After over 3 years on this site I finally feel like an 'after'! (Picture overload, tl:dr warning)

annette_15

I was about to just post in the before/after thread, but thought... damn I deserve my own thread after this long

From 5'1 150lbs to hovering between 105-110 in the last year and a half.

I've gone from doing this:

Bumming around


Playing poker sitting on my *kitten* all day


Drinking alcohol making a fool out of myself


Eating ONLY brown foods... not even kidding





To doing this:

Still playing poker


Learned to cook and actually enjoy eating healthy foods while still enjoying treats





And most importantly, getting off the couch, and hitting the gym until I was ready to try new fun things I was too scared to try






My main goal when I started was to be able to wear skirts and shorts without my thighs eating each other and not having to cover up in the summer.

I really felt like it all built up to last night when I went to EDC with some friends. I have been hitting it hard in the gym lifting and doing cardio in the last month to prepare, and I bought an outfit online that I wasn't sure I'd feel comfortable in. All I can say is I had the time of my life, and did not feel self conscious all night. Realised I've actually achieved everything I wanted when I started all this. I'm so thankful to MFP and I could never have done it without it!

ajh2133

@annette_15 that is awesome!! Congrats. This is a lifestyle transformation you should be very proud of! ☺️

scarlet67

Wow you are an inspection x well done

2bfit_2015

Job well done!

TavistockToad

scarlet67 wrote: »

Wow you are an inspection x well done

:laugh:

FredSetToGetFit

Well done... I don't even know you, but feel proud of your. Congrats.

mamadon

Fantastic post! I especially like the part about not wanting your thighs to eat each other, that made me snort laugh!

Glinda1971

Super great!!

What a wonderful transformation!

Doublemeasure

Wow! well done!

BuckyArden33

didnt you win like 1 million in poker ?. anyway you look great well done

beachhouse758

Awesome post. You look amazing and super happy. I particularly love the active shots...so much fun! I and love the little inspirational quote at the end.
Congratulations on your success

2ledbetter

Very successful transformation. Well done.

callsitlikeiseeit

you look fantastic!!! love it!

Bettyboag

Incredible

Rossergirl

You look fit and fabulous! Congratulations!

ashdawg8790

Fantastic job! And I loved the picture story!! :-P

sullrico18

Awesome post! You look great! Very inspiring!

So_Much_Fab

Excellent job, congrats!

DragonShoe_GCole

That's fantastic. In fact I learned something profound from your post, and would like you to confirm a few things for me, if you don't mind? I found your honesty to be refreshing and intriguing. I can honestly say that I was inspired by your progress; however, in your fitness expertise, would you say that in your journey you have been risin' up, back on the street? Did your time, took your chances? Went the distance, now your back on your feet?
Just a woman and her will to survive?

I can't help but think that so many times, it happens too fast. You trade your passion for glory! Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past, you must fight just to keep them alive....

It's the eye of the tiger
It's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge
Of our rival

And the last known survivor
Stalks his prey in the night
And he's watching us all with the
Eyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
of the tiger

sistrsprkl

Incredible! You rocked that outfit!

Soopatt

I love your style! great post!