2 yrs of MFP - 130+ lost, 9 months maintaining (with pics)

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  • Loved reading your story! Great job!
  • :love: WOW!!! what an amazing testimony of strength and courage!!! you are totally awesome!!! that is the most motivating tru-life story i've heard in such a long time. you should be so proud of yourself! i'm so proud of you! what are your plans for maintaining and staying so focused now that you have reached your ultimate goal? would you share a few of your meals for tips and ideas? CONGRATULATIONS!!! i wish you much joy and happiness with your new healthy life!!! m
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    Just WOW!!! You are so determined! Great Job X 1000!!!
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
    I'm your fan, you know it girl! :laugh:
  • Congratulations! All in just 2 years, wow! The picture with your beautimous kiddo made me sit up and take notice because kids change SO fast and he's an obvious sign of how much awesomeness you exuded in that short time.
  • phw426
    phw426 Posts: 92 Member
    great journey....inspiring
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Great read, thank you for sharing. And congratulations, you look awesome.
  • jellyjojo
    jellyjojo Posts: 39 Member
    bump to save
  • What an incredible story!! Loved reading it and you look absolutely beautiful. Wow, just a real pick-me-up this morning and a wonderful push to stay on track!
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    what are your plans for maintaining and staying so focused now that you have reached your ultimate goal? would you share a few of your meals for tips and ideas?

    My current plan is to log most days. Right now I eat at a small deficit during the week and moderate surplus on weekends, but I think I need to re-evaluate it because my goal has changed a bit, body-composition wise, and it will be better met through a more consistent intake schedule.

    I'm not an intuitive eater, other than intuitively eating ALL THE FOOD, so that's why I'll keep logging. It's worth the 15 minutes a day it takes.

    I'll continue having goals. Right now they are weight training related. In the fall I'll shift back to running and train for a half marathon. When that's done I'll go replace the muscle I burn up doing endurance training :)

    My goals will be smaller and less externally motivated, but that's okay. I like how I feel, and continuing to have this feeling is an incredible incentive.

    I'll post another blog with meal ideas, and one with my top ten tips as well within a few weeks.

    Thank you everyone - I'm reading every reply and I love them!
  • Amyy1982
    Amyy1982 Posts: 369 Member
    What an amazing transformation and story! Thank you so much for sharing and congrats!! :flowerforyou:
  • the0th3rjen
    the0th3rjen Posts: 27 Member
    What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing this.
  • ndblades
    ndblades Posts: 233 Member
    You look fantastic! It has been so inspiring your blogs, workouts, food diaries and progress the last year that I have beenon MFP -- THANKS!
  • gabbylab
    gabbylab Posts: 146
    Thank you so much for posting this. I will be back to read again and again!
  • sljenkins
    sljenkins Posts: 76
    Love your story!!! Love the fact that you were so REAL about it!!! You look AMAZiNG!!! Thank you for sharing : )
  • taylorckt1
    taylorckt1 Posts: 263 Member
    Your story is absolutely why I love being on MFP...It is motivating, inspiring BUT most importantly you kept it REAL! Thanks so much for sharing it...many continued blessings to you and your family!:smile:
  • Tree72
    Tree72 Posts: 942 Member
    Wow! Fantastic story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I love how you talk about your feelings and the process, the fact that it wasn't one big decision, but a lot of little ones.
  • Alana150
    Alana150 Posts: 47 Member
    A true inspiration! Thank you for sharing. :flowerforyou:
  • WaterWoman1
    WaterWoman1 Posts: 11 Member
    WOW. My favorite quote "Never let perfect become the enemy of good."
    An amazing story and such an inspiration.
  • kln2010
    kln2010 Posts: 28 Member
    Amazing! Way to go!
  • EAPTX
    EAPTX Posts: 42 Member
    Inspirational story to be sure - but more than that, excellent writing! I hope you do some kind of writing for a living because you are definitely gifted!
  • Meganisaface
    Meganisaface Posts: 20 Member
    This post is one of the most incredible motivational posts I've ever read! I immensely enjoyed every part of it! Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on becoming a better you! I might keep this tucked away to re-read when I'm feeling down.
  • Nicolette04
    Nicolette04 Posts: 82 Member
    WoW! You are Amazing, and thank you for sharing. Just what I needed..as this past week has been wearing me down and my energy failing!
  • gingabebe
    gingabebe Posts: 165 Member
    bump
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    What a great story and terrific "ending"...although, as you stated...it doesn't really "end". I think your take on how you tackled the whole process will be of tremendous help to those who aren't really into it and not expecting very much. It hopefully will inspire them to just move forward and see what can happen! And one of the biggest bonuses is that darling little boy will have a much more active and healthy mom who helps him learn the importance of eating well and keeping active.
  • fitfunk
    fitfunk Posts: 119 Member
    Not only is yours an amazing transformation, but your well-written recap of your journey was so inspiring and a pleasure to read. I am definitely going to check out the blog you linked to as well. Congratulations on your success and breakthroughs!
  • sjacks14
    sjacks14 Posts: 68 Member
    I loved reading your story! You're amazing!!
  • nhinton78
    nhinton78 Posts: 5 Member
    congratulation!!!!
  • TomTomsMom11
    TomTomsMom11 Posts: 2 Member
    Love, love, LOVE this! Congratulations! What an awesome, inspiring story. I have done almost every diet out there & keep losing & gaining it back. I am now committed & determined that it will not happen again. No diet for me, just a healthy lifestyle from now on! I love your attitude about going slow and getting back on the wagon after having a splurge. I'd rather enjoy life, learn how to navigate those issues, and slowly & quietly transform my thinking & ultimately my body. :) Thanks again for such an encouraging & inspirational story! I read every bit!
  • monnyq
    monnyq Posts: 40 Member
    Saving this post for the awesome story...and the cute photobombing goat! LOL!
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