107 pounds down with pics...eeekkk

caroltina

This is amazing I had a little tear reading your post and thinking of similarities well done , your an inspiration

lae1227

Wow! You are amazing & such an inspiration.

TriciaAllen7251

All I can say is WOW!

LeanMeanJeanne

Unbelievable!! You look STUNNING! Congrats on all the hard work and thank you for being an inspiration to us all...

adalton6

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

What an amazing journey! You are truly an inspiration and I am so glad you got the nerve to do this. A lot of people will be insoired, I am inspired! Thank you! An amazing job well done!!!! You look wonderful!!!!

allehp

WOW you look fantastic. Oh my goodness, you are supergirl!

bogotachica

You look fantastic! Congratulations.

wifeyy

Well done.....

wakegirl13

Amazing. Great work!

addjkd

Awesome job and congratulations for sticking in there. I hate running too.

xbloodlossx

wow!!!! wtg!

babydull

Simply amazing! Well done!

fmjohnson12

Amazing! You look awesome!

KenishaFitness

Amazing Job!!!!!

busterrocks

You look amazing and so pretty! WTG!!

lorika1977

Very inspiring story .... Congrats for having the guts to open up to your friends here .... So much to be proud of!

Sylvia_100711

Congratulation........... you look amazing !!!

kmartinko

Fabulous!!! What a major change. Congratulations.

MzMiller1215

WOW!! You look amazing!!

Jennyisbusy

Amazing - I love your story!

mamasamantha79

Way to go! What an inspiration. You look fabulous!

juli3b2011

Outstanding! Thanks for the inspiration.

gsenriquez

Amazing accomplishment. Congrats!!! Your story is very inspirational.

kalexander2005

So happy you were able to post the pics today. WAY TO GO!!!! You look fantastic, and I know you are feeling wonderful. Congratulations on a monumental achievement!

GettinMyLifeBck

You look amazing!! AMAZING thanks for sharing

LamsieDee

wow! amazing loss, you look terrific. thanks for sharing it helps all of us to see your success

cschu544

Wow that is a really amazing story and I am very proud of you for sticking with it and continuing to battle the buldge. Just think about how much better your life will be now. You look healthier, you feel healthier, and you are able to do so many more things! Amazing, truly inspiring!

atasteofquebec

I am very proud of you! I'm trying to get to my goal And it's tons of work. You give me courage ! Thanks

themommie

CONGRATS you look amazing. Thanks for sharing your story you are so inspiring

MisterDubs303

WOW! Simply unbelievable! You should be SO proud. Good job. Very inspirational.