1 yr later, a new me... 75 lbs lost, but SO MUCH GAINED!

Cheri_Moves
Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
edited December 19 in Success Stories
Since I think I have figured out how to post pics, I wanted to share my story with you all!

In June of 2011, I embarked on a new life. I weighed 227 pounds and so did my heart. my heart felt so heavy and burdened with my fatness I just wanted to give up. I knew It would take changing EVERYTHING for me to change the way I looked and felt. So that's exactly what I did!
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In January 2012, I decided I needed loftier goals and wanted to push myself beyond the point I have ever been before. I decided to start training for my first triathlon! I began running (for the first time), swimming, biking MORE and spending A LOT of time doing these things! I was happy with the progress I was making... I had lost about 60-65 pounds by this point.
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Then in March 2012, I decided I STILL needed more! I started the New Rules of Lifting For Women strength training program. I fell in love with muscles!
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It is now May 13, 2012. I am well underway with my training, planning on many road running races this summer, a sprint triathlon on July 28th, 2012 and possible an Olympic tri at the end of the season. I have lost a total of 75 pounds, gained muscle, endurance, stamina, confidence and knowledge. I eat healthy... I eat to fuel my body.
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The ways in which my life has changed are absolutely AMAZING! I would never have dream in a million years, I would be living the life I am now. I am not done... but are we ever???
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  • jfields42
    jfields42 Posts: 27
    that is amazing. you look great!
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 275 Member
    You look incredible! !!! Congrats!!!!
  • dg09
    dg09 Posts: 754
    Wow, great job!
  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    Wow! Great job. Way to take control of your life and make it the life you want!
  • laurieagain09
    laurieagain09 Posts: 183 Member
    You are awesome!
  • mogriff1
    mogriff1 Posts: 325 Member
    Awesome journey! You look fabulous! Congrats!
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
    :noway: In-freaking-credible!!! What an inspiration!!

    Thank you and keep it up!! :drinker:
  • saraht131
    saraht131 Posts: 86
    Holy crap!!!! Well done! You look about 20 years younger now as well! You are an inspiration.
  • Weaz66
    Weaz66 Posts: 1,846 Member
    You go girl!!!
    Wow.......way to stick with it.
    Truly an inspiration to us all!!!!!!!!!!
  • gigibenton
    gigibenton Posts: 123 Member
    Simply incredible!
  • cannonsky
    cannonsky Posts: 850 Member
    Simply amazing! Congrats!!
  • staps065
    staps065 Posts: 837 Member
    Well done! An inspiration for sure!
  • middlewhitford
    middlewhitford Posts: 7
    Wow, you are amazing! You look so much younger after all the weight loss, almost like a completely different person.
    You're a total inspiration, well done you!
  • rubybeach
    rubybeach Posts: 529 Member
    Wonderful job!!!!
  • jjohnboy2000
    jjohnboy2000 Posts: 67 Member
    Stunning and inspirational story well done.
  • terraskye
    terraskye Posts: 370 Member
    You look awesome!!!! I know if you can look that great then someday I can too:)


    Plus props for being in Oregon too!!! :flowerforyou:
  • gungho66
    gungho66 Posts: 284 Member
    AWESOME
  • fullofsmiles04
    fullofsmiles04 Posts: 158 Member
    WOW is all I can say. You look like a brand new person. Good for you for working so hard to reach your goals! :) You look GREAT!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    AMAZING JOB!!!! :)
  • SusieB01
    SusieB01 Posts: 89
    Wow! Congratulations! I need the inspiration! Your 'before' picture is just about my size. I'm just getting started again and I need something to help me stick with it. Thanks!
  • Ainsprid
    Ainsprid Posts: 25
    I rarely comment on success stories although I love reading them, but your story is so inspirational it gave me goosebumps :) I love how you have turned your life around completely and are sooo active! It makes me realize maybe I can achieve something like this too!

    Thanks for sharing and the best of luck to you!
  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,719 Member
    You look wonderful. Congratulations!
  • Jomalone2
    Jomalone2 Posts: 129 Member
    I can't believe you started out with a tri as a goal. KUDOS! and Congrats!!
  • mandalu292
    mandalu292 Posts: 68 Member
    Great job my friend! You truly are inspirational! :)
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    You look awesome!!!! I know if you can look that great then someday I can too:)


    Plus props for being in Oregon too!!! :flowerforyou:

    Yes you CAN! I approached my "journey" by setting small goals. once I reached them, I set more. It takes time... a bridge is built in sections and so is ours! And, just for the record, I LOVE OREGON! GO DUCKS!
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 995 Member
    Amazing loss! You look fantastic :-)
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    I rarely comment on success stories although I love reading them, but your story is so inspirational it gave me goosebumps :) I love how you have turned your life around completely and are sooo active! It makes me realize maybe I can achieve something like this too!

    Thanks for sharing and the best of luck to you!

    Thank YOU! you can do it too, I promise :wink:
  • terraskye
    terraskye Posts: 370 Member
    You look awesome!!!! I know if you can look that great then someday I can too:)


    Plus props for being in Oregon too!!! :flowerforyou:

    Yes you CAN! I approached my "journey" by setting small goals. once I reached them, I set more. It takes time... a bridge is built in sections and so is ours! And, just for the record, I LOVE OREGON! GO DUCKS!


    I'm originally from Portland but I live in Canada now but my son is still there:) I just did my small goals this past week:) I'm so excited and again because its needs repeating

    GREAT JOB!!!!!:)

    I'd also try for a Tri but lol I can't swim :blushing:
  • colonial96
    colonial96 Posts: 21 Member
    A great inspiration - thanks for sharing!
  • Nic620
    Nic620 Posts: 553 Member
    Wow. Great story! You look amazing & your confidence is shooting from my iPad!
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