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How Wrong I Was! 600 Days of MFP. Lotsa pics.

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  • vodkalyn
    vodkalyn Posts: 4
    This is amazing and SO inspirational! I'm a naturally curvy lady and like you, I don't want those things to go away totally, and it looks like they won't! You look incredible!

    Now, I've got a weight bench in my basement that needs a good dusting off...
  • lisapisa83
    lisapisa83 Posts: 27 Member
    Thank you for this post. You have motivated me to take photos in the hopes that I, too, can share one day! Great job!
  • SunKissed1989
    SunKissed1989 Posts: 1,314 Member
    Bumping this - fab story there :smile:
  • currlee
    currlee Posts: 395 Member
    You look great. Thanks for such a well written post. Very motivating!
  • skiersteve12345
    skiersteve12345 Posts: 89 Member
    wow amazing, you look great, really great :)
  • droneofvelvet
    droneofvelvet Posts: 290 Member
    Great work :))
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    You. You're awesome.
  • BikerGirlElaine
    BikerGirlElaine Posts: 1,631 Member
    Well, your story hasn't been bumped in a while, so why don't I do it.

    You look amazing! You're also great with editing photos, and for that, we thank you.

    The thing that I like best about your story is that you are doing exactly what I am trying to do. So it's even more inspiring to me.

    Thanks for being you, being here, and posting.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    This needs a bump. Still one of my favorite posts, and one I keep bookmarked. It's great info!
  • jodybo2
    jodybo2 Posts: 116 Member
    Thank you! I am tired of being hungry and not seeing results! I have now started lifting and eating a bit more. I have yet to see results but posts like yours keep me going.
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    I can understand why your post has so many viewers. Very well done. You look amazing!!!!
  • Fitfully_me
    Fitfully_me Posts: 647 Member
    This needs a bump. Still one of my favorite posts, and one I keep bookmarked. It's great info!

    Strong bump Amy! This is good stuff!

    OP! Fabulous job and write up.
  • Local_Atlantis
    Local_Atlantis Posts: 262 Member
    Bumped and bookmarked!
  • redpandora56
    redpandora56 Posts: 289 Member
    Glad this got bumped, I needed to see this today. <3 well done OP, amazing transformation and great advice, thank you!
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    Just. Wow. I am so glad this popped up again from 2012, because we all need motivation like this I believe, I sure do. Sad to see the OP deactivated account. She was a busy bee, with almost 14 000 posts OMW! Wherever you are, Thank You!
  • katimama
    katimama Posts: 191 Member
    This is awesome. Thank you for your post ... truly inspiring!
  • Laoch_Cailin
    Laoch_Cailin Posts: 414 Member
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

    Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.
  • grrupp
    grrupp Posts: 159 Member
    Wow! Awesome, Congrats!
  • TeeMac64
    TeeMac64 Posts: 33 Member
    She deactivated her account. Unless I'm wrong.
  • chrissiescornermfp
    chrissiescornermfp Posts: 10
    You look great. Thank you for sharing your story.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Laoch_Cailin wrote: »
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

    Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.
    I think she deactivated just because she wasn't keeping up with MFP so much any more, life changes, things happening, etc. Still love this post though, and keep it bookmarked for the occasional bump, because it's great, useful and inspirational info!
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    AmyRhubarb wrote: »
    Laoch_Cailin wrote: »
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

    Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.
    I think she deactivated just because she wasn't keeping up with MFP so much any more, life changes, things happening, etc. Still love this post though, and keep it bookmarked for the occasional bump, because it's great, useful and inspirational info!

    *blush*

    Thank you. I'm back. :)

    I was happily maintaining, and after my brother died suddenly and unexpectedly, I fell off the wagon. I didn't even realize it at the time, but depression is a *kitten*. I stopped running, stopped logging, got a few minor but annoying injuries, and stopped giving an F. And of course, kept eating like I was when I was really active, so I gained some weight back.

    Then when I got my mojo back, I hurt my lower back. That was about six months ago, and I'm just now getting back to being able to run and lift again. During the course of treatment, I lost some of the excess weight. Very slowly, since I couldn't exercise and love food. I wasn't willing to be hungry on top of being miserable with pain. :dizzy_face: After jumping through hoops to see a specialist for my back, I got a steroid injection and within three weeks, the 10 pounds I'd lost over the summer was back. (insert very foul language here)

    By then, it was close to the holidays, so I just put everything on hold. January 1st, as much as I hate New Years Resolutions, I came back. Since then, I'm down 7 pounds. Got about 13 to go.

    Six months ago, I couldn't walk without pain. There were times I walked out of the house, got about three doors down, and had to turn right around and come home. Now, I'm running 5k in about 35 minutes, way slower than I was pre-injury, but thankful that I can run at all. Lifting again, also much less than before, but taking things very slow to avoid injury. I'm amazed at how quickly it's all coming back.
  • bigsisv
    bigsisv Posts: 27 Member
    Congratulations, your story was keeps me motivated.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Timorous_Beastie wrote: »

    *blush*

    Thank you. I'm back. :)
    tumblr_myy8l5ieUY1spwkiio1_400.gif
    Welcome back! B)

  • beanerschnitzel
    beanerschnitzel Posts: 75 Member
    Definitely, welcome back! And on a side note, AmyRhubarb--LOVE the Gif!
  • AlaskanFitnessGal
    AlaskanFitnessGal Posts: 26
    Amazing results! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
  • dinobomp
    dinobomp Posts: 170 Member
    Amazing journey. Congratulations !!!
  • Holla4mom
    Holla4mom Posts: 587 Member
    Welcome Back!! Your story was very inspirational! You did an amazing job. I know you'll reach your goal again. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and your injuries, but you're getting back on track now!
    Timorous_Beastie wrote: »
    AmyRhubarb wrote: »
    Laoch_Cailin wrote: »
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

    Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.
    I think she deactivated just because she wasn't keeping up with MFP so much any more, life changes, things happening, etc. Still love this post though, and keep it bookmarked for the occasional bump, because it's great, useful and inspirational info!

    *blush*

    Thank you. I'm back. :)

    I was happily maintaining, and after my brother died suddenly and unexpectedly, I fell off the wagon. I didn't even realize it at the time, but depression is a *kitten*. I stopped running, stopped logging, got a few minor but annoying injuries, and stopped giving an F. And of course, kept eating like I was when I was really active, so I gained some weight back.

    Then when I got my mojo back, I hurt my lower back. That was about six months ago, and I'm just now getting back to being able to run and lift again. During the course of treatment, I lost some of the excess weight. Very slowly, since I couldn't exercise and love food. I wasn't willing to be hungry on top of being miserable with pain. :dizzy_face: After jumping through hoops to see a specialist for my back, I got a steroid injection and within three weeks, the 10 pounds I'd lost over the summer was back. (insert very foul language here)

    By then, it was close to the holidays, so I just put everything on hold. January 1st, as much as I hate New Years Resolutions, I came back. Since then, I'm down 7 pounds. Got about 13 to go.

    Six months ago, I couldn't walk without pain. There were times I walked out of the house, got about three doors down, and had to turn right around and come home. Now, I'm running 5k in about 35 minutes, way slower than I was pre-injury, but thankful that I can run at all. Lifting again, also much less than before, but taking things very slow to avoid injury. I'm amazed at how quickly it's all coming back.

  • laneedygirl
    laneedygirl Posts: 8 Member
    Congrats and thanks for sharing. I appreciate the thought that went behind writing your story.
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