One year and 89 lbs later (w/pics)...
epaphus98
Posts: 31 Member
I hit my one year anniversary today, 365 days of logging on MFP, yay! I have been waiting to post progress pictures for a big milestone; one year, or hitting my goal. I was hoping both of those things would be happening around the same time, although I haven't hit 100 lbs, 89 lbs is nothing to scoff at!
March 2010: 275lbs+, Not exactly sure what my heaviest was since I was to chicken to step on the scale for awhile, but when I finally did (about a month after making "better food choices") I was 275, I'm assuming at some point I was heavier. This pic was taken almost a year before I started MFP, but since I avoided being in pictures like the plague, my photo choices were limited...a special thanks to Facebook and my shutterbug friends & family for giving my something to work with!
April 2011: 230 lbs, this was Easter and my family was already seeing results
November 2011: 186lbs, 89 lbs down from one year ago!
It was easy at first, I was super motivated and the weight just seemed to fall off, but the further I got, the slower the progress got (as you can see by my chart). I have hit some plateaus, and it has been tough at times, but I have been constantly heading in the right direction...
I am so happy with my progress so far and I am not about to stop now! I have another 11 pounds to hit my initial goal and I plan on setting an additional goal of getting into a "healthy" weight range, under 155 lbs. Its so funny, people are always asking how I did it, thinking I had some secret, and I tell them the old fashion way, modified diet and exercise, I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel here. I log every bite (those little tastes add up), make good food choices (seriously limit fried foods & processed sugar and choose whole grains whenever I can) and I make it a priority to do some sort of exercise at least 4 times a week (I don't always want to do it, but I don't give myself a choice in the matter).
My Fitness Pal has been a god send! This website & app gives me something to be accountable to everyday, at every meal. It makes me aware of every calorie I am taking in, even when the information is not available on the food, at least I have a rough number. The message boards have been full of helpful information and amazing motivation when I am having a hard day, I have never been alone in this THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
March 2010: 275lbs+, Not exactly sure what my heaviest was since I was to chicken to step on the scale for awhile, but when I finally did (about a month after making "better food choices") I was 275, I'm assuming at some point I was heavier. This pic was taken almost a year before I started MFP, but since I avoided being in pictures like the plague, my photo choices were limited...a special thanks to Facebook and my shutterbug friends & family for giving my something to work with!
April 2011: 230 lbs, this was Easter and my family was already seeing results
November 2011: 186lbs, 89 lbs down from one year ago!
It was easy at first, I was super motivated and the weight just seemed to fall off, but the further I got, the slower the progress got (as you can see by my chart). I have hit some plateaus, and it has been tough at times, but I have been constantly heading in the right direction...
I am so happy with my progress so far and I am not about to stop now! I have another 11 pounds to hit my initial goal and I plan on setting an additional goal of getting into a "healthy" weight range, under 155 lbs. Its so funny, people are always asking how I did it, thinking I had some secret, and I tell them the old fashion way, modified diet and exercise, I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel here. I log every bite (those little tastes add up), make good food choices (seriously limit fried foods & processed sugar and choose whole grains whenever I can) and I make it a priority to do some sort of exercise at least 4 times a week (I don't always want to do it, but I don't give myself a choice in the matter).
My Fitness Pal has been a god send! This website & app gives me something to be accountable to everyday, at every meal. It makes me aware of every calorie I am taking in, even when the information is not available on the food, at least I have a rough number. The message boards have been full of helpful information and amazing motivation when I am having a hard day, I have never been alone in this THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!
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Ekk, the pic in the middle is April 2011, not 2010...0
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AMAZING Transformation! Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations!!! I hope I can some day say the same!!0
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Very good job! :flowerforyou:0
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Great inspiration there, girl!
That's so awesome! Happy for your achievement 
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Wow! You look awesome. Congrats on your achievement. Your dedication and commitment shows. :flowerforyou:0
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You look like a happier fitter person. Congratulationas on your loss!0
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Well done!! and you look fantastic Great incentive for all of us to keep going - thanks 0
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OMG!!!
You look all NEW!!!
AWESOME! Keep it up!0 -
congrats0
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Wow.... amazing... congrats0
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Cool! Keep up the good work! Great testimony!0
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You are a ROCKSTAR!!! I'm just starting but this won't be the first time I've lost weight. I have lost over 40 twice only to put it back on plus more
3rd time is the charm right? 0 -
You have done amazing and also look it! Well done you, your an inspiration for others to keep going! 0
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oh my gosh, you're adorable! and super awesome on the weight loss! 0
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You look amazing! Well done babe! x0
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you look fantastic well done!!!0
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Wow!! You look incredible!! These stories are so inspiring... 0
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Thank you for inspiring us all... now more than ever I am motivated to do this, I know I can... you're the proof in the metaphorical pudding :laugh:
GREAT JOB!0 -
WOW AMAZING!!!! you are fantastic! well done!0
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You are an inspiration! You look amazing!0
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Wow - you look fabulous!0
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What a dramatic change. Congratulations and I think I hear the MFP choir singing....
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Awesome job...you look AMAZING!!!) :flowerforyou: 0
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Happy One Year :flowerforyou:0
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What a wonderful accomplishment you have made!!!!!!!!! You must feel like a new person, I cant wait til I can post pics like you have. You are a great example of what can be achieved,,,,fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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HAPPY ONE YEAR!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING! CONGRATS!!!0
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Awesome job! Your hard work and dedication shows. Congratulations on a job well done - you should be so proud!0
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WOW!!! Wonderful job. Congratulations, you look great. So nice to see someone have such a great accomplishment. I just joined but you are an inspiration.0
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Way to go!!! You look great!! 0
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Great job WTG0
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