It took me 3 years :) (pics)

rudarbe
rudarbe Posts: 164 Member
edited November 9 in Success Stories
Hi everyone I'm Rolando and have been active on MyFitnessPal for almost 3 years.
A lot of people are discouraged from not seeing results quickly enough, but once you start to think you could lose 20 lbs in 1 month then you're setting yourself up for failure. I'm not gonna lie--- I was exactly like that before.

My transformation was a bit bumpy with losing weight, gaining weight, losing more, gaining it all back, losing it all, gaining a bit, and then finally-- losing it all for good!

Before I start my bulk to gain muscle, I wanted to share my 3 year transformation to you all to show you that I am not one of those success stories that have lost it in 6 months and continue to be successful, but I am one of those who succeeded and fell hard many times until I found that spark again. And THAT IS REALITY, many fall many times from their diets/healthy lifestyle.

Feel free to add me as a friend, I love having a growing support system!

(the top left started from 9/2011)
(top right is 2/2013)
(bottom right is today)

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  • Xpecta
    Xpecta Posts: 451 Member
    So excellent! You've done an amazing job. I love your smile in the last one. It shows how proud you are of your accomplishment! And it's true. It's all ups and downs! But it's worth it in the end. Congratulations! You've done so well!
  • harlequin0318
    harlequin0318 Posts: 415 Member
    What a transformation! Congrats!!
  • rudarbe
    rudarbe Posts: 164 Member
    Xpecta wrote: »
    So excellent! You've done an amazing job. I love your smile in the last one. It shows how proud you are of your accomplishment! And it's true. It's all ups and downs! But it's worth it in the end. Congratulations! You've done so well!
    I have never noticed that with this picture until you pointed it out! It really is true, I'm proud because I have fought so many battles and climbed so many mountains to get where I am today. It was extremely hard. But I would never want to have done it any other way :')
  • kcd1961
    kcd1961 Posts: 126 Member
    Excellent effort. I'd be happy with that :smiley:
  • lewispwest
    lewispwest Posts: 498 Member
    Great going man!
  • rudarbe
    rudarbe Posts: 164 Member
    Thank you, I appreciate all the kind comments!
  • JazmineYoli
    JazmineYoli Posts: 547 Member
    Amazing transformation. Slow and steady wins the race and you are certainly #WINNING B)
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
    Great job. Your attitude about getting back on track after a set back certainly served you well.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Great motivation for everyone. Fantastic.
  • Spocky
    Spocky Posts: 62 Member
    Good job mate!
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    Nice work!
  • songs415
    songs415 Posts: 7 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
    Great work dude
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Nice work!!
  • tifsimmons91
    tifsimmons91 Posts: 84 Member
    amazing transformation, you look great!
  • griffithm1
    griffithm1 Posts: 130 Member
    You did that! So proud. :)
  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    Wow! Well done honey - and good luck with your bulk. Thanks for sharing your story! xx
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    That is one good job and done over time. Most all of can have hope if we will take the time.
  • rudarbe
    rudarbe Posts: 164 Member
    Thank you so much everyone for the kind words. There's no rush to get to certain weight, you have the rest of your life to get there. And taking small steps each day, week, or even month will lead you to being successful because you will adapt much easier to your new lifestyle :)
  • williamwj2014
    williamwj2014 Posts: 750 Member
    sup rolando.

    Lol
  • MusclenMascara
    MusclenMascara Posts: 50 Member
    Good work!!
  • Fit2BeFly
    Fit2BeFly Posts: 185 Member
    Great job!
  • RHPSgirl1984
    RHPSgirl1984 Posts: 436 Member
    Awesome job! Congrats!
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    Well done.
  • hotcoffee692
    hotcoffee692 Posts: 167 Member
    What a great/healthy attitude! And look at your happy smile!
  • Serendipity5215
    Serendipity5215 Posts: 190 Member
    Way to go! I agree.. you have a great smile!! :)
  • thingofstuff
    thingofstuff Posts: 93 Member
    Be proud, never forget where you were and always strive towards where you want to be and most importantly: celebrate every success along the way. Congrats, man!
  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    Very well done lad :smile:
  • samthepanda
    samthepanda Posts: 569 Member
    Fantastic job! Well done.
  • rudarbe
    rudarbe Posts: 164 Member
    thingofstuff wrote: »
    Be proud, never forget where you were and always strive towards where you want to be and most importantly: celebrate every success along the way. Congrats, man!
    Thanks! Great words to live by
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