365 Days on MFP - 71 lbs = 1 Very Happy Kyli!
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Very inspirational!! Your hard work has definitely paid off and it shows in your smile, which is gorgeous by the way. Keep it up and stay awesome!!
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Thank you!!!! :happy:0
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Hi, guys! Today is my one year MFP anniversary!!!
Over the past year I've lost 71 lbs, discovered a love of running, and at 30 years old am in the best shape of my life! I definitely could not have done it without MFP and all of the AMAZING, supportive people I have met here. I am so glad I discovered this site! It's completely changed my life and it will change yours, too, if you stick with it and give it all you've got!
Here is how I lost the weight and got in shape...
Diet - I really didn't focus too much on eating healthier at first. I basically worked on measuring my food and eating proper portion sizes. I couldn't believe how much I was overeating! I stayed below the calorie goal MFP gave me with my settings on a 1 lb/week loss. I gradually started eating healthier foods and discovered a lot of great foods through the message boards that I'd never tried before, such as, Greek yogurt, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, edamame, protein bars, etc. I now focus on getting a lot of protein and fiber and eating a lot of fruits and veggies. I just feel so much better when I eat healthfully. I still eat fast food, junk food, and drink alcohol, but I do so in moderation and make sure it fits into my calorie goal for the day. My husband does not eat healthfully, so my house is constantly full of temptations, but I've gradually worked up the willpower to resist. Mind over matter.
Exercise - When I first started MFP, I was a total couch potato! I never played sports in school or enjoyed any form of physical activity really, so I was living a very sedentary life. I started out with just walking at the park and worked on gradually increasing my distance and speed. Then, I got a job that is very physically demanding and basically thought I was going to die at first, but now I love my job and it's been a big help in reaching my weight loss goal. I decided I needed to start exercising outside of just work, so I got some Jillian Michaels workout DVDs, which I love! I've done 30DS, RI30, and am currently on 6W6P. I've also done C25K and since completing it, I've ran three 5k trail races and a 10k. I'm now training for a half marathon in October. I've discovered that I love working out and running, NEVER EVER thought those words would come from my mouth, but it's true. I had no idea how amazing it could make me feel and I have so much energy now!
And now, pictures!
This is the picture that started it all. This was taken at my family reunion last summer and I could not even believe that was me! I was 195 lbs here. I realized that I needed to do something. I was so unhappy with myself and how I was living.
At 123 lbs.
Thank you for reading! :happy:
Kyli, you are AMAZING!! Loved reading your story and so impressed by your transformation. WOW>0 -
daaaamn, u look fantastic!0
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Ohmygoodness girl! You look amazing!0
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Great story and very motivatng! Keep up the good work you are doing for youself and others. 0
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bump, great great job!!0
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Amazing. bump0
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wow you look amazing congrats and keep up the awesome work.0
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Great transformation. A true inspiration to all of us. Congratulations. Keep it up.0
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congrats!!! i'm glad you are happy! also you look AMAZING! i hope to be able to post an amazing story next year too! i just started on here- i have a bunch of girls in my support group who came over from facebook so we can help eachother out. one problem for me is that i hate running! hopefully i can do something about that 0
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WOW!! You look amazing!! Good Job.0
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Wow wow wow amazing great job!! So encouraging0
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Oh my goodness,you look amazing.I can really tell the difference in the pictures.Great job:)0
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amazing, good job !!0
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I'm struggling to believe you are the same person..what an incredible transformation. you deserve the 'new' you and the recognition in this thread for your incredible turnaround. you look stunning!0
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Hi, guys! Today is my one year MFP anniversary!!! Over the past year I've lost 71 lbs, discovered a love of running, and at 30 years old am in the best shape of my life! I definitely could not have done it without MFP and all of the AMAZING, supportive people I have met here. I am so glad I discovered this site! It's completely changed my life and it will change yours, too, if you stick with it and give it all you've got!
Here is how I lost the weight and got in shape...
Diet - I really didn't focus too much on eating healthier at first. I basically worked on measuring my food and eating proper portion sizes. I couldn't believe how much I was overeating! I stayed below the calorie goal MFP gave me with my settings on a 1 lb/week loss. I gradually started eating healthier foods and discovered a lot of great foods through the message boards that I'd never tried before, such as, Greek yogurt, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, edamame, protein bars, etc. I now focus on getting a lot of protein and fiber and eating a lot of fruits and veggies. I just feel so much better when I eat healthfully. I still eat fast food, junk food, and drink alcohol, but I do so in moderation and make sure it fits into my calorie goal for the day. My husband does not eat healthfully, so my house is constantly full of temptations, but I've gradually worked up the willpower to resist. Mind over matter.
Exercise - When I first started MFP, I was a total couch potato! I never played sports in school or enjoyed any form of physical activity really, so I was living a very sedentary life. I started out with just walking at the park and worked on gradually increasing my distance and speed. Then, I got a job that is very physically demanding and basically thought I was going to die at first, but now I love my job and it's been a big help in reaching my weight loss goal. I decided I needed to start exercising outside of just work, so I got some Jillian Michaels workout DVDs, which I love! I've done 30DS, RI30, and am currently on 6W6P. I've also done C25K and since completing it, I've ran three 5k trail races and a 10k. I'm now training for a half marathon in October. I've discovered that I love working out and running, NEVER EVER thought those words would come from my mouth, but it's true. I had no idea how amazing it could make me feel and I have so much energy now!
And now, pictures!
This is the picture that started it all. This was taken at my family reunion last summer and I could not even believe that was me! I was 195 lbs here. I realized that I needed to do something. I was so unhappy with myself and how I was living.
At 123 lbs.
Thank you for reading! :happy:
You were gorgeous before and you're gorgeous now! Congrats!0 -
Ridiculously impressed! Love your story! Your pictures are great and you look fabulous! I hope I'll be able to post a similar story on my one year anniversary! Way to keep all of us motivated and inspired!0
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You were absolutely gorgeous before but now you look happy as well which makes you look stunning. Amazing transformation great job girly! :drinker:0
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Wow. What an inspiration!. You look GREAT!.0
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that is amazing. you are an inspiration.0
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You look amazing. Congratulations on your success story!0
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Wow. Great job!0
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Thank you so much for showing that it can be done! What a difference one year can make. YOU ROCK!!0
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1 Very Happy Kyli- indeed! What an amazing transformation- mentally and physically- such an inspiration- you've written words that could've come from my mouth... Thanks for sharing and Congratulations!!!0
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Incredible!0
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In a word: AMAZING! Thanks for sharing! If anyone needs motivation, they should post your pics on their desk/fridge/wherever!0
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what a transformation! you look amazing!0
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Motivation and inspiration wrapped up into one story. Thank you for posting your story and pictures. It gives me hope. 0
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That's awesome!0
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