Update: Over a year on MFP and over 50lbs gone

spammyanna
spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
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I've lost over 50lbs here. I started at a size 14/16 and am currently wearing a 2/4. I went from no physical activity to running 3-4x per week and lifting weights 2x per week. I used to be a smoker, I used to eat fast food all the time. I used to be the laziest person on earth.

Here's me before:

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Here is me at my 5k on Saturday (that I ran in 28:27)

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There are no tricks, no secrets. Just hard work. Sure I've had setbacks, but the important thing is to keep going.

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  • dorilou1969
    dorilou1969 Posts: 87
    you look fabulous! congrats!
  • karenwill2
    karenwill2 Posts: 604 Member
    you are amazing!
  • theyrmysun
    theyrmysun Posts: 36 Member
    Great job! You look wonderful and thin!
  • tree618
    tree618 Posts: 21
    Very cool! You look great!
  • lorettakay
    lorettakay Posts: 46 Member
    You look great!!
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • jigglewiggles
    jigglewiggles Posts: 173 Member
    Wow, u look awesome!! Your before picture you look like you're in your late 30's early 40's, your after picture you look like you're in high school, (not just because of the cute hat and sweater, lol). It's amazing how weight loss can literally make someone look younger.
  • gargisingh
    gargisingh Posts: 123 Member
    Wow! What a transformation! You look so fit, so much younger. And, I am glad that you added that remark over the hardwork it needs. Thank you!
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Oh wow, for the record I am 31, but thanks for the compliment! It's nice to think I look that much younger!
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    Oh wow, well done!! We have/had the same starting weight and I hope that in time to come, I'll be able to report the same results as you! :D
  • michellevine1
    michellevine1 Posts: 185 Member
    Very well done - congrats. You look wonderful!!
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Oh wow, well done!! We have/had the same starting weight and I hope that in time to come, I'll be able to report the same results as you! :D

    You will! It just takes being consistent. You can do it.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Girlfriend, you look MARVELOUS. It's official for me, you are NOW one of my Mfp sheroes! Yours is one of the most inspiring
    pics and stories I've ever read. WOW--go ahead on, with ya bad self! :heart: :drinker: :love: :flowerforyou:
  • teresa_c
    teresa_c Posts: 58
    THANK YOU for the inspiration!! I so hope to be where you are :) GREAT JOB!!!!!!
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
    Hugely inspirational post - and I LOVE your outfit hehe!
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    You are my hero. Congratulations you're amazing!!
  • barbiek999
    barbiek999 Posts: 176 Member
    Congratulations! You are an inspiration for sure! I love your message that you just gotta keep going! It's really what it all comes down to, isn't it?!

    Love love love your adorable outfit! Waldo by chance?

    Thanks so much for posting!!!
  • RosaC773
    RosaC773 Posts: 126
    Congrats, you look amazing!!!
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Congratulations! You are an inspiration for sure! I love your message that you just gotta keep going! It's really what it all comes down to, isn't it?!

    Love love love your adorable outfit! Waldo by chance?

    Thanks so much for posting!!!

    Yep! It was a Halloween 5km race. Had to dress up!
  • DeeNelly
    DeeNelly Posts: 14 Member
    Way to go!! Love these kind of awesome & inspiring stories! You are living well for sure now! Keep up the great work!
  • selig0730
    selig0730 Posts: 509 Member
    Awesome job with all your hard work paying off
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Thank you! It's been hard, and I've gained back some when I wasn't watching my calories (vacation and whatnot.) Can't let those things bring you down!
  • reashamoriba
    reashamoriba Posts: 121 Member
    you look amazing :-D
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Thanks!
  • BabyShank26
    BabyShank26 Posts: 2
    Wow I'm super impressed by this picture. I teach smoking cessation classes and I can say that quitting smoking was probably the best thing you could do for yourself. Its also a super hard habit to quit so great job! The weight loss is also extremely impressive! Keep up the good work and stay healthy!!!!

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