2 Years on MFP & Hosting a GIVEAWAY to show thanks! Pix too!

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  • tilenard
    tilenard Posts: 13
    I just have to say you look completely AMAZING! I thrive on story's such as yours.
  • wow! you are such an inspiration ! thanks for sharing :)
  • offthedeependay
    offthedeependay Posts: 435 Member
    that is a great acomplishment and very proud of your sucess,,congrats
  • mrsH09
    mrsH09 Posts: 20 Member
    wow what an amazing transformation!!
  • ashesfromfire
    ashesfromfire Posts: 867 Member
    You really do look amazing. I've been having a rough couple weeks staying healthy and you've inspired me to tighten my reins again!
  • You should be so proud of yourself! Your transformation is amazing and your attitude is incredible. What an inspiration! I have kind of lost my way lately, but reading your story and seeing your pictures has rekindled my motivation!
    Thank you so much for sharing your accomplishments! Congratulations!
  • diverdiza
    diverdiza Posts: 82 Member
    I'm way too far away from you for the offer of the packages to be worth considering (the postage would be way too expensive!) but I have to commend you for you amazing transformation - your body is TOO DIE FOR!
    And the idea of paying it forward is really awesome too. So a huge kudos to you for everything and best wishes with your maintenance!!
    A South African MFPer :-)
  • you look really superfragilistic.. In other word simply fantastic. Congratulations and what a wonderful way to say thankyou.
    God Bless.
  • tonilizzy88
    tonilizzy88 Posts: 920 Member
    omg what a transformation, those abs are amazing id love to know what kind of food plan you followed?

    x
  • I am a mom of two boys and have been struggling with my weight since I got pregnant for my oldest (soon to be 11 years old). Pre-pregnancy I was 125 lbs (5 foot 1 inches tall). With both pregnancies I had gestational diabetes and was seeing a nutritionist for the first, a two month stint on bed rest due to extreme swelling in my legs. It was shocking that the day he was born I weighed in at 216 lbs. I managed to get back down to 149 lbs. after 2 years then I got pregnant again and had to do glucose tests/exercise and see a nutritionist for him. A bad bout of pneumonia at 6 months pregnant (included a 6 day stint at the hospital) was pretty scary but I got back to doing what I needed to try and manage the diabetes. However, once again I weighed in at 216 lbs. the day my youngest was born. Here I am 8 years later and only have made it down to 177 lbs.

    I have two HUGE reasons for wanting to get into shape. The 1st being my family, I want to have more energy for my boys. The second is that I am a lunch aide at a school and my job is to encourage kids to eat healthy. Our school does a great job in providing healthy lunches for the kids. My biggest problem is I feel like a hypocrite being overweight and trying to encourage these kids. I want to live it, not just say it. I haven't been a member of My Fitness Pal for long, but to read your story is encouraging and I hope I can do half as well as you did to get in shape. Thank you for sharing your story and your pictures, it means a lot to me.
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    bump to see the pictures later
  • azshorty1115
    azshorty1115 Posts: 52 Member
    What an AWESOME transformation....now I know I can do it too!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
  • jude666
    jude666 Posts: 231 Member
    It is very positive to hear from someone else with PCOS who has had HUGE amount of success and managed to have 4 children. This is something which is a big worry for me and i'm getting to that stage of life where my clock is a ticking and I just don't know how successful i'm going to be in having my own family.

    Congratulations on getting your life back, you are truly inspirational :flowerforyou:
  • bellachops101
    bellachops101 Posts: 27 Member
    I just wanted to say that what you are doing is a lovely think, I love the idea of paying it forward. Oh and your pretty awesome too xx
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    No need to enter me into the Giveaway (Fabulous, fabulous idea!!) as I live in the UK and the DVD wouldn't play here anyways, but what an amazing transformation.
    I have absolutely NO idea how you fitted it all in. I work full time (and then some) and am a mother of a 4 year old (not of 4 kids - just one, aged 4) and once the work, the kid, the cooking, the upkeep, the dog etc. etc. has all been accounted for, I'm floored (and then go to the gym - has to be done). But 5 kids, full time work, hypoactive thyroid (been there, done that - it is INCREDIBLY wearing. Hope you've had some thyroxine and a good GP to sort it out for you - it makes a world of difference!!), PCOS etc. and then transforming yourself to that degree: You're an inspiration!
    To say "well done" is an understatement - but seriously, "well done!" for a healthier, happier you.
  • PitBullMom_Liz
    PitBullMom_Liz Posts: 339 Member
    A lot of people would have given up with all those health conditions, but you persevered. Bravo! You're quite the inspiration!
  • almondsyrup
    almondsyrup Posts: 2 Member
    I have Hashimoto's too (and thyroid cancer)! Your transformation is absolutely amazing! I hope I can achieve similar results, even despite the under active thyroid!
  • HodderAL
    HodderAL Posts: 358 Member
    Wow!! You not only lost the weight, but you sculpted your body and now have a physique to die for!! You are truly very inspirational (and I hope to follow in your footsteps :happy: ). Thank you for sharing your story and showing us that it CAN be done!
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    Wow you look awesome. Great job with the dedication. As for the videos.......are you from South Africa or something and are trying to scam us?
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    Truly inspirational! Congratulations on your new body. You look amazing.
  • doin_it
    doin_it Posts: 414 Member
    wow you look amazing! Great job! You are a true inspiration to all of us!! Thanks for sharing your story with us! :)
  • Wow, you look amazing! What a transformation! Kudos to you! :drinker:

    What a nice thing to do - I really like the idea of paying it forward! Just because we struggle and had to learn each little step of the way doesn't mean that everyone else has to struggle the same! oh and no need to enter me into the giveaway as I live in the UK and the DVD wouldn't play here.

    Brilliant idea! :flowerforyou:
  • You've done a wonderful job! You should be so proud of yourself!

    :flowerforyou:
  • you look incredible, congrats :)
  • jmpetros
    jmpetros Posts: 10
    Wow! What a great idea! Hoping I can have similar results and pay it forward too.
  • amazon75
    amazon75 Posts: 165
    Congrats on becoming a healthier and happier you!
  • Renee2GetFit
    Renee2GetFit Posts: 162 Member
    I think what your doing is awesome. I know I'd love to get a motivational package. For you to stick with it with your busy schedule, i should have no excuses for mine. Thanks for my inspiration today!
  • Brandie1029
    Brandie1029 Posts: 183 Member
    You look AMAZING! Like a completely different person! Such an inspiration! And this is an idea that I might have to steal in the future! :flowerforyou:
  • Cnborro
    Cnborro Posts: 7
    Dont care if i win a box or not. You look amazingly fit
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
    You look amazing. To accomplish all this with kids and school is phenominal (sp)! Very motivating!
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