365 days, 42 pounds lost [pic]
AdenaJ
Posts: 58 Member
I made it!
As someone who has quit and begun more healthy living plans than I can count, I am pleased that I have stuck with MyFitnessPal for one year. Today was my 365th day of logging in and tracking my food and exercise. I have lost more than 40 pounds so far, and at this point, I am uncertain how many sizes I’ve dropped. I still wear the same clothes for the most part (see photo). I do know that I have retired a couple of the pants that fit loosely at my heaviest and now can wear comfortably the ones that were tighter.
While I use discretion on what foods I eat, I have not cut anything out of my diet. I know me, and making any food off limits would have been a recipe for failure. Moderation and making healthy choices MOST of the time has been sustainable and has led to a true change in my lifestyle.
I have been in a weight-loss plateau for several months so I have increased my calorie intake and have incorporated more strength training into my exercise routine. This has jumpstarted my weight loss some, and I’m proud of myself for not giving up completely when the scale didn't budge.
In summary, here is my progress report since October 24, 2011:
* 365 consecutive days logging food intake and exercise on MyFitnessPal
* 41.8 pounds lost
* 21.70 total inches lost
* 272 miles walked/ran
* Participated in four 5K races and plan to walk/run (mostly walk) a half-marathon Saturday
* Average pace one year ago: 20-21 minute/mile
* Average pace today: 17-18 minute/mile
* Completed 30 consecutive days of Jillian Michaels’ 30-Day Shred in November 2011 after owning the DVD for two years
Here's to 365 more!
As someone who has quit and begun more healthy living plans than I can count, I am pleased that I have stuck with MyFitnessPal for one year. Today was my 365th day of logging in and tracking my food and exercise. I have lost more than 40 pounds so far, and at this point, I am uncertain how many sizes I’ve dropped. I still wear the same clothes for the most part (see photo). I do know that I have retired a couple of the pants that fit loosely at my heaviest and now can wear comfortably the ones that were tighter.
While I use discretion on what foods I eat, I have not cut anything out of my diet. I know me, and making any food off limits would have been a recipe for failure. Moderation and making healthy choices MOST of the time has been sustainable and has led to a true change in my lifestyle.
I have been in a weight-loss plateau for several months so I have increased my calorie intake and have incorporated more strength training into my exercise routine. This has jumpstarted my weight loss some, and I’m proud of myself for not giving up completely when the scale didn't budge.
In summary, here is my progress report since October 24, 2011:
* 365 consecutive days logging food intake and exercise on MyFitnessPal
* 41.8 pounds lost
* 21.70 total inches lost
* 272 miles walked/ran
* Participated in four 5K races and plan to walk/run (mostly walk) a half-marathon Saturday
* Average pace one year ago: 20-21 minute/mile
* Average pace today: 17-18 minute/mile
* Completed 30 consecutive days of Jillian Michaels’ 30-Day Shred in November 2011 after owning the DVD for two years
Here's to 365 more!
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Congratulations! You look amazing!
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First of all let me say..Congrats on finding what works for you in this lifestyle..You are beautiful and definitely see your progress...I wish you continued success...Take it one day at a time...Good luck and congrats again..0
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Awesome you look healthier & younger.. WTG!0
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YOU are an inspiration! You look fabulous!0
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you look so amazing! I love seeing the b/a in the same outfit!!0
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U are beautiful!! WTG!!!
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You look great and I love your diet philosophy. I'm much the same way. Keep up the great work!0
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Absolutely outstanding ....... thanks for sharing ...... keep on truckin' !0
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This is wonderful!!! You are beautiful and this is the message I needed to read today! Thank you!0
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Awesome, you look GREAT !!! Keep up the healthy Lifestyle !!!!0
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Wonderful work, so inspiring!0
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WONDERFUL WORK!!!0
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Good for you! You look awesome 0
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go you and lovely dress!0
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Congratulations! So pretty!0
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Great success for you. I could have written your post - it sounded so much like my own experience. (Except that you sound much better at your exercise program than I am.)
I too am just pleased that I have been able this time to stick with my decision to lose weight.
you look great.0 -
wonderful post. congrats on making it 365 days! LOVE how your pictures are labeled "before" and "during". awesome!0
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What an achievement! Congratulations - you're glowing in your current pic! Beautiful!0
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What great commitment and dedication to yourself! I think you look fantastic... And the best transformation is the one that is not necessarily visible... The one in your head... The one that is now shines through in that smile and sparkle in your eyes... that genuine air of happiness and confidence... Way to go and heres to another fabulous year!0
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Beautiful!! Congrats on the 42 lbs... an inspiration to all!!0
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You look amazing and beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to kick off!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0
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Congratulations on sticking with it!!!! You are looking great!0
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FABULOUS work!! I have a similar approach because I'm in it for the long haul. Glad to hear you broke your plateau.0
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great job i bet u have lost a lot of inches0
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Congrats!! glad you are sticking with it!! You look beautiful 0
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You are absolutely beautiful and I think it's totally cool that you have it broken down what all you have accomplished over this year!!!!! Congratulations:)0
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Congratulations you look absolutely stunning...not to say you were't before but you are glowing.
Keep up the terrific work! cheers:drinker:0 -
Congrats on your AWESOME progress thus far!!! I enjoyed your story and look forward to see your next update on this journey to health and wellness!!! Cheers!!!0
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Congrats!!! Keep it up!0
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congratulations on your hard work and dedication towards your new lifestyle. You look great.0
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