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One Year... With Pics!

Madam_Patrick
Madam_Patrick Posts: 30 Member
edited January 1 in Success Stories
I started my journey on 10-8-11. It's been a struggle some days, but I am so proud of myself! I've learned a lot about who I am, who I don't want to be and more about who I want to be in the future!

I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome a few years ago and I learned why it had been so hard for me to lose weight before. My hormones were crazy out of whack!

I am a Christian and I've always struggled with being "beautifully and wonderfully made" because my body was never like I wished it was. But, I am learning that it is up to me to treat my body like a temple. And I really wasn't at all! I was eating my feelings. And I wasn't moving my body enough.

In the last 4 months I've been training for a half-marathon at the end of this month! The Chosen Marathon raises money for people who need financial assistance in adopting children. It is a wonderful organization. Check it out: www.chosenmarathon.com

In a year I've lost 43lbs... gone from a size 20 to 14 (could probably fit a 12 now)... lost inches... gained lots of muscle... and I've hit ONE-derland!!!

Thanks to all of my friends and family!!! You guys have been my inspiration and I can't wait to see what another year brings!

Here's my time line in pictures. Enjoy!



9-3-11: About a month before I started my journey. Visiting my brother and my new niece!
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11-25-11: About 7 weeks into my journey. With my hubby on Thanksgiving!
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11-25-11: Another Turkey Day Shot.
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Around Christmas 2011.
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1-22-12. Down about 17 lbs.
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1-22-12. Full body shot.
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3-14-12. Our anniversary. Down 22 lbs.
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4-11-12. Down 25 lbs.
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4-28-12. Down 30 lbs.
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7/2011 (days after shoulder surgery), 11/2011, 4/2012, 7/2012
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7/2011 and 7/2012
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7-23-12. This dress was so tight last year...
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9-20-12.
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10-9-12 Training!
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