50lbs down my progress

jhigg11
jhigg11 Posts: 121 Member
in Success Stories
I'm not done yet, but the last 7 months of my life have really transformed me as a person. I was diagnosed with a hashimoto's disease/hypothyroidism a few months before I started. I have to work so hard to lose the pounds, and I am so proud. I love getting up at 4:30am and working my toosh off. I have signed up for my first 5k and I am so ready for it. I do a bootcamp early, and I am back to weight lifting 3 times a week. I am running 2 times a week, alternating sprinting days and long runs (p.s. long runs for me are under 3 miles.) I really don't like running, but I am working on the things that I don't like. Next year, I want to do tough mudder, so that is the goal.
Myfitnesspal has really taught me a lot. I get inspired here, and I have learned so much about food. I have a great group of dedicated fitness buddies, who are also getting to their goals.
Just want to say, that I was lost when my family moved from Ireland to America 18 years ago. I didn't know where I fit, and finally I feel like I know who I am and where I fit. I feel like that kid that used to run fearlessly through the hills, and wasn't afraid of doing anything.
So here I am.

EDIT: I just want to add this, because I feel it's so important and the only reason I have been able to get where I am. Everyday, I wake up happy, positive and excited. EVERYDAY!!! I don't question it, I don't look for negativity. I avoid the negativity at all costs. When someone brings up something negative, I turn it around into something positive. I don't need the overwhelming debilitating feeling negativity can bring. It's what kept me in a depression for 5 years. So if you are struggling, think about where your mind is at. Don't tell yourself you can't do anything. Even if it hurts, or is awkward. The mentality of telling yourself, I'm going to try anyway is so powerful. Let's do this people!


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  • jc501
    jc501 Posts: 129 Member
    You look great!!!!
  • allgoodthings
    allgoodthings Posts: 82 Member
    Amazing job! You must feel terrific!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    You look FAN-FRIGGIN-TASTIC! Awesome job! :)
  • unnur16
    unnur16 Posts: 140 Member
    you look awesome ! congrats
  • coconutcutie
    coconutcutie Posts: 1
    you go girl!
  • wvwinner
    wvwinner Posts: 61 Member
    Keep up the amazing work!! You look GREAT!!! It is amazing how hard work and dedication can change a person. :)
  • jhigg11
    jhigg11 Posts: 121 Member
    Thanks everybody! It means a lot. :-)
  • crysta1000
    crysta1000 Posts: 25 Member
    OMG you look great. AMAZING... You have motivated me :smile:
  • MommyofLily
    MommyofLily Posts: 149 Member
    You look amazing!! Well done!! You are very inspirational to me. :)
  • devynmariee
    devynmariee Posts: 67
    You look so hot!
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    Excellent transformation!
  • LDC1969
    LDC1969 Posts: 13 Member
    Awesome Job... you go girl!! Keep it up!!!
  • Chloe0602
    Chloe0602 Posts: 93 Member
    You look amazing!
  • christou84
    christou84 Posts: 79 Member
    great job!!!
  • phyllisann26
    phyllisann26 Posts: 118 Member
    Great job!
  • Goatgirl8
    Goatgirl8 Posts: 57 Member
    WOW! .... WOW! You SHOULD be proud of yourself. You've changed your life. Beautiful.
  • optionalsourcewins
    optionalsourcewins Posts: 457 Member
    Wow, you look great - congratulations!!!
  • mgraue82
    mgraue82 Posts: 168 Member
    AWE-SOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    I was diagnosed with Hashimotos disease/thyroiditis back in 2004 a month after my daughter was born. At that time I was depressed and did not really care. Now I am really trying to lose it. I understand how hard you had to work. You look amazing!! Such an inspiration!!
  • merev4
    merev4 Posts: 1
    Oh my gosh - you look fabulous. What an inspiration to others who are just starting their journey. Thanks for sharing!
  • Chelle_Davis
    Chelle_Davis Posts: 241
    Gorgeous!!! Yay on you! :D
  • bren998
    bren998 Posts: 92 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing!
  • chelbivandine
    chelbivandine Posts: 33 Member
    You look younger!
  • lorib75
    lorib75 Posts: 490 Member
    amazing!!
  • scrapscot
    scrapscot Posts: 123 Member
    Awesome!! I have hypothyroidism too (not known if it's Hashimoto's but my younger sis's is, so probably). It is tough. Have you gone grain-free? My sister says it helps and my daughter (who lives Paleo) says it should help. I have not gotten completely off grains but have cut down considerably.
  • jhigg11
    jhigg11 Posts: 121 Member
    I have cut back, but I'm Irish girl. I was raised on Bread. It will be a tough thing to break me of. I am thinking about doing paleo, but doing a 85/15 ratio on it. I don't want this become too much of a chore. I know I can lose the wieght and I know can push myself. We will see where the next year takes me.
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Wow, just like everyone else, I've gotta say that you look totally awesome, and are really an inspiration to the rest of us who are just starting out! I'd say you're also helping those who might be getting discouraged because they're not losing as fast as they'd like. You're pics are showing everyone that MFP REALLY, REALLY, DOES work! Great job! :smile:
  • SocialRopes
    SocialRopes Posts: 51 Member
    you are absolutely beautiful and inspiring ~ i'm proud to have you as a MFP friend. keep on rockin -- you're amazing!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Kudos!
  • NewMnky1
    NewMnky1 Posts: 264
    Amazing, great job!!!!

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