One Year Later
kaitlynelkins9
Posts: 26 Member
I have only been on MyFitnessPal for a couple of months, but I wanted to post a photo showing my progress since this month marks one year that I've been living a healthy lifestyle, and it has made a significant difference in not only how I feel, but how I look. The first photo was taken a couple of years ago when I was in a low period of yo-yo dieting, and the second was taken this morning after I finished lifting at the gym.
About a year ago, after reaching a tipping point of being fed up with putting crap in my body and never being active, I decided to completely overhaul my lifestyle. I began choosing healthier foods, I stopped overeating, and I took up running, a sport with which I have fallen in love. I also joined a gym and began lifting really heavy things off the ground. Over a thousand miles, a marathon, 18 pounds of fat lost, and over a pound of muscle gained later, I feel like a success.
After years of feeling insecure with my body, I am finally beginning to feel comfortable in my skin -- not because I'm skinnier, but because treating my body well and making health a priority has made me value myself so much more. Eating well has given me nourishment, running has given me stamina, and lifting weights has given me strength. And I wanted to thank all the people who have given me such wonderful support along the way.
About a year ago, after reaching a tipping point of being fed up with putting crap in my body and never being active, I decided to completely overhaul my lifestyle. I began choosing healthier foods, I stopped overeating, and I took up running, a sport with which I have fallen in love. I also joined a gym and began lifting really heavy things off the ground. Over a thousand miles, a marathon, 18 pounds of fat lost, and over a pound of muscle gained later, I feel like a success.
After years of feeling insecure with my body, I am finally beginning to feel comfortable in my skin -- not because I'm skinnier, but because treating my body well and making health a priority has made me value myself so much more. Eating well has given me nourishment, running has given me stamina, and lifting weights has given me strength. And I wanted to thank all the people who have given me such wonderful support along the way.
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Wow!!!!! You look awesome! Congrats!0
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just Wow! congrats0
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Awesome0
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WOW! You look incredible, you have my dream body congratulations!!0
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Wow! You look awesome.0
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Way to go...very inspirational story. Hopefully, your level of motivation and healthy living will be contagious. Thanks for sharing!0
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i like the before pic also0
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Amazing job!0
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i like the before pic also
^^ this. I think you look super fabulous in both pictures.0 -
WOW!!
You should be the poster child for that "strong is the new skinny" line!!
You look amazing - thanks for sharing!0 -
You look great... Congrats...0
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Amazing! Ps-- I love your hair.0
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Job well done on all your hard work. You look seriously amazing!!!0
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AMAZING!!!!0
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remarkable definition in your shoulder,traps & biceps! You did a fantastic job:drinker:0
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Wow! Beautiful!0
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bump !0
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Amazing! You look phenomenal! I love the approach you're taking - thanks for the motivation!0
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