What a difference a year makes!

hunterman95
hunterman95 Posts: 49 Member
in Success Stories
Today marks the one year anniversary of my decision to change my life (MFP came along a couple weeks later). One of my favorite motivational sayings is, "A year from now, you'll wish you had started today!" Well, a year ago, I quit wishing & started doing! It's not been easy, and every single pound I lost put up one heck of a fight! But it has been SOOOO worth it! I have been reflecting today on how much my life has changed over the past year. It's still hard for me to wrap my head around it, really. I half expect to wake up, only to find it was all just a dream! Here are just a few of the comparisons I've been thinking about today:

Then- 351+ pounds (the scale only went up to 350lbs, so I'm giving myself the benefit of the doubt).
Now- 214 pounds! (Was 207 before my vacation ????, but I'm getting back there).

Then- often couldn't tie my shoes without breaking into a sweat (seriously).
Now- I run 5K several times a week, and have even run a couple 10K's!

Then- with a 4XL shirt size, I had to do all my shopping at Big/Tall shops.
Now- with a shirt size of Large, I can shop at any store I want!

Then- when I flew, I would have to fly business class because I would not fit in the narrow coach seats.
Now- not only do I fly coach, but I have about 6" to spare on the seatbelt strap!

Then- when my kids hugged me, their arms couldn't reach all the way around me.
Now- they do!

Then- the nurse would have trouble finding a vein to draw my blood.
Now- I have veins, muscles, and bones, all in plain sight!

Then- I had trouble getting out of my chair.
Now- I climbed a mountain! (see profile pic)

I am so grateful for all of the encouragement my MFP friends have given me over the past year. I don't think I could have come as far as I have without their support!

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  • beachgal0626
    beachgal0626 Posts: 1,912 Member
    Wow, fantastic job! You sound so enthused and excited -- and you should be! Keep up the great work.
  • lsuz
    lsuz Posts: 74
    Wow! That is quite a list. Congratulations and great, great job! You worked it good! :)
  • sccjammin
    sccjammin Posts: 50 Member
    Wow, that is awesome! Hope that is me this time next year. awesome work my friend!
  • dlbredesen
    dlbredesen Posts: 122 Member
    Love this!!!!
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    Congratulations!! What an amazing transformation :drinker:
  • thistimewillbedifferent
    thistimewillbedifferent Posts: 217 Member
    Happy Anniversary and HUGE congratulations! Very inspirational!
  • Slappydap
    Slappydap Posts: 36 Member
    This is my favourite post of the week, Thankyou, really inspiring & Congratulations you did a FANTASTIC JOB !!
  • Tuesday20
    Tuesday20 Posts: 93 Member
    <3 true inspiration <3 Keep up the good work! :D xxxx
  • ELEANOR43da
    ELEANOR43da Posts: 166 Member
    Congrats on your 1 year Anniversary and you have so many things to be proud of. You are going to be an inspiration to so many. I know reading this as I wake I feel more hopeful than I did when I joined last month. Thanks so much!!
  • phw426
    phw426 Posts: 92 Member
    I like that "a year from now you will wish you started today"....I needed to hear that.
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Your scale loss is impressive! Thank you for sharing the impact it has had on your life. Sounds like you are really enjoying the success!
  • omalleyd
    omalleyd Posts: 1
    Congratulations - you deserve it!!! All the best to you!
  • mikemsu
    mikemsu Posts: 77 Member
    Congratulations on your sweet success. Love the line by line comparisons!
  • jungerjuice
    jungerjuice Posts: 6
    Woah, 137lbs in 12 months? That is very impressive. Excellent job
  • angiewf
    angiewf Posts: 175 Member
    Fantastic, what a great achievement!
  • strangeone25
    strangeone25 Posts: 114 Member
    Awesome! I look forward to the day when I can say I have been doing this for a year. Thanks for the motivation
  • Slatzuk
    Slatzuk Posts: 80 Member
    Excellent story, happy anniversary.

    Helps keep my eye on the prize.
  • lcantrell65
    lcantrell65 Posts: 228 Member
    Great story! Congratulations!
  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
    Congratulations! Your story is very inspiring.
  • Gerald_King
    Gerald_King Posts: 2,031 Member
    Awesome great work
  • Kathryn41057
    Kathryn41057 Posts: 181 Member
    OMG!!!! What an inspiration you are ..... I've just printed that statement and put it on my fridge. Can you pass on any words
    of advice to one who is struggling? Congrats to you.. you have worked hard, and proved to some of us that it can be done.
    Thankyou..... Kat
  • hunterman95
    hunterman95 Posts: 49 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the kind words everyone. It really does mean a lot to me. I can assure you all that there is nothing extraordinary about me. If I can do this, anyone can.
    Kay, the only advice I can give you is, don't ever give up. If you have a bad day, just shake it off. Tomorrow's a new day.
  • johned63
    johned63 Posts: 306 Member
    That is a great story and amazing progress!!

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