A 60 pound difference with pictures:)

McFrench

Last year in October I had not joined myfitnesspal yet. I knew I really needed to start something, but I hadn't yet. These pictures are last year picking apples...





And this year picking apples!





I started myfitnesspal in December of last year. I have logged on for 325 days in a row. I have had a lot of ups and downs. I had a lot of things that could have held me back, but I chose not to let them. I am a full time working Mom to a almost 2 year old. I can't go to the gym everyday, because I won't take my son to daycare at the gym if he has been at daycare while I am at work. On those days, I hike with him on my back, walk/jog with him in his stroller or in his wagon, or with him on his trike. I ride my bike and pull him in a trailer. I love combat, step aerobics, water aerobics, and gravity classes when I can go to the gym. At the gym, I am part of a Biggest Loser competition that is amazing. I did 8 weeks the first part of the year, then a 22 week "at-home" Biggest Loser (which I won!) and am doing the fall 8 week challenge again. I recently added a lot of strength training, and started working out with a trainer who really pushes me, takes no excuses, and reminds me absolutely of my big brother.

I had major surgery in May on my shoulder/elbow. Then I tore a ligament in my elbow. Then I tore some stuff in my foot. I traveled a lot for work over the summer. My healthy and full of life father-in-law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and only lived another 7 weeks. My little sister suffered an awful seizure, and didn't wake up for 4 days. These are all things that I chose to not get in my way of a healthy me. I am choosing a healthy lifestyle, as there will be stress the rest of my life. Rather than eating through my stress, I work out:)

I am definitely not done. I have more weight to lose. But I am not stressed about getting there, because I have shown that I can make it 10 months strong. I have a really supportive family, and when I go to the gym....the instructors and staff know my name and check in. They push me, and answer my endless questions.

If I can do it...so can you:)

Shannafo

great job!! Pics are small but I can see a difference.

PrincessEliNa

Really inspiring! Especially how you didn't let those big obstacles get in the way of getting healthier. Good for you.

LJGmom

Awesome! Great job!

susaneec

You are amazing! I am so sorry for all of your suffering and pain in the last year, but I am very proud of your success and attitude!

wannababyH

I can totally see the difference!

Good job!

McFrench

Thanks! Anyone know how to make pics bigger?

lucyhoneychurch

Congrats on your achievements and winning attitude!

Here, this link was really helpful in sizing pics (using photobucket). Good luck!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/262875-need-help-adding-pictures-look-here-pic-heavy