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One Year on MFP: Gained More than I Thought! (PICS)

shellsrenee01
shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
edited January 16 in Success Stories
Hello everyone!

Today marks my one year anniversary on MFP. Since day one, I have logged in every single day...so it is also my 365th day of logging! :bigsmile:

I won't bore you with too many written details. I know when I come to the Success Stories, I want to see the pictures! (Which I hope I upload correctly)

I will say this though. In the one year that I've been using MFP, I have gained sooo much more than I ever thought I would. I've gained confidence, discipline, and the ability to accept the fact that I'm not perfect...but I still get results!

Some fun facts:
Day 1:
Weight - 267

Day 365:
Weight 225

I've dropped from a size 22 to a size 16
I've reached my driver's license weight (that was a big one for me)
I've increased my running speed
I've completed two different Spartan races (and I'm on my way to the Spartan Trifecta!)
I've completed my first half marathon
I finally completed a 5K race in under 40 minutes (this weekend I'm shooting for 35 minutes!)

I still have a long ways to go. I would like to see my weight at 165. That means I still need to lose another 60 lbs. However, I'm more than happy with the 42 lbs I've lost so far. If at this time next year I can say I've lost 84 pounds, that would be amazing. Time will pass on, and I take it 1 pound at a time.

Enjoy the pics!

Comparison photos:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/7948de21-b9b0-42f2-9719-554e5bd3a3e3_zps5fe65233.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo11_zpse0b044e3.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo8_zpsc1887111.jpg[/img]


My half marathon (It was the Tinkerbell Half Marathon)
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo7_zpsc1050553.jpg[/img]

The Barb-wire Crawl obstacle at the SoCal Super Spartan Race:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo9_zps400e92dc.jpg[/img]

My racing bling:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo6_zps62ff097d.jpg[/img]

Excited to receive a bike:
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/eace7f03-8d84-4d26-b7e4-8aaa0ffaea89_zpsb9fdb44d.jpg[/img]

Rocking a dress on V-Day 2013 I would have never worn in previous years!
[img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo5_zpsed2cf2c2.jpg[/img]

Thank you for looking at my progress thus far! I'm excited to see what the next year will bring me! :bigsmile:
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  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    Oooh great job!! You look fabulous, especially in your V-Day dress :D
  • btsinmd
    btsinmd Posts: 921 Member
    Congratulations! You've had a terrific year and look really good! Nice smile too in the Spartan race photo. Hope the coming year is just as good. It should be, with your great attitude.
  • CharityGC
    CharityGC Posts: 499 Member
    You are AMAZING!! Congrats on all you've done so far. And you look fabulous in your dress!
  • akarney
    akarney Posts: 124 Member
    Congratulations!
  • JamzPurse
    JamzPurse Posts: 66 Member
    Great job. 365 days is alot of dedication. You look great and I can see that you feel great also!
  • luv86elle
    luv86elle Posts: 68 Member
    GReat Job!
  • ssflbelle2012
    ssflbelle2012 Posts: 322 Member
    Wow those 42 pounds gone and all the running you did really make a big difference. You look so happy especially in your Valentine's Day dress. Keep going strong and you will get to your goal.
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    That is awesome! Great job and keep up the work! Stories like these are great inspiration.
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    You should be soo proud of yourself, you look amazing! :flowerforyou:
  • cardio_fiend
    cardio_fiend Posts: 65
    You look absolutely FANTASTIC! Keep up the great work.
  • kosuski
    kosuski Posts: 62 Member
    Congrats!!
  • Frumpy2Fit
    Frumpy2Fit Posts: 137 Member
    You look AMAZING! Congrats!
  • snowshoermom
    snowshoermom Posts: 63 Member
    you look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats! All your hard work paid off.
  • healthyfitjenn
    healthyfitjenn Posts: 36 Member
    Gorgeous! You are getting so fit!! And you have a terrific attitude - you will make your goal! :)
  • RaeAnnasmom
    RaeAnnasmom Posts: 2
    Congratulations!! What great encouragement!! Keep up the good work .:smile:
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    Congrats! Enjoy the commitment, discipline as well as curves~
  • Phoenixchichima
    Phoenixchichima Posts: 416
    great work & great victory over your health & your weight!!!!!
  • Mareebzz
    Mareebzz Posts: 45 Member
    Congratulations, you look fantastic! Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:
  • happypath101
    happypath101 Posts: 534
    Great job! I love that you're not waiting until you're goal weight to rock a strapless dress. You look fantabulous!
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    YOU sre a Rock Star! Keep up the great work!
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    For some funny reason the title made me think that you actually ended up gaining weight :) Apparently one must read the thread before jumping to conclusions :) Well done!!
  • Juliarollinson
    Juliarollinson Posts: 8
    I really needed this today as i have fallen off track and your story has really helped me xxx Congratulations, your photos speak for themselves xxx Gorgeous xxx
  • clover5
    clover5 Posts: 1,640 Member
    A+ :o)
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,661 Member
    Hello everyone!

    Today marks my one year anniversary on MFP. Since day one, I have logged in every single day...so it is also my 365th day of logging! :bigsmile:

    I won't bore you with too many written details. I know when I come to the Success Stories, I want to see the pictures! (Which I hope I upload correctly)

    I will say this though. In the one year that I've been using MFP, I have gained sooo much more than I ever thought I would. I've gained confidence, discipline, and the ability to accept the fact that I'm not perfect...but I still get results!

    Some fun facts:
    Day 1:
    Weight - 267

    Day 365:
    Weight 225

    I've dropped from a size 22 to a size 16
    I've reached my driver's license weight (that was a big one for me)
    I've increased my running speed
    I've completed two different Spartan races (and I'm on my way to the Spartan Trifecta!)
    I've completed my first half marathon
    I finally completed a 5K race in under 40 minutes (this weekend I'm shooting for 35 minutes!)

    I still have a long ways to go. I would like to see my weight at 165. That means I still need to lose another 60 lbs. However, I'm more than happy with the 42 lbs I've lost so far. If at this time next year I can say I've lost 84 pounds, that would be amazing. Time will pass on, and I take it 1 pound at a time.

    Enjoy the pics!

    Comparison photos:
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/7948de21-b9b0-42f2-9719-554e5bd3a3e3_zps5fe65233.jpg[/img]
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo11_zpse0b044e3.jpg[/img]
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo8_zpsc1887111.jpg[/img]


    My half marathon (It was the Tinkerbell Half Marathon)
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo7_zpsc1050553.jpg[/img]

    The Barb-wire Crawl obstacle at the SoCal Super Spartan Race:
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo9_zps400e92dc.jpg[/img]

    My racing bling:
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo6_zps62ff097d.jpg[/img]

    Excited to receive a bike:
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/eace7f03-8d84-4d26-b7e4-8aaa0ffaea89_zpsb9fdb44d.jpg[/img]

    Rocking a dress on V-Day 2013 I would have never worn in previous years!
    [img]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r237/dramagurl01/1 year/photo5_zpsed2cf2c2.jpg[/img]

    Thank you for looking at my progress thus far! I'm excited to see what the next year will bring me! :bigsmile:

    You've done incredibly well Shell, absolute commitment you have shown!!!
  • Rodamort
    Rodamort Posts: 171 Member
    Amazing results!!! WTG!!!
  • Alyssah09
    Alyssah09 Posts: 357 Member
    You look AMAZING!
  • Mommy_J
    Mommy_J Posts: 20 Member
    You look fabulous!!! Your hard work has really paid off! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • purpledelight
    purpledelight Posts: 134 Member
    FAN
    FREAKING
    TANSTIC!!!!

    You area an inspiration and amazing!!!!!
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    Congrats!
  • bethcw1
    bethcw1 Posts: 24 Member
    WOW - WOW- WOW!!!!! Amazing progress. You look amazing - but I am most impressed with the racing bling :) What determination! Congratulations on all your success and I look forward to next year's success post!
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