11 months and 96 pounds so far! :)

Hey y'all! My name is Mindy and I started my myfitnesspal journey about 11 months ago!! It has been an AMAZING almost year for me! About a year and a half ago my doctor found a tumor in my spinal cord and I had to have a very serious spinal surgery to have it removed! That was both the worst thing and the best thing that has ever happened to me! It was scary because I have 3 little kids and I was scared I wasn't going to get to watch them grow up, but it was also an eye opening few months because it made me appreciate life so much more and when I came through surgery and my tumor was not cancer I decided I was going to get my health back! As soon as I could walk without a walker I started walking and using myfitnesspal! I later found the program turbo fire and started using beachbodys shakeology and the weight started to seriously melt off of me! I lost about 65 pounds in 6 months with that program! Now I am still doing shakeology and I am currently doing the slim in 6 program! I have lost a total of 96 pounds in 11 months and am now coaching people for beachbody! If anyone would have told me a year ago that I would be giving people health and wellness advice I would have laughed at them but I have come so far! I am still on my journey! I have come to realize over the last year that weight loss and being healthy is a life style change and something you keep up with your whole life! I plan on doing this the rest of my life and I am so excited and happy to be sharing my story and helping people get started with their journeys! Such an amazing and rewarding job! If you are feeling discouraged...just keep at it! It will come off! One step at a time!

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  • daisymae850
    daisymae850 Posts: 127 Member
    Awesome job! I'm so glad your surgery went well also and that you're not sick :)
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    I cant get my photo's to post....does anyone know what i am doing wrong?
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    Thank you so much!
  • tbetts23
    tbetts23 Posts: 303 Member
    You look fantastic! But, it's not the shakes, it's you!
  • FitRodr
    FitRodr Posts: 353 Member
    Yay for you! You look fabulous and have the right attitude. So glad you'll be fit enough to enjoy running around with your little ones. WTG!
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    Thank you very much! And I in no way was giving the shakes all the credit!lol! I worked my rear off to get here ;) They are just yummy and healthy! :) And yes! It def helps running after a 6,5, and 4 year old! :)
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    great job
  • dxwatson2
    dxwatson2 Posts: 69 Member
    I cant get my photo's to post....does anyone know what i am doing wrong?

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  • triff14
    triff14 Posts: 129 Member
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    Here they are. Amazing progress!!! What a beautiful transformation!
  • londonboyben
    londonboyben Posts: 314 Member
    amazing success, you look stunning,

    well done :)
  • tiger4nikki
    tiger4nikki Posts: 112 Member
    Great job! :happy:
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
    You look ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! Congratulations on your success!! :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    Well whoever posted those for me thank you very much! lol! I am extremely challenged in this area apparently! ;) And thank you all for your kind words! I feel so much better!
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    Thanks so much! And thank you for posting them for me! I couldnt figure it out! lol!
  • melfitnesspal13
    melfitnesspal13 Posts: 378 Member
    Holy cow!!! excellent progress...congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • pe4sandra
    pe4sandra Posts: 102 Member
    You look gorgeous! Glad your health has improved.
  • LORRIE22
    LORRIE22 Posts: 26 Member
    Congratulations! You are doing great.. I had the same problem you had...but not in my spine. But then I injured my back on top of all my problems..
    I have been walking for 3 weeks now without the walker. My muscles are so weak...and I can't do any exercise yet.
    Just the housework gets me tired out by early afternoon. I have a lot of weight to lose.

    Best of luck to you... You look fabulous now.

    Your worries about your kids are all behind you now..How wonderful..
  • teresab101
    teresab101 Posts: 56 Member
    Saved for later
  • betterthanbefpre
    betterthanbefpre Posts: 168 Member
    Pretty damn amazing! I am going to have to check out this "Shakeology" thing for sure!!
  • BajaDreamin333
    BajaDreamin333 Posts: 267 Member
    You've done an amazing job transforming yourself, inside and out - such an inspiration!
  • mindyt0814
    mindyt0814 Posts: 13
    I am so touched by everyone writing to me on here! Seriously, thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I had not even thought about posting about my success here and my hubby pushed me to do it! I really hope that it encourages someone! Lorrie22 -you made me cry! I don't know your story but any recovery like that is so incredibly hard! Mine took about months and to this day I don't have full feeling in my right leg BUT with that said if I can do this I know you can too! Last year I NEVER thought I could get my weight off! I was 240 pounds on a 5' 3" body and was walking with a walker! Things looked impossible! Your mind will always give up before your body! Please feel free to send me a friend request! I would love to help push encourage you on your journey! :) LizzybethTDI- if you send me a friend request i can send you a message with my website and tell you more about the shakes if you are interested :)
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Great job. Such an amazing transformation. You were already beautiful but you look stunning now.

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  • hanniejong
    hanniejong Posts: 556 Member
    Well done, you look absolutely amazing, An inspiring story!! :)
  • This is fantastic! Your pictures are beautiful. I love your shiny hair too!
  • judyd123
    judyd123 Posts: 1
    What kind of shakes did you use?
  • EricJonrosh
    EricJonrosh Posts: 823 Member
    Fantastic! Congrats!
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    wow you are stunning! thank you so much for posting - it is really inspiring!
  • yoyofatigued
    yoyofatigued Posts: 33 Member
    Wow Mindy! What a story, thank you so much for sharing. I am completely inspired to look into Shakeology for myself! Those are incredible results.
    I am happy to hear your kiddos have a healthy and happy mama who will be around for them!
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