strong is the new skinny (pics)
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I know most of the people here think MFP is all about losing weight. Surprisingly, though, some of us are here to get gain their to healthy. I'm one of those. And, I learned so much about food in my almost 2 years of being here. I am so thankful I found MFP.
About 4-5 years ago, I was under 100 pounds. I'm 35 and stand in at 5'5", so at 30, that was just not acceptable to me. I had no idea the problems I was causing my body because of not eating. I didn't eat for the same reasons people do eat - stress.
I could not be healthier or happier now. I share this for others who are trying to gain. Looking back, its embarrassing, but looking back and looking at now, I'm proud of how far I've come, what I've overcome and where I'm going. I'm never going back.
2009 - 98 pounds soaking wet...
gaining...
About 4-5 years ago, I was under 100 pounds. I'm 35 and stand in at 5'5", so at 30, that was just not acceptable to me. I had no idea the problems I was causing my body because of not eating. I didn't eat for the same reasons people do eat - stress.
I could not be healthier or happier now. I share this for others who are trying to gain. Looking back, its embarrassing, but looking back and looking at now, I'm proud of how far I've come, what I've overcome and where I'm going. I'm never going back.
2009 - 98 pounds soaking wet...
gaining...
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I like the "heavier" you so much better....Bry you are looking AMAZING! Keep up the lifting my beautiful friend!0
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Wow....you're a rockstar0
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You look fab, well done x0
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You look so good. Fit, fab and healthy. Thanks for sharing.0
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nice keep eating kiddo0
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AWESOMENESS!!!!0
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Congratulations on your very hard work and determination. You look amazing. Seriously, ridiculously amazing.
I hate you. A lot. <grin>0 -
I just found this site glad to know it really helps!0
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I think I like the 25% body fat better, but that is just me. In both pics you look really great though. Good job on your progress.
Definitely never go back to 98lbs...my sister looks like that today and she scares me.0 -
Wow. You look fantastic! :]0
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You are looking GOOD!0
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Been a great friend since I started here! You ROCK!
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I'm here for much the same reasons, although I've been an underweight ectomorph all my life and I think it's "normal" for me. My BMI is currently 16.
But, like you, when I'm under stress I don't eat much. When my mum died I went for three days without eating one weekend, without realizing it -- I had never felt hungry.
The onset of peri-menopause and a family history of osteoporosis got me worried about my muscle mass and bone density, so I started looking into fitness (particularly weight-bearing exercise) for the first time in my life. Plus my body wasn't looking as firm as it once did -- some bits were downright mushy -- the dreaded "skinny fat". I also wanted to start tracking my sodium intake per doctor's orders as I inherited hypertension from my dad.
Anyway, I've started lifting (light!! so far) based on all the rave reviews on here. Hopefully I'm doing something good for my appearance as well as my future health.0 -
I know most of the people here think MFP is all about losing weight. Surprisingly, though, some of us are here to get gain their to healthy. I'm one of those. And, I learned so much about food in my almost 2 years of being here. I am so thankful I found MFP.
About 4-5 years ago, I was under 100 pounds. I'm 35 and stand in at 5'5", so at 30, that was just not acceptable to me. I had no idea the problems I was causing my body because of not eating. I didn't eat for the same reasons people do eat - stress.
I could not be healthier or happier now. I share this for others who are trying to gain. Looking back, its embarrassing, but looking back and looking at now, I'm proud of how far I've come, what I've overcome and where I'm going. I'm never going back.
2009 - 98 pounds soaking wet...
gaining...
Go girl!!!0 -
Wow. Thanks everyone! The 25% was not terrible, but wasn't going to help me win any competitors. Also, I really love my abs.
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*happy dance!!!*0
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You look amazing! Strong really is the new skinny. Congrats! :drinker:0
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Great job gaining, you look awesome! and thank you so much for sharing0
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You look great!!! Awesome job!0
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You look so strong and healthy now! Great job!!!0
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Great Job!!!! Lookin mighty sexy.0
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You're an amazing inspiration! :flowerforyou:0
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You're freaking awesome! And sexy.0
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Although many people ARE here to lose weight (myself included), the site is named My FITNESS Pal - fitness being the key word. You've done a great job of bringing that to the forefront, that not eating enough can be just as bad as eating too much, & that people of all sizes may not be FIT. Health is indeed the key, finding that optimum weight & amount/type of exercise to keep each individual body running at its' best. Your results are a great example of how to put on necessary weight the right way, they are head-turning noticeable.....0
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You look so much better now!0
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Although many people ARE here to lose weight (myself included), the site is named My FITNESS Pal - fitness being the key word. You've done a great job of bringing that to the forefront, that not eating enough can be just as bad as eating too much, & that people of all sizes may not be FIT. Health is indeed the key, finding that optimum weight & amount/type of exercise to keep each individual body running at its' best. Your results are a great example of how to put on necessary weight the right way, they are head-turning noticeable.....
my thoughts exactly about MFP being about all levels of fitness. I actually put that in th OP, but did not want this to come off as negative in any way, shape or form. Thank you for your kind words.0 -
I think all the people who responded to the thread get where you're coming from, I certainly didn't see anything negative about it & I thought it was great of you to point out the other side of the fitness coin for those who are in the same boat you were. Hopefully they will see what you wrote & realize there is as much support for them here as there is for those of us that need to lose weight. I think you performed a bigger service than you realize.......0
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Way to go you FOXY LADY
Ooooshh! 0 -
love it! you shud b proud :flowerforyou:0
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I think all the people who responded to the thread get where you're coming from, I certainly didn't see anything negative about it & I thought it was great of you to point out the other side of the fitness coin for those who are in the same boat you were. Hopefully they will see what you wrote & realize there is as much support for them here as there is for those of us that need to lose weight. I think you performed a bigger service than you realize.......
I just meant I didn't want to come across as negative in my original post. Everyone has been great with their responses. I appreciate it very much. You are all awesome. Thank you again for your kind words. :-)0
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