150 days later, passed my goal!! (pics)
AnitaPsays
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In a way, this post is my own little NSV. When I first signed up for MFP I looked at the success stories daily and thought "I can't wait to post my own one day." And here I am!!!
I've been overweight my whole life. And while I always knew I needed to lose weight, I never tried hard enough. And honestly, I didn't really care enough to. I wasn't dedicated or motivated enough to ever get my eating under control or get a real work out. Earlier this year a friend of mine encouraged me to join a fitness challenge with her. I was just about to graduate college and I wanted to do it. I convinced myself that I was going to stick to this meal plan and work out every day. I was done being fat. I started on May 1, 2011 at 165 pounds.
I ate healthy, high protein, low carb, just smarter food choices in general, lots more fruits and vegetables, and NO JUNK FOOD. On top of that, I worked out every single day. I was working out with a trainer twice a week, and started the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I was surprised that I got through all 30 days. Even after that was done, I kept working out every day. I also started the C25K. My ultimate goal is to participate in some sort of mud run just to prove to myself that I CAN do it.
Graduation came and I needed to buy a dress. I went to the store not knowing what size I was. I started at a 14 and thought I'd at least be a 12 by then. I picked up a 10 and it fit! So that was a month and a half into it and I had already lost 15 pounds and dropped 2 sizes. After that, all I know is that my clothes slowly started getting smaller and smaller along with the number on the scale. My goal was to 130 pounds by the end of summer, and only 2 days into fall, not only did I reach my goal, but I PASSED IT!!
I feel SO amazing. I've finally accomplished something I never thought I'd be able to do. And I definitely wouldn't be here without my friend's support. I can't wait to lose some more weight and tone up. I want that 6 pack damnit!! :P
I've been overweight my whole life. And while I always knew I needed to lose weight, I never tried hard enough. And honestly, I didn't really care enough to. I wasn't dedicated or motivated enough to ever get my eating under control or get a real work out. Earlier this year a friend of mine encouraged me to join a fitness challenge with her. I was just about to graduate college and I wanted to do it. I convinced myself that I was going to stick to this meal plan and work out every day. I was done being fat. I started on May 1, 2011 at 165 pounds.
I ate healthy, high protein, low carb, just smarter food choices in general, lots more fruits and vegetables, and NO JUNK FOOD. On top of that, I worked out every single day. I was working out with a trainer twice a week, and started the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I was surprised that I got through all 30 days. Even after that was done, I kept working out every day. I also started the C25K. My ultimate goal is to participate in some sort of mud run just to prove to myself that I CAN do it.
Graduation came and I needed to buy a dress. I went to the store not knowing what size I was. I started at a 14 and thought I'd at least be a 12 by then. I picked up a 10 and it fit! So that was a month and a half into it and I had already lost 15 pounds and dropped 2 sizes. After that, all I know is that my clothes slowly started getting smaller and smaller along with the number on the scale. My goal was to 130 pounds by the end of summer, and only 2 days into fall, not only did I reach my goal, but I PASSED IT!!
I feel SO amazing. I've finally accomplished something I never thought I'd be able to do. And I definitely wouldn't be here without my friend's support. I can't wait to lose some more weight and tone up. I want that 6 pack damnit!! :P
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Wowza! You look incredible! I'm so happy for you.0
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Wow, you did that fast, and properly.
Congrats on actually doing EXACTLY what you had set out to.
Great inspiration to other girls who are in a similar situation.
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awesome!!
i really like that turquoise dress too.0 -
Inspirational!! Thank you so much for sharing!!0
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great job0
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Wow! Congrats! Thats really awesome that your accomplish your goals beyond what you had in site to achieve! Great job!
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You look wonderful:-) Great work! Your story is inspiring...I have to lose almost as much as you have already:-) Keep it up!!!0
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amazing!!!!0
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that is awesome! great job!!0
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AMAZING well done 0
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Great job on the loss!! You look fabulous!0
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you look great, now go get some badass sexy, stfu clothes...you deserve it!0
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Unbelievable! You look so happy. I'm so happy for you and proud of you!!! Thanks a ton for sharing. WOW :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations..you look awesome!0
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YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! I AM SO SO SO PROUD OF YOU!!! I just looked at Ari and said "whoa, I don't even remember her looking like this anymore!!" in regards to your before picture, you've definitely kicked that chicka to the curb!!! and you just inspired me to set my alarm 30 minutes earlier so I can get in a quick morning workout before work. *hugs* I'm so proud of you and thanks for always being the encouragement I need 0
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You look so good,...I love that blue dress btw it looks like it was made for you. Congrats !0
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I haven't been here long but it's amazing how many years younger people look after losing a significant amount of weight.
I'm also amazed that women are willing to post pics in their undies.0 -
Amazing change! Well done!0
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Way to go! So nice to see all the success stories and feel like this time it will actually happen. :happy:0
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Great Job! Looking good~!0
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Well done! These pictures and your story are very inspirational to me and you look stunning 0
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Omg amazing loss!!!0
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what an inspiration, in such a short space of time. Well done...you look brilliant0
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WOWOW I SOO WANNA BE YOU SOON......WELL DONE :O) xx0
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I haven't been here long but it's amazing how many years younger people look after losing a significant amount of weight.
I'm also amazed that women are willing to post pics in their undies.
Firstly, WELL DONE on the weight loss! you look Fab!
Secondly (re: the above comment) why is this so amazing to you? Surely it is the same as women in their bikinis or men posing in their boxers? You get a real sense of the changes in our bodies from underwear shorts. We're all friends here aren't we? so what have we got to hide??0 -
You look amazing!0
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You look great!!! Awesome job!0
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Wow you look amazing, well done x0
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Amazing story & photos!... You are inspiration for the rest of us. Way 2 go!!!! :drinker:0
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I haven't been here long but it's amazing how many years younger people look after losing a significant amount of weight.
I'm also amazed that women are willing to post pics in their undies.
Firstly, WELL DONE on the weight loss! you look Fab!
Secondly (re: the above comment) why is this so amazing to you? Surely it is the same as women in their bikinis or men posing in their boxers? You get a real sense of the changes in our bodies from underwear shorts. We're all friends here aren't we? so what have we got to hide??
Right. I'm not used to that. Hide? Mostly my flab 0
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