One Year. New Woman!

One Year Ago Today…She Changed Her Life….


The girl in the photos, that was me. She ate 2500 calories per day, McDonalds 5 times per week, wore a size 28(4x) and cried every night because she never thought anyone would love her and she never thought she could change herself. She was depressed all of the time, she cried, and then she ate because she was sad. She always got into fights with everyone because she wanted to bring them down to her level of sadness. She was mad at the world, and she had no idea that Christina Taylor(personal trainer) was going to change her life. Last February 20th, she stood on a scale for the first time in a while. The number staring back at her was 340 lbs. She vowed to herself and her trainer, that number would go down, no matter what it would take. That day, she trained. She hurt the next day more than she had ever hurt before, but she continued to train, week after week, and the pounds were slowly coming off. She lost weight, lost body fat, lost inches, lost dress sizes, and she was becoming happier everyday. In the summer of 2012, she met an amazing boy who loves her for everything that she is and she’s never met someone like that before. She has gone on plane rides without having to use the extender, and she fits into a size 14 jeans. At Christmas, she fit into her goal dress that she had been waiting to wear for months. She now fits into a size large or 1x, without having to suck it in!!

Today, that girl has completely changed her life. She went from couch potato to fitness fanatic. She loves eating healthy and she is working towards the body she’s always dreamed of having. That girl was me. Everybody, meet the girl that I am now. I’ve changed my life and I love every minute of it. One year ago today..I took a stand and wasn’t going to let my weight hold me back anymore…what can you do today that will make you proud in one year?

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  • Amazing job!!!! you should be so proud of yourself! thank you for sharing your story!
  • Great job!
  • momof377
    momof377 Posts: 198 Member
    You've done a wonderful job!! You deserve to be proud!!
  • kymkan
    kymkan Posts: 444 Member
    You are awesome! Thank you for the encouragement.
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    You look fantastic and your attitude is wonderful! Keep up the good work! :wink:
  • wow!

    that is incredible......!!

    Congrats to you Ma'am.
  • Jodibear58
    Jodibear58 Posts: 280 Member
    You are amazing!! I know your struggle hasn't been easy, but you never gave up!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
  • Thank you so much for sharing your story. How proud you must be. You totally kick azz!!! Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to just keep going. Love it! :drinker:
  • NotBonJovi
    NotBonJovi Posts: 187 Member
    Wow! What a story. It has courage, romance and victory. If your life story were a movie, its an oscar worthy hit! :happy:

    Congratulations on your weight loss and new relationship. You are an inspiration to all of us here. Keep it up.
  • TerriAnne53
    TerriAnne53 Posts: 197 Member
    You are fantastic and amazing. you have gained so much in your life, in the last year, to be so proud of. I truly am amazed at you and what you have accomplished. Be very proud of what you have done and continue to smile and look in the mirror at yourself to see what you have accomplished for you. way to go girl, you real rock and are an inspiration to many, many of us, here on MFP. Thanks so much for sharing your journey and pictures. Well done.
  • TedStout
    TedStout Posts: 241
    Awesome! What a great story of determination!
  • Dulcemami4ever
    Dulcemami4ever Posts: 344 Member
    Dont you look wonderful :) gratz to the new you!!
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    Love it!
  • Letters24You
    Letters24You Posts: 263 Member
    Great job girl!! Very proud of you and hope you continue to enjoy this journey!
  • Zeppyb
    Zeppyb Posts: 71 Member
    Cheers to your successs and determination!!! So proud of you and all that you have accomplished in a year!! It's so much more than just numbers on a scale- it's a chance at a new life full of health and happiness !
  • Wow! Stupendous! Keep up the amazing work! :flowerforyou:
  • Applause applause! You look great and must be so proud of yourself - you are truly an inspiration!
  • jcartwright2008
    jcartwright2008 Posts: 73 Member
    Wonderful story, thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    Wicked Awesome!
  • jackieomara
    jackieomara Posts: 119 Member
    Amazing! Thanks for sharing your story :)
  • LosinItAll2012
    LosinItAll2012 Posts: 238 Member
    Love your determination!!! Fantastic job!
  • Raw_Bean
    Raw_Bean Posts: 293 Member
    So inspirational!!! Great Job!!!! So proud of you!
  • schnoomom
    schnoomom Posts: 38 Member
    awesome! You should be so proud. Inspirational. You deserve it.
  • megleo818
    megleo818 Posts: 595 Member
    My new mantra: "What can I do today that will make me proud in one year?" THANK YOU!!!
  • fausto412
    fausto412 Posts: 100 Member
    Congratulations!! People like you is what motivates me whenever I feel weak. I hope to come December inspire some people myself.

    YOU GO GIRL!!
  • So inspiring!
    Amazing.
  • zettravpa
    zettravpa Posts: 18 Member
    So inspiring! And I LOVE the positive attitude!!
  • WOW...amazing and so happy for you
  • Hopelessone
    Hopelessone Posts: 270 Member
    Great job! You look great, you should be very proud of yourself
  • amphora
    amphora Posts: 43 Member
    Thank you for sharing! Very inspiring.
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