1 year and 50 pounds later...
lisavirani
Posts: 117 Member
...this big cheesy smile is well deserved.
It's been a year to date that I've been on the journey to a better me. I am thrilled with everything I have learned and accomplished in a year. I can not wait to scratch off more goals on my list!
To toot my own horn a little bit (thats what MFP is for right?;) I lost the 50 pounds in 8 months time, and have been the same weight since then (February) but I am trying to improve my endurance, strength and knowledge now. I still have a few more pounds until my "goal weight" but I've learned to be patient and whenever it comes off, it comes off.
I want to keep this short and sweet, but here are a few things that kept me going and helped me with my successful 365 days.
- seeing other people's success and wanting my own "before and after photo"
- taking progress photos and measurements along with weight
- family and friends jumping on board after me and helping them with this journey
- netfix documentaries and many articles online to educate me about healthy living
- elimination of most processed foods and "food" pretending to be food, ha. Stick to the basics: veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, eggs.
- waking up in the morning and getting moving will wake you up, so do it!
- set goal dates. they will give you a deadline to work towards
I'm always open to new encouraging friends and/or those who need some encouragement back. Thanks for reading!
It's been a year to date that I've been on the journey to a better me. I am thrilled with everything I have learned and accomplished in a year. I can not wait to scratch off more goals on my list!
To toot my own horn a little bit (thats what MFP is for right?;) I lost the 50 pounds in 8 months time, and have been the same weight since then (February) but I am trying to improve my endurance, strength and knowledge now. I still have a few more pounds until my "goal weight" but I've learned to be patient and whenever it comes off, it comes off.
I want to keep this short and sweet, but here are a few things that kept me going and helped me with my successful 365 days.
- seeing other people's success and wanting my own "before and after photo"
- taking progress photos and measurements along with weight
- family and friends jumping on board after me and helping them with this journey
- netfix documentaries and many articles online to educate me about healthy living
- elimination of most processed foods and "food" pretending to be food, ha. Stick to the basics: veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, eggs.
- waking up in the morning and getting moving will wake you up, so do it!
- set goal dates. they will give you a deadline to work towards
I'm always open to new encouraging friends and/or those who need some encouragement back. Thanks for reading!
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^AMAZING JOB
eta: i tried to fix your pic but realized by the time i was done (and still hadn't fixed it), you had already done so 0 -
Way to go! You're an inspiration:)0
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^AMAZING JOB
eta: i tried to fix your pic but realized by the time i was done (and still hadn't fixed it), you had already done so
Thanks, it took me a few tries :-p0 -
You look amazing!! Congrats!0
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You look amazing! 0
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Yay!! You look amazing!! Such a beauty! Now with a slim, trim bod to go along with it! So happy for you, my friend!0
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Amazing job. You look beautiful! Thanks for posting your before & after photos as this is very inspirational! I'm just over a third of the way to my goal and find myself in a bit of a slump, so your advice is very helpful. Patience....................0
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Excuse me. Aren't side by side pictures supposed to be of the same person?
:bigsmile: :drinker:0 -
Wow!! You look amazing! This is such an inspiration for me, and thanks for listing the things that helped you reach your goal!0
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I want to look like your before picture.
Great job on losing and working on endurance and the such. You're a great inspiration.0 -
Awesome job! You're inspiration for me to meet my "before and after" pics!0
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You look like you're 15 now (LOL!) Jokes aside, you look incredible. Congrats.0
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Keep up the good work. Way to go. I appreciate your tips. :drinker:0
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You look great! I'm sure you feel it too! Congrats is well deserved! I am new to MPF and ready to change my life!0
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You've had a great year! Way to go!! 0
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amazing,amazing amazin, you look brill well done0
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Congratulations. I know people tend to look younger in these after pics, but you could just about pass as your own child. Please, don't take that the wrong way. You look good, but wow that's a dramatic difference.0
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Fantastic job - you look amazing! And that big cheesy smile is definitely well deserved. Congrats! :flowerforyou:0
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Well done sweetie! This has madse my morning because as I sit here sipping my coffee..I wa pondring about the 50 pounds I need to lose. This post just reminded me that it is totaly possible. Thank you!0
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on the left: Mom
on the right: daughter0 -
Toot that horn girl!! Beep beep!! You Look FABULOUS! Beautiful before and after - but now more healthy, fit and trim! Congratulations love!! Thanks SO much for sharing your success ♥0
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Oh my god, you look AMAZING! Keep up the good work!0
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You look great!! Congrats!0
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Toot your own horn...YOU BETCHA ....go for it. Well deserved and your a great writer in addition to having a great smile. Loved your post and CONGRATS!0
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Amazing! You look awesome! Congratulations on all the hard work paying off I need some motivation and you definitely helped! 0
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A few weeks ago I read a thread where people were discussing if loosing weight would impact breasts. Well growing up I was flat chested and loved being so. Then I gained 50 pounds and those breasts of mine were huge. Lost 50 pounds and no longer have the breasts...:)
Your before and after pictures are a true testament to healthy breast reduction! You look great.0 -
Wow! Look at you! Amazing!0
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Wow!! You look amazing! This is such an inspiration for me, and thanks for listing the things that helped you reach your goal!0
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Amazing job girl! Love the smile
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Wow! You look terrific. You have inspired me to check out the Netflix documentaries. Any suggestions?0
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