1 Year Annivesary [with Pics] 35 pds down

missoularocks

Last week marked my one year anniversary with MFP and I have lost 35 pounds in that year. I am proud of myself but also have a little more to go.

I started out around 200 pounds *blush* but now I am down to 164 and hoping to lose around 14 - 20 pounds more.

Before ...






Now...








What I did to lose~

logged in almost every day, supported my MFP buddies and received support back!
exercised more and harder and got a HRM to help monitor my heart rate,
ate most of my exercise calories,
started running - I began with good ol' C25k (see http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml).
started weighing and controlling my portions,
cut down on carbs - especially white - I more or less switched to whole grains,
and began drinking more water - 64 oz/day on average.

What I couldn't compromise on for weight loss~

giving up my craft beers (but recently I have been really trying hard to only drink 1-2 on weekends),
depriving myself of treats - especially chocolate,
and drinking coffee with real sweeteners (as opposed to artificial).

This is just what I did. Please don't think I am professing to know what will work for you and your body. However, if you want more information, feel free to message me.
I am glad there is MFP to keep me accountable and gain great buddies for support.

13inchestogo

Wow what a difference!!!! You look GREAT!!! Keep on movin it you'll get to your goal before you know it !! I wish you happiness and success on your journey for the last little bit as well!!!

lilyinlove

You look stunning! Well done for all you've accomplished!


Happy anniversary !

Bakes784

You look amazing! Good for you and keep at it - you can do it!

MrsB724

You are quite a hottie! Nice work-your starting weights and goal weight are almost exactly like mine. I hope that in a year I can share the same successes. Amazing work!

casnic25

You look great! Congrats and great job. Happy one year anniversary!

KAR1959

You look great! And if I may say so about 10 years younger. You should be really proud! Reading someone else's story is so encouraging. Keeps me going. Congrats!

emilywagers13

Congrats you look great!

LennyInFlorida

Terrific Job!!

1nr15

OMG! you look amazing!!!! so happy for you!!!

laurenellenmarie

Look at you in shorts...
*proud face

time2shine29

Great job! You can totally see a big difference.

heygirl1000

Awesome job! You look amazing! Way to go! You are very inspiring! Thanks for posting the pics!:happy:

misskerouac

You look absolutely smashing!!!!
You are doing so well and you are such a good supporter to all your MFP buds.

starrrjo

You are doing amazingly. A true inspiration

Kityngirl

Awesome job!!

starla5881

You look fantastic, dahling! You inspire me daily! :-)

sunshinealldaylong

Wow...Thank You for posting this! You look great!

grdnr03

thanks for sharing, I like to see how MFP works for others, its great for encouragement, you look lovely!!

foxfireash

Woo-hoo! Way to go, Nicki! You look FANTASTIC

alexveksler

....
What I did to lose~

logged in almost every day, supported my MFP buddies and received support back!
exercised more and harder and got a HRM to help monitor my heart rate,
ate most of my exercise calories,
started running - I began with good ol' C25k (see http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml).
started weighing and controlling my portions,
cut down on carbs - especially white - I more or less switched to whole grains,
and began drinking more water - 64 oz/day on average.

What I couldn't compromise on for weight loss~

giving up my craft beers (but recently I have been really trying hard to only drink 1-2 on weekends),
depriving myself of treats - especially chocolate,
and drinking coffee with real sweeteners (as opposed to artificial).

This is just what I did. Please don't think I am professing to know what will work for you and your body. However, if you want more information, feel free to message me.
I am glad there is MFP to keep me accountable and gain great buddies for support.

Did you just steal my post?

My 1 year anniversary is next week and if I had to post something in this forum, it would be exactly this.

Congrats on progress. You look amazing!!

Slim7Dee

Your a true inspiration. Well done. :flowerforyou:

LINative

Congratulations! You look amazing! Such a huge accomplishment:)

bhfood

Hi Missoularocks. I am 55, just started my fitness pal ab out 2 wks ago. It's really helping I think. I weighed 184 at beg. I have about a year journey ahead of me I think to get to 130-135. It would really help to hear more of what you did to lose. Do you have any good bkfsts? I am a g'ma and walking is what I can do right now. I have a walk/hike partner who is going to go out with me once a week for 45 min-1 hr at different places for some variety. any suggestions??

TimeWillTell2

You look wonderful. Keep up the great work and you will be to goal in no time. Amazing job and such an inspiration for those of us just starting out.....thanks for sharing!

SBlost

Thanks for sharing, you look GREAT!!! Keep it up and you will lose that little bit left you want to. Good luck!! :happy:

mkm9279

You look amazing! Great job!

Catie_v2

Congrats on your success! And for sharing the basics on what you changed and what you weren't will to compromise. Sometimes I still feel guilty when having a treat even though I have the calories for it! You will be at goal before you know it

myooper1

You look great. Congratulations on your success and keep up the good work.

KrazyAsianNic

Way to go! You look great!

NMJosephs

Fabulous work! You look great!

BTW - I LOVE the shorts you're wearing in the picture with the white sunglasses. Where did you get them?