500 days on MFP (photos)

BerryH

Before:


Now (very red and sweaty with mad cat lady hair after running):


Still got a way to go to get to a healthy weight, entirely my fault for falling off the tracking wagon back in Spring and failing to stop when I'd eaten all my calories. Back on the case now. However unique a snowflake you are, MFP works when you use it exactly as designed and you are completely honest with yourself about tracking every mouthful and what you realistically burn.

I'd like to thank all the wonderful friends I've made on MFP who have supported me not just in losing weight and getting fitter but through personal triumphs and tragedies too. I have learnt so much more from you guys and gals than any number of fitness books and DVDs could ever impart. I hope one of these days to meet some of you in the flesh to thank you properly, whether tearing up a 10K or popping the cork on a cheeky Merlot.

Here's to the next 500 :drinker:

Sbehlmer

You look AMAZING!!!! Great job, & happy 500th!!

JosephinaG

You look amazing!!! Well done!

Aperture_Science

Berry.. you are amazing. Thanks for being a friend.

mikejacobs1958

You are a truely dedicated MFP pal.

Amazing achievement, very active on the website, full of information and advice and at the same time making us all laugh.

Yeh one day we may meet during a marathon and celebrate with a red wine at the end !
Well done Berry, you must be proud of yourself !

TaylorsGranddad

Fantastic.... I love seeing pictures, cos' I always notice as the waste gets smaller the grins gets bigger, well done.

beachlover317

Very inspirational. You are also someone that seems to have it together (in a down to earth way) from your posts that I have read in the past. Keep it up. You'll succeed ! Be proud of yourself! AMazing transformation! :flowerforyou:

PJ_73

Congratulations! You must be so proud of yourself and how happy do you look!!

Gives me the inspiration that I need on days that are tough, so thanks!

Crystalchaos72

Great job! Amazing transformation

AmeChops

Well done, you're looking really good!!

speediejane

CONGRATULATIONS -LOOKING GOOD

SmartAlec03211988

You are AMAZING! So happy for you!

Dragonfly1996

Fantastic pics Berry!!! You have done so well & feel pleased to have know you all these 500 days!!! I am glad I am not the only one that has mad cat lady hair after a run either!! :laugh:

Hopefully, we will meet in person one day, though we did come close this year with the marathon!!! :flowerforyou:

Smpeek

amazing....really

sazzyp1973

Great job! Well done, you look great

lazyspice

You're not perfect, none of us are, but you get up and keep going - that's one of the reasons I love having you on my news feed, you truly are a good example for me.

Your progress may not be happening as fast as you want but it's there for the world to see and I think you're bloody fantastic! :flowerforyou:

DterMined2012

inspiring!!!

MrsSWW

Berry, you are one of my most enduring friends on MFP and you have been an inspiration to me since we met. I love your honesty, tenacity and generosity of spirit (and money saving tips :laugh: ), and I hope to have you around for the next 500!!!

Thank you, dear fitness pal... MY FITNESS PAL

SWW
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Ilovedrinkingtea

Well done, such a huge difference and you look so much happier. I think you are one of the first people I added about 500 days ago and I am glad we are still MFP friends.

kyle4jem

Berry you are amazing. You never give up and it's been a honour being your MFpal for 300 odd of those 500 days.

Looking forward to the Big Millennium bash!!! :bigsmile:

chanson104

You look great, and I prefer the look of the sweaty after-running lady. It's a look of accomplishment and contentment!

Happyoceangirl

Incredible, and I'll say it again - you look TINY!!!!! :flowerforyou:

I love that I stumbled across your Bare Belly thread - you're a true gem of MFP. :bigsmile:

penny_eclipse

Woo go berry! You know I think you're awesome and one of the goodies on here, but I also wanted to say it publicly!

Thanks for being a massive support to me and many others xx

Ps you look awesome! I love that you look so amazing after a run, I look like a sweaty beetroot!

ShaneWinston58

Great look! You have lost a lot of weight. Lookin' good!:drinker:

Nottm1984

You've done amazingly well and sum up what MFP is all about (including the wine of course! :drinker: )

Thanks for being such a source of inspiration and support on here.

poledancing_ninja

OMG Berry, check out your ARMS!

You should really be the MFP poster girl

Mizzy91

Well done! x

wgn4166

GREAT JOB

jwc101

simply stunning..keep it up

buzzcogs

You look great! I like your camo top!

SueSlick

well done Berry! you are truly a source of inspiration & a wealth of knowledge!

You have helped make my MFP experience a better one...I'm proud to be your friend.

Congratulations on this amazing milestone!!!!