Update: Over a year on MFP and over 50lbs gone

spammyanna

I've lost over 50lbs here. I started at a size 14/16 and am currently wearing a 2/4. I went from no physical activity to running 3-4x per week and lifting weights 2x per week. I used to be a smoker, I used to eat fast food all the time. I used to be the laziest person on earth.

Here's me before:



Here is me at my 5k on Saturday (that I ran in 28:27)



There are no tricks, no secrets. Just hard work. Sure I've had setbacks, but the important thing is to keep going.

dorilou1969

you look fabulous! congrats!

karenwill2

you are amazing!

theyrmysun

Great job! You look wonderful and thin!

tree618

Very cool! You look great!

lorettakay

You look great!!

spammyanna

Thanks everyone!

jigglewiggles

Wow, u look awesome!! Your before picture you look like you're in your late 30's early 40's, your after picture you look like you're in high school, (not just because of the cute hat and sweater, lol). It's amazing how weight loss can literally make someone look younger.

gargisingh

Wow! What a transformation! You look so fit, so much younger. And, I am glad that you added that remark over the hardwork it needs. Thank you!

spammyanna

Oh wow, for the record I am 31, but thanks for the compliment! It's nice to think I look that much younger!

valeriewxy

Oh wow, well done!! We have/had the same starting weight and I hope that in time to come, I'll be able to report the same results as you!

michellevine1

Very well done - congrats. You look wonderful!!

spammyanna

Oh wow, well done!! We have/had the same starting weight and I hope that in time to come, I'll be able to report the same results as you!

You will! It just takes being consistent. You can do it.

NewLIFEstyle4ME

Girlfriend, you look MARVELOUS. It's official for me, you are NOW one of my Mfp sheroes! Yours is one of the most inspiring
pics and stories I've ever read. WOW--go ahead on, with ya bad self! :drinker: :flowerforyou:

teresa_c

THANK YOU for the inspiration!! I so hope to be where you are GREAT JOB!!!!!!

zoukeira

Hugely inspirational post - and I LOVE your outfit hehe!

Glowbee

You are my hero. Congratulations you're amazing!!

barbiek999

Congratulations! You are an inspiration for sure! I love your message that you just gotta keep going! It's really what it all comes down to, isn't it?!

Love love love your adorable outfit! Waldo by chance?

Thanks so much for posting!!!

RosaC773

Congrats, you look amazing!!!

spammyanna

Congratulations! You are an inspiration for sure! I love your message that you just gotta keep going! It's really what it all comes down to, isn't it?!

Love love love your adorable outfit! Waldo by chance?

Thanks so much for posting!!!

Yep! It was a Halloween 5km race. Had to dress up!

DeeNelly

Way to go!! Love these kind of awesome & inspiring stories! You are living well for sure now! Keep up the great work!

selig0730

Awesome job with all your hard work paying off

spammyanna

Thank you! It's been hard, and I've gained back some when I wasn't watching my calories (vacation and whatnot.) Can't let those things bring you down!

reashamoriba

you look amazing :-D

spammyanna

Thanks!

BabyShank26

Wow I'm super impressed by this picture. I teach smoking cessation classes and I can say that quitting smoking was probably the best thing you could do for yourself. Its also a super hard habit to quit so great job! The weight loss is also extremely impressive! Keep up the good work and stay healthy!!!!