One Year... With Pics!

Madam_Patrick

I started my journey on 10-8-11. It's been a struggle some days, but I am so proud of myself! I've learned a lot about who I am, who I don't want to be and more about who I want to be in the future!

I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome a few years ago and I learned why it had been so hard for me to lose weight before. My hormones were crazy out of whack!

I am a Christian and I've always struggled with being "beautifully and wonderfully made" because my body was never like I wished it was. But, I am learning that it is up to me to treat my body like a temple. And I really wasn't at all! I was eating my feelings. And I wasn't moving my body enough.

In the last 4 months I've been training for a half-marathon at the end of this month! The Chosen Marathon raises money for people who need financial assistance in adopting children. It is a wonderful organization. Check it out: www.chosenmarathon.com

In a year I've lost 43lbs... gone from a size 20 to 14 (could probably fit a 12 now)... lost inches... gained lots of muscle... and I've hit ONE-derland!!!

Thanks to all of my friends and family!!! You guys have been my inspiration and I can't wait to see what another year brings!

Here's my time line in pictures. Enjoy!



9-3-11: About a month before I started my journey. Visiting my brother and my new niece!


11-25-11: About 7 weeks into my journey. With my hubby on Thanksgiving!


11-25-11: Another Turkey Day Shot.


Around Christmas 2011.


1-22-12. Down about 17 lbs.


1-22-12. Full body shot.


3-14-12. Our anniversary. Down 22 lbs.


4-11-12. Down 25 lbs.


4-28-12. Down 30 lbs.


7/2011 (days after shoulder surgery), 11/2011, 4/2012, 7/2012


7/2011 and 7/2012


7-23-12. This dress was so tight last year...


9-20-12.


10-9-12 Training!

Madam_Patrick

I have no idea why it's saying the photos were deleted or moved...

briannadunn

Great job!!

Madam_Patrick

Great job!!

Can you see the pics?

popat89

nope, cant see the pics...but great job!!

alecsg21

WOW 40+ lbs!!! That's amazing, great job! Can't see pictures, but who needs those...It sounds like you are happy with yourself and that's all that matters!!!!

payupalice

I know that sometimes the link will have IMG, when it needs to be img - maybe that's why they're not showing?

Farmerj2000

I started my journey on 10-8-11. It's been a struggle some days, but I am so proud of myself! I've learned a lot about who I am, who I don't want to be and more about who I want to be in the future!

I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome a few years ago and I learned why it had been so hard for me to lose weight before. My hormones were crazy out of whack!

I am a Christian and I've always struggled with being "beautifully and wonderfully made" because my body was never like I wished it was. But, I am learning that it is up to me to treat my body like a temple. And I really wasn't at all! I was eating my feelings. And I wasn't moving my body enough.

In the last 4 months I've been training for a half-marathon at the end of this month! The Chosen Marathon raises money for people who need financial assistance in adopting children. It is a wonderful organization. Check it out: www.chosenmarathon.com

In a year I've lost 43lbs... gone from a size 20 to 14 (could probably fit a 12 now)... lost inches... gained lots of muscle... and I've hit ONE-derland!!!

Thanks to all of my friends and family!!! You guys have been my inspiration and I can't wait to see what another year brings!

Here's my time line in pictures. Enjoy!



9-3-11: About a month before I started my journey. Visiting my brother and my new niece!
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/564266_10150999607122589_1571576458_n.jpg[/img]

11-25-11: About 7 weeks into my journey. With my hubby on Thanksgiving!
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/546724_10150999607392589_247233018_n.jpg[/img]

11-25-11: Another Turkey Day Shot.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/524100_10150999607652589_1156753790_n.jpg[/img]

Around Christmas 2011.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/540442_10150999607842589_1851322462_n.jpg[/img]

1-22-12. Down about 17 lbs.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/550212_10150999605967589_1697372463_n.jpg[/img]

1-22-12. Full body shot.
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3-14-12. Our anniversary. Down 22 lbs.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/549363_10150999606462589_408280118_n.jpg[/img]

4-11-12. Down 25 lbs.
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4-28-12. Down 30 lbs.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/579459_10150999606907589_118682987_n.jpg[/img]

7/2011 (days after shoulder surgery), 11/2011, 4/2012, 7/2012
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7/2011 and 7/2012
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7-23-12. This dress was so tight last year...
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/402795_10151361127562589_1875120082_n.jpg[/img]

9-20-12.
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/401393_10151442661987589_486479172_n_zps7fd27f49.jpg[/img]

10-9-12 Training!
[img]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o272/megpegmc/Facebook/My journey in pictures/643866_10151458175907589_1662772064_n.jpg[/img]

You needed to replace "%20" with a space. Your album name had spaces in it. Looking good btw

desiv2

You look awesome!

jconnolly528

You look fantastic. Congrats on your success so far! You seem so happy, it radiates out of you!

miss4sure

Looking great. Keep up the good work.