My MFP Anniversary!

Channing

Today is my one year anniversary with MyFitnessPal!:drinker:

I started this site last year on Earth day and twenty pounds heavier. I had previously lost about 25 pounds but had been struggling to get the last 25-30 off when I stumbled upon this site and it changed the way I thought about nutrition and fitness forever!

The same day I started this program, I also decided that I wanted to be a runner. It was the weekend of The Rock and Roll Marathon and Half and everyone around me here in Nashville was fit and happy and all coming together to celebrate running. I was immediately caught up in the energy and wanted so badly to be a part of it, so I ran that day. Not far and certainly not fast, but I ran. Each time I went out for a run I could feel myself improving and that is addictive! It gave me control in a life where so many thing are overwhelming.

I've been running for a year now and this weekend I'm running in that same Rock and Roll Half marathon that I watched a year ago! 13.1 miles for a girl who grew up with excersise induced asthma and could not even run a mile!

Everyone should know that you can reach goals. It hasn't always been easy, it's hard work, but it is so worth it. I'm so proud of what I have accomplished already and will be even prouder when I cross that finish line in two days!

Here's to many more healthy happy years MFP!!!:drinker:

SDehmer819

Congrats on all your hard work and making your goals reality! you shouldbe soooo proud of yourself! :drinker:

Good luck in your run this weekend! Im sure you will be beaming all 13.1miles :bigsmile:

squoozyq

That's fantastic! Way to go! You are an inspiration for me to keep at it! Here's to a successful lifetime of nutrition and fitness!
Cheers!

rjdoell

What a success story! Good luck with your half-marathon!!

jillybeanruns

Congrats on your MFP anniversary and achievement! I used to be a runner, then developed exercise-induced asthma...and now I'm learning to run again despite it. It's certainly not the easiest thing, way to go! Good luck this weekend!

msbanana

Happy anniversary!! and congratulations!!
I needed a little inspiring today and that did it!! I can't wait for all of my running firsts...
Good Luck- have a great run and again congratulations.

sarahsmom1

Congrats may the wind be at your back and the sun not in your eyes

minnesota

I am sooooooooooo excited for you!!! Let me know right away how it was. I want to know details and tips as my race is next weekend. Here is ALL my luck I have to offer. I know you will be amazing and you have accomplished so much.

Go get em!

annegirl

GOOD LUCK!!! I hope that you cross that finish line strong. I have a a couple friends running that too. If you happen to see them say hey. lol. but seriously, good luck.

Channing

Thank you so much everybody!!! I'll let you know how it goes and I want to hear about all of the goals you reach!!!