108 Pounds Down.. Now to maintain it.
niknak0508
Posts: 425 Member
Hiya MFP!!!
I want you all to know that my journey is far from finished. It has taken me over 2 long, hard years to get where I am today. There has been a lot of tears shed, aches and pains, sweat, failures, stress and a mountain of things to overcome. But I am here to tell you, I have NEVER given up on myself and that is the number one key to your successes. I feel great in my new body and I wouldn't change anything I've done to get here. I've done this naturally the entire way. Starting with weight watchers in 2009, I was successful for a year. I hit a plateau and got frustrated for several months trying to get off of it. I found MFP in April of 2011 and have been so successful here. I have no secrets, I eat what ever I want (sweets, pizza ect) in moderation of course and make sure I track every single bite. I have bad days, but always get up the next and do my very best to get back on track. That to me is one of my biggest successes, knowing that even if I have a couple of bad days, with eating habits being thrown off track, I KNOW I can now overcome them and move on the next day. Some of my closest MFP friends have asked for updated photos, I added a couple at the end that I took this evening......excuse the short shorts.....
Starting at 255lbs, I am currently 147lbs and doing everything I can to maintain that. I am focusing on running and have been very successful. I've done two virtual 5Ks and am looking forward to more soon. This weekend March 31st I will be running my very first REAL 5K for the American Heart Association and I am beyond nervous, but excited to get in there and do my best!!
I hope I can help encourage you to keep going, even when the times get rough! This is a definite LIFESTYLE change and you HAVE to keep thinking that to get through it. You CAN do it and you should NEVER tell yourself otherwise!! Thank you all for being such a great support group for me and so many others!
Nicole
I want you all to know that my journey is far from finished. It has taken me over 2 long, hard years to get where I am today. There has been a lot of tears shed, aches and pains, sweat, failures, stress and a mountain of things to overcome. But I am here to tell you, I have NEVER given up on myself and that is the number one key to your successes. I feel great in my new body and I wouldn't change anything I've done to get here. I've done this naturally the entire way. Starting with weight watchers in 2009, I was successful for a year. I hit a plateau and got frustrated for several months trying to get off of it. I found MFP in April of 2011 and have been so successful here. I have no secrets, I eat what ever I want (sweets, pizza ect) in moderation of course and make sure I track every single bite. I have bad days, but always get up the next and do my very best to get back on track. That to me is one of my biggest successes, knowing that even if I have a couple of bad days, with eating habits being thrown off track, I KNOW I can now overcome them and move on the next day. Some of my closest MFP friends have asked for updated photos, I added a couple at the end that I took this evening......excuse the short shorts.....
Starting at 255lbs, I am currently 147lbs and doing everything I can to maintain that. I am focusing on running and have been very successful. I've done two virtual 5Ks and am looking forward to more soon. This weekend March 31st I will be running my very first REAL 5K for the American Heart Association and I am beyond nervous, but excited to get in there and do my best!!
I hope I can help encourage you to keep going, even when the times get rough! This is a definite LIFESTYLE change and you HAVE to keep thinking that to get through it. You CAN do it and you should NEVER tell yourself otherwise!! Thank you all for being such a great support group for me and so many others!
Nicole
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good work! you look great
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Wow you look amazing! Your starting weight was close to mine so you have defintiely inspired me to stick at it! Good luck on your run.0
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Congrats! Best of luck with maintenance! I just started and it's tough to find the right balance, but I am SURE you can do it!0
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Thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration!!! You look FANTASTIC!!
KEEP IT UP (and OFF!) SEXY!!0 -
Damn girl!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Amazing jog, a huge congratulations to you!0
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Thanks for the inspiration, you look amazing, good luck on the rest of your journey!0
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Thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration!!! You look FANTASTIC!!
KEEP IT UP (and OFF!) SEXY!!
^^^ Like wise!!! I feel exsactly the same!!!
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Just curious - how tall are you?0
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Wow looking good if you ever have a down time and wonder if you can maintain your weight just come take a look at the pics you posted they should help you to remember where you never want to be again.0
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WOW!!! Great job!!! You look Amazing!!!0
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Congratulations!! You look amazing!
Good luck on your race! You'll do great!0 -
oh wow congratulations! AMAZING results! you can totally keep this up, you look great!0
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That is awesome!!!! Keep up the good work and you are an inspiration to me and I am sure everyone else.0
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Fantastic job! You look wonderful! I hit my first goal today of 20 pounds gone, but nervous about what I have left to go. Your words helped me to think of it as a lifestyle! Thank you for your help and inspiration.0
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Hiya MFP!!!
I want you all to know that my journey is far from finished. It has taken me over 2 long, hard years to get where I am today. There has been a lot of tears shed, aches and pains, sweat, failures, stress and a mountain of things to overcome. But I am here to tell you, I have NEVER given up on myself and that is the number one key to your successes. I feel great in my new body and I wouldn't change anything I've done to get here. I've done this naturally the entire way. Starting with weight watchers in 2009, I was successful for a year. I hit a plateau and got frustrated for several months trying to get off of it. I found MFP in April of 2011 and have been so successful here. I have no secrets, I eat what ever I want (sweets, pizza ect) in moderation of course and make sure I track every single bite. I have bad days, but always get up the next and do my very best to get back on track. That to me is one of my biggest successes, knowing that even if I have a couple of bad days, with eating habits being thrown off track, I KNOW I can now overcome them and move on the next day. Some of my closest MFP friends have asked for updated photos, I added a couple at the end that I took this evening......excuse the short shorts.....
Starting at 255lbs, I am currently 147lbs and doing everything I can to maintain that. I am focusing on running and have been very successful. I've done two virtual 5Ks and am looking forward to more soon. This weekend March 31st I will be running my very first REAL 5K for the American Heart Association and I am beyond nervous, but excited to get in there and do my best!!
I hope I can help encourage you to keep going, even when the times get rough! This is a definite LIFESTYLE change and you HAVE to keep thinking that to get through it. You CAN do it and you should NEVER tell yourself otherwise!! Thank you all for being such a great support group for me and so many others!
Nicole
Well U look AMAZING!!! I especially love this story b.c I am EXACTLY where you were, and my goal is to be where you are now! ALmost an exact storyline that I pray and hope to tell one day! U look INCREDIBLE! I0 -
AMAZING!!! You look GREAT in those shorts no need to apologize. I will be in shorts like that too one day :bigsmile:0
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You're awesome! I know you will maintain it, enjoy your first race!0
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Thank you so much for sharing. I'm a little down, cause the scales aren't moving. But you are right!!! I'm just going to look forward to how I will look and feel in 6 months time and keep on keeping on! Congrats on your achievement, you're an absolute inspiration .... thanx again for sharing!0
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Great job!!! I know it's hard work and it's showing on you for sure!!!!!!0
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WOW you look fantastic!!0
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Looking awesome! You are an insinuation! I can't wait to see my progress.0
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You have done an amazing job!! Congrats on your success and thanks for sharing. :flowerforyou:0
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Dang girl! Look at you! You look fabulous!0
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You are awesome! I am so proud of you!!!0
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Congratulations on your success. I think the best part of your story (aside from your hottie pics
) is when you admitted that you have 'fallen off the wagon' a few times, but always managed to get back to where you needed to be. This is what I needed to hear today. Thanks for the inspiration! 0 -
Awesome!0
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Thanks for the inspiration to keep on going, I love your philosophy of doing your best and logging everything! I believe it is a lifelong journey and i am trying to enjoy the ride. You make me a believer! You look beautiful, congratulations!!!0
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You look great! Your tenacity and 'can do' attitude is inspirational. I heart you! :bigsmile: I feel your emotion in your post! Post your 5K picture and keep doing what you are doing! It's working!!!0
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you inspire me! Good luck on your race, I'm sure you with Rock it!0
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