365 days, 8,760 hours CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE (with pics)

qtgonewild
qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
in Success Stories
July 22nd 2013 I woke up and decided I was going to lose 100 -125 pounds. I wasn’t really sure what my goal weight would be. I knew that I suddenly had this feeling of self love and will power that I had never felt before. I was just so sure I would lose this weight. At the time, I was so sure I had wished I could just fast forward a year and be “there” already. Im not “there” yet but Im 77 pounds closer than I was. And I’m glad I wasn’t able to fast forward because I have learned so much in this year. I now know how to maintain and live a healthy life. I haven’t dieted one day, I just eat within my goals. Starting at a weight of 278 pounds, for the first 3 months, walking was my only exercise. Along with counting my calories. On November 1st, I finally had enough “guts” to join a gym. As scared and embarrassed as I was. It has been wonderful, nothing to be embarrassed about. Today I weigh 201. I have yet to dip under 200. The last 4 months, the weight has come off so slow as I apparently have become a little less strict on myself. However, Im not giving up and I will reach my goal. To anyone just starting out I just want to say Believe in yourself. Love yourself. The rest is easy. And to all of my new Fitness Friends on here, I promise, I couldn’t have done it without you…Ok well maybe I could have but it would have been one boring *kitten* ride. I love every one of you! Seriously!

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From 278 to 201, I'd say its been a great year. The thing i always remembered is the year is going to pass you by whether or not you are working on yourself, so why not? What do you have to lose? I have changed my lifestyle, I still eat everything I want and sometimes too much of it. But most of the time I eat healthy and I love my new life and the foods I now eat. Feels great! Thank you all for looking.

Amy
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  • oedipa_maas
    oedipa_maas Posts: 577 Member
    Just amazing. You're such an inspiration and you look fantastic!
  • Jking826
    Jking826 Posts: 131 Member
    Great story! and you look AMAZING...You motivated me :)
  • deverdad
    deverdad Posts: 41 Member
    U GO GIRL!!!! Truly inspiring and totally awesome!
  • Lyndonbearsmommy
    Lyndonbearsmommy Posts: 1,083 Member
    Good for you!
  • nlbez
    nlbez Posts: 111 Member
    Well done you look great and im sure you feel it to. Your so close to the under 200 mark and then before long you will be a healthy bmi. X
  • kchastain450
    kchastain450 Posts: 5 Member
    Wow! Way to stick to it! What a great attitude!
  • tweedledee16
    tweedledee16 Posts: 58 Member
    LOOKING FANTASTIC! Congrats on your success! :)
  • marykate723
    marykate723 Posts: 216 Member
    You look amazing! This is so motivating. We started around the same time, but I had some backsliding for a few months. It's great to see how much progress you've made in just one year.
  • swsays
    swsays Posts: 125 Member
    Fantastic progress! Your photos are terrific and you look great! Keep up the good work in the next 365 days!
  • Chimis_Siq
    Chimis_Siq Posts: 849 Member
    Thats what Im talking about!!
  • chasingdreams18
    chasingdreams18 Posts: 110 Member
    Love watching your progress. WTG Amy :flowerforyou:
  • ohaston
    ohaston Posts: 218 Member
    WOW that makes a huge difference .. I thought you were gonna say you lost the entire 100 ... You look great !
  • vkdarling
    vkdarling Posts: 161 Member
    Amazing! You look so much younger and happier !
  • Eaglesfanintn
    Eaglesfanintn Posts: 813 Member
    Congratulations! That's a great accomplishment!
  • chmtastic
    chmtastic Posts: 178 Member
    congrats!!!!!!!!!! you look fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    way to freaking go! That is awesome, you are awesome!!
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    WOW! That is so inspirational. WTG
  • newjojie
    newjojie Posts: 292 Member
    Wow! Great job!
  • ANNAvsANNA
    ANNAvsANNA Posts: 58 Member
    Very inspirational! You look great...fantastic work
  • trudywc2
    trudywc2 Posts: 233 Member
    Amazing and you look great. I would still like to fast forward however...lol
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
    Nice work, you look great!
  • Flyers1010
    Flyers1010 Posts: 71 Member
    SUPER INSPIRING!!!!! Thanks for reminding me that it's a marathon, not a sprint. Congratulations!!!!!
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    Awesome sauce! You look fantastic!
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Think it's time to retire that t shirt, great job!
  • Mom2ATM
    Mom2ATM Posts: 147 Member
    Just an awesome story!! Goes to show what hard work and consistency can do!!
  • dmcowger
    dmcowger Posts: 3
    Thanks for the inspiration Amy. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. I know it will not be easy but as I continue to read inspiring stories such as yours I am motivated to stick with it.

    Donna
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    Today is my one year anniversary too! Congrats, you've really worked hard and it shows. Well done!
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    Donna,


    Stick with it!

    IT REALLY DOES PAY OFF!


    Amy

    and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to comment.
  • Serenitynow29
    Serenitynow29 Posts: 119 Member
    So awesome!
  • LucasEVille
    LucasEVille Posts: 567 Member
    Fabulous work you've earned every lbs lost and your seeing the immense benefits! And I absolutely love the "This chick" t-shirt!

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