1 year and 50 pounds later...

lisavirani

...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!

silvergurl518

^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

usernameMAMA

Way to go! You're an inspiration:)

lisavirani

^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 :-p

amychantel

You look amazing!! Congrats!

onedayatatime12

You look amazing!

NWSAVE

Yay!! You look amazing!! Such a beauty! Now with a slim, trim bod to go along with it! So happy for you, my friend!

shrimpydoo

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....................

fishgutzy

Excuse me. Aren't side by side pictures supposed to be of the same person?
:bigsmile: :drinker:

abble_pie

Wow!! You look amazing! This is such an inspiration for me, and thanks for listing the things that helped you reach your goal!

LassoOfTruth

I want to look like your before picture.

Great job on losing and working on endurance and the such. You're a great inspiration.

fighting4life

Awesome job! You're inspiration for me to meet my "before and after" pics!

PepperWorm

You look like you're 15 now (LOL!) Jokes aside, you look incredible. Congrats.

FoxxC

Keep up the good work. Way to go. I appreciate your tips. :drinker:

tia582

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!

DorisInTheDena

You've had a great year! Way to go!!

Dottyb1940

amazing,amazing amazin, you look brill well done

thesupremeforce

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.

starfish1783

Fantastic job - you look amazing! And that big cheesy smile is definitely well deserved. Congrats! :flowerforyou:

Rayanne203

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!

caly_man

on the left: Mom
on the right: daughter