37lbs lost since August 1, 2012

Jaybew99

I started my weight loss journey on August 1, 2012 by joining my hair salon's biggest loser contest. Somehow my competitive nature catapulted me into tracking my diet and exercise on MFP. I won the competition (and $900) on September 26th and on September 27th started the C25K program. I jogged in my first race on Thanksgiving--a 5K. Two days ago I ran a 4mi race. I am going to continue with my jogging and work on getting faster and stronger.

I never thought I could get such results, as I am insulin resistant and have struggled to lose weight. I am on 1000mg of metformin/day and eat a low glycemic index diet, which does include carbs--just complex carbs.

I hope these photos work. I have lost a total of 37lbs as of today (from 287.4lbs to 250.4lbs). I am hoping to lose another 1.4lbs by the new year and another 83 total. Thanks for making MFP such an awesome space!

Dad_of_3

You look fantastic!

AzPie

Wow! What an inspiration! great job!

weldergirl15

ATTA-GIRL!! Keep fighting!

envythisstarbox

Wow! You go Girl! Keep up the Great Work! Keep Inspiring!

05saleengirl

Amazing progress!!! Congrats on all the success! Keep up all of your hard work .

annokoye

Ma'am,

You look great!!!!! Keep up the good work.

amphora

IMPRESSED! Hope you are doing something fun with 900 bucks!! You deserve it.

BalenciaLynn

amazing job
you look great:happy:

nancybuss

Awesome - you go girl!!!!!!

ilsalice

You rock!!! Seriously you look fabulous! That is so exciting, especially when you have worked so hard. keep up the good work!

Sweetsugar0424

You look fantastic!! Way to push and proving that limitations are things we just have to work around and not things that should stop us. Keep pushing and you WILL reach your goals

MrsMJZ

Awesome! You look great! You earned that $900, girl!

wade78

Great job!!

plynn54

way to go, you look great., glad you didnt lose your amazing smile :happy:

youmfpnow

You look awesome! So many great and healthy accomplishments, keep it up.

AnnaVee84

Congrats and keep up the AMAZING WORK!!! :flowerforyou:

watercolormama

What a great success....and your tummy is looking so flat now. Has anyone told you you have a 'winning' smile! Keep up the good work!

deltalbarbie

Wow! Great Job, very inspiring!

Jaybew99

What a great success....and your tummy is looking so flat now. Has anyone told you you have a 'winning' smile! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for all of the compliments!!! I love it here!!! :-)

anaoliver63

Congrats, you look great! Continue on your success.

KoGettinFit

What a GREAT Inspiration you are! Keep up working hard, no doubt you will acheive your goal!!!

daisiemae123

Great progress! You look fantastic!

triceever

Good job!

lewcompton

Great job! Keep up the good work and you'll reach your ultimate goals...

Kurls4Daze

CONGRATS!!!!

CaityB14

great job!

NavyKnightAh13

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the fantastic work and you will be there in no time!!!!!!!!!!!

CorvusCorax77

wahooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job!

amyrebtx

Great job!!! You look great, and have a great story to share.

JanaCanada

Fabulous! Your hard work is paying off! And that $900 will make for a very Merry Christmas! xoxoxox