1 year - 81 lb loss with pictures!

Yesterday was the one year anniversary of when I decided to change my life. During the year I went from doing absolutely nothing for exercise to making sure I get a minimum of 30 minutes per day. I went from huffing and puffing after using the treadmill or elliptical for 5 minutes to being able to run miles without stopping. I went from hating everything about running to being excited to sign up for 5ks and setting new running goals for myself. I fell in love with kickboxing and decided that I don't mind if I look like the biggest fool ever when it comes to dancing - I like Zumba! I went from wishing my life would change to being the change I wanted to see. In the year I went from wearing a size 22 pants / XXL shirt to a size 10 pants / Medium shirt. I am now halfway through my last pregnancy and in the very best shape of my life. I am still running, I am still kickboxing, and I will continue until I just can't do it anymore. I lost 81 lbs in a year, if I can do it - anyone can!

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  • enkennon
    enkennon Posts: 161 Member
    So awesome!! Way to go!
  • tamika4life
    tamika4life Posts: 26 Member
    Fantastic! You look great and your story is very motivating!!
  • metrabolic
    metrabolic Posts: 31 Member
    Great job!! You look great!
  • Omoe11
    Omoe11 Posts: 235 Member
    Wtg! You look great!
  • Great Job!!! You look awesome!
  • ArtemisRuns
    ArtemisRuns Posts: 251 Member
    I am always amazed at the beautiful people that reveal themselves when they lose weight and get healthy. Way to go!
  • So very glad you're in my cheer section! You rock Mandy!!!!
  • alechua
    alechua Posts: 224 Member
    Incredible! you look gorgeous! :)
  • MandyMason7
    MandyMason7 Posts: 185 Member
    Finally got the pictures the way they were supposed to be, sorry to the people that looked earlier and saw messed up images :)
  • zortgirl
    zortgirl Posts: 28 Member
    That's fantastic - congratulations!
  • vickijl83
    vickijl83 Posts: 5 Member
    That's amazing, you look great ... Well Done :)
  • kimlynn919
    kimlynn919 Posts: 316 Member
    great job, and what a blessing for your boys to see you so active!! congrats!! you are my hero!! i wanna be exactly where you are, im a 22 now and hoping to get to around a 10/12
  • eazy_
    eazy_ Posts: 516 Member
    congrats on your progress. amazing!
  • Denjo060
    Denjo060 Posts: 1,008
    congratulations girl so glad to have you as my friend some people would say ehhh Im pregnant and I cant do this Ill wait until I have the baby, but not you fantastic job you are such an inspiration You are amazing!!!!!
  • CarolinkaCjj
    CarolinkaCjj Posts: 622 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story - great job and very inspirational!
  • daniellabella986
    daniellabella986 Posts: 325 Member
    You look incredible!
  • xkimberlee007
    xkimberlee007 Posts: 44 Member
    You must have worked so hard and the results are amazing. You are a strong, beautiful,determined woman and its very inspiring!
  • darcie81
    darcie81 Posts: 69 Member
    You look amazing, Good for you!!!
  • GoreWhore72
    GoreWhore72 Posts: 190 Member
    Yesterday was the one year anniversary of when I decided to change my life. During the year I went from doing absolutely nothing for exercise to making sure I get a minimum of 30 minutes per day. I went from huffing and puffing after using the treadmill or elliptical for 5 minutes to being able to run miles without stopping. I went from hating everything about running to being excited to sign up for 5ks and setting new running goals for myself. I fell in love with kickboxing and decided that I don't mind if I look like the biggest fool ever when it comes to dancing - I like Zumba! I went from wishing my life would change to being the change I wanted to see. In the year I went from wearing a size 22 pants / XXL shirt to a size 10 pants / Medium shirt. I am now halfway through my last pregnancy and in the very best shape of my life. I am still running, I am still kickboxing, and I will continue until I just can't do it anymore. I lost 81 lbs in a year, if I can do it - anyone can!

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    GREAT!! Good for you with Kick Boxing!! :D
  • pmm76
    pmm76 Posts: 158
    Awesome job!
  • Wandastime
    Wandastime Posts: 3 Member
    You look amazing. So inspirational.
  • MandyMason7
    MandyMason7 Posts: 185 Member
    Thank you so much! I've got 36 lbs to goal but I'm only 12 lbs away from a healthy weight and I'm almost 5 months pregnant - I'll take it :)
  • skittlesnhoney
    skittlesnhoney Posts: 651 Member
    Awesome job! Congratulations on the pregnancy!
  • muzichick
    muzichick Posts: 331 Member
    Great job!
  • brookerbarnes
    brookerbarnes Posts: 30 Member
    You look amazing and very happy! Very awesome story with a Warrior Woman, Way to go!!!!
  • 50lbslighter2014
    50lbslighter2014 Posts: 3 Member
    You look great!!
  • dschassie
    dschassie Posts: 192 Member
    You look so happy and healthy! Congrats on this amazing loss and I am sure once Baby #3 is there, you'll be kicking butt even more fiercely!

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  • That is Amazing!!! You should be very proud of your accomplishment.
  • cdcooper321
    cdcooper321 Posts: 157 Member
    Incredible! Wtg!!
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    congratulations!
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