107 pounds down with pics...eeekkk
kristarablue
Posts: 702 Member
When preparing this post I went through a myriad of emotions, probably the most difficult for me to deal with was my before pictures. Throughout this year the very few times I looked at them I would cry or become profoundly sad and a little crazy in the head. If I had not promised myself I would post at my one year of starting to lose weight (still have no idea what possessed me to promise this to myself) I would have deleted all of my before pics and no one would ever see them again. I have had to take many deep breaths to get through and actually post pictures….please understand this is one of the most difficult things I have had to do, much harder than losing 107 pounds. However I will share that I showed my before picture to my 8 year old daughter, she asked me who it was then instantly giggled and told me she did not recognize me….that was kinda cool.
This crazy journey began about a year ago. I was not like other people losing weight that is not what I was trying to accomplish. I had set out on the enormous task of running a 5K. Why and how are different matters all together. It all started with girls night out, there was wine and the wine was good, probably too good and somehow I was roped into running a 5K and I am pretty sure it was my idea. Then my world just began spinning out of control because I knew in that moment I could no longer bail on the 5K, well my world has not stopped spinning since. Please realize at the time I could not run 50 feet, one of my first entries in an update I was giving to my friends about this endeavor after my first week of C25K is as follows…“It has been a full week since I have embarked on my arduous journey to the elusive 5K. Elusive because at this juncture I cannot fully grasp the attainment of such an elephantine task”…”I alternate between 30 sec. of running and 90 sec. of walking. After about 10 min of movement my left shin begins to shoot pain up my leg and my right hip/lower lumbar region aches and begins to shoot pains down my right leg, after about 20 min my right shin begins to add to the agony I am sustaining…Ugh will I ever not feel the intensity of pain that is imposing itself on me.” I give you this writing to understand where I came from and yes I did run my 5K in April of this year and I cannot lie, I don’t love running and rarely do it anymore, however it is what started my journey.
Ok, so know you know how this started, I did not even realize I was losing weight until about 2 months into the “trying” to run thing, at the same time I stopped drinking soda of any kind, eating sweets and artificial sweeteners. I lost more weight, then I changed more of my diet, small things…baby steps. Then I joined MFP and let me tell you I had no idea what I was getting myself into, it was through the wonderful people I have met that I have changed my eating habits (thanks to diary stalking and getting great ideas), my workouts and I am continually inspired by so many do to better and work harder. I went from working out for 20 – 30 min 2-3 days a week to up to 120 min. 5 – 7 days a week because of all of the MFP support…my family has accused me of having an affair with this Gym guy.
A couple things that have changed in my life..
1. I have gone down 8 sizes in pants and went from a 4X to L or M depending.
2. Probably the best is just that my kids are so proud of me and constantly hug me around the waist and can clasp their
hands in the back.
3. I can play on the play structures with my kids, climb and run and just have a fabulous time
4. I went from running maybe 3.0 mph to today I ran intervals going 7.5 and I know I could go faster (please remember I
don’t usually run and I have never been fast, so this is good for me)
5. Aches and pains have diminished 10 fold, it is amazing, I don’t wake in the morning in constant pain, I am healthier too
and look forward to taking the stairs (crazy talk I know, but I just think about it making my bootie tighter).
6. I can squeeze into tighter spaces..I am sure this will come in handy sooner than later ;-)
7. Oh and on occasion I am objectified…ya this is awesome not even the least bit offended
8. My confidence level is getting better
I want to thank my many inspirations and constant supporters, it is because of you that I am constantly inspired to do better and you have never let me fall no matter how many times I have stumbled and man do I stumble but you are always there to show love and support and catch me when I need it.
107 pounds ago
80 pounds down
Current weight
This crazy journey began about a year ago. I was not like other people losing weight that is not what I was trying to accomplish. I had set out on the enormous task of running a 5K. Why and how are different matters all together. It all started with girls night out, there was wine and the wine was good, probably too good and somehow I was roped into running a 5K and I am pretty sure it was my idea. Then my world just began spinning out of control because I knew in that moment I could no longer bail on the 5K, well my world has not stopped spinning since. Please realize at the time I could not run 50 feet, one of my first entries in an update I was giving to my friends about this endeavor after my first week of C25K is as follows…“It has been a full week since I have embarked on my arduous journey to the elusive 5K. Elusive because at this juncture I cannot fully grasp the attainment of such an elephantine task”…”I alternate between 30 sec. of running and 90 sec. of walking. After about 10 min of movement my left shin begins to shoot pain up my leg and my right hip/lower lumbar region aches and begins to shoot pains down my right leg, after about 20 min my right shin begins to add to the agony I am sustaining…Ugh will I ever not feel the intensity of pain that is imposing itself on me.” I give you this writing to understand where I came from and yes I did run my 5K in April of this year and I cannot lie, I don’t love running and rarely do it anymore, however it is what started my journey.
Ok, so know you know how this started, I did not even realize I was losing weight until about 2 months into the “trying” to run thing, at the same time I stopped drinking soda of any kind, eating sweets and artificial sweeteners. I lost more weight, then I changed more of my diet, small things…baby steps. Then I joined MFP and let me tell you I had no idea what I was getting myself into, it was through the wonderful people I have met that I have changed my eating habits (thanks to diary stalking and getting great ideas), my workouts and I am continually inspired by so many do to better and work harder. I went from working out for 20 – 30 min 2-3 days a week to up to 120 min. 5 – 7 days a week because of all of the MFP support…my family has accused me of having an affair with this Gym guy.
A couple things that have changed in my life..
1. I have gone down 8 sizes in pants and went from a 4X to L or M depending.
2. Probably the best is just that my kids are so proud of me and constantly hug me around the waist and can clasp their
hands in the back.
3. I can play on the play structures with my kids, climb and run and just have a fabulous time
4. I went from running maybe 3.0 mph to today I ran intervals going 7.5 and I know I could go faster (please remember I
don’t usually run and I have never been fast, so this is good for me)
5. Aches and pains have diminished 10 fold, it is amazing, I don’t wake in the morning in constant pain, I am healthier too
and look forward to taking the stairs (crazy talk I know, but I just think about it making my bootie tighter).
6. I can squeeze into tighter spaces..I am sure this will come in handy sooner than later ;-)
7. Oh and on occasion I am objectified…ya this is awesome not even the least bit offended
8. My confidence level is getting better
I want to thank my many inspirations and constant supporters, it is because of you that I am constantly inspired to do better and you have never let me fall no matter how many times I have stumbled and man do I stumble but you are always there to show love and support and catch me when I need it.
107 pounds ago
80 pounds down
Current weight
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WOW! You look great. Congratulations on your loss.0
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WOW! You are such a superhero! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I bet it feels amazing!!!0
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You are so beautiful. Really really beautiful. Great job, and enjoy the rest of your healthy life!0
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oh my gooness that is awesome! you really put some work into it! you look awesome0
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You look amazing! Thanks for posting!0
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That's fabulous! You look great and happy and WOW -- a loss of over 100 pounds????!!!!! Congratulations!!0
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I got a little teary-eyed when I read this. You are amazing.0
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Wow!! Very inspirational! Thank you so much for posting! It made my Friday!0
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Congratulations, you look amazing. Great job, be proud of yourself!0
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AWESOME!!!!!!0
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That is awesome!!!! You look gorgeous!!!!!:drinker:0
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You are AMAZING!!!0
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Holy Moley! That's an awesome difference! Great job!0
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YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!! AMAZING!! WONDERFUL JOB!!0
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WOW! You look awesome! What an inspiring transformation.0
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WOW!! That is amazing.. Great job!!!0
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Wow you look fab - big congrats at your success x0
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WOW....Amazing!!! You look fantastic!!! Congratulations0
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WOWWWWW!!!!!0
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Like a friend likes to say, "OH MY HECK!" Amazing job and congrats on the changes and for getting up and running too. Great job!0
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Incredible; way to go!0
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A-Maz-ing!!! You look fab! Congrats on the success of all your hard work!!!0
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good for you! Don't delete those before pics...hang on to them to remind you how far you have come and where you never want to go again! You have earned this....don't ever let it go!0
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Wow!
Well done!!
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You look so great!! What a transormation!! You are very beautiful!0
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You look beautiful. Thanks for having the courage to share your story with us!! :flowerforyou:0
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Great Job! You look GREAT!!!0
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Wow...my jaw just seriously dropped! You look amazing!! Great job!!!0
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absolutely amazing!!!! congrats... your an encouragement to us all0
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you look amazing!!!! Congratulations!0
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