One Year of MFP - Justin Beiber Was RIGHT!
LorinaLynn
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Justin was right... we SHOULD "Never Say Never!"
One year ago today, I started Couch to 5k to prepare for Warrior Dash in June, and joined MFP to track my progress. It was one week into my decision to get in shape. I still didn't think I could lose weight - why should I believe I could when every other attempt failed - but it was also the first day I got on a scale and realized I weighed ten pounds more than I thought I did, at 160#. If I was 150#, I was comfortable being about 15# over what I considered my ideal weight of 135, but I absolutely REFUSED to be 25# heavier!
My first day of C25K, I took my dog with me. A Pekingese. Pekes have about three inch legs and aren't known for their athleticism. It was ROUGH. I didn't have a stop watch, so I counted the seconds in my head, and probably didn't quite complete the workout as suggested. And it wasn't the little dog's fault. Damn, was I out of shape! I had doubts I could ever do this, but I was determined. The next time, I left the dog at home, and didn't fair much better. Then we had a snowstorm, Christmas, another snowstorm, and I knew the only way to keep at it was to join a gym, and I did.
Since then, I've kept up with the running, completing seven 5k races, a 4.5 miler, a 5 miler, a 10k, and 3.5 mile Warrior Dash. I've become addicted to it, and keep pushing myself to go faster. I picked up a couple of medals for best in age group in a 5k, and 2nd in group for the 10k, and my best time for a 5k has so far been 24:59. Today, I timed myself going one (cold and windy) mile in 7:16, and my goal is to win a trophy next. I gotta get a lot faster and I'll probably have to find a small race that all the area's best women aren't competing in to win, but it's still my goal.
Plus, I always run better with competition.
A year ago, I had exercise and old weather induced asthma. It took me over an hour to stop wheezing after exerting myself in the cold. Now? I was a little raspy when I got back from my 5.6 miles today, but I was fine within 10 minutes. No albuterol required.
I've also started strength training in July. Prior to that, I only did body weight and stuff with a 5# dumbbells. I love how my body has been transforming with weights.
All told, I lost about 35 pounds since I signed up on here, then "gained" about 4-5 back since going on maintenance in October. I'm not sweating that "gain" though, because at 125# I bought size 7 jeans, and at 130#, I bought the same brand in 5, and the size 3 almost fit, but squished my bum in an unflattering way.
I don't have any photos at my starting weight that show how I really looked. But I do have one I took about a month into my weight loss, down 6# and feeling really good about how I looked. I was about to go to Zumba class, which was also a humbling experience because I have two left feet and no rhythm. I still can't dance, but I look a lot better now.
I loved these jeans, and was sad that a year ago, I had to undo the top button to wear them comfortably. They were a very stretchy size 8, but I typically wore 10 or 12.
Now, I'm happy to be a "loser" in misses' 2 or 4, or juniors' 5.
Thank you, MFP for making this transformation seem almost... easy! I worked my bum literally off, but I enjoyed myself and never felt deprived, hungry or frustrated. (Yay for exercise calories!!!!) And thank YOU to all my friends who've been so motivational and inspirational. I know I couldn't have done this without you all, and my uncontrolled addiction to this website. :drinker:
One year ago today, I started Couch to 5k to prepare for Warrior Dash in June, and joined MFP to track my progress. It was one week into my decision to get in shape. I still didn't think I could lose weight - why should I believe I could when every other attempt failed - but it was also the first day I got on a scale and realized I weighed ten pounds more than I thought I did, at 160#. If I was 150#, I was comfortable being about 15# over what I considered my ideal weight of 135, but I absolutely REFUSED to be 25# heavier!
My first day of C25K, I took my dog with me. A Pekingese. Pekes have about three inch legs and aren't known for their athleticism. It was ROUGH. I didn't have a stop watch, so I counted the seconds in my head, and probably didn't quite complete the workout as suggested. And it wasn't the little dog's fault. Damn, was I out of shape! I had doubts I could ever do this, but I was determined. The next time, I left the dog at home, and didn't fair much better. Then we had a snowstorm, Christmas, another snowstorm, and I knew the only way to keep at it was to join a gym, and I did.
Since then, I've kept up with the running, completing seven 5k races, a 4.5 miler, a 5 miler, a 10k, and 3.5 mile Warrior Dash. I've become addicted to it, and keep pushing myself to go faster. I picked up a couple of medals for best in age group in a 5k, and 2nd in group for the 10k, and my best time for a 5k has so far been 24:59. Today, I timed myself going one (cold and windy) mile in 7:16, and my goal is to win a trophy next. I gotta get a lot faster and I'll probably have to find a small race that all the area's best women aren't competing in to win, but it's still my goal.
Plus, I always run better with competition.A year ago, I had exercise and old weather induced asthma. It took me over an hour to stop wheezing after exerting myself in the cold. Now? I was a little raspy when I got back from my 5.6 miles today, but I was fine within 10 minutes. No albuterol required.
I've also started strength training in July. Prior to that, I only did body weight and stuff with a 5# dumbbells. I love how my body has been transforming with weights.
All told, I lost about 35 pounds since I signed up on here, then "gained" about 4-5 back since going on maintenance in October. I'm not sweating that "gain" though, because at 125# I bought size 7 jeans, and at 130#, I bought the same brand in 5, and the size 3 almost fit, but squished my bum in an unflattering way.
I don't have any photos at my starting weight that show how I really looked. But I do have one I took about a month into my weight loss, down 6# and feeling really good about how I looked. I was about to go to Zumba class, which was also a humbling experience because I have two left feet and no rhythm. I still can't dance, but I look a lot better now.
I loved these jeans, and was sad that a year ago, I had to undo the top button to wear them comfortably. They were a very stretchy size 8, but I typically wore 10 or 12.
Now, I'm happy to be a "loser" in misses' 2 or 4, or juniors' 5.
Thank you, MFP for making this transformation seem almost... easy! I worked my bum literally off, but I enjoyed myself and never felt deprived, hungry or frustrated. (Yay for exercise calories!!!!) And thank YOU to all my friends who've been so motivational and inspirational. I know I couldn't have done this without you all, and my uncontrolled addiction to this website. :drinker:
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you look amazing! what a difference0
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great job! I'm happy to have you as a friend here! I didn't know you started a year ago. 0
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You look incredible!!0
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you are one of my BIGGEST inspirations here, you tiny thing thank you for sharing all your experiences with us!!! 0
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you look fab!!0
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Outstanding!! job well done0
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You're awesome!0
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My favorite is the one where you're looking over your shoulder... you look so sassy.0
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You look soooo great! Good ole fashioned hard work! I love it 0
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Great, great, GREAT story!
Can you indicate what your nutrition plan looks like?
(I'm in week 6 of heavy strength-training, myself....after 25+ years as a cardio-gym rat, I'm trading in the elliptical for heavy weights and am VERY excited that I might have some success for this spring - sooner if I have my way!!)0 -
Great story and great pictures. You look fantastic!0
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Congrats! Amazing!0
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Great results!0
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WOW!! Your story is truly one to be admired!! You look great! Thank you for sharing!!0
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love your abs!! you look fabulous!0
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I didn't realise it took only 1 year, fabulous!0
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I love your posts and you look great! Congrats on your success and hard work
I also love how you still devour pizza!!! :-)0 -
your story was more than inspiring!!! THANKYOU!!!!! and good job!!!0
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That's so awesome, congratulations!!0
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1. Congrats!
2. I was a little worried you were going to say there was "One Less Lonely Girl" and fess up to murder.0 -
You are an inspiration and you look amazing!!!0
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Great, great, GREAT story!
Can you indicate what your nutrition plan looks like?
(I'm in week 6 of heavy strength-training, myself....after 25+ years as a cardio-gym rat, I'm trading in the elliptical for heavy weights and am VERY excited that I might have some success for this spring - sooner if I have my way!!)
Thanks! Food diary is open, but I don't log on weekends or holidays. My maintenance is 1680 net, but I aim for 1700 so I don't get stupid about going over by 10 calories. I hate seeing red. I do 50% carbs, 25% fat, and 25% protein. I try to go over on protein when possible, but let the others fall where they will. Sometimes I'm under on fat, sometimes over. And I love carbs. 
Today is a bad sodium day because I want my weekly pizza. I normally try to keep it around 2000. I prefer to cook a "real" lunch instead of a microwaved one, but the grocery store had a great sale on Healthy Choices last week, and my desire to cook from scratch was trumped by the ease and convenience of a meal for $1.60. :laugh:0 -
You are such an inspiration and I hope that 2012 will be as successful for me as 2011 was for you!!0
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YOU ROCK!!!!0
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Thanks for the inspiration. I want to look like you this time next year!0
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Wow your stomach looks amazing! and so do you!0
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You look great!!0
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Great job!! It has been so amazing to watch you transform because you put in the effort & ate right. Amazing!! You look beautiful, hot & sexy!0
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Awesome job, you look great0
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Inspirational!0
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