1 Year Weight Loss Anniversary! (Lots of Pics!)
hockeyfan87
Posts: 206 Member
Today marks the day that I first started my weight loss journey. 1 year ago today I decided to put down the cake and pick up the weights. It's been a non-stop battle. I've had my bad days; that's for sure. At one point I was even extremely close to quitting and deleting my account but my amazing mfp friends convinced me to stay; and I'm so glad I did.
When I first started I weighed 263 lbs, wore a 3X-4X shirt, size 20 jeans. I couldn't go for walks because I would feel like I was having a heart attack. My blood pressure was high and I was well on my way to developing diabetes. I didn't exercise at all. I was eating 3000+ calories everyday and I never got full.
The main reason why I started this weight loss journey was because of Sidney Crosby. And yes, this might sound "pathetic" to some of you but as a huge hockey fan since I was literally 11, it only really makes sense that I would find an hockey player to become my inspiration. Just his training and fitness level was so amazing to me....I wanted to be able to do the things he does (With an exception of hockey....I'm really not that good at hockey haha). So I started working out...nothing compared to what he does, but I had to start somewhere.
Eventually I became stronger and stronger and started more intense workouts like kickboxing. I monitored my food and tried to eat as healthy as I could.
Fast forward to today; I've completed Shaun T's Insanity workout, I've done Tae Bo, Zumba, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Jillian Michaels 6 Week 6 Pack and I'm now doing another program called Hip Hop Abs by Shaun T. I workout 6 days a week usually, but sometimes I workout 7 days a week for 30-60 minutes a day.
I've lost 64 lbs and dropped 5 pants sizes and 4 shirt sizes. I'm now wearing L/XL shirts and size 15 jeans.
I personally think it's amazing how someone you've never met before could change your whole outlook on life and make you change your lifestyle for the better. If I have never taken a interest in Sid, I would honestly be almost 400 lbs. I started this whole weight loss journey when I was close to 300 lbs, and I'm now 198 lbs.
I sincerely want to thank every one of my mfp friends for constantly motivating me to keep going. I honestly do not know what I would do without you all. I have about another 18 lbs to lost, then I'll determine if I'm at the weight I want to be at, then I'll go into maintenance. So, I'm going to be on here for awhile haha, so feel free to send me a friend request
Anyways, here's some pictures of my journey
When I first started I weighed 263 lbs, wore a 3X-4X shirt, size 20 jeans. I couldn't go for walks because I would feel like I was having a heart attack. My blood pressure was high and I was well on my way to developing diabetes. I didn't exercise at all. I was eating 3000+ calories everyday and I never got full.
The main reason why I started this weight loss journey was because of Sidney Crosby. And yes, this might sound "pathetic" to some of you but as a huge hockey fan since I was literally 11, it only really makes sense that I would find an hockey player to become my inspiration. Just his training and fitness level was so amazing to me....I wanted to be able to do the things he does (With an exception of hockey....I'm really not that good at hockey haha). So I started working out...nothing compared to what he does, but I had to start somewhere.
Eventually I became stronger and stronger and started more intense workouts like kickboxing. I monitored my food and tried to eat as healthy as I could.
Fast forward to today; I've completed Shaun T's Insanity workout, I've done Tae Bo, Zumba, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Jillian Michaels 6 Week 6 Pack and I'm now doing another program called Hip Hop Abs by Shaun T. I workout 6 days a week usually, but sometimes I workout 7 days a week for 30-60 minutes a day.
I've lost 64 lbs and dropped 5 pants sizes and 4 shirt sizes. I'm now wearing L/XL shirts and size 15 jeans.
I personally think it's amazing how someone you've never met before could change your whole outlook on life and make you change your lifestyle for the better. If I have never taken a interest in Sid, I would honestly be almost 400 lbs. I started this whole weight loss journey when I was close to 300 lbs, and I'm now 198 lbs.
I sincerely want to thank every one of my mfp friends for constantly motivating me to keep going. I honestly do not know what I would do without you all. I have about another 18 lbs to lost, then I'll determine if I'm at the weight I want to be at, then I'll go into maintenance. So, I'm going to be on here for awhile haha, so feel free to send me a friend request
Anyways, here's some pictures of my journey 0
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Well done chick! you look fab, keep up the good work... add me if you wish 0
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You look amazing! Congrats!0
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WELL DONE! You have much to be proud of and look fantastic 0
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Well done. So glad you didn't quit. Keep up the good work. :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations! You've done an amazing job.0
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You look like you got cut in half!!!! That is incredible!!! Lots of hard work is paying off girly!!! Keep it up!! Happy for you! :happy:0
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You look amazing! Good work~!
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You look fantastic and you have your life back!0
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Yayyy Noelle! So very proud of you hun! Your pics say it all! Congrats!0
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Swit swoo! Well done you x0
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Well done - so inspirational to read you saying it hasn't been easy but you stuck with it. Thanks for sharing.0
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Beauty has no weight but I know you feel better in your own skin because I do, I love pour pics and I'm proud to be your MFP friend...
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WTG Noelle!!!! So Proud of you!!!! You look AMAZING!0
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Thank you all so much
All the pics are fixed now 0 -
Great job! You look smokin hot!0
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Great job! Have you ever thought of writing a note to Sidney Crosby to tell him what he inspired you to do? I am here in Pittsburgh and have heard he is gracious to fans. Just a thought...
You have much to be proud of with turning your health around! 0 -
Great Job! Looking good girl.0
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Awesome job!! Your hard work and dedication has definitely paid off!0
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Wow what an inspiration0
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Thank you all
@nicolej1016 I have thought about it actually, I've been wanting to do it... I just really don't know where to send it haha.0 -
What a fantastic inspiration you are! You look wonderful, healthy, glowing from the inside... well done!0
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Very inspiring.0
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you look awesome, you are such an inspiration to me, I am diabetic and have a few other medical issues a couple which are very serious. I was 297lbs 12/3/12 I had the Gastric Sleeve on 2/19/13 and today am 238. I want to get to 155 so I have a ways to go but reading your story give me hope and shows me it can be done. Congrats on your loss :}0
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Huge congrats!!! Love to see someone else who's honest about it being hard and wanting to quit! Glad you're sticking with it! The results are awesome!0
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Great job! You look terrific!0
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Super Congrats!! You look great And Happy 1st Year...keep it going hun 0
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Thanks everyone 0
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in my Ice Cube voice...yay yay! 0
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Wow you give me inspiration feel free to add me please I need encouragement I currently weigh 234 due to medication weight gain and emotional eating and missing my friend who recently passed away at only 30 years of age from cancer0
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Thank ya
I'm glad I could provide inspiration And I just accepted. I'm sorry to hear about your friend 
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