A Work in Progress...

I promised myself that once I reached a health body mass index, I would post my story to the MFP Success Stories board. I hope this works. I've never posted pictures to a discussion board before...

So, here is my story:

In January 2012 I had reached an all-time low while my weight was at an all-time high. After a long overdue visit to the doctor, I was told that I needed make weight-loss a priority. I had let my weight spiral out-of-control and at 5'5" I had weighed in at 197 lbs. It was then and there that I swore to myself that I would never reach 200.

I joined MFP almost seven months ago and it has truly revolutionized the way I think about food and fitness. Since then, I have gone from a size 18 jeans, to a size 8. I have gone from 197 to 149.8 lbs (that's a loss of 47.2 lbs!). In just 208 days I have gone from having an obese BMI to falling within the normal range. I still want to lose about ten more pounds... but mainly, I want to focus on toning now.

July 2011: (I was about 180 lbs. here... I wound up gaining almost twenty more pounds)


August 2012:


If you're like me and peruse this board for motivation... I want you to know that you CAN accomplish all your health and fitness goals. I've given some blood, A LOT of sweat, and even a few tears to get where I'm at now... Dedication and perserverence is the key.

It hasn't been easy... but it has been worth it.