*PICTURES* of my success story :) [get inspired!]
sarah307
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Dearest MyFitnessPals,
A few facts about me
--- you don't have to read all of this, but I'm putting myself out there so I can help others if they are able to relate to parts of my story and/or get inspired or motivated.
MFP starting day = 3/12/11
*I'm 5'2''
*Highest Weight - 155 lbs. (2010)
*Starting Weight on MFP - 139 lbs. (March '11)
*Normal Weight - 125 -130 lbs (2005-2009)
*Goal Weight - 120 and maintain
*Weighed in today (July 6, 2011) at 121 and I'm happy with that
I have always been into exercise/health/nutrition since I can remember! I am going to college for Diagnostic Radiology and work as a Strength Instructor on the weekends. I have worked at the YMCA for three years now. Throughout high school, I maintained 125-130 lbs at 5'2'', which is a normal weight for my height - but I wasn't toned. I struggled with an eating disorder ever since I was about 10 years old, but am in recovery. And I did this the absolute 100% healthy way!!
Why I gained in the first place: My mother died a month before I graduated high school, didn't have any family support, moved away to college, left an abusive relationship, and other several stressful events (that i prefer not to disclose) in that year (2009-2010) caused me to just give up on life. I didn't really want to live anymore, much less get up out of bed to go exercise!! So, going from being super active to.... being in bed for two months, in the hospital for one, heading for the vending machine because I was broke and not caring anymore, and being put on lots of medications - didn't do too much good for my body. I gained over 30 pounds in 2-3 months. For that next year, I just decided I didn't care about the weight I had gained, because I really didn't care about anything. Blah, blah, blah = I decided that enough was enough and I wanted my 'old self' back. I wanted to be the "real" me again. So I did it! Lots of ups and downs and it was not easy at times... but if I can do this, you do it!! *anything is possible*
The 'after' picture is supposed to say "July 2011" at the top = 7 months total!
A few facts about me
--- you don't have to read all of this, but I'm putting myself out there so I can help others if they are able to relate to parts of my story and/or get inspired or motivated. MFP starting day = 3/12/11
*I'm 5'2''
*Highest Weight - 155 lbs. (2010)
*Starting Weight on MFP - 139 lbs. (March '11)
*Normal Weight - 125 -130 lbs (2005-2009)
*Goal Weight - 120 and maintain
*Weighed in today (July 6, 2011) at 121 and I'm happy with that
I have always been into exercise/health/nutrition since I can remember! I am going to college for Diagnostic Radiology and work as a Strength Instructor on the weekends.
I have worked at the YMCA for three years now. Throughout high school, I maintained 125-130 lbs at 5'2'', which is a normal weight for my height - but I wasn't toned. I struggled with an eating disorder ever since I was about 10 years old, but am in recovery. And I did this the absolute 100% healthy way!! Why I gained in the first place: My mother died a month before I graduated high school, didn't have any family support, moved away to college, left an abusive relationship, and other several stressful events (that i prefer not to disclose) in that year (2009-2010) caused me to just give up on life. I didn't really want to live anymore, much less get up out of bed to go exercise!! So, going from being super active to.... being in bed for two months, in the hospital for one, heading for the vending machine because I was broke and not caring anymore, and being put on lots of medications - didn't do too much good for my body. I gained over 30 pounds in 2-3 months. For that next year, I just decided I didn't care about the weight I had gained, because I really didn't care about anything. Blah, blah, blah = I decided that enough was enough and I wanted my 'old self' back. I wanted to be the "real" me again. So I did it!
Lots of ups and downs and it was not easy at times... but if I can do this, you do it!! *anything is possible* The 'after' picture is supposed to say "July 2011" at the top = 7 months total!
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I see your before. I can't see the after.
I stated around 150-155 myself, and am 5'2".0 -
Holy crap, that is impressive! Great work, what an inspiration!0
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Now I see the after! Wow! What size are you?0
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Very inspiring :flowerforyou: thank you for sharing 0
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Wow!! Amazing job. You look beautiful and I love the excitement in your goal picture!0
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Now I see the after! Wow! What size are you?
the jeans in the 'after' photo are size 5 short thank you! 0 -
You look amazing! I am definitely inspired.0
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Wow, great job! And you really are an inspiration! 0
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Nice WTG!0
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Great job! :flowerforyou:0
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Wow! Great job! You have inspired me.
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Word! Anything is possible. You are proof of that. I look forward to my success and to share it as well. Keep up the awesome job!0
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I'm very inspired too! Thanks!
I have also struggled with an eating disorder for 15+ years and am determined to do it healthy this time.
Thanks again!0 -
You look amazing! You are very pretty before and aven prettier after 0
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Wow girl! I"m so happy and proud for you!!!!!!!!! You inspired me big time!!! THanks for sharing your struggles and opening up!!! WTG!0
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Great Job!!!!! You look great:bigsmile:0
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You look great! Thanks for sharing!0
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wow, thank you everyone!
I am SO glad that I opened up and shared a little bit of my story!
Anyone can feel free to add me as a friend, btw
THANKS EVERYONE just hearing you guys say I gave you a little inspiration made my night! 0 -
You look awesome! Congratulations on your amazing journey!0
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great job!
anyone tell you that you look like that girl from 7th heaven?0 -
I am so proud of you!0
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Wohoo! Great job.0
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Atta girl!0
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You look awesome! Of course you looked great before but what is important is how you feel! Good job!!! I've sent you a friend request..I'm a fellow shorty (5 feet) and still have a long way to go to reach my goal, so thanks for the inspiration!0
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You look amazing and I love your attitude after overcoming all that you went through. Congratulations on all of your success, both mentally and physically! Thanks so much for sharing!0
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great job!
anyone tell you that you look like that girl from 7th heaven?
LOL, which one?? lucy??
no, but i've been told I look like some girl off True Blood but I have never seen that before so idk! haha0 -
Thanks for being so inspiring! It's awesome seeing someone I can relate to (I'm 5'2" also!) reaching their goals. Makes mine not seem so far out of reach. :flowerforyou:0
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You look amazing and I love your attitude after overcoming all that you went through. Congratulations on all of your success, both mentally and physically! Thanks so much for sharing!
thank you 0 -
I'm inspired! You look great.0
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That is awesome!0
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