365 days in
irisheyez718
Posts: 677 Member
Wow, today makes a whole year since a good friend told me about this website that I might like called My Fitness Pal.
I took a look, never imagining how much it would change my life!
When I first started, I was still at the "The less I eat, the more I'll lose" mentality, and don't get me wrong, that was
working. I can't help but wonder though if I would still be here if I had kept that up. I've tried that kind of "dieting" in
the past, and I would do great for a while, but eventually get tired of it and give up. I started reading the message
boards, and saw people being told that they need to eat MORE, when they were having trouble losing. WHAT?! That sounded
crazy. My great friend that I met here, Crystal, who has successfully lost so much weight told me, its true. I needed to eat more.
I had a hard time with that at first, just wrapping my mind around it, but she kept nudging me, telling me to eat more.
Guess what? I still lost weight! Maybe its not as fast as some people would like. I've seen several people that have lost
way more than me in the year that I've been here, but I'm okay with that. Because I'm not done! I'm not anywhere near tired
of this life! I actually took off from probably Thanksgiving to New Years, I think. I gained a few pounds I think, but
nothing crazy, and I got right back on board and took it back off. I've gone on vacation, or holidays and I had what I
wanted and didn't freak out about it. This is our life, we have to enjoy it! I feel SO much better than I did at this time last
year. One of the main things that I wanted to do was go to Six Flags with my daughters and not worry about being "that"
person that would have to get off of the ride because they didn't fit. I've gone twice now and had a blast with no worries!
I go to the gym usually 6 days a week, doing Zumba, strength training, with a bit of cardio on the arc trainer, elliptical, or
treadmill on the strength training days. I feel comfortable there now, I love it!
Anyway, I'm rambling on here I think, I'm not much of a writer :-) I'm not anywhere near done, but I'm down 72.4 pounds from when I started, one year ago
today. Thanks so much to the creators of MFP and to all of the most AWESOME friends that I've made here along the way. You
have made all of the difference in the world!!
Here's some pictures along the way. (hopefully)
Me, around 2 years ago 323 pounds!
Easter 2012 around 300 pounds.
Christmas 2011
Easter 2012
Today! 227 pounds
Today, July 9th. 207 pounds. On my way to Zumba!
Well, thrilled that I got them to post but not sure how to make them smaller haha
I took a look, never imagining how much it would change my life!
When I first started, I was still at the "The less I eat, the more I'll lose" mentality, and don't get me wrong, that was
working. I can't help but wonder though if I would still be here if I had kept that up. I've tried that kind of "dieting" in
the past, and I would do great for a while, but eventually get tired of it and give up. I started reading the message
boards, and saw people being told that they need to eat MORE, when they were having trouble losing. WHAT?! That sounded
crazy. My great friend that I met here, Crystal, who has successfully lost so much weight told me, its true. I needed to eat more.
I had a hard time with that at first, just wrapping my mind around it, but she kept nudging me, telling me to eat more.
Guess what? I still lost weight! Maybe its not as fast as some people would like. I've seen several people that have lost
way more than me in the year that I've been here, but I'm okay with that. Because I'm not done! I'm not anywhere near tired
of this life! I actually took off from probably Thanksgiving to New Years, I think. I gained a few pounds I think, but
nothing crazy, and I got right back on board and took it back off. I've gone on vacation, or holidays and I had what I
wanted and didn't freak out about it. This is our life, we have to enjoy it! I feel SO much better than I did at this time last
year. One of the main things that I wanted to do was go to Six Flags with my daughters and not worry about being "that"
person that would have to get off of the ride because they didn't fit. I've gone twice now and had a blast with no worries!
I go to the gym usually 6 days a week, doing Zumba, strength training, with a bit of cardio on the arc trainer, elliptical, or
treadmill on the strength training days. I feel comfortable there now, I love it!
Anyway, I'm rambling on here I think, I'm not much of a writer :-) I'm not anywhere near done, but I'm down 72.4 pounds from when I started, one year ago
today. Thanks so much to the creators of MFP and to all of the most AWESOME friends that I've made here along the way. You
have made all of the difference in the world!!
Here's some pictures along the way. (hopefully)
Me, around 2 years ago 323 pounds! Easter 2012 around 300 pounds. Christmas 2011 Easter 2012 Today! 227 pounds Today, July 9th. 207 pounds. On my way to Zumba!Well, thrilled that I got them to post but not sure how to make them smaller haha
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Congrats girl! You are an inspiration!
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You look amazing Great job! 0
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AWESOME Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Congrats!! You look great, keep going!!! You're unstoppable 0
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You my friend are a ROCK STAR!! Thanks for being my friend and an inspiration to many, many others, including myself! Love ya girl! Keep up the great work!0
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As your peep I have been blessed to be a part of you journey for the last several months. I have commented daily on your excellent diaries, your countless workouts and your uplifting encouragement and kindness to others. You are an inspiration to say the least, and at times you left me speechless because of all you achieved in one whole day!! I couldn't be prouder of you, ~you look incredible and so happy. I do hope you allow me to follow and cheer you for another 365 days. You are an amazing person and a truly wonderful friend. Thank you Tanya for all your love and support. :flowerforyou: I hope you shine that smile for a very long time...
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Wowza! Keep up the great effort.0
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Awesome!0
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Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story and being an inspiration for us.0
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congrats thats is truly awesome0
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Awesooooommmeee!!!!! You are definitely an inspiration... keep it up.0
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wow that is amazing. keep up the good work!0
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you are absolutly amazing! You look fantastic! Would it be okay if I add you? I would love to get some tips from you to help me on my journey 0
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Congratulations!!! Your hard work has paid off, great job!!!0
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You look wonderful, Congrats! :flowerforyou:0
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thank you sso much for sharing your story..you are awsome!! I can do this 0
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You are doing so awesome. Slow and steady wins that race.. and you are making changes to your body that will maintain. Keep it up.. And come back in another 365 days and post again to show us your progress. So inspirational for us striving to make our goals.0
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You look amazing! I remember when we first became friends you told me to make sure I ate more. LOL. You're a fantastic inspiration.0
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Great job, you are looking fantastic. I loved your story, inspiring! 0
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You are doing fabulously. Congratulations on great results! Keep it up.0
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Congratulations! You are such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:0
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You are an inspiration!! You look great and I love your smile.....it lights up the page! I know how much better you must feel and how much more energy you must have. I love Zumba too. I do strength training and cardio.....you are getting a great balance of exercises. Thanks for sharing your success.....I bet your girls are very proud of their mom:-) Continued success to you!!0
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Great job. All th hard work you've been doing really shows in the pics. Congrats!0
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WOW! You can really see it in your face. Great job and what an inspiration you are to the rest of us. Keep up the good work!0
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Awesome Job!!!0
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Wow you look fantastic! Congrats on what you have done so far!!! Don't worry, I also sorta "stood still" from Thanksgiving thru NY Eve myself.0
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You look so great!!! (And I'm incredibly jealous of that photo with Jason Castro!!)0
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Congrats Doll keep it up I hope i can be saying this in 365 days go you!!0
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You are doing so awesome and inspiring so many! Congrats to you! I'm glad to have you as a friend!0
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