One year - 146.3 pounds lost (with photos)

ezrahartman

You look incredible! You are an inspiration to everyone just starting as well as those who have been on this hard path in life! Your abs look great too! Way to go!

syd1980

Your awesome Amy! Your one of my inspiration here on mfp. Great job on taking your life back.

luci2403

WOW!!! you have done so well!

Congratulations :happy:

coombsy87

Thank you for posting this. I am at the start of my journey and you have inspired me, if I could do half as well as you in a year I'd be so happy! Congratulations, and thanks again

mousecat84

You have achieved something amazing. You are looking wonderful, and you sound strong and confident. Congratulations on your journey, and good luck with the next part of your adventure!

fordgal41

Thanks so much for sharing your story! You worked hard and look AMAZING!!

Celeigh12

Wonderful job!! You look great.

niknak0508

Amazing!! You look great! :-)

lollysmother

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story. It is inspirational to me as I begin my journey.

steffiejoe

Wow , amazing!!

Annette_rose

Wow, you have done wonderful!!!!! Definitely an inspiration for all of us!

stephabef

You're an absolute inspiration

elimendoza31

You look awesome!! Congrats on your weight loss!!! :flowerforyou:

niceMarly

<<<stands up and applauds you!!! I"m just so impressed!!!!

prism6

well, you kicked butt. I am sorry about your dad

varosalynn3

Congratulations! Is that like the caveman diet? My Dr. told me today to try it and do not use any salt on anything? Because of my high blood pressure:(

prettylyzard

what is primal blueprint?

candctaber

Amazing!!! Congrats to you! :flowerforyou:

trinawynne75052

I am so happy for you, you looked amazing!!!!

eddiedraz

you are an inpiration. well done. you look fantastic

ImRadical4Jesus

WTG! Keep up the good work, I love MFP and all the support you receive from one another. You are looking great!

misslolachobble

Fabulous ,what an inspiration x

Txnurse97

Truly, truly amazing. I admire your dedication!

WhittRak

WOW!! That is super awesome!! Very proud of you!

Jmstill300

Congrats on your success! Best of luck to you on the remainder of your journey!

zeikiya989

Way to go , such an amazing transformation, I hope to one day to accomplish this loss and get to that mental state of mind you are in. Thanks so much for sharing.

erh12275

On March 21, 2011, I started this weight loss journey. On June 15, 2011, I discovered the Primal Blueprint, and truly changed my life and lifestyle.

In this year, I have been 100% committed, every single day. I have not had a single "cheat" - nor have I wanted to quit at any time. I do not feel deprived, or overworked, or stressed out about eating or exercise.

I have certainly saved myself from following in my father's footsteps - he is a Type 2 diabetic who is on dialysis for kidney failure, hoping to one day get a transplant. He lost one leg already, and half of the other foot. He is actually in the hospital as I type this, with an infection that they are trying to identify. It is likely he will lose the other leg. He may start losing fingers now, as one of those is infected and not healing.

One year ago, I was headed straight for the same fate. Today, I am a totally different person. My blood sugar levels are in the basement. My blood pressure is perfect. My EKG is perfect. My biomarkers are all perfect. I am a runner, and a CrossFitter, and a Bikram yoga-er, and I love all of these activities. I crave them more than any sweet or grain, because they make me feel happy, and strong, and peaceful.

I eat delicious foods, and I enjoy eating, but I am no longer addicted to food. I don't mind being around my former favorites, like pizza or Chinese food, because they hold no power over me anymore.

I have about 20 more pounds to go, I think. We'll see when my body says "stop". I'm already smaller than I've ever been, and fitter than I ever imagined I could be.

I am healthier and happier than I have ever been in my entire life. And I know many of you won't believe this, but it wasn't even hard. It's all a mind game - knowing what I want and need, and knowing that I can accomplish anything as long as I've got it firmly in my head.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all my MFP-friends who have supported and encouraged me along the way - your cheers and compliments are the wings that keep my flying.


Amy

Don't usually comment on success stories, but read them all, but I have to say you are my new inspiration. You looked about like I do(or how I think I look) and I can't wait to look like the new you!

srcantgiveup

You have done a great job coming to grips with the excess weight and taking it off.
Thank you for posting your insight and success with us. It can be done and my friend and I are working at losing the weight too.
Keep up the healthy habits and all the best to you with your new body.

amyloo1971

You go girl! You're story was so inspiring! What is the Primal Blueprint that you mentioned? Sounds interesting.
You should be proud of all that you accomplished. :-)

Good luck with the last 20! You can do it!

jaabee11

What an amazing change, you have done exceptionally well.
Congratulations.