It's my one-year "fitiversary!" 36 lbs GONE & best shape of my life

arussell134

I've shared my success story before, but just wanted to pop in and say, "hey! I've done this for a full year now! And, it works!"



In the last year:

• I went from 166 lbs to 131 pounds.
• I went from a size 12 to a size 6.
• I went from being overweight to a great, healthy weight for my height.
• I made peace with food and no longer feel obsessed or stressed about it.
• I have gotten some really kind compliments and encouragement from my doctors.
• I feel way more calm, balanced, and energetic than I remember in years.
• I completed three 5ks, 1 12k, and a half marathon in the last year alone.
• I ran a 25 minute 5k and started placing competitively for my age group.
• I ran a 7:26 mile (when I started back, I was running 11-12 minute miles!).
• I can now do 2 strict pull-ups, something I have never been able to do previously.
• I can now do a few sets of full push-ups (none of this on your knees business).
• I can hold the crow pose (yoga) for about 10 seconds.
• I have m

otivated many people around me to make positive changes, too.



I am not sure if it's OK to share this or not, but I actually wrote more of my story, up at my blog. (Not selling anything on this post, promise... but admins, feel free to edit out the url if I'm unintentionally violating something here.)

http://thecouponproject.com/one-year-weight-loss-journey-and-results/

ETA: I'm 5'6" and 36 year old, mom of 2.

MargueriteMuguet

Amazing work!!! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing

NextPage

Great post - love that you listed your physical feats and not just your weight loss (which is also impressive!).

arussell134

NextPage wrote: »

Great post - love that you listed your physical feats and not just your weight loss (which is also impressive!).

At this point it is my fitness goals that are keeping me motivated! A few I've got at the moment...

1) run a sub 7-minute mile
2) run a sub 25-minute 5k
3) 10 unassisted pull-ups
4) unassisted handstand

luvsdeals

Way to go. SO inspiring! Loved your blog too!

greenolivetree

I don't post often but I love your story Great job with the fitness goals!

SallyRamona

Oh my, this is just want I needed to see. I am 5'6", 36 and soon to be a mother of 2. I am so excited to meet my son in June then to buckle down and reclaim my body. You look great and so awesome to have maintained and all the other accomplishments. GREAT JOB!

Maxximius

Great Job! Thank You For Sharing!

laurie62ann

I liked your blog! Thanks for sharing!

sbro32

Wow. This will be my motivation for today! Incredible!

blankiefinder

Fantastic journey! You're where I want to be at my 1 year anniversary in August. I have the weight there, but working on my fitness goals and hoping to drop another inch in my stomach. (5'7, sw 169, cw 132, start size 16, current 8, borderline 6) no pull ups here

lisamyershb

Thanks so much for sharing. Great job!

arussell134

blankiefinder wrote: »

Fantastic journey! You're where I want to be at my 1 year anniversary in August. I have the weight there, but working on my fitness goals and hoping to drop another inch in my stomach. (5'7, sw 169, cw 132, start size 16, current 8, borderline 6) no pull ups here

I'm in a similar place, honestly. I feel like my weight is pretty close to where I want it, but I still have some goals for how I'd like my body to shift a bit. (I am still carrying a bit of fat around my back and stomach.) Sounds like we have had a similar journey!

imjustlisa

very inspiring...i sent a friend request.

Liftng4Lis

Amazing work woman!

chesnity3

Great job!

susankay10

You look great!