My weight loss journey (with pics)
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FunRun08
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I have never posted these pictures before but reading everyone else s stories has inspired me to be brave. Here is my story -
In November 2008 I had had enough of myself, my youngest daughter was 6 months old and I was a mess. I had no energy and I was miserable with the way I looked and felt. In the middle of the night I as I was up nursing the baby and I kept seeing infomercials for 10 Minute Trainer. I convinced myself and my husband that this would do it for me. I bought the product, took the before picture that they suggester and got started. I didn't stick with is but it got me off the couch.
The next spring I decided to start running, and I feel in love with the road. It started with tears and pain and has developed into a passion. The weight wasn't coming off like I had hoped, even though I knew my body was changing, so I joined Weight Watchers that summer to get my eating under control.
Here I am today more than 60 pounds lost, countless inches gone and unmeasurable amounts of self esteem reached and repaired. I work at my local Y teaching cycling, body sculpting and other group exercise classes. I still run whenever I can and have signed up to run my first half marathon in October. I keep the below pictures with me on my ipod to remind myself where I came from, and to show people in my classes when they tell me they feel like they are too far gone. I joined MFP to help take off the last 10 - 15 lbs that have been sticking around and have meet some amazing people in the last 2 weeks.
Thank you for reading my story.
Before November 2008 225lbs
One Year Later December 2009 - 175lbs
August 2010 165lbs
Now MFP starting 170 lbs, body fat 22%
In November 2008 I had had enough of myself, my youngest daughter was 6 months old and I was a mess. I had no energy and I was miserable with the way I looked and felt. In the middle of the night I as I was up nursing the baby and I kept seeing infomercials for 10 Minute Trainer. I convinced myself and my husband that this would do it for me. I bought the product, took the before picture that they suggester and got started. I didn't stick with is but it got me off the couch.
The next spring I decided to start running, and I feel in love with the road. It started with tears and pain and has developed into a passion. The weight wasn't coming off like I had hoped, even though I knew my body was changing, so I joined Weight Watchers that summer to get my eating under control.
Here I am today more than 60 pounds lost, countless inches gone and unmeasurable amounts of self esteem reached and repaired. I work at my local Y teaching cycling, body sculpting and other group exercise classes. I still run whenever I can and have signed up to run my first half marathon in October. I keep the below pictures with me on my ipod to remind myself where I came from, and to show people in my classes when they tell me they feel like they are too far gone. I joined MFP to help take off the last 10 - 15 lbs that have been sticking around and have meet some amazing people in the last 2 weeks.
Thank you for reading my story.
Before November 2008 225lbs
One Year Later December 2009 - 175lbs
August 2010 165lbs
Now MFP starting 170 lbs, body fat 22%
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Phenomenal work!! I came down from around 200lb myself a few years ago. Great Job!!0
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Huge difference! Congratulations!!0
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You look FANTASTIC! Great work! Thanks for sharing your story - you have DEFINITELY inspired me!
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wow fab!!!!!!x0
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WOW! Your progress is amazing! Good job!0
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Way to go! That's awesome! Congrats!!0
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amazing changes keep it going!0
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simply awesome!!!! 0
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You've done an amazing thing for yourself, congratulations0
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Wow what an incredible journey! You look amazing! Thanks so much for sharing. I have just started my journey about a month ago and have never been so motivated. Add me as a friend if you like. Deb0
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YOU LOOK GREAT0
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Thank you so much for sharing....you are amazing0
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Excellent job! You look fantastic!0
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You look amazing, congratulations!0
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wow amazing job you look great thanks for posting trruly great job0
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Awesome, awesome, awesome!! What a great story and transformation! You look SO healthy! I bet you feel amazing too! That's a great idea to keep your before picture handy, for yourself and for others.0
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Great Job!
Very inspiring, your hard work has paid off!! You must be so proud of yourself! 0 -
WOW absolutely fantastic - you look gorgeous - keep it up 0
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WOW absolutely fantastic - you look gorgeous - keep it up 0
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You look amazing!!0
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