1 year and 55 lbs down!!!!! I feel like ME again :-)

melruiz5

Good Afternoon MFPs :happy:

A year ago today, I looked at a picture of myself on my birthday, which was yesterday January 9th, and decided that it was TIME for a CHANGE!!! When i looked at my picture, this is what i saw. . . .



I weighed 220 lbs wearing a size 1X shirt and tight size 20 pants. . . On that day, i logged on to MFP (i already had an account just for the H of it) I logged ALL my food and set my weightloss goals and exercise goals. . . it was SSSOOO HARD at first. . change is hard. . but it has been worth it! It's been exactly a year and i have gotten rid of (not lost, bc i dont plan to find it again) 55 lbs, gained lots of muscle. Wasnt able to finish Level1 of 30 day shred (a 20 minute workout) and now I have a collection of Jillian Michaels workout DVDs. . . . I never been to the gym and now i go 2-3 times a week. . i am currently training to run my first 10K this Sept and i have NEVER ran in my LIFE! I'm also doing JM Killer Buns and Thighs and JM 6week 6 pack .. . . Life is AMAZING!!!!!! i LOVE this! I have inspired others to start working out and have a lifestyle change as well! I would like to be a motivational speaker someday and or a personal trainer. . . it has been a LONG stressful year, but I have gotten through it and made something INCREDIBLE out of it!!!!! :bigsmile:

I have new goals for 2013 . . . . get rid of the rest of my baby weight and tone more of my midsection. . . more toning in my arms, increase my endurance and be bikini ready (yes bikini) by summer, for my KC vacation :happy:

I am no wearing a side Medium shirt and 7/8 pants :happy:




If i can do it, SO CAN YOU!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: I'm 5'1, btw. . short little mexican :bigsmile:

Cindym82

Good Afternoon MFPs :happy:

A year ago today, I looked at a picture of myself on my birthday, which was yesterday January 9th, and decided that it was TIME for a CHANGE!!! When i looked at my picture, this is what i saw. . . .



On that day, i logged on to MFP (i already had an account just for the H of it) I logged ALL my food and set my weightloss goals and exercise goals. . . it was SSSOOO HARD at first. . change is hard. . but it has been worth it! It's been exactly a year and i have gotten rid of (not lost, bc i dont plan to find it again) 55 lbs, gained lots of muscle. Wasnt able to finish Level1 of 30 day shred (a 20 minute workout) and now I have a collection of Jillian Michaels workout DVDs. . . . I never been to the gym and now i go 2-3 times a week. . i am currently training to run my first 10K this Sept and i have NEVER ran in my LIFE! I'm also doing JM Killer Buns and Thighs and JM 6week 6 pack .. . . Life is AMAZING!!!!!! i LOVE this! I have inspired others to start working out and have a lifestyle change as well! I would like to be a motivational speaker someday and or a personal trainer. . . it has been a LONG stressful year, but I have gotten through it and made something INCREDIBLE out of it!!!!! :bigsmile:

I have new goals for 2013 . . . . get rid of the rest of my baby weight and tone more of my midsection. . . more toning in my arms, increase my endurance and be bikini ready (yes bikini) by summer, for my KC vacation :happy:




If i can do it, SO CAN YOU!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

You look great mel!!

CRichards22

AHHH! Mel, great post! You look SO FABULOUS and I know you have worked your BUTT OFF! Literally!!! :drinker:

So PROUD of all your hard work! Can't wait to see you reach your ultimate goal. I KNOW you will because you are IN it to WIN it!!!!

Congrats!!!!! Love ya! So glad we've been MFP buddies since we both started you keep me motivated!!!! Hugs!!! :flowerforyou:

Guamybear

What a change..you look great!!

Mimisam45

Awesome, sometimes you young folks inspire me!!! You look amazing, stay healthy.

Vinjol03

thanks for the posting - i am inspired. hope to keep going etc

llpaq

"Amaaaaazing!!!!' you are my inspiration!!!! And Happy Belated Birthday!!! :flowerforyou:

princessd84

Awesome!

yusineddy

Wow! you look awesome!!!

elisa123gal

YOu look great..keep it up..can't imagine what you'll look like at goal. wow!

RToland45

Beautiful!

lucy529

WOW!!! you look great am a short little mexican too LOL

great motivation

tutti777

Good Afternoon MFPs :happy:

A year ago today, I looked at a picture of myself on my birthday, which was yesterday January 9th, and decided that it was TIME for a CHANGE!!! When i looked at my picture, this is what i saw. . . .



I weighed 220 lbs wearing a size 1X shirt and tight size 20 pants. . . On that day, i logged on to MFP (i already had an account just for the H of it) I logged ALL my food and set my weightloss goals and exercise goals. . . it was SSSOOO HARD at first. . change is hard. . but it has been worth it! It's been exactly a year and i have gotten rid of (not lost, bc i dont plan to find it again) 55 lbs, gained lots of muscle. Wasnt able to finish Level1 of 30 day shred (a 20 minute workout) and now I have a collection of Jillian Michaels workout DVDs. . . . I never been to the gym and now i go 2-3 times a week. . i am currently training to run my first 10K this Sept and i have NEVER ran in my LIFE! I'm also doing JM Killer Buns and Thighs and JM 6week 6 pack .. . . Life is AMAZING!!!!!! i LOVE this! I have inspired others to start working out and have a lifestyle change as well! I would like to be a motivational speaker someday and or a personal trainer. . . it has been a LONG stressful year, but I have gotten through it and made something INCREDIBLE out of it!!!!! :bigsmile:

I have new goals for 2013 . . . . get rid of the rest of my baby weight and tone more of my midsection. . . more toning in my arms, increase my endurance and be bikini ready (yes bikini) by summer, for my KC vacation :happy:

I am no wearing a side Medium shirt and 7/8 pants :happy:




If i can do it, SO CAN YOU!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: I'm 5'1, btw. . short little mexican :bigsmile:

Wow! You are a beautiful young lady and your hard work has certainly paid off. You look like a different person. Kudos to you!

msmith3518

WOW! You look fantastic - congratulations on all your hard work!

marymickaela

What an inspirational story It's so worth the hard work. I started my journey in May of 2011 and lost 35lbs for my daughter's wedding. I gained 10 back over Christmas, but am now remotivated to get back on track. Thanks for posting - I needed that.

Mary

Clemsonmom

Great Job!

stephanj

Happy Birthday! You look so cute in that dress!

Angel0787

Wow...amazing job!! Inspiring!

Maridinger

I know you said you lost 55 so you should be 165, is that what your weighing now? Im 5'3 and Im down to 179...seeig how damn sexy you are I cant wait to be 165!! lol

bsmithmia

Congratulation! You look very happy. Also, it's great to hear that you are inspiring the people around you through your dedication to making positive changes in your lifestyle. Let us know how the 10K goes!

jdsgigi

Awesome! It inspires me to get moving! Keep up the good work!

zephtalah

Great job!

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

Good job, very happy you hunni!

hellykill

I have been on MFP since November and have never posted....until now. You look amazing. I know this is hard and I admire you SO much. You are gorgeous!!!!!! Wonderful job!!! I am in a rut and and you inspire me to keep it going!! I was 263 after my youngest was born almost 5 years ago & never want to see those numbers again. Stories like yours are great WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

Janelle173

I am 5'.25" tall and 164 lbs and still look 5 months pregnant!! You must be rocking some serious muscle, cus you look FABULOUS!! Awesome job, very, very inspiring!!! Thank you for posting! Helps motivate me even more!

dkaryna

Muchas Felicidades!! Congrats! you look great!

love22step

Doesn't it feel good???!!! Enjoy your success and refuse to go back!

mary8n8

You look great! keep up the good work, and get rid of your fat clothing. Nothing feels as good as being thin! You are my inspiration.

IndianaGirlEats

Wow, what a diff-- fantastic!

tanygale

You look great, what an accomplishment. I am a short white girl and I have 30lbs to loose...I also have a pic of me eating a big banana split...I gotta shake this off, just got a dvd of Jillian-extreme shed and shred!!! 2-45 min workouts!! I hope I can get this off by summer. I bought 2 bathing suits that only look good on skinny for inspiration. Congrats!