A new me!!! W/pics

lrodriguez83 · July 2012

I have been on MFP for about a year and a half. My ticker says 52 pounds lost, I am down over 20 inches all over my body, from a size 28, now into 14/16 tops and almost in some 16 pants, my 18's are getting lose. I have been in a plateau of weight loss for what seems like forever, but I think I am finally getting out of it by changing up my eating and some of my work outs. Even though at times I think I should have lost more weight by now, I think of all that I have gained. I have a completely new life! I have more 5K t-shirts in my closet then regular ones, I have completed 7 different 5K's, a 10K, a sprint triathlon and will start training for a half marathon soon. I love sweating and work out clothes more than I could ever imagine. I LOVE for my picture to be taken now, just so I can smile and say WOW, look how far I have come. My kids love the healthier lifestyle, my oldest saying he can't wait to run 5K's just like his mom. I had the courage to leave a troubled marriage, fall in love with myself and enjoy this new life I have created. I found confidence that I never knew existed deep inside of me. I am stronger now, I see definition in my legs, arms and I see BONES!!!! I can run with my kids, play tag and wrestle around and not feel like I am dying. The life I had before, I was simply existing! NOW I am actually LIVING!!!! Yes, I have had days, weeks and even a few months that my food choices were horrible but I still hit the gym. I have taken short breaks from the gym, I have had times I didn't want to work out! But I am still here, I am still getting stronger and sticking to this. I will see this complete transformation through. I WILL NOT STOP! I will NEVER EVER go back to the woman I once was! Thank you to all of my MFP friends and family that have been on this journey! You make this so much easier!

xYumzx · July 2012

you look amazing!

Deidre33 · July 2012

u look great!!! good job

Kluiver · July 2012

Congrats on the weight loss. I too have hit a plateau, but I feel like I'm slowly breaking it.

BTW, you're new pic doesn't do you justice! I can barely see you!

rosarenee1 · July 2012

What a fantastic outlook and a great transformation! You must feel so proud of yourself! Congrats.

Setof2Keys · July 2012

You are a gorgous woman inside and out, it's just now everyone can see it!! Keep it up Momma and you'll never regret it.

u!!

ThomasFMendiola · July 2012

Way to go! You should be proud of yourself!

chimpy_chimp · July 2012

Congratulations! You look great.

candy_mcswole · July 2012

Congratulations girl, you keep doing your thing! You look great!!

Bryanslady · July 2012

Awesome job !!!

fleazo · July 2012

You look fantastic!! Keep it up. Wish I could do as good.

tanyakins2001 · July 2012

Wow you look great, definitely like a different person. Keep up the good work :-)

vegasmari · July 2012

You look soooooo good. Super Cute!!!

allifantastical · July 2012

Awesome job!!

ColletteNicole · July 2012

you look AWESOME!! great job!!

kimmerkay · July 2012

You look amazing!

Anna800 · July 2012

Congratulations you look amazing!

sspscott · July 2012

Oh my god! Your story is so unbelievable! And you have made unbelievable changes! Congratulations on your transformation!

You are a true inspiration!