Thank you MFP :) *PICS*

wally1uk
wally1uk Posts: 120
in Success Stories
Hey everyone....

I've just clocked 110 days using MFP so thought I'd take some photo's and do a compare!! You see yourself everyday right, so don't notice the changes, even though everyone else does!! I was well sceptical myself until I compared a few photo's!!

I've been losing weight since last summer after a pretty traumatic time in my life, not going into details as they are sooo very boring, but was really messed up. I started losing weight without thinking about it as I just stopped eating, on the odd occasion when I did it was usually the rubbish stuff. I don't have a sweet tooth at all, but am a total sucker for anything wrapped in pastry or deep fried :frown: I've always been big and was defo 'the' fat kid at school.

Anyhoo....after Christmas things came to a head and well, certain parts of my life took a turn for the better I'm glad to say. I made the concious decision to put my life straight and stop p*ssing about, making excuses and take charge of my life. I found MFP and have never looked back.

I love MFP and all my friends on here who have been so supportive and encouraging...I know that without them I would have found an excuse to give up a long time ago!! It's sad but true :embarassed:

So in all, I think I have lost about 85lbs from my max weight, although I really never weighed myself before apart from the Wii fit as I was in total denial about my weight! Since joining MFP in the middle of Feb I have lost 39lbs.

I have totally changed my eating habits, I eat much healthier than before, I haven't had a pie or sausage roll since the new year!!! I will 'graduate' from C25K tomorrow which I am very excited about...I have NEVER run for more than about a minute before, but now I can do 30 mins comfortably, although as I'm still quiet slow, I haven't managed the 5K in the 30 mins yet...doing a full 5K is the next goal after graduation!! I never thought any of this was possible at all...ever...I have even quit smoking and am now 6 days clean :laugh:

So again, thank you MFP, a special thank you goes to my MFP friends and to the wider MFP community for sharing all your hints, tips, advice and success stories that have and will keep me motivated until I reach my goal. You are all so amazing :)

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And this is me as of this morning :wink: I'm wearing a shirt that I bought a couple of years ago which didn't even meet in the middle, let alone button up!!

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So that's it for now...signing up to do my first 5K parkrun (check out the website UK peeps: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/) in a couple of weeks. After that, will defo keep going with the running as I'm totally hooked on it, but will also start hitting the weights in the gym, which to be honest, I've shied away from to date.

Good luck with your own success and please post it here, you cannot believe how motivational it can be for everyone else.

Andy

Oh yeah, just as an afterthought, can you get MFP merchandise? I would love a MFP running T to advertise the site/app as I'm doing the park runs after all it's helped me acheive :)
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  • mgs68pony
    mgs68pony Posts: 306 Member
    Wow! Your progress is amazing! I have been logging in everyday and working out for 50 + days. It is hard some days, but I do believe the pay off is worth it!

    Congrats! GREAT JOB
  • Sunscreenandsweat
    Sunscreenandsweat Posts: 190 Member
    Oh wow congratulations! You looks so different. =]
    You have really nice eyes btw.
  • 2befit2
    2befit2 Posts: 58 Member
    wow, amazing transformation very inspiring. Thank you for sharing
  • bas1955
    bas1955 Posts: 29 Member
    Congratulations on your progress. People's before/after pictures are always so impressive, typically showing them not only physically, but apparently mentally and emotionally in a better place! So good to see and encouraging for all of us.
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    Congrats man! Nicely done.
  • sparkie2bfit
    sparkie2bfit Posts: 40
    Wow! That is incredible. The pictures say so much. Thank you for the encouragement to continue on this life path, it is well worth it.
  • marti_a
    marti_a Posts: 2
    Wally, no junk foods taste as good as seeing yourself thin! Congratulations, my friend!
  • UpToTheChallenge
    UpToTheChallenge Posts: 247
    AMAZING!!! Congratulations! Keep up all of the good work. you are a great inspiration.
  • Travelfixer
    Travelfixer Posts: 137 Member
    Looking good mate! Nice to see you, you really look so much different! Keep it up:)
  • bradthemedic
    bradthemedic Posts: 623 Member
    The change is incredible. You look like a different person.
  • DanielleRN8
    DanielleRN8 Posts: 409
    Wow, way to go!
  • Tristis
    Tristis Posts: 288 Member
    You've done excellent! Keep up the good work and good luck with your run. :)
  • Minkime
    Minkime Posts: 41
    Congratulations, you look great! Good job!
  • bolsaguns
    bolsaguns Posts: 93 Member
    Way to go!
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    Great job!!! You are an inspiration and you look incrediable.

    Now, go sign up for a 5K. You will love it. I am slow as well but remember "you are only racing yourself"!
  • freezingmoon
    freezingmoon Posts: 33
    WOW what a transformation! Great work!!!
  • vyanadevi
    vyanadevi Posts: 134 Member
    Awesome job!!! Keep up the good work!
  • freezingmoon
    freezingmoon Posts: 33
    Wally, no junk foods taste as good as seeing yourself thin! Congratulations, my friend!

    I think it was Kate Moss who said "nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels" lol.... she was TOO skinny, but I do remind myself of that quote when I want to emotionally eat.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    Congratulations! Excellent job.
  • kanmuri
    kanmuri Posts: 112
    Awesome!!!
  • mrsred79
    mrsred79 Posts: 79
    Hellllllo Gorgeous! You look so happy and healthy. Wonderful job!!!
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
    Amazing progress!! MFP is an awesome place. :)
  • Broken420
    Broken420 Posts: 56 Member
    You are doing great! I hope the rest of your journey is filled with success! ;-)
  • HollywoodDJ
    HollywoodDJ Posts: 296
    Congratulations on your progress. People's before/after pictures are always so impressive, typically showing them not only physically, but apparently mentally and emotionally in a better place! So good to see and encouraging for all of us.

    I couldn't agree more. I am excited for the day to be able to do this as well. Remember to put your faith first...and yourself second. If you take care of yourself over others then you will have enough to give to them if/ when they need it. Sounds like you are doing amazing and you look so healthy and wonderful! GREAT JOB!
  • ArtemisMoon
    ArtemisMoon Posts: 144
    Congrats on the big changes! But you need to smile more and look happy about it in your new pics! :D
  • blkericia
    blkericia Posts: 105 Member
    amazing job! congrats!
  • yata1967
    yata1967 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done !.
  • dannytheman
    dannytheman Posts: 63
    You are rolling baby! Keep it up! You can do it!
  • LovingCruz
    LovingCruz Posts: 634 Member
    Congratulations!!
  • wally1uk
    wally1uk Posts: 120
    Congrats on the big changes! But you need to smile more and look happy about it in your new pics! :D

    Hahaha...I'll try that!! I never take great photo's that's why I do not have too many to choose from!! I always think my smiles look so false, guess I was just born with a grumpy face!!

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments folks. It's very much appreciated as it's always a little scary putting pics up of yourself :S

    Andy

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