270-170lbs in under a year. Pics from my dream vacation

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  • AprilHnew
    AprilHnew Posts: 15 Member
    you have inspired me, thank you
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Do you have any idea how absolutely fantastic you look??? You know how you feel, sure, but YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!

    Congrats!!! And keep up the great exercise and fitness!!!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Hot damn, with the emphasis on the HOT... you look incredible!
  • LALOCHA34
    LALOCHA34 Posts: 340 Member
    In under a year? That is fantastic and you look so great! What an awesome vacation too. You must be very proud of yourself, we all are.
  • Yellabutterfly05
    Yellabutterfly05 Posts: 43 Member
    the smile on your face in those pics say it all....congrats!
  • specialkyc
    specialkyc Posts: 384 Member
    Absolutely AMAZING!!! What an inspiration.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Your story is one of inspiration and will power. To overcome a serious injury and lose that much weight is truly amazing.
  • jeddy3mcc
    jeddy3mcc Posts: 177 Member
    WOW!!! What an Amazing story! You are an inspiration!!!!
  • AnneC77
    AnneC77 Posts: 284
    A huge Inspiration, the fact that you have improved your health as well is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you all the best in the future x
  • PuggleLover
    PuggleLover Posts: 261 Member
    awesome - way to overcome your injury! So inspiring. :)
  • determined136
    determined136 Posts: 330
    AMAZING!!!!:flowerforyou:

    You looked beautiful before...but you look truely radiant now!!! My hat is off to you!!!!:bigsmile:
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    OUTSTANDING!!! Continued success and good health!
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    You are truly incredible. Thank you for posting this. You have overcome so much and your determination to do it is inspiring. :flowerforyou:
  • msshiraz
    msshiraz Posts: 327 Member
    completley inspirational- thank you for sharing!! :wink:
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    I love, love, love reading these stories. Well done!!!
  • leahalissa
    leahalissa Posts: 88 Member
    I love this website and people like you. That work hard, and are dedicated, and completely transform. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration!
  • lifechangecyndi
    lifechangecyndi Posts: 8
    OMG, You look awesome....Thanks for sharing that wonderful story...:flowerforyou:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    WOW. That is incredible and you're definitely an inspiration to many people after sharing this story. Congrats to you and well-deserved!!!
  • sshap21712
    sshap21712 Posts: 139
    As I scrolled past your first 2 pix and saw your weight loss, I cried "Wow!" so loudly, I turned heads in the office. What a great job! You look fantastic and are truly an inspiration to us all! Congratulations!
  • mymelody_78
    mymelody_78 Posts: 657 Member
    Amazing!
  • Hadassk
    Hadassk Posts: 63
    You look amazing!!! You are a true inspiration!! :flowerforyou:
  • slyder432
    slyder432 Posts: 475 Member
    Enjoy the new you!! You look great!!
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    Great determination & inspiration!
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    fantastic..isnt it wonderful accomplishing something you KNOW you couldnt have done a year prior ? i hiked with my family up and down a mountain, 7 miles total in like 6 hours or something, when it would have taken me double that long a year earlier..congrats
  • Determined24
    Determined24 Posts: 137 Member
    We just took a vacation that even a year ago I could never have imagined. We drove from PA to Montana and then backpacked for miles and miles. I felt strong, fast, and healthy. What a truly wonderful feeling.

    BEFORE: August 2011, 270lbs, size 24.
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    AFTER: August 2012, 170lbs, size 10.

    Hiking in the Badlands, South Dakota
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    Hiking and camping in Glacier National Park, Montana
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    (this is my background, from my profile:)
    I'm a 5'8", 32 year old, stay at home mom of three girls, ages 2, 4, &6.

    I had a spinal cord injury in June 2011 at 270lbs. Emergency spinal surgery, and temporarily paralyzed from the waist down. Regained sensation and mobility over the next few months. At my discharge appointment in August 2011, the neurosurgeon said the best way to prevent reinjury is to lose weight. The next day I started really slowly daily exercise and tracking my food on MFP.

    I began my exercise SLOWLY. Like really really slowly. The first day, I walked around my block. 0.25 miles in 25 minutes, with a CANE. The next day I went a little father, the next day a little faster, just doing what I could, getting out there and moving and sweating every single day. After many months, I added in 30 second jogging spurts. Then I just tried to run more and walk less, gradually introducing faster speeds as my body could tolerate it. After a few months, I was able to jog for my whole workout.

    Currently during a typical week, I run 6-7 days/week and lift 2-3x/week. I've done five 5k races this spring and summer, and hope to train for longer distance events.

    The key to my success: Consistency. Just get out there and DO it. Watch your portions. Sweat every day. No excuses.

    :-)

    Joy

    Amazing.... You show ppl what determination can do for you......keep it up you look great!!!
  • Namaste1983
    Namaste1983 Posts: 603 Member
    AMAZING!!!! BEAUTIFUL STORY AND INCREDIBLE WORK!
  • amnski
    amnski Posts: 251 Member
    You are an inspiration to all. Way to go...you look fantastic,happy, & healthy!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • chrystee
    chrystee Posts: 295 Member
    You are amazing!
  • jmoralesx5
    jmoralesx5 Posts: 128 Member
    That is amazing!
  • SuziQueue
    SuziQueue Posts: 64 Member
    Amazing! You're such an inspiration! So glad to see you on your feet LIVING life to its fullest!

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