One Year and almost there

Chenoachem
Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
edited September 20 in Success Stories
Good Morning. I just did my weigh in and after 1 year of working with MFP I am only 0.6 pounds from my goal. I started this journey when I realized that I was creeping back up to what I weighed when I was 9 months pregnant and knew I needed to do something. It has been slow and steady, but that is how we win this race. Right?

Goals:
Stop having my asthma control my life: I have now gone 1 year without being in the hospital. This is the first time since I was born.
Lose 43 pounds: I have lost 42.4 pounds

Other Accomplishments:
Pants Size 14 (start) - Size 4 (now)
Shirt Size L or XL (start) - Size XS (now)
Run not at all (start) - Run 7 miles (now)
Bike not at all (start) - Bike 20+ miles (now)

I can post updated pictures later. But I was happy to look back and see what I could do with 1 year of determination and not giving up.

Good Luck to all you out there just starting. You can do this.

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  • claire30
    claire30 Posts: 153
    Well done to you, thats fantastic, and an amazing inspiration!
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    GREAT!!! :flowerforyou: You are an inspiration!!!!!!! :bigsmile:

    Congratulations!!:flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • Belight
    Belight Posts: 12
    Congratulations and thank you for posting that! Today is day 1 for me.......:flowerforyou:
  • TamaraRR
    TamaraRR Posts: 93 Member
    That is amazing, especially when you laid out the before and afters. Congrats!
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    amazing!! thank you so much for sharing your accomplishment! It truly helps a Monday morning weigher!!
  • tnallen
    tnallen Posts: 7
    Congratulations!!! You are certainly an inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing!!!
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    Thank you. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the support of fellow MFPer's.
  • MelissaKay82
    MelissaKay82 Posts: 38
    Congratulations!!!! :smile:
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Congrats. Wow you look great.
  • bjs06
    bjs06 Posts: 316 Member
    Wow! Those are some amazing accomplishments! Congratulations!
  • sweetteacher123
    sweetteacher123 Posts: 178
    Congratulations! What an amazing job! And you are completely correct! Slow and steady DOES win the race with weight loss. It's what gets the weight off and keeps it off in a healthy manner! Pat yourself on the back.
  • txcwgirl
    txcwgirl Posts: 127 Member
    Congratulations, This is a huge accomplishment, you are an inspiration to me and a lot of others both here and out in the world. Can't wait to see the pictures.
  • lilcal13
    lilcal13 Posts: 1
    Way to Go! Thanks for posting this. I like how you have an emphasis on health as well as just weight loss. Congratulations on controlling your asthma! Makes me believe that my weight loss goals are possible as well! :flowerforyou:
  • BobbieJo_1977
    BobbieJo_1977 Posts: 197 Member
    WOW!!! Way to go! You are so there! And you've changed your lifestyle to match what you want to be (like running and biking!). Good job!
  • TizMeAim
    TizMeAim Posts: 13
    wow that is wonderful congrats on all your hard work..... today is my first day but I am going to give my all!! hopefully in a year I will be where u are...... my goal....... again CONGRATS!!!!!!!
  • cvtga
    cvtga Posts: 118
    That is awesome! You must be so proud.
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    That is awesome! You must be so proud.

    I am. Thank you all for your comments.
  • aerobicgirl
    aerobicgirl Posts: 354 Member
    great job thanks for reminding me that its not gonna happen over night, especially if its done the right way../
  • BADGIRLstl
    BADGIRLstl Posts: 473 Member
    Wow this is awesome news....I can not weight (wait) to see you before and after pictures. Its wonderful to see all of your accomplishment.....I mean the asthma is BIIIIGGGGGG. Keep it up and congrats to the new you!
  • TwentyTen
    TwentyTen Posts: 585
    Perfect!!

    Your beginning and your goal is almost exactly in line with mine, and I am not even two weeks in, so this is truly inspiring, thank you!!! I hope to be making the same post myself a year from now.
  • Holton
    Holton Posts: 1,018
    You post is so fabulous for me to read! We started at nearly the same weight and I have the goal of losing 40 pounds this year! I see that you and I were the same size in regards to clothing and I am so hopeful my ultimate results will be as pronounced as yours. Thanks for posting your accomplishments; it is just what I needed to read as I have a ways to go on my journey!
  • oregonlady
    oregonlady Posts: 2,743 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: wow!
    i loved reading your success!
    i look forward to viewing more of your photos too.

    thank you:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    I am glad that I could help other be motivated. This has been a great site for me to keep accountable.

    On my profile I have put some before and during pictures up. I will try to take some current photos soon. I am usually the one with the camera. :happy:
  • heidihunt
    heidihunt Posts: 2
    Just starting today. You're inspiring! Thanks for the post.
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    Well Done! WOW! Thanks for the great inspiration. You sound so healthy and I'm so happy for you!:flowerforyou:
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