Happy 1 Year Anniversary on MFP to me!

Loribell23

Congratulations!!!!!!! You look amazing!

amcteague

Congrats to you! I just started MFP a few weeks ago and hope to be successful. I am trying to make life changes for cleaner eating. I have 20lbs to lose and it is sooo hard! I hope to have it gone in about 4 months.

thisis4me

AMAZING!!! Way to go!! You look GREAT!!

prjoy98

WOW!!! Happy Anniversary and you look awesome!!

summerbert

that is amazing happy 1st year

purplespeckle

Happy 1 Year Anniversary on MFP to me! Jan 18, 2010 – Jan 18, 2011

Wow, can’t believe it’s been one year today since I started on this life changing journey.
In the past year, my daughter has graduated from college and is now working in Radiology at a hospital along with taking another semester for additional certifications, SO proud of her! Hubby and I are getting along just as well as ever. He is the love of my life and I’m in it for life . . . We took a trip to London for 10 days. I started exercising with Zumba classes three times per week.

ANDdddddd

I have lost 106 lbs
I have gone from a size 22W to a size 8, (getting too big for me)
I have lost a total of 43.5 inches
I no longer have high blood pressure
I no longer have high cholesterol
I no longer take prescribed medications
I no longer have Sleep Apnea, no more CPAP

I hope I can encourage at least one person. Believe me, I have been in battle with my weight since as far as I can remember. If I am able to stick to this and loose over 100 lbs in one year, you can too. It has not been easy, but in all actuality it has been easier than I thought it would be. Nothing else has worked, diets don’t work we all know that. I did not give carbs up, I did not give sweets up, I did not give cokes or coffee up. I substituted for healthier choices, what I consider healther. I am a carb addict so no subbing there. I have always drank diet drinks, and I have always drank decaf. I made better choices on my sweets, but still splurged every now and then. If I were to of deprived myself from any of these items, or anything else for that matter, I would of given up a long time ago. How bad do I want to burn those extra 240 calories for that snickers bar? Would I rather have a bigger serving of a healthier choice or remain hungry by having a smaller serving of higher calorie item? You need to stop and think before you put it in your mouth.

I am loving shopping in the Misses section instead of the plus sizes. I am loving the way clothes fit me, although I lost almost all my “cleavage”. I can live with that, not all women are well endowed right. I look around to see if there is anyone I know when before I would not hardly even look up. I have not “advertised” my life changing journey outside MFP. Only my work, some family members and some neighbors were aware because they would see me every now and then. And of course my Zumba gals, because as of April they see me 3 times per week. I have a facebook account and I have yet to speak of this there. I am planning on “coming out” today also for my 1 yr anniversary. Odd, you’d think I’d be shouting it off the roof of my house!

Choices, will (lots and lots of will power) and accountability, nothing else to it.

Before and after pictures up to Dec 17th, one month ago.

this is very inspiring...great job!!!

katmarsc

You absolutely look drop dead gorgeous. Other than Zumba, please share other exercise routines that helped in your success. Love to hear what toned your arms, this has always been a struggle for me. Did you mention your height?

25anniversary2011

You absolutely look drop dead gorgeous. Other than Zumba, please share other exercise routines that helped in your success. Love to hear what toned your arms, this has always been a struggle for me. Did you mention your height?

I am 5'3" and all the exercise I've done is Zumba. When I first started last January, I would go for walks, but didn't like the alone time. I started Zumba in April and that is all the exercise I've done. I do have bat wing arms but easy to hide under clothes or by not lifting my arms and shaking them around. haha

NH_1970

I have 102 to still go to reach a realistic goal for me, and seeing this post helps so much. Thank you! and you look great

bassetthree

Oh what a wonderful and inspirational story! You look fantastic and very happy! I hope to follow in your footsteps as I just started.

kmjenkins

You look AMAZING! Happy Anniversary!

ChantalC1969

I hope I can encourage at least one person. Believe me, I have been in battle with my weight since as far as I can remember. If I am able to stick to this and loose over 100 lbs in one year, you can too. It has not been easy, but in all actuality it has been easier than I thought it would be. Nothing else has worked, diets don’t work we all know that. I did not give carbs up, I did not give sweets up, I did not give cokes or coffee up. I substituted for healthier choices, what I consider healther. I am a carb addict so no subbing there. I have always drank diet drinks, and I have always drank decaf. I made better choices on my sweets, but still splurged every now and then. If I were to of deprived myself from any of these items, or anything else for that matter, I would of given up a long time ago. How bad do I want to burn those extra 240 calories for that snickers bar? Would I rather have a bigger serving of a healthier choice or remain hungry by having a smaller serving of higher calorie item? You need to stop and think before you put it in your mouth.

Believe me Rosie, you are encouraging at least one person... ME...I want to lose more weight this year when I see that you lost that much in 11 months!

Congrats and Happy Anniversary on MFP! You look good lady!

Thanks for sharing your story!

Chantal:flowerforyou:

25anniversary2011

You are officially my new Goddess of weight loss. please add me.

LOL Add on the way

25anniversary2011

Thank all of you for your wonderful comments. I will continue on this journey and will be here for any of you that need encouragement, need to vent or just need a chat. Friend me, my food diary is open too.:flowerforyou:

hjollyrn

congrats! you look great! Keep it up!

Fertilegrounds5

WOW! Amazing congrats! I am inspired

EHuntRN

Great job and inspiring story with lots of motivation esp for us newbies...just to know it is possible!!!

amandakay23

You look AMAZING!!! Great job, what an inspiration!!!

ksludwig

You look awesome! I especially love how you were able to put your progress pictures in a photo line up. It really shows how far you have come!

How did you put you before and after photo collage together?

Sheila_KI

WOW!!!! What an accomplishment.

emmyvera

You are such a fabulous inspiration of living healthy. That is such great news! Thank you for sharing :happy:

FutureFormerFatGurl

Congrats, you are amazing!

MNLopez

What an inspiration you are to me!! I'm glad I stumbled on this post. I have been having a hard time getting back on the wagon after the holidays. Reading your story has truly inspired me! If you don't mind I will send you a friend request!

25anniversary2011

You look awesome! I especially love how you were able to put your progress pictures in a photo line up. It really shows how far you have come!

How did you put you before and after photo collage together?

Thanks! I created it in MSWord. :flowerforyou:

blackchick38

this is the best journey i have ever heard,thank u

vgholland

Very inspiring story! Congratulations, you look great :happy:

25anniversary2011

Loving it and still going at it. What an awesome awesome feeling to not have to carry around an extra 100 lbs! Please keep up with it, you will reap the rewards soon, no giving up! :flowerforyou:

NeuroticVirgo

I love it! You look great!

fatsnacker

you have inspired me today

utahsis

Happy Anniversary! You are a wonderful success story -- congratulations :flowerforyou: