The Start of Success (pics)

livingtx · May 2014

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

This pic was taken in Jan. 2014 and I was around 250 pounds.

This pic was taken on May 3, 2014. I think the changes are starting to show. I am 231 pounds in this pic.

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.

mshull · May 2014

I think you are doing great. Keep up the good work.

kmkgurl · May 2014

That is seriously awesome!

Pusarah · May 2014

You look great, can really tell in the midsection and face! Great job

Congrats

PJPrimrose · May 2014

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 · May 2014

What do you mean you are not a success story?!?! Of course you are - look at those pictures!

I wish you CONTINUED SUCCESS!

mblair1968 · May 2014

Great job!

perseverance14 · May 2014

You are doing great, good job!

Mgypsygirl · May 2014

Keep up the great work!

livingtx · May 2014

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.