MFP Fitspiration!

March 2013 I go to the doctor because I'm not feeling right. Long story short, I've got type 2 diabetes. I'll never forget being told, it was like a slap in the face. Fear, sadness, anger all these powerful emotions. My resolve could only be one thing, I refused to accept this fate, I refused to give up. My choice was to sign up on MFP, to hit the gym daily, to be responsible and own up to the scenario I had created for myself. No more blaming the world, my circumstances, all of the excuses that find their way so easily into our mouths....I started eating paleo, riding the recumbent bike (30 min at lvl 4 was my max), and studying diabetes and nutrition. I devoted every moment of my existence to this change. It rocked the foundations of my world. When you begin to look at yourself HONESTLY, you evaluate all of your circumstances. Relationships change, ideals, thought patterns, choices all will change. You must remember you are doing this for YOU. You can do it for others too, but make sure at the core, it is for you.

November 2013' I'm down 74lbs, my blood sugar and other diabetic measures are normal, I own a city bike that I ride 25+ miles regularly, I weight train at the gym and still hit the recumbent bike (60 min at lvl 10). I still eat healthy, and focus on movement, changing up my gameplan and keeping it fresh. My big moment came last month, when I got all my clothing from pre-summer storage and moved it into my new place. As I unpacked, I tried on a bunch of my winter clothes.... Nothing, I mean nothing fit. Comically huge jackets, pants falling to the ground.... It was the most glorious feeling. I was crying, laughing, in utter disbelief. It really hit me then that not only is change possible, but it's real. Put the time in, do the work, believe in yourself, never ever stop believing that you are worth it, that you can do it, and that you deserve it. It will not be easy. You will fall down, but you MUST pick yourself up. Continue on your path, the goal is to walk it truly and honestly. The destination will appear as you walk it. Give your all in this life, we only have one chance.

I believe in all of you. Go out there and crush it.

Wow! I bow to you my friend! This is what strength, perseverance, courage, falling & getting up again is all about! This is a SUCCESS STORY! YOU ARE INSPIRATIONAL, nothing less!

A group of physically impaired guys came into my gym this morning and began rocking it harder than most of the able bodied guys. I wish I could have taken a photo of this guy with a badly atrophied arm spotting for his buddy (who appeared to have CF). It would be captioned what he was shouting in encouragement - "AIN'T NO REASON YOU CAN'T MAN!" [safety note in case anyone is worried: regardless of physical disadvantages, these chaps obviously knew what they were doing]

Next time I feel like it's all just too much, this guy will be in my head shouting "AIN'T NO REASON YOU CAN'T MAN!"

I've read every single entry in this thread (all parts) with a lump in my throat. But THIS, THIS made me emit a wierd choking gasp noise. This is absolutely amazing, and 100% what I need to hear. There is NO reason why I, a young (well, 28) woman of reasonably sound mind and body can't do it. The only thing holding me back is me, the battle is with myself. I'm going to print AIN'T NO REASON WHY YOU CAN'T MAN! and stick it on my fridge.

AIN'T NO REASON WHY I CAN'T!

After 5 months of weekly and monthly blood tests, just got the word that I'm officially clear and tumor free! Bumpin' to celebrate

After 5 months of weekly and monthly blood tests, just got the word that I'm officially clear and tumor free! Bumpin' to celebrate

GRABS HAND>>>>>>>>>>>dance with me????????????


YEAH! WOOT! PERFECT!!!!!!! (SHAKES BOOTY)