1 year MFP - 50 lbs lost! (pics)

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SingRunTing
SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
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Today marks one year from when I got "serious" about my weight loss. I have been on and off MFP for a few years, but one year ago today I committed to losing weight and have stuck with it!

I have lost 50 lbs from my highest weight, 47 of those using MFP for the past year.

Obligatory stats:
Female, 29
5'3"
Highest weight: 213 lbs
Starting MFP (5/19/14): 209 lbs
Today (5/19/15): 162.4 lbs

Losing weight is just part of the story. In the past year I've accomplished so much!
- Ran my first 5k race (and a few others)
- Learned how to surf
- Climbed a few mountains
- I can actually do real pushups!!
- Improved in all areas of my fitness
- Reduced the frequency of migraines
- Huge improvement in my self confidence and self image

Here's what I did:
- calorie deficit (I aimed for 1lb a week, currently eat 1700 calories a day)
- paid attention to nutrition (I worry mostly about protein and fiber, the rest takes care of itself)
- run 3x a week, swim 2x a week, bike 2x a week (some days double up to give me rest days)
- yoga and strength training 3x a week
- aim for 10,000 steps a day
- don't beat myself up if I mess up. I move on and take each day as it comes.

I still have a long way to go, but I can't say I'm disappointed in my progress so far. I found a sustainable method for me that I can stick with for the long haul.

Here's some pics:

Before
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Now
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And bravely posting these ones too...
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  • subversive99
    subversive99 Posts: 273 Member
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    Wonderful job!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
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    Whoop Whoop!
  • Bellodesiderare
    Bellodesiderare Posts: 278 Member
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    Outstanding work!! Keep it up :)
  • dredremeg
    dredremeg Posts: 202 Member
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    Fantastic
  • Funship
    Funship Posts: 86 Member
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    Woo Hoo...you look absolutely fantastic, love you in the green shirt! congrats on all your hard work.
  • nogutsnoglory7
    nogutsnoglory7 Posts: 45 Member
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    WAY TO GO girl, you look incredible!! :) keep up the good work
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
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    Super! Way to go!
  • 47cris47
    47cris47 Posts: 1 Member
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    Well Done! You are giving me great encouragement! I'm 215 and starting "again" on MFP. Here we go!
  • Lola2248
    Lola2248 Posts: 126 Member
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    Amazing. Maybe this will be me in a years time!
  • mmnv79
    mmnv79 Posts: 538 Member
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    That's amazing! Way to go!
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
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    Woot Woot!!!
  • cottagegirl71
    cottagegirl71 Posts: 167 Member
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    you look gorgeous - congrats and keep it up :)
  • mariamathsgeek
    mariamathsgeek Posts: 236 Member
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    Fantastic!!! Well done!!!
  • EnglishCanadian
    EnglishCanadian Posts: 72 Member
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    Fantastico!!!!
  • believeinme0430
    believeinme0430 Posts: 270 Member
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    Amazing job!!!
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
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    Yeah! You are doing wonderful. :)
  • conkin86
    conkin86 Posts: 20 Member
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    This is awesome! Are stats are almost same, this gives me so much more motivation!!! Your doing great!
  • 04hoopsgal73
    04hoopsgal73 Posts: 925 Member
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    Wonderful transformation...Before and after you have a lovely smile and face. I love that you embrace all the NSVs as well as the numbers. I relate to the self image, self confidence improvement. Stay strong and and Enjoy the life! Congratulations!!!
  • Becca281552
    Becca281552 Posts: 45 Member
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    You look amazing ~ Nice work!! :)
  • alltheweigh170
    alltheweigh170 Posts: 287 Member
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    Wow, how inspiring! Great job!

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