One Year, 120 Pounds Lost (with pics)

katie2727

I honestly have tears in my eyes from reading this (as I sit here debating going to bootcamp tonight). I am so happy for you, this beautiful stranger who has made me cry and is now inspiring me to go put my sneakers on. I can absolutely feel the limitless possibilities that are ahead of you.

kristinlien04

Amazing job, such a transformation! That pic that you posted at work is one of my favorite quotes, and it's what keeps me motivated every day!!

dhencel

fantastic!!!!!

shellybean73

omgosh!!!! amazing!!! beautiful, thanks for sharing

deezins

wow, you look amazing and congrats!!!!! I just signed up today ,,great inspirational story to read!!!

jmm774

This was amazing to read. Thank you.

staypositiveex4

Makes me want to cry! SOO proud of you, dear. Great job! SUCH an inspiration.

MYLOV

Shannon - You ARE amazing and awesome! Congrats on the great year and thank you for sharing!

KAS0

Wow, that was very powerful and inspirational post. Thank you for sharing! I wish you all the best

jenniferrebekahsands

I'm new here to MFP but your success story is an example of why I joined! I'm basically where you were a year ago. I'm just beginning my journey... The success stories I read inspire me to be a better me. Your's has given me hope anew.

You look FABULOUS!!! Congratulations on all the hard work, you inspire me so much! Hopefully I will be posting a year from now with a similar success story!

Thanks for the inspiration! YOU ROCK!! (and your son is cute as a button!!)
jen

spokaloo

Congrats!!!! I am doing a Zombie run in Portland in August and am happy to hear that it was a blast. You look beautiful!!!

barblcurry

WAY. TO. GO!!!
AMAZING!!

browniejane

What an amazing transformation! You look great! Congratulations on your success!

kmmealey

Thank you for sharing your story along the way. I first saw your posts/ blog this March or April when I joined MFP. I always log on & check to see what you have posted. Such inspiration for all of us. Thank you!
You look so strong, healthy & fit. Love that you did this all with such healthy eating & exercise....and documented it along the way for the rest of us :-) Congrats on your amazing success this past year. It's been 3 months for me & still going strong. Reading success stories such as yours keep me motivated. Again,thanks for sharing.

smithfive

Great, inspiring, awesome story!! I too am a Mpls mom, 15+ years older, but battling the kid/work/tired thing you must be challenged with having a young boy. I haven't logged on to MFP for about 1 month, and suprisingly am at a lower weight today then 1 month ago. However, I did log on again today and am inspired again after reading your post. Thanks!

luvinmefirst

You look great and what an A W E S O M E sucess story you have! Thanks for sharing!

SouthernSkylark

Wow! Just wow! That has been the singularly most inspiring post I've read! Thank you for sharing it, I just hope I can look back in a year with the same sense of achievement ( and fitness!)
You look amazing

jenkidney

Congrats! You are so inspiring, as I have probably close to 100 pounds to lose as well. Great work!

helganog

I'm Gobsmacked and I'm printing off the "A year from now..." quote.

chanson104

The past year of your life sounds very similar to the past year of my life. I so enjoyed reading your story and seeing your pictures, and I loved the introduction of losing weight using diet pills from Mexico! I have had so many people ask me how I've lost weight and then become disappointed when I have told them that I am continually evolving my lifestyle to be more healthy in nutrition and exercise. I have considered just answering that it is a side effect to meth use. I think they would be more pleased with that answer!

Congratulations! You look awesome!

pamelaf2

What a fantastic testament, love your sense of humor, you look great, congratulations!!!

lilylight

Thanks for sharing! That was incredibly inspirational to read.

Prahasaurus

Great post. Thanks for sharing.

You seem like a strong-willed person. Not surprised you took control of your health.

Life winner.

--Prahasaurus

kathybro75

So proud of your achievements Shannon and you are a real inspiraton for me. I'm so glad that you are one of my mfp. Thanks of all the encouragement and well done. You are AWESOME.XX

poorcopies

Well done, you look fab!

I want to lose a similar amount in the same time frame, so it's motivating to know it is possible!

ysamatar

Great dedication!

Soniatantu

You look great!

danasings

Well done! You are such an inspiration!

TheAshpie

Thank you for sharing your story! Such an inspiration to a fellow Mother! I want my son to see how healthy his Mom is, and you showed me that it's so incredibly possible! Thank you!

LFiestan

" a year from now, you wish you started today " -
you look gorgeous! congrats its soo inspiring