My Before and Afters
vmccullouch
Posts: 16 Member
I work with teenagers and don't feel comfortable having bikini shots posted out in the open, so you're getting fully clothed versions. I started running a year ago in March. A couple girls I work with and I had the goal of running a huge local 15k, I wanted to lose weight and feel good, but I didn't control my eating. When the runger struck, I fed the beast! So I only lost about 8 pounds.
I joined a biggest loser challenge in my photography community for motivation to get my weight under control. I went from 143 to 126 in about 10 weeks and won the challenge. My final goal weight was 120, and I've reached it. The last 10 pounds were he hardest to shed - I couldn't have done it without the resources on MFP.
Today I ran a 10k that I ran last year, I'm embarrassed to show my before picture, but here you go. This year/last year. Same race. Not only have I lost 30 pounds since then, last year's time was 1:11:23, this year's time was 53:30 (hungover to boot!). Working out and watching calories do make a difference!
I hope this inspires someone, when I'm having a rough day and want to raid the cupboards, reading about other people's successes always helps.
I joined a biggest loser challenge in my photography community for motivation to get my weight under control. I went from 143 to 126 in about 10 weeks and won the challenge. My final goal weight was 120, and I've reached it. The last 10 pounds were he hardest to shed - I couldn't have done it without the resources on MFP.
Today I ran a 10k that I ran last year, I'm embarrassed to show my before picture, but here you go. This year/last year. Same race. Not only have I lost 30 pounds since then, last year's time was 1:11:23, this year's time was 53:30 (hungover to boot!). Working out and watching calories do make a difference!
I hope this inspires someone, when I'm having a rough day and want to raid the cupboards, reading about other people's successes always helps.
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Try making the [IMG]lowercase into [ img ] (without the spaces) Edit: Fantastic progress! You look fabulous![/img]0
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you look so good!!!0
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Amazing work!!0 -
I work with teenagers and don't feel comfortable having bikini shots posted out in the open, so you're getting fully clothed versions. I started running a year ago in March. A couple girls I work with and I had the goal of running a huge local 15k, I wanted to lose weight and feel good, but I didn't control my eating. When the runger struck, I fed the beast! So I only lost about 8 pounds.
I joined a biggest loser challenge in my photography community for motivation to get my weight under control. I went from 143 to 126 in about 10 weeks and won the challenge. My final goal weight was 120, and I've reached it. The last 10 pounds were he hardest to shed - I couldn't have done it without the resources on MFP.
Today I ran a 10k that I ran last year, I'm embarrassed to show my before picture, but here you go. This year/last year. Same race. Not only have I lost 30 pounds since then, last year's time was 1:11:23, this year's time was 53:30 (hungover to boot!). Working out and watching calories do make a difference!
I hope this inspires someone, when I'm having a rough day and want to raid the cupboards, reading about other people's successes always helps.
ETA: You look awesome!! Fantastic job!0 -
Wow you look so good!! Great inspiration since I have similar weight lose I'm 151 and I wanna be 124 this makes me feel like it's possible and that I can do it thanks!!! ; )0
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That is awesome! CONGRATS!0
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You look sooo fantastic and are such an inspiration to me!!! I had a baby 4 months ago and am currently stagnant at my weight of 141.4lbs. I'm going to start jogging/running again soon and I'm hoping that will be the kicker to get me over this plateau and at my goal weight of about 122lbs. Thank you so much for posting!!!!0
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Aww, thanks!0
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wow you look great! 120 is my goal too! great work!0
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You look terrific!!0
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congratulations! What a difference a year has made! You earned it0
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Wow you GREAT!! Congrats!!0
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That's wonderful, and you are such an inspiration. I used to be a runner, but my knees decided against it. Now I'm working to lose some weight so I can try running again, without the extra stress on my knees, and with lower mileage.0
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You look AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing your pictures - so motivating!!
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You look awesome!!!! Great work. I hope you are having a better day!!!!:happy:0
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Fantabulous!!!0
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That's awesome, what an insperation. You look GREAT! 0
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wow!!!
thanks so much for sharing..... makes me wanna go out and run..... if only my legs weren't killing me!!
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AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! this is just what I needed tonight! You look GREAT! 0
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You look so fit and healthy...congrats!0
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Very inspiring. Great work!0
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vmccullouch WOW!! I wouldn't be embarrassed to show those pics at all...I'm sooo jealous Well done girlie :flowerforyou: 0
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You look fantastic! Great job!0
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Nice accomplishment on reaching your goal and beating your time.0
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I am impressed with your weight loss...but super jealous of your time! I have been running for a little over a year and have had lots of challenges. I keep plugging away. My daughter is now using MFP to track her calories and getting started in running. I am hoping it will really make the difference in helping her towards her goals. I know you have ALL been a source of inspiration to her, so keep up the good work!!!0
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WOW, you're such an inspiration! I've really started to get into running and would LOVE to do some races in the future when I'm more in shape. Keep up the amazing work!0
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Wow you look great! I am starting at a very similar goal. Starting at 150... My goal is 125! You give me hope, because I can't imagine being the little again! What did you do other than eating healthy and running?0
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You look GREAT!0
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Amazing!!0
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WOW..... that is AMAZING!!
Well Done!0
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