Operation: Inspiration - 100 lbs lost, great health gained!

abby459

awesome work....both mentally and physically!!

meowmily

Thanks so much for posting this! This really made me feel good about what I'm doing because I have the exact same mind set. Instead of dieting I've just adopted a completely different lifestyle. So far I never feel deprived and nothing is completely "off limits." I'm nearing 100 days of my new lifestyle and lost I've 19 pounds and 2 jeans sizes so far. Hope that one day I'll be as successful as you! You're a big inspiration!

jonbobfrog

soooooooo jealous!! (which means FABULOUS JOB!!)

dhwatts

Awesome story and great job! Thanks for sharing your experience and pictures. You are an inspiration to us all!

leemarie324

what an amazing story! thank you for sharing.

biederwoman

Wow! That is amazing! You are an inspiration to many, many people!!

dovesgate

You look amazing! Today was my 5th day using MFP and I want to lose about the same as you have. I'm still at the point that exercise just plain sucks because of my weight but I'm trying to just get up and move and hopefully it won't take long before it is easier.

Thank you for being an inspiration for us all.

Terri_74

You have done a fantastic job, thanks for sharing your story, you have totally inspired me! I too LOVE Zumba and feel so much fitter for doing it! Keep up the good work you look fantastic and should be beeming with pride. :flowerforyou:

babydull

Absolutely amazing! What an inspiration.

GettingFitterVicki

These posts amaze me. Well done, you look brilliant and really radiant. An inspiration indeed.

deborahmorris

You are my inspiration!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

You look awesome!!!!

nettiebear2002

you have had a fabulous journey, good for you. You've not just talked the talk, you walked the walk.

DLPenny

wow you did a very good job....wowowoowowwoowwow u are good...

alimoll

Congratulations! How fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration!

phy40

Inspiring story...you look fabulous..keep up the great work!

Jane120120

WOW! I'm so proud of you! ...I just started this website for a few days and have really enjoyed tracking what I eat. What an eye-opener!

kvitsh

You are amazing. Inspirational and well-written. I love your attitude about stretch marks, too. Bravo.

tiny33

way to go im so proud for u

kaila77

So touching and inspiring! You look BEAUTIFUL!!!

cardbucfan

Because I didn’t go on a diet but decided to completely change the way I lived, I didn’t really have any major setbacks. I didn’t deprive myself, I just made sensible choices and consumed reasonable portions.

Other than limitations due to food allergies (I’m allergic to milk), there aren’t any “off limits” foods for me; however, I do try to get the most nutritional “bang” for my caloric “buck.” I eat a variety of whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and fresh fruits and veggies.

I try to indulge cravings with either healthier alternatives or smaller portions (a personal favorite of mine is having almond milk mocha – almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, instant coffee, stevia – to give me my chocolate and caffeine fix for approximately 65 calories a cup, although I otherwise stick to water as my beverage of choice). Also, if I am going to have something less-than-healthy, I make otherwise very healthy choices throughout the day and/or do some extra exercise.

I love your attitude towards food. It's healthy and very sustainable and I agree 100%.

Congratulations-you look amazing!