How Wrong I Was! 600 Days of MFP. Lotsa pics.

This is amazing and SO inspirational! I'm a naturally curvy lady and like you, I don't want those things to go away totally, and it looks like they won't! You look incredible!

Now, I've got a weight bench in my basement that needs a good dusting off...

Bumping this - fab story there

wow amazing, you look great, really great

You. You're awesome.

This needs a bump. Still one of my favorite posts, and one I keep bookmarked. It's great info!

I can understand why your post has so many viewers. Very well done. You look amazing!!!!

Bumped and bookmarked!

Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

This is awesome. Thank you for your post ... truly inspiring!

Wow! Awesome, Congrats!

You look great. Thank you for sharing your story.

AmyRhubarb wrote: »

Laoch_Cailin wrote: »

britishbroccoli wrote: »

Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.

I think she deactivated just because she wasn't keeping up with MFP so much any more, life changes, things happening, etc. Still love this post though, and keep it bookmarked for the occasional bump, because it's great, useful and inspirational info!

*blush*

Thank you. I'm back.

I was happily maintaining, and after my brother died suddenly and unexpectedly, I fell off the wagon. I didn't even realize it at the time, but depression is a *kitten*. I stopped running, stopped logging, got a few minor but annoying injuries, and stopped giving an F. And of course, kept eating like I was when I was really active, so I gained some weight back.

Then when I got my mojo back, I hurt my lower back. That was about six months ago, and I'm just now getting back to being able to run and lift again. During the course of treatment, I lost some of the excess weight. Very slowly, since I couldn't exercise and love food. I wasn't willing to be hungry on top of being miserable with pain. After jumping through hoops to see a specialist for my back, I got a steroid injection and within three weeks, the 10 pounds I'd lost over the summer was back. (insert very foul language here)

By then, it was close to the holidays, so I just put everything on hold. January 1st, as much as I hate New Years Resolutions, I came back. Since then, I'm down 7 pounds. Got about 13 to go.

Six months ago, I couldn't walk without pain. There were times I walked out of the house, got about three doors down, and had to turn right around and come home. Now, I'm running 5k in about 35 minutes, way slower than I was pre-injury, but thankful that I can run at all. Lifting again, also much less than before, but taking things very slow to avoid injury. I'm amazed at how quickly it's all coming back.

Timorous_Beastie wrote: »

*blush*

Thank you. I'm back.

Welcome back!

Amazing results! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

Welcome Back!! Your story was very inspirational! You did an amazing job. I know you'll reach your goal again. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother and your injuries, but you're getting back on track now!

Timorous_Beastie wrote: »

AmyRhubarb wrote: »

Laoch_Cailin wrote: »

britishbroccoli wrote: »

Original post is from 2012. As inspiring (and well written) as it is, I have to wonder why the OP deactivated her account...

Was wondering that too. I followed her way back.

I think she deactivated just because she wasn't keeping up with MFP so much any more, life changes, things happening, etc. Still love this post though, and keep it bookmarked for the occasional bump, because it's great, useful and inspirational info!

*blush*

Thank you. I'm back.

I was happily maintaining, and after my brother died suddenly and unexpectedly, I fell off the wagon. I didn't even realize it at the time, but depression is a *kitten*. I stopped running, stopped logging, got a few minor but annoying injuries, and stopped giving an F. And of course, kept eating like I was when I was really active, so I gained some weight back.

Then when I got my mojo back, I hurt my lower back. That was about six months ago, and I'm just now getting back to being able to run and lift again. During the course of treatment, I lost some of the excess weight. Very slowly, since I couldn't exercise and love food. I wasn't willing to be hungry on top of being miserable with pain. After jumping through hoops to see a specialist for my back, I got a steroid injection and within three weeks, the 10 pounds I'd lost over the summer was back. (insert very foul language here)

By then, it was close to the holidays, so I just put everything on hold. January 1st, as much as I hate New Years Resolutions, I came back. Since then, I'm down 7 pounds. Got about 13 to go.

Six months ago, I couldn't walk without pain. There were times I walked out of the house, got about three doors down, and had to turn right around and come home. Now, I'm running 5k in about 35 minutes, way slower than I was pre-injury, but thankful that I can run at all. Lifting again, also much less than before, but taking things very slow to avoid injury. I'm amazed at how quickly it's all coming back.