107 pounds down with pics...eeekkk

mashanda

you look awesome! thanks for the post it is motivating! I have a long journey ahead of me:)

dreambodin2011

WOW what an amazing story and accomplishment - you rock!

And all of these responses congratulating you and urging you on. This site truly is awesome!!!!

Thanks for sharing your story - enjoy your healthier lifestyle !!

MarchelleLynne

super great job!!:happy:

jennybaby1982

You look INCREDIBLE!!!

corinneselene

oh my goodness!! congratulations! I dont know you but I am so incredibly impressed! You look absolutely wonderful- such a transformation!

pussycat626

I really needed to read and see this. Thank you so much for sharing. You look amazing

fitnfreeme

Wow! Amazing work!!!

Mybabie

You are a inspiration. I can't wait until I lose that much weight.

katbat65

Fantastic! Great work!

ShanaJo87

INSPIRATION! that is what you are to me! You look amazing. I want to lose 100lbs by Oct 1st 2012. I am trying to lose 25lbs by Christmas and then 10lbs a month... that is a total of 115lbs. If i achieve 100lbs i will be HAPPY...if i achieve 115lbs... i will be SO EXCITED! i bet you are! you look great. Keep it up!

cutiepie2628

good for u sis... Its amazing how good u look.... work it!:smokin:

vickychristie

you are amazing

aneatah

Wow, you are amazing! Such an inspiriation - thank you for sharing!!

Adrenaline_Queen

You should run MFP, you have done so much hard work and it shows xx Your an even more beautiful lady now xx

Thank you so much for sharing, you are such an inspiration xx

mmelledge

I want to thank you for posting your story, too. I can't wait til my kids say things like that to me! With about 80lbs to go, it's still going to be awhile. I also have been really slow on exercising; I'm going to let your story motivate me there!

Congratulations on your success.

darlilama

Simply awesome.

99Tinkerbell

What an amazing Job... Be proud of yourself!

l_oudman

Pure inspiration, congratulations on your fantastic results.

DRJJ2004

Wow!! You look fabulous!! Way to go!!

kristarablue

**Wow, I don’t know what to say, I never thought that so many people would read this much less have my story be rolled over to a new thread. I am touched to my core right now…so much for hiding my pictures..lol. Thank you to everyone that has commented and shown me such incredible love and support. Know that I still have a long way to go and just like all of you I struggle daily…remember you can not fail if you never stop trying…just pick yourself up, wipe the dirt off your knees (or crumbs of your face) and learn, I learn daily.. Thanks again...Kristara**


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…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.

Klw43

Congrats!!!!you look amazing

barkin43

That's a wonderful and inspiring story! You look amazing and so beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

GorillaNJ

kristarablue hit her one year MFP anniversary today! She is an amazing friend who is constantly kicking *kitten* in the gym and always there to help out her people!

I think she should post a one year pick here to show off her success since she hit the 100+ loss marker!

hiker282

kristarablue hit her one year MFP anniversary today! She is an amazing friend who is constantly kicking *kitten* in the gym and always there to help out her people!

I think she should post a one year pick here to show off her success since she hit the 100+ loss marker!

Totally concurred!

CoryIda

Kristara - you are AMAZING and not only look beautiful, but you have given yourself an INCREDIBLE gift by getting healthy.

One of my MFPals recently suggested that, when I am struggling with self-esteem (I know it can be hard and can take a while for our minds to catch up with our new bodies), to try to come up with something I can see in myself or can do now that I couldn't do before I got fit. I hope you try that too, because you really do deserve to be incredibly proud of yourself.

Keep up the fabulous work you've done to get fit and healthy!

Mel2626

Thank you so much for posting! Your progress is simply amazing. You are a beautiful woman on the outside and, from what I can tell, a beautiful one on the inside as well! So glad that the real you gets to shine now!
Thanks again~ you are truly an inspiration!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Carl01

So glad you are my friend here,not only have you done a great job taking control of your life but also for always being a smile in life with your positive attitude.

Adore you.

Alee4nia

Wow! So proud of you taking charge of your life!

onedayillbamilf

You look amazing!!!!!

TriumphNow

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations on all you have accomplished