvy
    Luuvy Posts: 602 Member
    Great advice! Congratulations you look amazing!
  • Dipmom
    Dipmom Posts: 228 Member
    I love all of the helpful tips! Thank you so much and congrats!
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    Love the advice! :smile:
  • BlackStarlight
    BlackStarlight Posts: 554 Member
    Wow amazing job and awesome advice!!
    Your amazing nice work xx
  • tia530
    tia530 Posts: 60 Member
    Way to go, you look great!
    ;)
  • sheriann1271
    sheriann1271 Posts: 26 Member
    You look amazing! Great Job!
  • ACanadian22
    ACanadian22 Posts: 377 Member
    You look incredible! I never would have even guessed your weight though. You look a lot less then that. Great job :)
  • KathyPBiles
    KathyPBiles Posts: 292 Member
    WOW! You have done spectacular! Way to go!
  • skatergirl33
    skatergirl33 Posts: 2
    "Life happens. Parties happen. Pizza happens." love it :)
  • sweetbamaTLC
    sweetbamaTLC Posts: 170 Member
    'One terrible meal won't make you fat, just like one healthy meal won't make you skinny." --So true! Congratulations! You look great, and what a victory on the running! Well done:)
  • Smelerz
    Smelerz Posts: 115 Member
    love the words of wisdom congrats on your success!!
  • Jennifer10723
    Jennifer10723 Posts: 374 Member
    You rock! You look great! Thanks for sharing! *highfive*
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    :heart: :agree: :grinning::open_mouth:
    Way to go! Your face is completely different.
  • Luciabella07
    Luciabella07 Posts: 205 Member
    skatergirl33 wrote: »
    "Life happens. Parties happen. Pizza happens." love it :)

    same! <3 You look great!
  • dlr165
    dlr165 Posts: 118 Member
    Congrats! You look great! And yes, pizza happens!
  • rlmassman84
    rlmassman84 Posts: 91 Member
    Way to go!
  • v_cowley
    v_cowley Posts: 70 Member
    Well done! You've done such an amazing job, love your advise about not worrying how long it takes- hard not to think about it!
    - You look incredible!
  • joyangbax
    joyangbax Posts: 37 Member
    Congrats...you look really great and your advice was right on.
  • donnasinc
    donnasinc Posts: 114 Member
    I just joined...today! It is so reassuring to read your comment, life happens. I think the last time I went into weight loss I was struggling with being perfect about every single thing I ate and did that I was overwhelmed. This time I plan to do it differently. You look fantastic and it is easy to see that you feel fantastic. Congrats.
  • dlemond1128
    dlemond1128 Posts: 25 Member
    You look great and I love your advice because it is so true.

    Keep it up!
  • mrron2u
    mrron2u Posts: 919 Member
    AMAZING TRANSFORMATION! Great job!
  • justcindy59
    justcindy59 Posts: 904 Member
    Thank you. Love the advice, the pictures are wonderful. You look great!

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