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My MFP anniversary! 60lb gone (pics)
caitlinclock
Posts: 528 Member
I used to play softball in college. I was pretty thin. Then I stopped playing softball and kept eating the same amount as I was when I was playing double headers twice in a weekend and training for hours every day.
I fell into one of those downward spirals. It wasn't pretty. Here I am with my sister.
It just kept getting worse. And worse.
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So finally I got off the couch and did something.
I tried again. And again. Until it finally worked. I love you, MFP.
I joined a gym and got some of my confidence back. I also finally got back to 200 pounds which was also important. There's that smile I knew was there. I hated this picture for a while but then I realized that there was a skinnier me in this picture fighting to get out and I finally wasn't suppressing her anymore with pizza and chocolate cake. This was a very important photo.
10 more pounds gone and I was at 190. I'm toning up here finally because here is where I became addicted to spinning. If it wasn't for spinning, I don't think I would have gotten as far as I did. This was the turning point in my weight loss. I had gotten this far with other diets (lifestyle changes? pfft, they're diets) in the past so part of me felt like I would just get this far again and gain it all back but part of me was in a completely different mindset this time and I knew I would keep going so I just did.
180 by May 18th! It was the first "REAL" goal I set for myself. Goals are scary for me because if I set them and don't reach them then I completely give up. Oh, also I set unrealistic goals for myself. This time, I set a completely realistic goal for myself with the help of my MFP friends and I hit 180 lbs on my birthday, May 18th. I was ecstatic. Another turning point because I learned how to set goals and also how to be gentle with myself.
Then I moved overseas, changed just about EVERY ASPECT IN MY LIFE OMG AHHH HELP, from my relationship to my career to the type of place I was living (going from New York to a small little town on a dirt road), and also I had no internet at all. No MFP. For months. I was dying. It was rough. I tried my very best and it took a lot longer because I didn't have support and I couldn't afford a gym and I was all alone without my friends or family but I finally lost another 10 pounds. 160. Finally.
I have 20 pounds to go to reach my goal. If I got this far with all this ridiculousness going on, I know nothing will stop me now, no matter how long it takes. Now I'm in no rush.
Thanks for reading. :flowerforyou:
I fell into one of those downward spirals. It wasn't pretty. Here I am with my sister.
It just kept getting worse. And worse.
[/url]So finally I got off the couch and did something.
I tried again. And again. Until it finally worked. I love you, MFP.
I joined a gym and got some of my confidence back. I also finally got back to 200 pounds which was also important. There's that smile I knew was there. I hated this picture for a while but then I realized that there was a skinnier me in this picture fighting to get out and I finally wasn't suppressing her anymore with pizza and chocolate cake. This was a very important photo.
10 more pounds gone and I was at 190. I'm toning up here finally because here is where I became addicted to spinning. If it wasn't for spinning, I don't think I would have gotten as far as I did. This was the turning point in my weight loss. I had gotten this far with other diets (lifestyle changes? pfft, they're diets) in the past so part of me felt like I would just get this far again and gain it all back but part of me was in a completely different mindset this time and I knew I would keep going so I just did.
180 by May 18th! It was the first "REAL" goal I set for myself. Goals are scary for me because if I set them and don't reach them then I completely give up. Oh, also I set unrealistic goals for myself. This time, I set a completely realistic goal for myself with the help of my MFP friends and I hit 180 lbs on my birthday, May 18th. I was ecstatic. Another turning point because I learned how to set goals and also how to be gentle with myself.
Then I moved overseas, changed just about EVERY ASPECT IN MY LIFE OMG AHHH HELP, from my relationship to my career to the type of place I was living (going from New York to a small little town on a dirt road), and also I had no internet at all. No MFP. For months. I was dying. It was rough. I tried my very best and it took a lot longer because I didn't have support and I couldn't afford a gym and I was all alone without my friends or family but I finally lost another 10 pounds. 160. Finally.
I have 20 pounds to go to reach my goal. If I got this far with all this ridiculousness going on, I know nothing will stop me now, no matter how long it takes. Now I'm in no rush.
Thanks for reading. :flowerforyou:
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You look great lady! Way to stick with it.0
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WOW! Wtg! You look amazing!0
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Interesting story! Keep pitching!0
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Congrats to you.. what an inspiration you are!!0
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Congrats!!! Way to stay on track. Best wishes on the rest of your journey0
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you are amazing! thanks for sharing your story. you look fantastic.0
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You've done a great job Caity!!0
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Congratulations, you look amazing!!!0
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You look amazing! I love seeing these types of pics as it gives me the motivation I need to get my butt into gear. Congrats on your success!0
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Thanks for sharing & great write-up!0
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great job! You look amazing!0
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Way to go!!!! Amazing job!0
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very cool you look great0
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Congrats! :flowerforyou:0
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Way to soldier on without access to MFP or a gym! Kudos! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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awesomely inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
your face looks so different, that is great!
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You look awesome! Keep up the good work. I like the fact that you added a narrative to your pictures...great job!0
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You've done wonderfully. You look wonderful.0
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congratulations!! this was a great story and I really enjoyed the photos as well. God bless you on your journey. :blushing: :happy:0
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From chubby to chic--congratulations!0
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Amazing...you are doing such a wonderful job...Keep up the great work..0
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Wow,what a transfomation,beauitful! Thanks for inspiring with your post and good luck with your continued success!
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Good work!! You look great!!0
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Well done and Happy Anniversary. You look great!0
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Wow! You just inspired me! Great job!!!0
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Amazing job!0
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What a difference a year and lots of determination and hard work make!!!!! Happy to have you in NZ 0
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Thanks for sharing your story!!! You look amazing!0
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Way to go!0
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You look fabulous ! You are a real inspiration. I know that being without internet, and losing your connection , and support from MFP must have been bad. One day , I too, I want to get to where I have less to lose than what I have lost. Best Wishes ! :flowerforyou:0
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