What a Difference a Year Makes (-101 Pounds and Pics)
TheLongRunner
Posts: 688 Member
In light of the fact that today marks my 1-year anniversary of starting this journey, I thought I would post my story (and my pics).
Stats 6/4/2011-6/4/2012
Height: 5'7.5
Weight: 247.8-146.6 (-101.2!)
Chest: 50 inches-38.5 (-21.5!!)
Arm: 13.5-10.5 (-3)
Waist: 42-29.75 (-12.25)
Hips: 48-36 (-12)
Thigh: 28-21.25 (-6.75)
Total Inches Lost: 55.5!!!
Clothing Size: 24W-7/8; 3XL-Medium
What has worked for me:
1. AMAZING MFP Friends! I have the most unbelievably supportive group of MFPals...You gals/guys know who you are! Love y'all! Couldn't have done this without them!
2. Drinking at least 100 oz of water a day...
3. Limiting my sodium to 1500 a day...which forces me to eat cleaner overall and choose less processed foods.
4. I found things I like and eat them again and again. I literally eat the same breakfast everyday...and it is like heaven!!!
5. For much of my weight loss, I was set at 1200 calories. I typically ate back some (but definitely not ALL) of my exercise calories back.
6. I schedule my workouts and do them religiously. I pack my gym bag and bring it with me to work and go right to the gym after work. No excuses. I try to mix my workouts up and do a mix of strength training and cardio workouts. I am now starting to do exercise classes at my gym for even more variety! I completed both the 30DS and Ripped in 30 during my weight loss.
7. RUNNING! I did the C25K program...and couldn't even run 30 seconds at first. I now am running 9 miles non-stop on my long run days. I am planning on running my first half-marathon in October.
8. Joining challenges posted on the MFP forums! That is where I met most of my best MFPals...AND they really pushed me to challenge myself!
Now for the good part (sorry there are lots of pics!).....
Before Pics (from May of 2011):
After Pics (from May-June of 2012):
Thanks for viewing my journey! I hope it has inspired you in some way! As my mom would always say...BELIEVE IT and you will SEE IT! :flowerforyou:
Stats 6/4/2011-6/4/2012
Height: 5'7.5
Weight: 247.8-146.6 (-101.2!)
Chest: 50 inches-38.5 (-21.5!!)
Arm: 13.5-10.5 (-3)
Waist: 42-29.75 (-12.25)
Hips: 48-36 (-12)
Thigh: 28-21.25 (-6.75)
Total Inches Lost: 55.5!!!
Clothing Size: 24W-7/8; 3XL-Medium
What has worked for me:
1. AMAZING MFP Friends! I have the most unbelievably supportive group of MFPals...You gals/guys know who you are! Love y'all! Couldn't have done this without them!
2. Drinking at least 100 oz of water a day...
3. Limiting my sodium to 1500 a day...which forces me to eat cleaner overall and choose less processed foods.
4. I found things I like and eat them again and again. I literally eat the same breakfast everyday...and it is like heaven!!!
5. For much of my weight loss, I was set at 1200 calories. I typically ate back some (but definitely not ALL) of my exercise calories back.
6. I schedule my workouts and do them religiously. I pack my gym bag and bring it with me to work and go right to the gym after work. No excuses. I try to mix my workouts up and do a mix of strength training and cardio workouts. I am now starting to do exercise classes at my gym for even more variety! I completed both the 30DS and Ripped in 30 during my weight loss.
7. RUNNING! I did the C25K program...and couldn't even run 30 seconds at first. I now am running 9 miles non-stop on my long run days. I am planning on running my first half-marathon in October.
8. Joining challenges posted on the MFP forums! That is where I met most of my best MFPals...AND they really pushed me to challenge myself!
Now for the good part (sorry there are lots of pics!).....
Before Pics (from May of 2011):
After Pics (from May-June of 2012):
Thanks for viewing my journey! I hope it has inspired you in some way! As my mom would always say...BELIEVE IT and you will SEE IT! :flowerforyou:
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Gorgeous! Congratulations on such a remarkable accomplishment!0
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Wow, you look absolutely awesome...quite the transformation in one year! :bigsmile:0
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You look awesome sheep!!! You know we are so proud of you !!!!! Great job and you are truly an inspiration.0
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Wow! Congratulations! You look stunning! You are an inspiration for me.
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You look amazing, a complete transformation and so happy. Congratulations:)0
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Great Great job!!! What a transformation ...oh that little doggie is pretty cute too 0
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WOW! Congrats! You look fab. Like a totally new person!0
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Great job, fellow Wisconsonite! You look great!!0
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This post makes me want to cry for so many reasons. 1) you're one of my closest MFP friends..2) I know what this journey meant to you 3) You're so amazing, beautiful, dedicated and a great inspiration to everyone.. I feel blessed to ha e you in my life, Congrats on your journey and know many lives have been inspired by you.. LOVE YOU!!! 0
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Wow you look fantastic! well done :-)0
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Wow!! You look fantastic & much happier, well done!
I have only signed up today, I hope that I look that great in 12 months!0 -
LOVE IT! You are so inspiring and look at what you have done! The change in your spirit shows through your pictures. But the real beauty of your pictures is that giant heart of yours! So proud of you! xoxo0
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Amazing! Simply amazing and I know you worked hard! Congrats my friend you soooooo deserve all of the success!0
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You are beautiful and you did a awesome job! Congrats0
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wow congrats you look amazing great job0
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Very impressive. Congrats!!!0
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Amazing job, very very well done! Your puppy is too cute too 0
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Congratulations!!! You look AMAZING!!!0
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Way to go! You look awesome!0
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You look amazing!! Thank you for sharing!! 0
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what a change! You look fabulous!0
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WOW! I just joined a week and a half ago and I've found this to work better for me than WW points system. Looking at you and reading your story has inspired me even more than the 8 pounds I've already lost since joining. I hope in a year I can get back in the 100's and out of the 200's for the first time since highschool, which is about 15 years ago. Thank you for sharing, you look stunning and CONGRATULATIONS! 0
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You look great!!!! Good job!!!0
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WOW I hope I have as much success with reaching my goals.
BTW LOVE the black dress0 -
Wow you lost pounds and look about 20 years younger
Great job0 -
OMG you look FANTASTIC congrats!!!!!!!0
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Wow! Great job! That is really amazing!0
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You are a miracle and an inspiration!!!!
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Holy ess! great job lady!0
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WOW!!! What an accomplishment! You are stunning! You should be oh-so-proud! You look so fit and healthy, glowing and absolutely fabulous!0
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