One Year on MFP: Gained More than I Thought! (PICS)

shellsrenee01

Hello everyone!

Today marks my one year anniversary on MFP. Since day one, I have logged in every single day...so it is also my 365th day of logging! :bigsmile:

I won't bore you with too many written details. I know when I come to the Success Stories, I want to see the pictures! (Which I hope I upload correctly)

I will say this though. In the one year that I've been using MFP, I have gained sooo much more than I ever thought I would. I've gained confidence, discipline, and the ability to accept the fact that I'm not perfect...but I still get results!

Some fun facts:
Day 1:
Weight - 267

Day 365:
Weight 225

I've dropped from a size 22 to a size 16
I've reached my driver's license weight (that was a big one for me)
I've increased my running speed
I've completed two different Spartan races (and I'm on my way to the Spartan Trifecta!)
I've completed my first half marathon
I finally completed a 5K race in under 40 minutes (this weekend I'm shooting for 35 minutes!)

I still have a long ways to go. I would like to see my weight at 165. That means I still need to lose another 60 lbs. However, I'm more than happy with the 42 lbs I've lost so far. If at this time next year I can say I've lost 84 pounds, that would be amazing. Time will pass on, and I take it 1 pound at a time.

Enjoy the pics!

Comparison photos:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/7948de21-b9b0-42f2-9719-554e5bd3a3e3_zps5fe65233.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo11_zpse0b044e3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo8_zpsc1887111.jpg[/img]


My half marathon (It was the Tinkerbell Half Marathon)
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo7_zpsc1050553.jpg[/img]

The Barb-wire Crawl obstacle at the SoCal Super Spartan Race:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo9_zps400e92dc.jpg[/img]

My racing bling:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo6_zps62ff097d.jpg[/img]

Excited to receive a bike:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/eace7f03-8d84-4d26-b7e4-8aaa0ffaea89_zpsb9fdb44d.jpg[/img]

Rocking a dress on V-Day 2013 I would have never worn in previous years!
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo5_zpsed2cf2c2.jpg[/img]

Thank you for looking at my progress thus far! I'm excited to see what the next year will bring me! :bigsmile:

valeriewxy

Oooh great job!! You look fabulous, especially in your V-Day dress

btsinmd

Congratulations! You've had a terrific year and look really good! Nice smile too in the Spartan race photo. Hope the coming year is just as good. It should be, with your great attitude.

CharityGC

You are AMAZING!! Congrats on all you've done so far. And you look fabulous in your dress!

akarney

Congratulations!

JamzPurse

Great job. 365 days is alot of dedication. You look great and I can see that you feel great also!

luv86elle

GReat Job!

ssflbelle2012

Wow those 42 pounds gone and all the running you did really make a big difference. You look so happy especially in your Valentine's Day dress. Keep going strong and you will get to your goal.

Machafin

That is awesome! Great job and keep up the work! Stories like these are great inspiration.

coliema

You should be soo proud of yourself, you look amazing! :flowerforyou:

cardio_fiend

You look absolutely FANTASTIC! Keep up the great work.

kosuski

Congrats!!

Frumpy2Fit

You look AMAZING! Congrats!

snowshoermom

you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats! All your hard work paid off.

healthyfitjenn

Gorgeous! You are getting so fit!! And you have a terrific attitude - you will make your goal!

RaeAnnasmom

Congratulations!! What great encouragement!! Keep up the good work .

maryannelk

Congrats! Enjoy the commitment, discipline as well as curves~

Phoenixchichima

great work & great victory over your health & your weight!!!!!

Mareebzz

Congratulations, you look fantastic! Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

happypath101

Great job! I love that you're not waiting until you're goal weight to rock a strapless dress. You look fantabulous!

abbezen

YOU sre a Rock Star! Keep up the great work!

krithsai

For some funny reason the title made me think that you actually ended up gaining weight Apparently one must read the thread before jumping to conclusions Well done!!

Juliarollinson

I really needed this today as i have fallen off track and your story has really helped me xxx Congratulations, your photos speak for themselves xxx Gorgeous xxx

clover5

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__Di__

Hello everyone!

Today marks my one year anniversary on MFP. Since day one, I have logged in every single day...so it is also my 365th day of logging! :bigsmile:

I won't bore you with too many written details. I know when I come to the Success Stories, I want to see the pictures! (Which I hope I upload correctly)

I will say this though. In the one year that I've been using MFP, I have gained sooo much more than I ever thought I would. I've gained confidence, discipline, and the ability to accept the fact that I'm not perfect...but I still get results!

Some fun facts:
Day 1:
Weight - 267

Day 365:
Weight 225

I've dropped from a size 22 to a size 16
I've reached my driver's license weight (that was a big one for me)
I've increased my running speed
I've completed two different Spartan races (and I'm on my way to the Spartan Trifecta!)
I've completed my first half marathon
I finally completed a 5K race in under 40 minutes (this weekend I'm shooting for 35 minutes!)

I still have a long ways to go. I would like to see my weight at 165. That means I still need to lose another 60 lbs. However, I'm more than happy with the 42 lbs I've lost so far. If at this time next year I can say I've lost 84 pounds, that would be amazing. Time will pass on, and I take it 1 pound at a time.

Enjoy the pics!

Comparison photos:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/7948de21-b9b0-42f2-9719-554e5bd3a3e3_zps5fe65233.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo11_zpse0b044e3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo8_zpsc1887111.jpg[/img]


My half marathon (It was the Tinkerbell Half Marathon)
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo7_zpsc1050553.jpg[/img]

The Barb-wire Crawl obstacle at the SoCal Super Spartan Race:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo9_zps400e92dc.jpg[/img]

My racing bling:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo6_zps62ff097d.jpg[/img]

Excited to receive a bike:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/eace7f03-8d84-4d26-b7e4-8aaa0ffaea89_zpsb9fdb44d.jpg[/img]

Rocking a dress on V-Day 2013 I would have never worn in previous years!
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo5_zpsed2cf2c2.jpg[/img]

Thank you for looking at my progress thus far! I'm excited to see what the next year will bring me! :bigsmile:

You've done incredibly well Shell, absolute commitment you have shown!!!

Rodamort

Amazing results!!! WTG!!!

Alyssah09

You look AMAZING!

Mommy_J

You look fabulous!!! Your hard work has really paid off! Thanks for the inspiration!

purpledelight

FAN
FREAKING
TANSTIC!!!!

You area an inspiration and amazing!!!!!

Songbirdcw

Congrats!

bethcw1

WOW - WOW- WOW!!!!! Amazing progress. You look amazing - but I am most impressed with the racing bling What determination! Congratulations on all your success and I look forward to next year's success post!