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    MFP inspired me.. paying it forward with Before/Current Pics

    Posts: 29
    edited January 27 in Success Stories
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    (crossing my fingers that the picture works and isn’t the size of Canada)

    I have only shared this with the two closest people to me and never had any intention of ever sharing it with anyone else; however, I realized how selfish I was being because I came here for motivation and it really gave me the push that I needed. I feel I owe it to others to share my work in progress… if I can inspire or help at least one person it is worth the fear of posting and living the reality that I let myself go.

    Here is my story: I injured my back almost a year ago and I was wheelchair bound for 1-2 months because I couldn’t walk. Over the past year I gained a lot of weight, mostly due to being restricted on all physical activity – I couldn’t even vacuum my own house! I also gained weight from being depressed… I am pretty sure I’m considered an emotional eater – but I also just really love food.

    Long story short, my highest weight was 214 (btw, I am 5’1.5” and I am considered to have a large frame, for those of you who are curious). When I stepped on the scale I was expecting 175-185. I was obviously floored and ashamed… from that moment I vowed to get my life back. I have limited my calorie intake to 1200 calories/day and I walk/jog/run as often as I can. I can’t run for very long so I tend to stick to interval running where I run hard for 2 minutes then walk for 2 minutes, rinse and repeat. Since the weather has been really nice I have been running outdoors, but if the weather is crappy I run on my dinky treadmill.

    Fun fact & not-so fun fact: I started working out on February 10. The month of April was pretty rough because I was traveling for 2.5 weeks out of the month and gained back ~5-8 pounds.

    TL;DR:
    Height: 5'1.5"
    Highest weight: 214
    Weight in before picture: 208
    Current weight: 186 – nsv: I squeezed into a skirt I haven’t been able to fit in for 7 years.
    Goal weight: 128-145

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    • Posts: 185 Member
      Firstly- great job, you look wonderful. Your belly is disappearing!

      Secondly- You don't look squeezed into the skirt. It looks like it fits your perfectly!
    • Posts: 41
      WOW! great job. This is inspiring :)
    • Posts: 438 Member
      You look fantastic!!
    • Posts: 613 Member
      Awesome, you look amazing.
    • Posts: 208
      Great results and you are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing! :happy:
    • Posts: 236 Member
      Man, you look half the size!
      You hold your weight very well, I can see that waist line forming too!
      Keep it up!
    • Posts: 29
      Firstly- great job, you look wonderful. Your belly is disappearing!

      Secondly- You don't look squeezed into the skirt. It looks like it fits your perfectly!

      Ha! It probably does... it felt tight but I also haven't worn form-fitting clothes in years!
    • Posts: 29
      Man, you look half the size!
      You hold your weight very well, I can see that waist line forming too!
      Keep it up!

      I didn't feel like I was making much progress because the scale hasn't moved very much... but you're right, I look like a totally different person. I don't even recognize myself in the left picture because I still see myself fat!
    • Posts: 6,474 Member
      YOU LOOK GREAT!
      WELL DONE!
    • Posts: 29
      WOW! great job. This is inspiring :)

      I was terrified to post pictures and never thought I would... but if you're inspired then my mission has been accomplished. :)
    • Posts: 108 Member
      You're looking great!! Congratulations on your progress!
    • Posts: 71 Member
      You are/look amazing!!! WTG!!! Really inspiring!! :-)
    • Posts: 100
      Awesome!!! Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 98 Member
      That is just amazing!!! What an inspiration you are!!!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Very inspiring. Thank you so much for your willingness to be vulnerable, and to share with all of us!
    • Posts: 3
      I can never see anyones pics in these posts. Any ideas what I am doing wrong?
    • Posts: 2
      You are beautiful. Congratulations and keep motivating yourself as well as others. And thank you very much for sharing.
    • Posts: 8 Member
      Wow, one day at a time and look at your results..You are doing good..Well done..
    • Posts: 1
      Very inspiring! Keep up the great work. I am 30 days in on my journey and this gives me hope to stick with it! :smile:
    • Posts: 4
      well done, you have just helped me be more determined to do this... x
    • Posts: 119
      Awesome!! I can't wait til I can have some before and after pics :) I took some even though I hate having my pic taken for that very purpose
    • Posts: 223 Member
      You look super sexy...amazing transformation..you are an inspiration...love ya
    • Posts: 44 Member
      Awesome job, you look great and you are inspiring, thank you for posting:smile:
    • Posts: 89 Member
      Our 'stats' are so close! I am 5 foot tall and my highest weight was 212. Started MFP at 207 and now down to 194. Your post gives me a lot of hope. Thanks for posting and CONGRATS on doing such a great job!
    • Posts: 29
      Our 'stats' are so close! I am 5 foot tall and my highest weight was 212. Started MFP at 207 and now down to 194. Your post gives me a lot of hope. Thanks for posting and CONGRATS on doing such a great job!

      Wow! We have almost identical stats! if you haven't already, TAKE PICTURES! 30 pounds doesn't sound like a HUGE amount, but on tiny people it apparently makes a huge difference. I was getting discouraged by the scale not going down and decided to compare pictures and was pretty floored at the difference.
    • Posts: 183 Member
      Thank-you for sharing :)

      I know exactly what you mean about pictures......but you look lovely and are clearly doing fantastic. Keep up the most awesome work!!!
    • Posts: 31
      great job! you look good!
    • Posts: 53 Member
      Massive congratulations! You really look so much better. Thank you so much for sharing..I look forward to being able to do the same. :-)
    • Posts: 5
      GREAT JOB and CONGRATULATIONS!!! How long and how often do you run/walk/jog?
    • Posts: 243 Member
      I just want to thank you for your story , I am over 300 pounds at 5'3 3/4 and its hard to keep myself going. I come on daily to read the stories to keep myself going , I know I can do this and the more stories I read keep my mind telling me that. I am worth this fight , keep going it will happen even if TOM makes you gain 10 pounds of water , it will come off and then some. So I hope anyone that feels embarrassed of there body and has changed it and looks as amazing as you do posts there story , the rest of us that are in the same boat or we wouldn't be here can use that as a tool because I know it helps me. So a BIG warm HUG to you and a HUGE THANK YOU !!! You look amazing !!!
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