One year on MFP

SnazzyTraveller

About a year ago I made a great decision. I joined MFP! Since then I've become more aware of the choices I make~ at first I tried to to follow everyone else's rules but as time went on I realized I needed to find what works for me. This is really the only realistic way I'd be able to maintain a healthy and steady weight loss. I found a balance between cardio, strength training, eating the right portions of food (using Canada's food guide) and also recognizing my WOW foods and being able to distinguish between what I really love eating and what I eat just because it's there.

About a year ago I started off around 175lbs and with the help of MFP and advice from my aunt who's a dietitian (and well, also my own determination had something to do with it!) I lost 25lbs by Feb 2012. During that time frame I really learned a lot about excercise, different recipes, made a few good friends, and also was so encouraged by all of you hotties and that really inspired me to keep going. I wouldn't really consider it "unfortunate" but during the spring/summer I fell back into old habits, mostly due to a crazy wild and energy-consuming summer job. Mostly I fell out of my excercise routine and didn't watch carb portions. Didn't eat veggies etc. However I always craved a run and knew I should change my diet. I went back to over 170lbs and I missed my healthy lifestyle.

I re-dedicated myself to MFP about a month and a half ago, and I don't log everyday because it seems very tedious, but I love the support and inspirational stories. And I love the people who stayed friends with me, despite my summer absence:flowerforyou:

Anyways thanks for taking the time to read ths, I know there weren't any pictures which isn't very exciting of me. So far I've lost ~10lbs and am sooooooo excited! It was a bit disheartening to gain back what had taken such an effort to lose, but I am relieved to be back in the swing of things. I appreciate every pound gone and have a good feeling that I won't get back to that weight again.

I love MFP
Also you guys are alright...

Hjbaker

Thanks for sharing your story and congrats for being one year on. I have not known you for a lot of your journey but from what I do know you are strong and determined. I have no doubt you will achieve your future goals (weight orientated or otherwise). I have appreciated knowing that I am not the only one who has tried, 'failed' and then tried again and you have certainly been a source of inspiration to me (and no doubt plenty of others) so thanks to you for being there for us over the past year.

Heather
P.S yeah you are alright too