365 days on MFP, 80 lbs gone!

victoria_1024 · February 2016

What a year it's been!! I started using MFP again on February 1st 2015 when my newest baby was 1 month old. He's the youngest of my 4 kids, ages 6 and under. I had been putting off weight loss for so many years because of pregnancy and breastfeeding and I decided that I had had enough of being overweight. MFP has been a godsend for me. I love that I can eat whatever and whenever I want as long as I stay under my calories. When I first started, my only motivation for exercising was because I got to eat more calories. But somewhere along the way I discovered a love for fitness and I love how my body looks and feels now. I can't believe I have muscles! I barely recognize my body at this point. For anyone who is wondering, I purchased a set of adjustable weights and I work-out in my basement using Fitness Blender videos (free on youtube!). I do a combination of cardio, strength training, and HIIT. I am active with my kids as well.

So here are my stats just so you get a picture of my progress!

Height: 5'2.5"
SW: 212
CW: 131
GW: 125-130 (with more of a focus on fitness rather than the actual number on the scale)

I did maintain from about October through December because of extreme stress in my family life. I'm really proud of myself that I was able to maintain during a time period that was easily the most stressful time I've ever experienced. It would have been easy to just give up and turn back to over eating but I didn't. I think that more than anything tells me that this is something I can do forever.

Pictures!

Mommy and baby selfies! The first was me and my little guy right before starting MFP, and the other one is one of us from today. We've both changed in a year.

determined24girl · February 2016

Wow! Great job! You look awesome.

Teemoney19 · February 2016

Outstanding ....thanks for sharing your story

rebeccaEsmith · February 2016

Congrats keep up the good work

raqueldoolittle · February 2016

So proud of you! I am very inspired!

ElizabethOakes2 · February 2016

Awesome!

OzarkLady76 · February 2016

Congratulations! That's awesome!

hasmith85 · February 2016

Thank you for posting your story, I am currently 202lbs and I also have a goal weight of 125-30. I hope to have the same success story as you a year from now. Thx!

Lallen377 · February 2016

That's awesome!!! Great job!

craignev · February 2016

Wow....great transformation and dedication! Well done

2manyhats · February 2016

Super job! I had 4 babies under 6 & that is no easy job!

ty_fit0815 · February 2016

Awesome sauce!!

quiksylver296 · February 2016

With four kids?!? You are SUPER WOMAN!!! Great work!

hellonew2015 · February 2016

victoria_1024 wrote: »

What a year it's been!! I started using MFP again on February 1st 2015 when my newest baby was 1 month old. He's the youngest of my 4 kids, ages 6 and under. I had been putting off weight loss for so many years because of pregnancy and breastfeeding and I decided that I had had enough of being overweight. MFP has been a godsend for me. I love that I can eat whatever and whenever I want as long as I stay under my calories. When I first started, my only motivation for exercising was because I got to eat more calories. But somewhere along the way I discovered a love for fitness and I love how my body looks and feels now. I can't believe I have muscles! I barely recognize my body at this point. For anyone who is wondering, I purchased a set of adjustable weights and I work-out in my basement using Fitness Blender videos (free on youtube!). I do a combination of cardio, strength training, and HIIT. I am active with my kids as well.

So here are my stats just so you get a picture of my progress!

Height: 5'2.5"
SW: 212
CW: 131
GW: 125-130 (with more of a focus on fitness rather than the actual number on the scale)

I did maintain from about October through December because of extreme stress in my family life. I'm really proud of myself that I was able to maintain during a time period that was easily the most stressful time I've ever experienced. It would have been easy to just give up and turn back to over eating but I didn't. I think that more than anything tells me that this is something I can do forever.

Pictures!

Mommy and baby selfies! The first was me and my little guy right before starting MFP, and the other one is one of us from today. We've both changed in a year.

What kind of adjustable weights did you buy? something that is comfortable when you grip with hands?

hellonew2015 · February 2016

hellonew2015 wrote: »

victoria_1024 wrote: »

What a year it's been!! I started using MFP again on February 1st 2015 when my newest baby was 1 month old. He's the youngest of my 4 kids, ages 6 and under. I had been putting off weight loss for so many years because of pregnancy and breastfeeding and I decided that I had had enough of being overweight. MFP has been a godsend for me. I love that I can eat whatever and whenever I want as long as I stay under my calories. When I first started, my only motivation for exercising was because I got to eat more calories. But somewhere along the way I discovered a love for fitness and I love how my body looks and feels now. I can't believe I have muscles! I barely recognize my body at this point. For anyone who is wondering, I purchased a set of adjustable weights and I work-out in my basement using Fitness Blender videos (free on youtube!). I do a combination of cardio, strength training, and HIIT. I am active with my kids as well.

So here are my stats just so you get a picture of my progress!

Height: 5'2.5"
SW: 212
CW: 131
GW: 125-130 (with more of a focus on fitness rather than the actual number on the scale)

I did maintain from about October through December because of extreme stress in my family life. I'm really proud of myself that I was able to maintain during a time period that was easily the most stressful time I've ever experienced. It would have been easy to just give up and turn back to over eating but I didn't. I think that more than anything tells me that this is something I can do forever.

Pictures!

Mommy and baby selfies! The first was me and my little guy right before starting MFP, and the other one is one of us from today. We've both changed in a year.

Congrats! you look great!

RoseTheWarrior · February 2016

Absolutely fabulous! You're an inspiration to me. I'm 5'3", started at 240 lbs, currently at 191.6, on my way to 140 (as a starting goal). Great job!!

quietandmildspirit · February 2016

Great job! And I think your baby is so cute.

suruda · February 2016

Congratulations! You are the queen of "no excuses"....4 small children would have been a perfectly reasonable excuse to put it off a bit longer. Nice work!