1 year on MFP (57 lbs!) with pics
JagerLewis
Posts: 427 Member
Today I have logged my food for 365 consecutive days, I can't believe I did that. 
So I thought I'd share my success story. I started MFP on Aug. 5, 2013 but had a few days where I didn't log in the beginning. Over this past year I have accomplished so much, not just the weight loss, but my attitude about myself and life in general. I went through a rough time in my life and quickly gained a lot of weight, over 50 pounds in about a year and a half. When I saw a picture of myself (the first one posted here) I could not believe how big I got and knew it was time to take control of my life. I beat depression and had a better outlook on life and I took charge and became the person that I used to be, happy and healthy. The pic of me in the dress was taken Aug. 4, 2013 (the day before I started MFP) and I weighed an unbelievable 181 pounds on a 5' 2.78" small frame. Yikes! The bathing suit pic was taken Aug. 9, 2014 weighing in at 124, a much more desired weight for my frame. I've never posted a bathing suit pic before, but this picture means a lot to me. Yesterday at the beach I felt good and comfortable. I realized that I will never be "perfect" and no one on that beach was. I'm almost 38 years old and a mother of 2, I don't have the nice tight toned skin that 18 year olds have, but willing to bet that I was stronger than any of them. I didn't stand out at the beach (for being heavy or for having the "perfect" body), I felt like I belonged on the beach. For once in my life I am comfortable with me. I no longer have the delusion that I need to look like a movie star or on the cover of a fitness magazine.
I've lost 57 pounds, became so much stronger than I ever was (can do 173 push ups! Woot Woot!!) But the biggest hurdle of this past year, was getting in the right frame of mind. I will no longer try to only look at my flaws, but look at the overall picture. The old came back stronger than ever.
Aug 4, 2013 181 pounds
July 27, 2014 Warrior Dash
Aug 9, 2014 124 pounds (1 year on MFP)
So I thought I'd share my success story. I started MFP on Aug. 5, 2013 but had a few days where I didn't log in the beginning. Over this past year I have accomplished so much, not just the weight loss, but my attitude about myself and life in general. I went through a rough time in my life and quickly gained a lot of weight, over 50 pounds in about a year and a half. When I saw a picture of myself (the first one posted here) I could not believe how big I got and knew it was time to take control of my life. I beat depression and had a better outlook on life and I took charge and became the person that I used to be, happy and healthy. The pic of me in the dress was taken Aug. 4, 2013 (the day before I started MFP) and I weighed an unbelievable 181 pounds on a 5' 2.78" small frame. Yikes! The bathing suit pic was taken Aug. 9, 2014 weighing in at 124, a much more desired weight for my frame. I've never posted a bathing suit pic before, but this picture means a lot to me. Yesterday at the beach I felt good and comfortable. I realized that I will never be "perfect" and no one on that beach was. I'm almost 38 years old and a mother of 2, I don't have the nice tight toned skin that 18 year olds have, but willing to bet that I was stronger than any of them. I didn't stand out at the beach (for being heavy or for having the "perfect" body), I felt like I belonged on the beach. For once in my life I am comfortable with me. I no longer have the delusion that I need to look like a movie star or on the cover of a fitness magazine.I've lost 57 pounds, became so much stronger than I ever was (can do 173 push ups! Woot Woot!!) But the biggest hurdle of this past year, was getting in the right frame of mind. I will no longer try to only look at my flaws, but look at the overall picture. The old came back stronger than ever.
Aug 4, 2013 181 pounds
July 27, 2014 Warrior Dash
Aug 9, 2014 124 pounds (1 year on MFP)
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Amazing job! So happy for you, you must feel awesome! Thank you for sharing your journey and you go girl with your Warrior Dash! Wooohooo!!!0
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you look great!!! you are for sure an inspiration for us all Thank you for sharing0
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Fantastic! I'm hoping to have a "beach comfortable" body next year as a 38-year-old mother of 4. Way to go!0
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You look fantastic! Well done.0
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Damn! Wolf whistle! 0
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You look fantastic, way to go!!!0
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Inspiration Thank You!0
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Awesome!!! I love that you are aware of your strength!!!! What an inspiration!0
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I am beginning the same journey, I am 5"4" and 188. A long way to go, but I am encouraged by your story. Congratulations, you look fantastic!0
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Way to go! Thanks for sharing your story. I was just thinking, wouldn't it be great to lose around 60 pounds after one year and here you did it! Congrats on being comfortable in your own skin.0
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That is incredible, has to be the most impressive one year result I've seen on here.
Do you mind sharing how you achieved this?0 -
ThankYou for sharing! You look Amazing. I am a 46 year old Mom of two teens and a RN who takes care of everyone but myself. Thanks for showing me that it is possible. starting over again today. Any tips on how you got your head in the game??
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well done - you look amazing!0
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Mind and body working together not against each other - huge result.
Congratulations, you look hawt :flowerforyou:0 -
Amazing job. Congrats0
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That is amazing!
I'm only on day 10 or so, but I'm thankful you posted this and shared your photographs, because it means I can also meet my goals if I stick to it.0 -
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You look great. I'm 5'2" and can use your story as inspiration0
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I meant to put you look amazing abd this is truly inspirational0
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So inspiring! Thank you for sharing.0
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So inspiring! You look wonderful:happy:0
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Wonderful story Add me if you like. Looking for strong female friends who are serious. 0
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Great job you should be so proud of yourself!!!0
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You are an inspiration! I'm on day 3 and struggling with how insurmountable the goal seems but you remind me how much of the good and healthy life there is to work for and that it is possible! I'm also 5'2" and looking to lose about 50 lbs in a year.0
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Wow you look amazing. what an inspiration. well done0
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You are an inspiration! 0
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You look great! Congratulations!0
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Congratulations! Your story is so encouraging and inspiring....one year!!! I just restarted and have about 100 lbs to lose....looking forward to the journey! Thanks for sharing0
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You look so good!0
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*Just found my jaw on the floor* GREAT JOB!! You look fantastic!!!!!0
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