1 year progress - triathlete/runner down 21 pounds

PaddlingTriGirl

Hi everyone!

While running a 30k race in March 2012, I was thinking “Enough is enough! I need to lose weight!” I mentioned this to my family doctor, she suggested MFP, and I joined in early April 2012.

As a runner and triathlete I was already working out 6 days a week, so I knew that to lose weight I just needed to eat a little less of my already healthy diet. Easier said than done.

One year later, I haven’t met my initial goal to lose 30 pounds, but I have lost 21 and I’m on my way there. I lost weight for the first few months but then held steady for months and months. I recently reduced my daily calorie goal and have started losing again.

I’ve lost about 1 ½ inches in my arms, hips and thighs, and about 2 inches in my chest and waist.

I will set a new goal once I reach this initial one!

If you’re a runner or a triathlete, feel free to send a friend request.

Here are a few pictures – nothing dramatic!

BEFORE - FRONT
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BEFORE - SIDE
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BEFORE - BACK
[img]http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o706/paddlingtrigirl/1 year before and after/c22c66a0-96fa-4b92-8cc2-c09906f71e7b_zps50643ca1.jpg[/img]

AFTER 1 YEAR - FRONT
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AFTER 1 YEAR - SIDE
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AFTER 1 YEAR - BACK
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SexyLovinmeCook

WOW...Congrats on you 1yr...and I definitely see the great work you have put in.....An inspiration you are...Keep up the great work... Now being a Triathlete that is simply amazing...GOOD JOB

tatd_820

Awesome work and commitment. I wanna be a triathlete!

PaddlingTriGirl

Thanks to you both! Anyone can be a triathlete, really! Well, as long as you can swim.