One Year MFP Anniversary

Yesterday marked my one year anniversary of my start on this journey. I was at work that day, eating a cajun filet biscuit from Bojangles, and it hit me. I was fat. I didn't WANT to be fat. What could I do? I had lost weight in the past and I could no longer blame my two year old's birth for the weight I had gained back. A friend of mine was using MFP and posting her losses on Facebook and I just clicked on her link and signed up. At first, I went about it pretty blindly, but eventually I figured it out and things started happening. I was amazed and I wondered why I thought calorie counting would be so tough. Now, I can't imagine NOT doing it or at least not looking at a nutrition label.

I have lost nearly 50 pounds. I'm 5'8 and I started out around 196-197 pounds. Today, I weigh around 148. My goal is to get to 145 but I'm not really pushing myself too hard for those last 3 pounds. Now, my focus is on making my body look super hot no matter what the scale says. Woohoo!

Oh, just as a disclaimer: I did NOT eat a very low calorie diet, I did NOT cut out processed foods, I was NOT perfect, I DID have a cheat day every week and I DID have days where I could not control myself. I had many a run in with Crazy Bread from Little Caesars. The point is, I kept going and it's working.

Now, for pictures.

"Before"
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"Progress"
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"After"
My husband and I ran a 5k! I was so proud of myself.
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I'm on the right. ;)
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I'm in the red!
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Replies

  • sarahcav123
    sarahcav123 Posts: 128 Member
    Congratulations! Such impressive results :)
  • sfsoccermom2
    sfsoccermom2 Posts: 233 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing!
  • serendipitys1003
    serendipitys1003 Posts: 88 Member
    You look great! Congratulations :-)
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
  • viglet
    viglet Posts: 299 Member
    :love: :love: :love: :love:

    *whistle whistle*


    You go girl!!! Having you as a buddy on MFP is very inspiring!!! Love your realistic approach to this whole thing!!!

    Happy fitaversary!!!! :drinker: :drinker:
  • tedrickp
    tedrickp Posts: 1,229 Member
    great job Sam! You are killing it. What a fox you are in the red dress! dayummmmm!
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    *whistles* You look great! Grats on your success ^_^
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    That is great . You look fantastic !
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    I'm 5"8 and started at 189 (possibly higher), so this is very inspiring. I'm setting 150 as my goal right now. You look fabulous!!
  • walk757
    walk757 Posts: 96 Member
    A great share, thank you for the inspiration!
  • 40andFindingFitness
    40andFindingFitness Posts: 497 Member
    Congrats, you look wonderful. Love your haircut too. You remind me a bit of Reese Witherspoon.

    No wait, Julia Stiles. Either way you look fabulous! :0)
  • elghee123
    elghee123 Posts: 489 Member
    hot hot hot indeed~!
  • samanthahix12
    samanthahix12 Posts: 179
    Thanks everyone!

    I'm so proud that I made it this long but I know that it's forever!

    Great support team of friends at home, friends on MFP and that's made all the difference!
  • sherisse69
    sherisse69 Posts: 795 Member
    Wow! Fantastic! :)
  • farfromthetree
    farfromthetree Posts: 982 Member
    Happy Anniversary! Awesome job...love the Color Run pic!
  • jessib1980
    jessib1980 Posts: 9 Member
    Happy Anniversary! You look fabulous friend! I'm happy I could be a part of your journey and keep up with your daily posts. Congratulations on all your success!
  • samanthahix12
    samanthahix12 Posts: 179
    Thank you. Thank you!
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    that's very nice. good for you!
  • stevesilk
    stevesilk Posts: 204 Member
    What a great way to celebrate your 1 year anniversary. Super job.
  • cafeduus
    cafeduus Posts: 31 Member
    YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!
  • DoctorMcCoy10
    DoctorMcCoy10 Posts: 101 Member
    You look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing that you weren't perfect. Sometimes for me it's really hard to bounce back when I overdose on mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups but seeing that you did it and you have wonderful results is a great motivator : )
  • RachelRuns9
    RachelRuns9 Posts: 585 Member
    This is awesome!!! Great job, you rock :)
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing with us!
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Congratz!! You look fabulous! ♡
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