Before and After - Feb 2012 to Nov 2013

alienrite

I just wanted to share the picture of my before and after. When I was going through the process myself, it was so important to me to see how others had transformed themselves. For me it was a slow and steady process where consistency as the most important thing. In the past, I had always relied on maximal effort and failed. Looking back, I always expected too much of myself and somehow thought if I lived an extreme life that I would have an extreme physique. The reality was I needed to be patient and loving towards myself. I needed to keep eating in check and my calorie deficit consistent and reasonable. I needed to accept that I wasn’t going to run a marathon or bust out 100 pushups but I could work out every day before work for at least 15 minutes and proudly managed it for 14 months straight without missing a single day. For me, the consistent calorie deficit largely maintained by limiting my food was what caused me to lose weight. The workouts helped a little with the weight loss but mostly the workouts just made me feel great and allowed me to live life more fully. Looking back on my time, the most valuable days were the ones where I logged my failures or where I exercised when I really didn’t “feel” like it. Avoiding the reality of our failures and shortcomings is avoiding a big part of our lives and who we really are. Success comes from accepting the whole me and concentrating mostly on the things where I fall short and struggle the most. Today I am smiling at my success and hoping that by sharing the reality that it is possible without any gimmicks or tricks or heroics. Enjoy and live life fully!!

mdcjmom

Have I mentioned lately how much you inspire me?

qtgonewild

what an amazing job you've done. simply incredible.

AmyP619

You're amazing.
That is all

futuresize8

You should be SO proud of yourself! Not only for your physical accomplishments, but for the smart, practical and kind to yourself means of getting there. Congratulations again and again!

hmseals77

You are amazing!! I am so proud of you!!!

spoiledpuppies

Very cool! I agree -- these types of posts are so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing!

harley1968

Amazing difference

JackiePenner

Well done!

lau444

"Looking back on my time, the most valuable days were the ones where I logged my failures or where I exercised when I really didn’t “feel” like it. Avoiding the reality of our failures and shortcomings is avoiding a big part of our lives and who we really are. Success comes from accepting the whole me and concentrating mostly on the things where I fall short and struggle the most."

THIS!

stardust92

Wow absolutely amazing. Way to go!!:drinker:

watercolormama

Your approach is sound and what a difference it has made....just great!

gwenr

. Avoiding the reality of our failures and shortcomings is avoiding a big part of our lives and who we really are. Success comes from accepting the whole me and concentrating mostly on the things where I fall short and struggle the most.

I love this so much. Thank you.

K8sgreat

ah-mazing! great job and so inspiring!

ckhardeman

Great job. You look awesome

bijouchocolat

Man, you killed it!!!!!!!!!!

jlmed

You look fantastic! Congratulations.

amanda7630

This is amazing and your words are so inspiring!

Phaedra2014

You look FANTASTIC! Really great work on yourself.

hinzee4

You look awesome!! Great post!!

mrsamanda86

You have done a GREAT job! You look fantastic