A year ago today... I made a choice

lauramdx4

My first log in was Dec. 27, 2015, the day I realized it's not about a diet, it's about a life style change. Years of dieting only to lose 10 or 15 and gain it all back (and then some) only to finally realize it's about a healthier you... healthier choices, exercise, a strong mind and dedication. For the first 6 months it was all calorie counting. In July, I started going to a gym. I still have a long way to go but I thought I would share my success so far as I know that when I am feeling defeated or stuck or when those 4 pounds come back after Christmas.... lol.... looking at other's success stories on MFP helps put me back on track. Keep working everyone!! We got this!!
SW 265
CW 185....181 before Christmas
Next goal 175
Final goal 155

Ladiebug710

Great job! Congrats on your hard work.

dorisj717

You looking amazing! Keep up the good work.

leanjogreen18

Looking good! Great job.

kejw08

you look amazing! Keep up all your hard work.

shopmead

Wow the 180 looks amazing

woznube7

You go girl!!! Keep it up! @lauramdx4

wanna_be_free

wow! can i just ask what you do at the gym and how often you go?

vnb_208

great work!

schwest76

Way to go! You look amazing!

peaceout_aly

lauramdx4 wrote: »

My first log in was Dec. 27, 2015, the day I realized it's not about a diet, it's about a life style change. Years of dieting only to lose 10 or 15 and gain it all back (and then some) only to finally realize it's about a healthier you... healthier choices, exercise, a strong mind and dedication. For the first 6 months it was all calorie counting. In July, I started going to a gym. I still have a long way to go but I thought I would share my success so far as I know that when I am feeling defeated or stuck or when those 4 pounds come back after Christmas.... lol.... looking at other's success stories on MFP helps put me back on track. Keep working everyone!! We got this!!
SW 265
CW 185....181 before Christmas
Next goal 175
Final goal 155

Amazing transformation! Your hard work and dedication really show. Keep it up!

MyLovesMyLife

Wow. You're doing awesome and your workout clothes are super big on you. You dont look like you have a lb to lose anymore! I know what you mean those darn lbs that come on due to yummy bad food.

Llamapants86

Great work, keep it up!

LPJM1710

exactly what I wrote in my recent post to successfully reach you goal you have to incorporate into your lifestyle, well done.

snowflake954

Well done! You look fantastic.

creationscrown

Yay!!! I love stories like this!!! You are an inspiration!!!

tinamarie6624

You are amazing, keep up the great work. You will get there!

lauramdx4

nikki_elliott1987 wrote: »

wow! can i just ask what you do at the gym and how often you go?

I go 5 days a week on average, sooooometimes 6......sometimes 4. I do 30- 45 minutes of cardio 3 days a week with weight lifting (machines) for about 30 minutes. On non-weight days I do longer cardio 45-60 and abs.☺
This is definitely where my dedication needs to be because although I feel AMAZING after the gym, getting there can be really rough lol

coolbluecris

Well done

bigmanatee

You look great! Inspiring to hear your story. Reading it was a great way to start my day. Thank you for posting!!

EttaMaeMartin

what an amazingly strong woman you are. way to stick with it. you look great!

cosmonew

yes, way to go, you look great

donnamoore58

You look GREAT!! I needed to see this today. Thank you

belllina

You look great...keep up the good work!

melinakristensen

Thanks for inspiring me today!

neldabg

Such an amazing loss!! I can't wait to see your post for when you make it to your ultimate goal. Congratulations!!

angelb1983

Great work!!

asilmegan34

you look fantastic and SO much younger!

JoRolleNola

Great work. U look so good.

quiksylver296

Terrific!

allmandinger

The smile is the same but everything else is different!! You look amazing. Great job!!