Sometimes it starts with a picture
rainman3k
Posts: 174 Member
In January of 2011 I was with family for a birthday party and pictures from Christmas had been brought out. I was one to never be caught in pictures but my brother actually managed to catch me in a couple. Needless to say those pictures and the fact I couldn't do the simplest things with my niece motivated me to do something about the shape I was in.
I started dieting that month and it wasn't until I found MFP in October of 2011 that things really took off for me. As much as I am embarrassed by my oldest picture, if it helps even one person realize that by sticking to a plan and working hard you can make changes to your quality of life, then I am happy to post it!
Yesterday I was able to play Just Dance 4 for hours with my niece without getting tired or out of breath, and that is one of the things I had hoped for when I started this journey.
In addition I had really been struggling with the new image of me and still feeling like the person from 2010, but seeing these photos really helped me realize how far I have come.
I still have just under 30 pounds to go until I reach my goal, but I have no doubt I will make it thanks to my MFP friends!
Christmas 2010
368, 58" pants, 4xl shirt
Christmas 2011
296, 50" pants, 3xl shirt
Christmas 2012
224, 38" pants, xl shirt
I started dieting that month and it wasn't until I found MFP in October of 2011 that things really took off for me. As much as I am embarrassed by my oldest picture, if it helps even one person realize that by sticking to a plan and working hard you can make changes to your quality of life, then I am happy to post it!
Yesterday I was able to play Just Dance 4 for hours with my niece without getting tired or out of breath, and that is one of the things I had hoped for when I started this journey.
In addition I had really been struggling with the new image of me and still feeling like the person from 2010, but seeing these photos really helped me realize how far I have come.
I still have just under 30 pounds to go until I reach my goal, but I have no doubt I will make it thanks to my MFP friends!
Christmas 2010
368, 58" pants, 4xl shirt
Christmas 2011
296, 50" pants, 3xl shirt
Christmas 2012
224, 38" pants, xl shirt
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WOW What a great job! I can relate to the avoiding cameras part and then seeing that one photo that somehow does get taken and thinking, how did this happen? Congratulations on getting fit, for yourself and for your family!0
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Congratulations. You should be so proud of yourself. You have done so well and old pictures can be very important. I'm sure your niece is very very proud of you too. Well done. You are an inspiration.0
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144 lbs gone!! You should be proud of what you have accomplished, what a difference, you are looking good!!0
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Long term impressive.........keep it up..............great motivation for me to continue through the tough times.0
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Congratulations -- you look SOO much happier and healthier!0
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Fantastic job!0
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Amazing transformation!! You look great! Congrats! You have worked hard be proud!!0
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Great job! You look amazing, thanks for sharing!0
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Way to go!0
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Oh my gosh, you look AMAZING! Congrats on your progress!!0
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Wow! truly amazing and inspiring. Awesome job0
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WOW! You look amazing! So happy for you!:flowerforyou:0
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You're hard work has definitely paid off!!! You look great!0
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! truely amazing great job!!!! keep it up u look awesome!0
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Holy Cow!! Great work!! And your niece is ADORABLE!! :flowerforyou:0
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Outstanding!! Congratulations to you!! You have accomplished so much!! Best wishes!
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Blown away! This is awesome, good job!0
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WOW!!!!!!!!!0
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Wow!! Very inspiring! Thank you!!0
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Great job, buddy!0
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THANK YOU for posting your photos and telling your story. I am saving them because I know they will help me believe getting healthy again is possible when I feel like giving up. You are amazing. What an inspiration! Thanks again!0
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That is GREAT!!! Congrats to you and thanks so much for sharing..I know how you feel about the picture taking.This past weekend, we had a family dinner to welcome my husbands nephew home from Afghanistan.I came home to see their had been a few pic's taken of me that I was unaware of and I wanted to CRY!! I was actually depressed Christmas morning,,,I was just not happy with myself.I had told myself that 2012 was my year..It didn't happen..but I am back today and that is what I want to do.I am not waiting until Jan.1,2013.. I am here and I know I will need all the help and support I can get..Thank you so much for sharing your story..I know you will reach your goal !! Happy New Years to you!!
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That's amazing, you should be crazy proud of yourself! What a transformation!0
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Fantastic! I bet your niece is pleased, too now that's she's gained a play buddy!0
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You should be so proud of yourself!!0
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Congratulations on your incredible journey. I hope you get to enjoy your newfound energy with your lovely niece (I'm assuming she is the one pictured above) this holiday season Best wishes! 0
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Wow. That's was some motivator! You look great!0
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Oh wow, what a transformation! I am VERY proud of you! That's just fabulous!0
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You look great, and you did a wonderful thing for your health. 0
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Wow! First of all, your little girl is stunning!!!!
Second...wow! Wow! Wow! You look fantastic! Great job!!!! And congrats!0
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