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    One year story....of success!

    Posts: 54 Member
    edited January 18 in Success Stories
    One year ago....March 17, 2012...I started my journey. 235lbs, 26% body fat, 38 waist....I booted after doing day 1 of INSANITY - yes, the fitness test!

    One year later, today...I woke, up, ran 6.5 miles (8:30 pace) did 37 burpees, 37 pushups, weigh 60lbs less, 11% body fat, 34 waist, have actual abs! I am so thankful for all of you and your inspiration every day!!

    In the past year, I have...completed INSANITY, ran several races, 2 half marathons, won a 3rd place medal at an 8 mile race - ran a 5k is 23 min - I couldn't even run a full mile 1 year ago. I joined a basketball league and play the entire game. I was one of the top re-bounders in the league!!

    my life has changed - I am active - EVERYDAY - I walk, run, do boot-camp, lift, even just take the stairs or park far away - I eat balanced - EVERYDAY - I understand portions, understand lean, avaoid anything fried!

    I am so thankful - and proud of myself. When folks asked - what did you do?? I tell them that i tried this radical program called...EATING HEALTH and EXERCISING!!!

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    • Posts: 304 Member
      LOL totally agree, there is no quick fix just a lot of hard work. Congrats on your success
    • Posts: 90 Member
      That is so wonderful. Sounds like you have a lot to be proud of!! Way to go and good for you :)
    • Posts: 56 Member
      very inspiring thanks for the post.
    • Posts: 33 Member
      wow good for you, such an inspiration!
    • Posts: 3,084 Member
      outstanding work! Congrats. I started at a similar place, so I know you must feel great.
    • Posts: 146 Member
      Nice work, congratulations on your awesome achievements !
    • Posts: 195 Member
      Amazing! Congrats :)
    • Posts: 951 Member
      Well done! I can imagine how you feel, compared to 1 year ago. Your year of adventure and self improvement is important to give others hope as to "what can be". Thanks for sharing.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      always nice to hear how sticking to your plan (whatever choice it may be) gets you the results you hoped for - sometimes beyond! Congratulations!
    • Posts: 391 Member
      Congratulations your dedication definitely paid off!!! Impressive :) You so deserve it!! Now bask in the happyness :D
    • Posts: 54 Member
      The biggest accomplishment is how I feel -this isn't "work" anymore, but part of a good life. Mind and body!
    • Posts: 1,936 Member
      that is absolutely amazing accomplishment.Well done! :drinker: Btw where are the before/after pics?
    • Posts: 49
      Congratulations man! I'm so glad I can call you a friend here. That is one helluva improvement.
    • Posts: 54 Member
      Thanks brother! We've been hanging for a year - ever since insanity!!
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