52 weeks! 365 days! 1 year!!!!!!!!

keeperofthezoo
keeperofthezoo Posts: 11 Member
in Success Stories
The difference that a year can make is amazing!

I have been able to get rid of 70lbs in the last year. Counting calories and exercising actually does work! It's not easy, but it does work.

Who would have thought?

This picture is from August 2012. It is the best 'before' picture that I could find. I hated having my photo taken. I hated the way I looked. Now I look back and I'm sad about it.
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Some recent pics
I was impressed I fit into these jeans. Don't pay any attention to the toddler trying to escape the fitting room. He thought he was being funny.
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And pictures taken bright and early this morning!
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I have learned that I am my best supporter and the worst at self sabotage.
I've learned I have to believe in myself! If I don't believe in myself then the people around me are just background noise.

One thing is for damn sure, if I can do this anyone can. You just have to decide to do it and get it done.

Replies

  • persea
    persea Posts: 13
    WOW! you look great! I'm so happy to see you wearing colour! Your story is truly inspirational to myself and i'm sure to others. Keep up the good work and congrats! :flowerforyou:
  • Tribesmama
    Tribesmama Posts: 89
    Lookimg fabulous huni well done :)
    Im loving the child escapee in background lol
  • melinda189
    melinda189 Posts: 48
    You look great!!! Wonderful job! not to take away from your moment but what in the world is going on w/the little boy passed out in the floor in the second picture :laugh:
  • alienrite
    alienrite Posts: 314 Member
    Amazing transformation!!
  • slarobinson
    slarobinson Posts: 41 Member
    Great Job. You are a winner.
  • californiabella
    californiabella Posts: 152
    you look incredible. congratulations to you for all of your hard work and effort! thanks for posting.. great motivation and inspiration. ;-)
  • imafitmom
    imafitmom Posts: 116 Member
    Oh my gosh, I LOVE the pic with the little boy on the floor in the dressing room!!!!:laugh:
    BTW - High five. You look wonderful.
  • ckhardeman
    ckhardeman Posts: 195 Member
    You look awesome. Good job
  • sandywerks
    sandywerks Posts: 94 Member
    Great work and commitment! You look fantastic!
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
    Congratulations on your achievement in a single year!
    Best wishes!
  • keeperofthezoo
    keeperofthezoo Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you!

    My sweet little boy thought he was being funny trying to escape from the fitting room. He is my 6th and keeps me running after him.
  • CardiacKev28
    CardiacKev28 Posts: 172 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • shawn1112
    shawn1112 Posts: 94 Member
    Wow, congrats
  • jayrae87
    jayrae87 Posts: 36 Member
    You look beautiful! Awesome work.
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    WOW - AMAZING!!
  • the_Tallguy
    the_Tallguy Posts: 16 Member
    wow. you look amazing miss. proud of you.
  • Qski
    Qski Posts: 246 Member
    The toddler is hilarious! :laugh:
    and you are fantastic, congratulations :flowerforyou:
  • Olivia
    Olivia Posts: 10,137 MFP Staff
    Wow! You look amazing! Wonderful job! Thanks for posting and sharing this impressive success. :flowerforyou:
  • Stogie40
    Stogie40 Posts: 164 Member
    Wow. Hubba hubba. You have done so great. The dedication and strength you have shown in this last year is nothing short of phenomenal. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
  • andysmom
    andysmom Posts: 61 Member
    Great job! What an amazing transformation. I'll bet you have a lot more energy for your escape artist!
  • paulperryman
    paulperryman Posts: 839 Member
    you are awesome. you should be very proud of yourself. i'm 2 weeks shy of 9months and currently a shade under 31Kg's (68lbs lost) we almost did it together :)
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    You look fantastic! Best of all, I love your smile... you found the real you again! Great work and how true about believing in yourself and just getting it done. Thanks for the inspiration. :flowerforyou:
  • pkoll
    pkoll Posts: 135 Member
    Congrats on the weight loss and sticking with it. Your health is better off for it. I love the pretty blue shirt and matching tennies! I'm sure it takes a lot of energy to raise 6 kids!
  • Bigjayinga
    Bigjayinga Posts: 128 Member
    Wow, great job. Congrats on your lifestyle change.
  • fpelletier
    fpelletier Posts: 365 Member
    You look amazing, congrats on your 1 year success!
  • TropicalFlowerz
    TropicalFlowerz Posts: 1,990 Member
    So proud of you!..well done! Mama!
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    Congratulation...WOW you've really put in work and it shows! Happy 365 days to you!

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