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2013 By the Pound
Zelinna
Posts: 207 Member
I never posted a success story when I hit my goal almost a month ago, so I figured why not do it now that the year is coming to a close (plus I took an updated photo on Christmas :laugh:).
I found the success stories so inspirational that I can only hope to do the same. (I originally posted this on my blog, but it is the best breakdown of my journey)
Stats: 5'7
SW: 210
CW/GW: 150
I started my weight loss journey in August of 2012, but it was in 2013 that I was really successful.
Here is a month by month breakdown of 2013:
January: 189 – 184 lbs
My first plateau started in December 2012 and continued on until mid January. Being able to maintain my routine and break my plateau really solidified that I would be able to reach my goal... Eventually
February: 184-181 lbs
I was focused on running and trying to get my 5K time down.
March: 181-176 lbs
I felt like I was losing muscle so I started to move away from cardio and focus more on strength work. This was when I discovered the Nike Training Club app.
April: 176-172 lbs
Completed my first (and only) 5 K run. I plan to do more, but needed a break from running.
Up until this point I didn’t have to buy new clothes. In April I finally, after 9 months, dropped into a size 10. This kicked off a constant stream of clothes buying that I really need to stop. J
May: 172-169 lbs
For the first time in my adult life I was below 170 lbs, and started buying medium shirts.
June: 169-164
Bought first pair of size 8 jeans!
July: 164 lbs
Spent most of the month on holiday, I worked out when I could but was really focused on maintaining, not losing.
August: 164-160 lbs
I reached my original goal of getting to 160 lbs and started Insanity.
Sept: 160-155 lbs
INSANISTY!
October: 155-153 lbs
Completed insanity and started using the JEFIT app for tracking strength training.
Insanity was probably one of the toughest things I have done, but was definitely worth the effort. I lost 9 lbs and 5 inches (mainly from my lower body)
November: 153-149 lbs
Started to focus on how to transition to maintenance and finally hit my goal of 150 lbs. :bigsmile:
December: ~148 Lbs
I am working on maintaining and finding new fitness goals to keep me motivated.
April 2012 and December 2013
I found the success stories so inspirational that I can only hope to do the same. (I originally posted this on my blog, but it is the best breakdown of my journey)
Stats: 5'7
SW: 210
CW/GW: 150
I started my weight loss journey in August of 2012, but it was in 2013 that I was really successful.
Here is a month by month breakdown of 2013:
January: 189 – 184 lbs
My first plateau started in December 2012 and continued on until mid January. Being able to maintain my routine and break my plateau really solidified that I would be able to reach my goal... Eventually
February: 184-181 lbs
I was focused on running and trying to get my 5K time down.
March: 181-176 lbs
I felt like I was losing muscle so I started to move away from cardio and focus more on strength work. This was when I discovered the Nike Training Club app.
April: 176-172 lbs
Completed my first (and only) 5 K run. I plan to do more, but needed a break from running.
Up until this point I didn’t have to buy new clothes. In April I finally, after 9 months, dropped into a size 10. This kicked off a constant stream of clothes buying that I really need to stop. J
May: 172-169 lbs
For the first time in my adult life I was below 170 lbs, and started buying medium shirts.
June: 169-164
Bought first pair of size 8 jeans!
July: 164 lbs
Spent most of the month on holiday, I worked out when I could but was really focused on maintaining, not losing.
August: 164-160 lbs
I reached my original goal of getting to 160 lbs and started Insanity.
Sept: 160-155 lbs
INSANISTY!
October: 155-153 lbs
Completed insanity and started using the JEFIT app for tracking strength training.
Insanity was probably one of the toughest things I have done, but was definitely worth the effort. I lost 9 lbs and 5 inches (mainly from my lower body)
November: 153-149 lbs
Started to focus on how to transition to maintenance and finally hit my goal of 150 lbs. :bigsmile:
December: ~148 Lbs
I am working on maintaining and finding new fitness goals to keep me motivated.
April 2012 and December 2013
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You look fabulous my friend!! You have been a motivation to me due to our goals being the same and starting off in the same area. It has given me a push to know that i can do it and reach my goal. Thank you for posting your success, you deserve it!!0
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First thanks for sharing your journey. You look awesome. Insanity was about the toughest program I ever completed also. Best of luck to you on maintenance. Again you look fabulous !!0
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Congratulations! You look great!0
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You look fabulous my friend!! You have been a motivation to me due to our goals being the same and starting off in the same area. It has given me a push to know that i can do it and reach my goal. Thank you for posting your success, you deserve it!!
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You look great! Congrats!0
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Awesome job! You look great!0
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So awesome, friend! You look absolutely stunning and have about the same weight and goals as me. I love seeing your transformation and know I can do it too. Keep rocking it out, girl!0
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Nice job!!! You look great!0
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*wolf-whistle* Fantastic work and determination! That's awesome that you broke through the plateau -- one of the most frustrating and soul crushing obstacles in this whole ordeal. Keep up the great work
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I love the way you broke down your progress month by month like that -- very helpful for those of us who are still trying to get there. Congratulations on your many achievements and best wishes for continued success!0
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Fantastic work friend...you look fit and healthy!
It's amazing what can happen in a year with some sweat, hard work, and dedication...You rock!0 -
Awesome!!0
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Thanks everyone!0
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Yayy! I've read your blog, visited your MFP page a few times, and have even saved links to your old success posts before. You've been a huge inspiration for me -partially b/c we are same height and build but mostly b/c you are so successful! I am so happy for you and you look fabulous!!!! Congrats!0
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Great work!! I must say you motivate me everyday… Keep up the good work!!0
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Yayy! I've read your blog, visited your MFP page a few times, and have even saved links to your old success posts before. You've been a huge inspiration for me -partially b/c we are same height and build but mostly b/c you are so successful! I am so happy for you and you look fabulous!!!! Congrats!
Thanks, I wasn't sure if anyone actually read that :blushing:0 -
You look amazing!!0
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U look awesome!!0
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wow! I like how you broke down your weight loss by month. Sometimes you think you arn't heading anywhere but when you look back over you see your total accomplishment.0
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Amazing ! Such an inspiration 0
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WOW - EXCELLENT!!0
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How inpiring! What a major job you have done on your journey!! Fit and it shows...Congratulation!0
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Fabulous, dawling! Great results!0
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Congrats! You've done so well. it's important that you are looking for more fitness goals. I got to my goal weight and I got bored of running and going to the gym. So I just stopped and gained everything back and more.0
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Way to go!!!!0
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Wow...well done!!0
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Wow!! Totally awesome!!! You have done awesome!! Congrats!!0
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Absolutely amazing! what an inspiration. I am currently at 188 and hope to get to where you are!0
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WOW!
Thanks for the breakdown, that is really helpful! When it's my turn to post a success story, I'll be formatting it the same way--thanks for even further inspiration!0 -
way to go! you look amazing and I bet you feel even better than that. Congrats 0
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