Sweat, Tears, and the Sea: Three Years of MFP

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,454 Member
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    :flowerforyou:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    :flowerforyou:


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  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I wish I could respond to everyone individually. Thanks so much for all the love. :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
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    :flowerforyou:


    :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Hehehe, congrats again on those puffy bulldog arms! They look amazing!
  • ChristiH4000
    ChristiH4000 Posts: 531 Member
    One of my very best friends is in a similar situation and I can't wait to share your story with her. You've made your life work for you and your illness and that is amazing! :happy:
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I've said it before and I'll say it again:

    YOU ARE A BADASS!!!

    So proud to know you :flowerforyou:
  • jgkoutr
    jgkoutr Posts: 8,105 Member
    bump for later
  • rlw911
    rlw911 Posts: 475 Member
    Thanks for sharing your story. You are one of the awesome MFP ladies who inspired me to start lifting. Knowing your story makes me admire you even more. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • shall1112
    shall1112 Posts: 40
    How lucky am I to have you on my FL? Truly inspirational.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I am so sorry I missed this at first. I know that you have challenges still but love that you have found a way to mitigate them and to work through them, coming out stronger, healthier and more confident. You rock and so does your thread!
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  • WannabeSC
    WannabeSC Posts: 28 Member
    Well said and well done!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    You are awesome
  • ssaraj43
    ssaraj43 Posts: 575 Member
    Awesome!! Very inspiring,thanks for sharing :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I am so sorry I missed this at first. I know that you have challenges still but love that you have found a way to mitigate them and to work through them, coming out stronger, healthier and more confident. You rock and so does your thread!

    Well you've been a LITTLE busy. :laugh: :heart:
  • dorkyfaery
    dorkyfaery Posts: 255 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing this. It truly is inspiring. Little changes over time can make a big difference, and your story definitely shows that. Congratulations!
  • TallGlassOfQuirky
    TallGlassOfQuirky Posts: 282 Member
    Congratulations! Not just for the weight you've lost, but especially for how much stronger and healthier you have gotten. It's amazing to see that you have been able to reduce your medical issues so much and, as someone who both uses a cane to get around outside the house and takes massive amounts of medication, I am so happy (and a bit inspired) to see that you've made such incredible progress in those areas as well.
    Again, congratulations for a job done well and for working so hard for so long.
  • kathystrauss1
    kathystrauss1 Posts: 142 Member
    Beautiful story!
  • jahall76
    jahall76 Posts: 328 Member
    Amazing story! Thanks for sharing. Great work
  • mjpbgtd
    mjpbgtd Posts: 115 Member
    So inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story!:happy:
  • catfive1
    catfive1 Posts: 529 Member
    Inspirational...........:flowerforyou:

    She believed she could
    so she did !
  • bbd28
    bbd28 Posts: 3
    Bravo!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
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    After all these years, it is so hard for me to be inspired. I feel like nothing quite touches me, no one is going through what I am going through. Mireygal's thread was the first time I saw your picture (Thought it was Jillian! :laugh: )

    You have touched my heart. I have most if the medical issues you described, except Lupus. I have used them as an excuse to do nothing and I love lifting weights:love: .

    When I go to the gym on Monday night at 7 pm (note the promise?) The first set I do will be in your honor.

    I will take the befores, and the afters, but most of all will be the wonderful feeling of healing I KNOW I will get from doing what I know how to do.

    Thank you for sharing your story. You are amazing!!! :drinker:
  • amcozy
    amcozy Posts: 70 Member
    This post is...

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    ^^^ this!!!
  • Cookie_4
    Cookie_4 Posts: 152 Member
    Great story! Thanks for sharing and congrats on your happier and healthier life! I'm slowly learning the lessons you've written about but am struggling on the psychological hurdle. It's hard for me to embrace the positive changes and I feel like if I lose weight, my self esteem about my looks will get better but it seems to get worse after every pound I lose. Any advise would be appreciated. Congrats again and thanks for some inspiration :)
  • cubsgirlinny
    cubsgirlinny Posts: 282 Member
    Thanks for sharing.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart:


    After all these years, it is so hard for me to be inspired. I feel like nothing quite touches me, no one is going through what I am going through. Mireygal's thread was the first time I saw your picture (Thought it was Jillian! :laugh: )

    You have touched my heart. I have most if the medical issues you described, except Lupus. I have used them as an excuse to do nothing and I love lifting weights:love: .

    When I go to the gym on Monday night at 7 pm (note the promise?) The first set I do will be in your honor.

    I will take the befores, and the afters, but most of all will be the wonderful feeling of healing I KNOW I will get from doing what I know how to do.

    Thank you for sharing your story. You are amazing!!! :drinker:

    :heart:
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Great story! Thanks for sharing and congrats on your happier and healthier life! I'm slowly learning the lessons you've written about but am struggling on the psychological hurdle. It's hard for me to embrace the positive changes and I feel like if I lose weight, my self esteem about my looks will get better but it seems to get worse after every pound I lose. Any advise would be appreciated. Congrats again and thanks for some inspiration :)

    Well, it's a learning process. The first thing I think is not to let yourself indulge in negative talk about or to yourself. Easier said than done I know. Also, actively focus on things that you like about your appearance. Aside from your appearance, take pride in what your body can do. That's what makes exercise great for me. Make sure your clothes fit. Nothing makes me feel dumpier than when my clothes are hanging off of me, but it took me way too long to realize that I need a new wardrobe. It made a pretty significant difference. And finally just be patient with yourself. It takes time for your brain to catch up. I think the norm is about 6 months. :heart:
  • pineapple_jojo
    pineapple_jojo Posts: 440 Member
    What in inspiring story! So very happy for you!! You look so strong and healthy now - I would have never guessed you had/have health problems. Thanks for posting x
  • ScientificExplorerGirl
    ScientificExplorerGirl Posts: 535 Member
    Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am inspired and optimistic that my nascent weight lifting routine will keep me strong and healthy for my future years.

    Best wishes for your continued good health and success :flowerforyou:
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