365 Days + pics!
Calipalm
Posts: 114 Member
Here it is! My NSV i have logged in my food, bite for bite, for 365 days in a row! I am so thrilled that i have been able to accomplish that! I want to make this simple and to the point.
I am so HAPPY. I NEVER thought that I was capable of accomplishing something so extraordinary. In fact I never took charge, until 1 year ago.
The big eye opener was when I was diagnosed with Non alcoholic fatty liver disease. The doctor explained it to me this way, "your liver is damaged to the point where it may seem as though you have been consuming alcohol for most of you life." It was the most shocking news ever. He told me that if the result didn't improve within the next 2 months i would need to get a liver biopsy. And this was all purely through my diet! Bad eating. I don't drink! It was all unhealthy fat!!!
I thought to myself this will not be permanent, i will improve my health because it is in my hands. I cannot let myself fail on something that i can change!!!
I signed up with a health coach through my husbands work, who simply helped lay out my obstacles such as late night eatings and lack of sleep. She also introduced me to MFP and urged me to log my food for 7 days, and here i am 365 days later. Logging daily.
I started simple with at home work out, like Hip hop abs. Then i slowly started using the elliptical. Soon i began Zumba and was becoming addicted. Slowly i started coming out of my shell and doing zumba 4 times a week plus running. Now I attend any class i am able, such as pilates and free weight classes. I yearn for the sweat and i can't wait to push myself further and further. Sadly i've yet to run any 5ks but it is in my future no questions asked!
In September I injured my ankle. Grade 3 ankle sprain, causing the lateral ligaments in my ankle to tear. Completely tear. It was the most disgusting sound in my life! And it was a terrible morning in Boot camp class. 3 Doctors visits, 6 physical therapy sessions and 2 months later, i am about 80% healed. I kept logging religiously, since working out was out of the question for a part of that time, and once i was allowed to start working out again, the doctor didn't have to tell me twice!
I just want to say that losing weight sucks. It sucks when you can't eat what you want. Well more like when you shouldn't I am not perfect nor will i ever be. But i strive to be my perfect. I set goals for myself and try and reach them. To others it may be ridiculous or childish but its not about them, is it? Its about ME! Its about my comfort zone and MY HEALTH. So when those times come where we compare ourselves to others, remind yourself that you are amazing, and capable. That you are worth it! That every tear you cry, and sweat you break, its you being respectful and loving to yourself. Because it is important and it does matter. KEEP GOING. Never stop. And keep faith! You will succeed, when your heart aches and your body hurts so bad, you know you have the determination and no one can stop you, except yourself, so get out of the way!!!!!! YOU deserve to be healthy.
I've lost
-42lbs
Started with a body fat percentage of 41.5 now down to around %35
Lost lots of inches not sure how many
I am so HAPPY. I NEVER thought that I was capable of accomplishing something so extraordinary. In fact I never took charge, until 1 year ago.
The big eye opener was when I was diagnosed with Non alcoholic fatty liver disease. The doctor explained it to me this way, "your liver is damaged to the point where it may seem as though you have been consuming alcohol for most of you life." It was the most shocking news ever. He told me that if the result didn't improve within the next 2 months i would need to get a liver biopsy. And this was all purely through my diet! Bad eating. I don't drink! It was all unhealthy fat!!!
I thought to myself this will not be permanent, i will improve my health because it is in my hands. I cannot let myself fail on something that i can change!!!
I signed up with a health coach through my husbands work, who simply helped lay out my obstacles such as late night eatings and lack of sleep. She also introduced me to MFP and urged me to log my food for 7 days, and here i am 365 days later. Logging daily.
I started simple with at home work out, like Hip hop abs. Then i slowly started using the elliptical. Soon i began Zumba and was becoming addicted. Slowly i started coming out of my shell and doing zumba 4 times a week plus running. Now I attend any class i am able, such as pilates and free weight classes. I yearn for the sweat and i can't wait to push myself further and further. Sadly i've yet to run any 5ks but it is in my future no questions asked!
In September I injured my ankle. Grade 3 ankle sprain, causing the lateral ligaments in my ankle to tear. Completely tear. It was the most disgusting sound in my life! And it was a terrible morning in Boot camp class. 3 Doctors visits, 6 physical therapy sessions and 2 months later, i am about 80% healed. I kept logging religiously, since working out was out of the question for a part of that time, and once i was allowed to start working out again, the doctor didn't have to tell me twice!
I just want to say that losing weight sucks. It sucks when you can't eat what you want. Well more like when you shouldn't
I am not perfect nor will i ever be. But i strive to be my perfect. I set goals for myself and try and reach them. To others it may be ridiculous or childish but its not about them, is it? Its about ME! Its about my comfort zone and MY HEALTH. So when those times come where we compare ourselves to others, remind yourself that you are amazing, and capable. That you are worth it! That every tear you cry, and sweat you break, its you being respectful and loving to yourself. Because it is important and it does matter. KEEP GOING. Never stop. And keep faith! You will succeed, when your heart aches and your body hurts so bad, you know you have the determination and no one can stop you, except yourself, so get out of the way!!!!!! YOU deserve to be healthy.I've lost
-42lbs
Started with a body fat percentage of 41.5 now down to around %35
Lost lots of inches not sure how many
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Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing your very inspiring story!!!! You have come so far and are doing fantastic!0
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Yeees! Thank you for sharing! I'm just starting here and that gives me so much motivation!
You've done a very great job and I love it when you say "I strive to be my perfect!": this is so true! I will remember that!
Thank you, and congrats!0 -
Good work! The bottom set of pictures look like and older sister on the left and a younger happier sister on the right! Keep up the great work and thank you for the inspiration!0
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You look awesome!! Great job! You motivate me! 0
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Wow! Great job! You look amazing! And so, so happy!!! Congrats!0
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You have done amazing and you are just adorable! So proud of you!!0
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You look great! Keep up the awesome work! You're so inspiring 0
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Well done, good on you for looking after your health.. so beautiful keep it up!0
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Thats amazing, thanks for sharing.
I've added you. I was also diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver disease and that was the thing that kickstarted my road to recovery.0 -
You look so beautiful!!! Such an inspiring post!!0
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What a fab story and you look fantastic - well done hun! 0
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Lookin good! Be proud! 0
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Absolutley fantastic!! You look great!!0
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Ah! This is awesome! Wonderful job in taking control of your health and logging every day is a huge feat! CONGRATS!0
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Congatulations! Consistant work pays off!0
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Very inspiring- thank you!0
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Happy 365 great logging in ....Congrats on the weight lost !!!!0
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Thank you for sharing your story! Gave me inspiration to keep going. I'm just starting out on this journey (again!) and I am determined to not FAIL this time. I keep telling myself that the reward is worth all the pain, sweat and tears. Thanks again.0
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Great job!0
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Great job! You look fantastic 0
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Awesome, your hardwork and dedication has paid off.0
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Awesome! Well done!0
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Unbelievable!! Thanks for sharing, your an inspiration 0
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well done!!! that is fantastic results 0
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You look amazing! Nice job! Keep it up!!0
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WOW AWESOME JOB!!! KEEP IT UP HUN YOU LOOK GREAT0
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Thank you all! I forgot to mention that my liver is now completely healthy and normal! 0
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You look great! Keep up the good work!0
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WOW!! You look amazing (and happy I love the smile!) You have the same body shape before as I have now. I hope to look like you when I lose 40+ lbs!
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wow!!go gurl!0
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