One year and goal- 216 to 150

bethanytapp · May 2014

I can't believe its time for me to write one of these. I've been reading them and been encouraged for a year now and now its my turn. I would still like to loose a couple more 'vanity pounds,' but I'm below my starting goal and well within healthy bmi range which was my goal.

This was me at the beginning. (I'm the one on the right). I was at a baby shower for 2 friends and when I looked at the picture my first thought was that it wasn't obvious who the non-pregnant friend was. That was basically the last straw.

I weighed, realized I was 216 (at almost 5 foot 8). I joined MFP and started making slow changes....eat a little less, move a little more. I have been gluten and dairy free for several years now, but was relying A LOT on processed carbs. Cutting back on those has been a huge help. I even got off of diet cokes about 3 months ago, which I NEVER thought would happen.

About a month later I was down 5 or 6 pounds and was feeling better about myself. On this hike with my mom I thought I looked good.

At the 50 pounds lost mark, I went cycling with some friends and rode 50 kilometers.

This is my AFTER... 150 pounds and healthy

The greatest success though....even more than the scale has been my excitement about fitness. I'm actually enjoying the exercise side of things.

I've been kayaking...and can't wait to get out there again.

And, last Saturday I ran my first race. It was a 4k and my time was 26:39 which put me in the top half of women in my age range.

Thanks to all of the other success stories that motivated me!!

cushygal · May 2014

great job!!!

LiveLoveLift67 · May 2014

What a fantastic job! Congrats on your weight loss! Its always so worth it!

marciebrian · May 2014

Congratulations and you not only look amazing you are so fit! I always liked exercise but now I actually look forward to it at the end of the day and I'm heading very close to 60 YO. Congrats again and happy you are taking such an active role in your health :flowerforyou: