One Year with MFP, 70lbs gone forever! (lots of pics)
ktaylor1188
Posts: 141 Member
So today is my one year on MFP. It's quite hard to believe really. I have tried and failed at losing weight multiple times in my life and for some reason, unknown to me, this time everything just clicked 
I am so thankful that I was able to finally stick with it. It has actually become a lifestyle change for me. No, not everyday is perfect, and yes I do still eat the occasional cookie/pizza/cupcake I am just aware of the fact that what I put in my mouth will affect me. Exercise has become a very important part of life for me now. I actually 'enjoy' it oddly enough :P I have a new found love for myself now. One that I didn't know existed. At my heaviest I was 268lbs. When I started this journey I weighed 258lbs, exactly one year ago. Today I am 188lbs...80 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight and 70lbs lighter than when I first started MFP. And all it really took was a change of mind to start and with that came of change of heart. I am truly happy now...and though I have more to lose I can say that it will only get better from here on out!
This is me near my heaviest 268...
And this is me on my honeymoon in 2009 (probably also close to my heaviest)
These are a few during pics 250's to 199
And me in the 190s (I told myself when I got out of the 200's I would change my look...so I did 
And me again (Taken yesterday)- weight 188lbs
**And just for some additional info I am 25 and 5'6". I don't have a gym membership...I have done all of my work from home. Jillian Michaels DVDs mostly. I also recently got a treadmill and have started training for a 5k this summer. Running was something I thought only crazy people liked...well apparently I'm crazy :P
Best of luck to all of you fellow MFPers! Here are 5 words that when put together have been my recipe for success...Commitment-Discipline-Consistency-Faith-and most of all-Heart! Thanks for reading!
I am so thankful that I was able to finally stick with it. It has actually become a lifestyle change for me. No, not everyday is perfect, and yes I do still eat the occasional cookie/pizza/cupcake I am just aware of the fact that what I put in my mouth will affect me. Exercise has become a very important part of life for me now. I actually 'enjoy' it oddly enough :P I have a new found love for myself now. One that I didn't know existed. At my heaviest I was 268lbs. When I started this journey I weighed 258lbs, exactly one year ago. Today I am 188lbs...80 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight and 70lbs lighter than when I first started MFP. And all it really took was a change of mind to start and with that came of change of heart. I am truly happy now...and though I have more to lose I can say that it will only get better from here on out!This is me near my heaviest 268...
And this is me on my honeymoon in 2009 (probably also close to my heaviest)
These are a few during pics 250's to 199
And me in the 190s
(I told myself when I got out of the 200's I would change my look...so I did And me again (Taken yesterday)- weight 188lbs
**And just for some additional info I am 25 and 5'6". I don't have a gym membership...I have done all of my work from home. Jillian Michaels DVDs mostly. I also recently got a treadmill and have started training for a 5k this summer. Running was something I thought only crazy people liked...well apparently I'm crazy :P
Best of luck to all of you fellow MFPers! Here are 5 words that when put together have been my recipe for success...Commitment-Discipline-Consistency-Faith-and most of all-Heart! Thanks for reading! 0
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congratulations!!!!0
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Amazing transformation! Congrats!!!
(PS, I'm so jealous of your beautiful hair!)0 -
Great job! You look fantastic!0
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Congrats on the weight loss! you do look fantastic, love the pics! thanks for sharing!
I also workout at home!0 -
wow congrats!! You look so fit!! Can't wait to get to my goal as well! 0
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Wow! You look amazing! What kind of diet did you follow?0
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You look BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your success! I love your new look! Keep it up!0
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What an accomplishment!! Congrats on your success. 0
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Wow. Impressive.0
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Wow, consistency really pays off.0
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You are GORGEOUS!! Congrats!!0
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Congrats!! You look great!! It's nice to see too because we seem to have the same body type, so it gives me some idea of what to expect!! Keep up the great work...0
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Congrats, I am starting around the same weight you did. I am happy to know that this is possible. I would love to know how you have been so successful. You are definitely an inspiration and I know you will make it to your final goal and be so proud of doing so.0
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Congratulations. You look great!0
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What a beautiful story. Congrats!!!! You look amazing. You must be full of energy. Way to go.0
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congratulations - you look so beautiful and happy! i love the new look too!!!0
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Congratulations! How often do you do the fitness dvd's?0
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Wow!! What an incredible transformation! Seriously such an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing!0
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Amazing transformation, congratulations!!0
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Wow! You look amazing! What kind of diet did you follow?
no special diet really. i just watch what i eat, and keep track of my calories. i don't eat fast food or drink pop anymore. those were two things i found i could live without and i don't miss them at all!0 -
Congrats on your loss and dedication!0
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Thanks! You look AMAZING! Great Job! 0
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wowza;great job! truly an inspiration to folks out there 0
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Great job! You look fantastic. Inpirational story too :-)0
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Congratulations on your great commitment. You are a wonderful inspiration!!0
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Excellent job - you are gorgeous!!!0
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Congratulations! I love your new hair 0
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Congratulations!!! You look terrific! And I love the new hairstyle. 0
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You look gorgeous!!! What a great accomplishment you have achieved. Be proud of yourself dear and never forget how challenging it was to get there. What a great success story thanks for sharing with us. :flowerforyou:0
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Thank-you for sharing the pictures and your story/journey with us. You look amazing! Keep up the good work.0
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