1 year and 56 pounds later... (with pics)
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eldyn90
Posts: 14 Member
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
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!
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
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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Congrats!! You look B-E-Utiful!!0
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Fabulous!
PS: Wear that lovely hair down as much as possible; it looks great!0 -
You look sooo different! Good job running and congrats on all you've accomplished. How tall are you?0
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Beautiful before and beautiful after0
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what an amazing transformation. You look fantastic!0
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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"0 -
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!
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Amazing well done!!! Thanks for sharing!
I am the same height as you
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Great advice! Congratulations you look amazing!0
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I love all of the helpful tips! Thank you so much and congrats!
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Love the advice!
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Wow amazing job and awesome advice!!
Your amazing nice work xx0 -
Way to go, you look great!
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You look amazing! Great Job!
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You look incredible! I never would have even guessed your weight though. You look a lot less then that. Great job 0
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WOW! You have done spectacular! Way to go!0
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"Life happens. Parties happen. Pizza happens." love it 0
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'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:)0
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love the words of wisdom congrats on your success!!0
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You rock! You look great! Thanks for sharing! *highfive*0
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