The Start of Success (pics)

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livingtx
livingtx Posts: 19 Member
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I am not a final "success story", but I was thrilled when I looked back through pics to see the progress that I have made so far. I started Taekwondo at the beginning of Feb. of this year. On March 23rd, I started stage 1 of The New Rules of Lifting for Women (I completed stage 1, and I'm now doing StrongLifts, week 1), I bike when I can, and I walk 20-60 minutes most days. I've been tracking on MFP for 27 days.

In this picture, I remember how hard it was for me to sit straight with my back against the back of the chair. Yeah, I know, it is a terrible pic. I was around 256 pounds. This pic was taken June 2013
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This pic was taken in Jan. 2014 and I was around 250 pounds.
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This pic was taken on May 3, 2014. I think the changes are starting to show. I am 231 pounds in this pic.
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I had to post this picture to show everyone (including myself) that I still have a LONG way to go. The side and rear views are always killers for me, but it helps keep things in perspective. I'm still 231 in this pic.
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  • mshull
    mshull Posts: 48
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    I think you are doing great. Keep up the good work.
  • kmkgurl
    kmkgurl Posts: 321 Member
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    That is seriously awesome!
  • Pusarah
    Pusarah Posts: 124 Member
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    You look great, can really tell in the midsection and face! Great job :) Congrats
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
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    Wow! A vast improvement! You've made so much progress!

    That's a great painting. I love the composition and the colors. You've made your subjects photogenic and interesting.

    Once you get your black belt in TKD you can be an artist in two disciplines!
  • Laurach903
    Laurach903 Posts: 4 Member
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    What do you mean you are not a success story?!?! Of course you are - look at those pictures!

    I wish you CONTINUED SUCCESS!
  • mblair1968
    mblair1968 Posts: 323 Member
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    Great job!
  • perseverance14
    perseverance14 Posts: 1,364 Member
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    You are doing great, good job!
  • Mgypsygirl
    Mgypsygirl Posts: 37 Member
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    Keep up the great work!
  • livingtx
    livingtx Posts: 19 Member
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    Thanks everyone! You make me feel great about the little progress that I have made so far. I should mention that even though my ticker says that I lost 17 pounds, I have really lost 25 pounds. I only started tracking on MFP when I was ~247 pounds or so. Even with the 25 pounds lost, I know that I gained a lot of muscle with my lifting.
  • elghee123
    elghee123 Posts: 489 Member
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    brighter face.. congratulations!
  • Very_Kerri
    Very_Kerri Posts: 44 Member
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    You can definitely see all the great progress you are making! Fantastic work my friend!
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
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    You are awesome!!!
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 1,001 Member
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    You are doing great!
  • NS81
    NS81 Posts: 192 Member
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    You can def see a difference! Awesome job!
  • Sophie983
    Sophie983 Posts: 119 Member
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    Amazing job! You should be proud of yourself!

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