HOW I found the time. And YOU can too.

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  • mary659497
    mary659497 Posts: 484 Member
    I needed your inspiration today thank you.
  • WVmom24
    WVmom24 Posts: 266 Member
    Thanks for posting this. You rock! I've also had to do an overhaul on my life to be able to exercise, but it's worth it! You look great.
  • drummer_lady
    drummer_lady Posts: 150 Member
    You are seriously awesome. I'm going to go work out right now! haha
  • smellyrichelley
    smellyrichelley Posts: 28 Member
    I love this. You are my new hero.
  • pode23
    pode23 Posts: 9
    Bump
  • Theresafinallygetsitright
    Theresafinallygetsitright Posts: 157
    Yep, you are pretty awesome!! So true as well - only you can improve your health
  • jenniferrow
    jenniferrow Posts: 203
    So true! We make time for what's important.

    When I first started making fitness a priority, I was not prepared for the little bit of guilt that came with that. I mean, there are lots of good things that I need be doing. Then I realized that none of those things matter, if I drop dead of a heart attack.

    So, I made time for what's important. Me.
  • molliepw
    molliepw Posts: 74 Member
    amazing story and so motivational!
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    Totally amazing transformation!! Totally true also!

    If its important to you , you will find a way , If not you will find an excuse

    You ROCK!
  • mommyred35
    mommyred35 Posts: 275 Member
    YOure freakin amazing!!!!!
  • HananYako30
    HananYako30 Posts: 83 Member
    WOW CONGRATULATIONS!
  • Sandranista
    Sandranista Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks for inspiring so many of us. I was one of those moms who filled my schedule up with my kids activities and made absolutely no time for myself. Now that I think about it, that was probably my cover to avoid facing the reality of how much weight I needed to lose. Well, when the kids started to comment about my weight I realized that I had to make ME time. Now I go to the gym every morning at 5:15am, and I am back in time to get them ready for school. Best part is that I have so much more energy for the rest of the day. My journey is just beginning, but I plan to keep doing what it takes just like you did. Thanks again for sharing such an inspirational story.
  • ktrn0312
    ktrn0312 Posts: 722 Member
    Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
  • sunraew
    sunraew Posts: 96 Member
    Well done you! That was a huge transition and you look fantastic now, Joy. Thanks for sharing your story.

    Extreme back-pain/ paralysis was never something that I would have associated with sneaking just one more bite of cheesecake, etc. I'll be using that motivational thought from now on!
  • mohanj
    mohanj Posts: 381 Member
    WOW! A great transformation. If this cannot inspire a person, nothing will. Congratulations. You rock.
  • walkingforward
    walkingforward Posts: 174 Member
    :noway:
  • dbh3425
    dbh3425 Posts: 15 Member
    So glad we're MFP friends, and I love that dress! :)
  • tat2dzombiegirl
    tat2dzombiegirl Posts: 54 Member
    Wow! I can't agree with you more. You have to make it happen, you're results are incredible! I am just beginning my journey, people tell me all the time. "5 days a week? I don't know where you find the time." You are proof of it. Just making time for yourself and do it. I always tell people I never want to workout, but at the end of it I'm happy! Thanks for sharing your story.
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    This is awesome! You are awesome :) Go girl go!
  • justgowithit17
    justgowithit17 Posts: 1,392 Member
    wow! that's truly amazing! what an inspiration:D
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    fantastic transformation..hats off to you:drinker:
  • emily_bird
    emily_bird Posts: 236
    Incredible motivating !
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Very inspiring! Great work!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Great post. Thanks for sharing your awesome journey.
  • dweias
    dweias Posts: 10
    Wow that is amazing! Brilliant job. Fitting it in can be so hard - at the moment my key is combining activities. I work full time and they sponsor me to do a uni course so what with working, being a uni and doing uni work I have very little time. Suddenly it dawned on me that I just needed to combine activities. Now I go for a walk and listen to uni notes that I have recorded or ride my bike to work (about 6 miles), the calories I'm burning and the difference in the way I feel is amazing. Just hoping I can keep it going. :)

    I am inspired by people like you. Thanks for posting.
  • dreamchaser12
    dreamchaser12 Posts: 223 Member
    What an inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your story!

    You are so right about scheduling in the time to workout! When I first started back in March I was actually putting my workouts in to my planner on my cell phone so I would be reminded to go. I don't need to anymore, it's just second nature and a big part of my routine now. I've had to learn to be more selfish (which was SO hard!!) but I've learned that the family and house doesn't fall apart when I'm gone for an hour. :wink:
  • a_certain_shade_of_green
    a_certain_shade_of_green Posts: 134 Member
    cant believe i was just complaining that its too cold to run today!
  • Yani51
    Yani51 Posts: 48 Member
    One of the great inspirational stories of the year.
    Someone call 60 Minutes to cover this story in depth.
  • AyaKara
    AyaKara Posts: 220
    This made me cry. I am so happy for you, happy for your family, happy for your life. It makes me feel so . . . proud. Nothing makes me feel better than people taking control of their health & doing what is best for them. You need to get this on TV, seriously. Write letters to TV shows, do anything. You truly are the ultimate inspirational story. Thank you for all that you've done by doing what's best for you. :heart:
  • Rondos123
    Rondos123 Posts: 2 Member
    Well done on such a great achievement!!!! Also read your story via your blog - very inspirational.

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