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

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  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
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    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
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    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: 1,643 Member
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    A+ :o)
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    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
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    Amazing results!!! WTG!!!
  • Alyssah09
    Alyssah09 Posts: 357 Member
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    You look AMAZING!
  • Mommy_J
    Mommy_J Posts: 20 Member
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    You look fabulous!!! Your hard work has really paid off! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • purpledelight
    purpledelight Posts: 134 Member
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    FAN
    FREAKING
    TANSTIC!!!!

    You area an inspiration and amazing!!!!!
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
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    Congrats!
  • bethcw1
    bethcw1 Posts: 24 Member
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    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!
  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
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    Congratulations on your progress! You look amazing and I'm sure you feel amazing too. I'm excited to see what this year brings for you as well!
  • cbmcphillips
    cbmcphillips Posts: 801 Member
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    You are amazing - keep at it!
  • Corbinsmom
    Corbinsmom Posts: 117
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    Way to go!!!!! Fantastic work!!!! You are awesome!!!!!!
  • shellsrenee01
    shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
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    Thank you, everyone! I often come to the success stories for motivation and inspiration. I was really excited to post my own success this morning. I had tried for years to lose weight (like most people) and failed (like most people). It wasn't until I discovered MFP and all of the wonderful support here that I discovered I CAN be successful. Dedication and committment really pays off. If I can inspire even one other person, than that will make me try even harder! :bigsmile:
  • nomo_excuses
    nomo_excuses Posts: 15 Member
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    COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!!!! :D
  • Jeffbri
    Jeffbri Posts: 11 Member
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    You are inspirational!!! And girl you are rockin' that dress!!
  • HealthyNowForever
    HealthyNowForever Posts: 45 Member
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    Fantastic.
  • sozisfitnow
    sozisfitnow Posts: 209 Member
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    Impressive well done!
  • meaningful99
    meaningful99 Posts: 174
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    Congratulations! You look beautiful and you look like you're having a blast with your new fitness-oriented life. Very inspiring!
  • BrainsOnGains
    BrainsOnGains Posts: 282 Member
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    Very nice , congratulations!

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