2 Years on MFP & Hosting a GIVEAWAY to show thanks! Pix too!

MagonElizabeth

I'm the same height and hope to be at your current weight! That is where I was in high school and hoping to get back there!
You look great and are an inspiration!!!

bluegrasschica

You look awesome!! Way to go!

Fleur933

What in inspiration you are ! And how kind! I am entering phase 2 of my weightloss. I've hit a plateau but I'm not done yet. I recently got married and now I'm all about getting healthy in anticipation of having healthy pregnancies/healthy children.

SkinnyBeth4Life

HOLY MOLY, you look AMAZING!!!!! And so quickly too. I've been on this journey since December and am only 10 pounds down. Working full time and going to grad school full time is definitely a challenge! Yay!!!!

GottaGetSlimAndSexy

I NEEDED to see this post! You look GREAT! I just started using MFP this week and I'm already in love w/ the app. Over the past few years, I've been struggling to lose the LBS and seeing post like yours give me hope. Kudos to you miss lady... keep up the good work. Are those the three DVS that were used for your transformation?

HeatherMN

Congrats on your transformation; you look phenomenal!

What a generous gesture to host a giveaway for your anniversary on MFP!

Best of luck to you as you continue your journey of health and fitness with your family!!

CoriWv176

Awesome job!

Berger2011

WTG, you are such an inspiration. I have battled my weight my whole life and have finally taken control of it I think. This community has been wonderful as well. Keep doing what you are doing, because you are proof it works!!

tasoconnor

You and your story are inspiring! Great job!

ndwyer0910

Wow you really look amazing!! and thats really sweet of you to do something like that!

xMillyLouisex

wow you look amazing!

and this is a really lovely idea, and oooo a bit exciting too lol x

contactamipro

Congratulations! Awesome transformation!!

FroggyBug

I don't post often but I wanted to say I think this is a really neat idea. I hope someone that really needs it wins! Thank you for doing something like this.

You look amazing! What a transformation. You better be very proud of yourself. Once again, Amazing!

I actually really like Denise Austin videos (don't think I ever tried the ones you posted though-may need to check them out) and use to use them when I was in better shape (I was a fat kid, skinny teen and now fat again). I'm hoping to start using them once again when I feel healthy enough. I've never had abs like you though!

DLKeeble

I am pleased to announce that I celebrated my 2 year MFP anniversary! I joined this community on August 7, 2010, exactly one month after my 4th child was born. I weighed 217 lbs when I gave birth to her and was a whopping 196 lbs when I got pregnant. I am hypothyroid due to Hashimoto’s, have PCOS, and have had an ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair on my left knee. I am a full time teacher, wife, and mother to 4 and stepmother to 1. I am in post-graduate school full time. To say my life is busy is an understatement.

This community and the support here taught me that to be my best person that I needed to put myself first. I reached my goal of 128 lbs on April 13, 2011 and have been in maintenance ever since. I have watched my body change tremendously and it is still going through changes! Right now, I am averaging about 136 lbs in maintenance (I’m 5’7”). I’m not really sure what “number” I want to maintain as I am more focused on my physique and creating a physically and emotionally strong person so that I can be there for my family for many years to come. This site has given me my life back! I never, in a million years, thought I was capable of reaching my goals… but I did- and so can you! :flowerforyou:

To show my appreciation, I would like to help some of you get started or continue on your health journey. I will be giving away 3 packages to 3 people. Each will contain a new, never opened Denise Austin workout dvd and some other goodies (like various protein bars, water flavoring packets, motivational items). These items were purchased by me and I’m not affiliated with any of these companies… just a mom/teacher who wants to pay it forward! :drinker:

To enter in the drawing, just post ONE comment. I will end the giveaway on Monday, September 3 at 12 midnight (ie late Sunday night). I will use a random number generator to choose the winning posters and notify you by PM. I’ll then need your address and I’ll pop your package in the mail. It’s just my way of saying THANK YOU all for being part of this phenomenal community.

Here is my initial transformation:





Here are the 3 DVDs that will be given away (other items not pictured as I haven't purchased them yet! :laugh: )
Denise Austin Sculpt & Burn Body Blitz DVD

Denise Austin Body Makeover Mix

Denise Austin 3-Week Boot Camp DVD


*Update from page 3*
Thank you everyone! I appreciate y'all more than you'll ever know! Whether you are new or old, just getting started, or are in maintenance... you each have valuable qualities to offer this community and I am proud of each of you for being here and taking back your health!

I didn't post to solicit the nice comments but they sure do make a girl feel great so thank you again! I wish I could do much more to show my thanks... honestly- I have my life back and my husband will have a wife to nag him that many more years longer and my kids will have a mom there to hold their kids one day...

This forum has quiet possibly helped me beat heart disease, cancer, avoid a stroke, escape my family history of diabetes... I will always be forever grateful!

What a generous offer. I hope whom ever you choose will put them to good use as you have.
Your transformation is amazing! Continued success with your life and responsibilities.

holmesp603

Congrats!! Ive been on this journey for two years now - and not quite a year on this site which is FANTASTIC!!! I find it difficult to maintain while I struggle to lose 20 more!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!:flowerforyou:

klsdwn

Amazing!! You are such an inspiration!!!

kureiko

That's amazing! You've done a tremendous job!

khein33

What an inspiration to me and others. I'm going to do my pay it forward today and buy some random person lunch today when I go get mine. Always a good reminder to do good unto others as well.

Also- you look WONDERFUL!

Goldielocks181

You look amazing! this post is so inspiring and such a nice gesture to want to give something back! well done!

trhjrh06

Wow, amazing transformation and dedication. Congratulations!
Thank you for posting this and being so inspiring!

fullofsmiles04

What an incredible transformation!!!! You look fabulous!!

MissCreepyLovestruck

Oh WOW!!!!!! I can't get over the transformation!!!!!!!! You look FANTASTIC, and I hope you know it! All of the work and dedication you have put into your weight loss and healthy journey shows!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!

coppercat25

Your transformation is stunning. You've clearly worked hard to get to this point and I congratulate you! Plus how kind hearted of you to do a kind of 'pay it forward' thing to the MFP community, I think that's a lovely idea!

stangma

What a wonderful way to pay it forward! You have done an amazing transformation! Congrats.

Debbie

lizarene3

Wow, you look amazing, great job!!!!

dreja82

You look great! You are an inspiration to us all!

Britt_Duffy

You look wonderful, but even more importantly, you are healthy and HAPPY! Great job!

mamamc03

Happy MFPiversary!! What a transformation and what a commitment!! I love MFP and can not imagine life without it!!

gerbies

Wow...your transformation is amazing! I, too, hope to have such a great success story to share. The MFP community, truly, is the key differentiator between MFP and other sites. So grateful for having found MFP!

MegdKel

You look amazing!!!