1 Year, 121 lbs gone. PICS!
iamuniqueiam
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iamuniqueiam has logged in for 365 days in a row!
I can't believe a year has passed since I joined MFP! And I really can't believe I've lost 121 lbs in the past year! I didn't take an official "starting" pic because...well....because I didn't think I would be successful. I figured I'd fail just like every other time I tried to "diet". I do have pics that are about 3 years old that I've been using as a benchmark for comparison. I don't have a lot of pictures of the old me to choose from because I used to avoid the camera of course. In the pictures below I weigh 310 lbs:
And this is me about 6 months ago:
And this is me today at 189 lbs:
I'm still a work in progress. I probably have about another 40lbs I'd like to lose (hard to gauge because of excess skin), but I don't really focus on the scale so much anymore. I measure my accomplishments by the distances I can cycle or run, the weights I can lift, and in how energetic and strong I feel each and every day.
Tomorrow I will wake up and embrace day 366...I will continue to eat less than what I used to, move more than what I used to, and most importantly...I will continue to believe that I am capable of accomplishing amazing things when I'm not afraid to try.
I can't believe a year has passed since I joined MFP! And I really can't believe I've lost 121 lbs in the past year! I didn't take an official "starting" pic because...well....because I didn't think I would be successful. I figured I'd fail just like every other time I tried to "diet". I do have pics that are about 3 years old that I've been using as a benchmark for comparison. I don't have a lot of pictures of the old me to choose from because I used to avoid the camera of course. In the pictures below I weigh 310 lbs:
And this is me about 6 months ago:
And this is me today at 189 lbs:
I'm still a work in progress. I probably have about another 40lbs I'd like to lose (hard to gauge because of excess skin), but I don't really focus on the scale so much anymore. I measure my accomplishments by the distances I can cycle or run, the weights I can lift, and in how energetic and strong I feel each and every day.
Tomorrow I will wake up and embrace day 366...I will continue to eat less than what I used to, move more than what I used to, and most importantly...I will continue to believe that I am capable of accomplishing amazing things when I'm not afraid to try.
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Fantastic!0
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Wow!! you look amazing!! Great job
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Seriously good work!0
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you look great! seriously great job.0
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Congrats and keep it up! You look happy and healthy!0
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Way to go! Wow...what an inspiration you are!0
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Awesome job. You look so good. Very inspiring. After reading your story and seeing your transformation, I've made up my mind to go the gym tonight. Thanks for the boost!!!!!0
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You must feel so proud!
Congrats!:D0 -
Love the story, love your view... amazing. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your continuous success...0
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Awesome work!0
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You're my hero. I'm at 215 or so now. I need to get to 150 to be healthy. I'm only in the second week of cataloguing calories and working out. Early days yet. But this time I have to do it. I don't want to be old and tired and sick going into retirement in a few years. I want to pick your brain and find out everything you did.
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Wow! I was going to say "unbelievable!" but you're living proof of what hard work & determination can accomplish! I am so impressed & inspired 0
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Wow! What an inspiration you are my friend! So honored to have watched you grow this year ( in spirit, not size!) I know you will keep on succeeding, you are unstoppable!0
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You look awesome, great job.0
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You should definitely not avoid cameras!! You look awesome, keep on taking care of yourself!! You are an inspiration 0
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What a wonderful achievement! You look great!0
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You have done an amazing job. So glad you succeeded this time. You look great! You are an inspiration to me!0
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Inspiring !! I am on day 6 of a 100lb weight loss journey .. Way to go Girl0
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Awesome work! You look fantastic!
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I am so very happy for you!! I can't wait for my "day 365". Thank you for sharing your wonderful accomplishment0
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Congrats!! You are awesome!0
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Amazing!!!0
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Wowzers, that is an awesome accomplishment ........ keep on truckin', honey !0
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iamuniqueiam wrote: »iamuniqueiam has logged in for 365 days in a row!
I can't believe a year has passed since I joined MFP! And I really can't believe I've lost 121 lbs in the past year! I didn't take an official "starting" pic because...well....because I didn't think I would be successful. I figured I'd fail just like every other time I tried to "diet". I do have pics that are about 3 years old that I've been using as a benchmark for comparison. I don't have a lot of pictures of the old me to choose from because I used to avoid the camera of course. In the pictures below I weigh 310 lbs:
And this is me about 6 months ago:
And this is me today at 189 lbs:
I'm still a work in progress. I probably have about another 40lbs I'd like to lose (hard to gauge because of excess skin), but I don't really focus on the scale so much anymore. I measure my accomplishments by the distances I can cycle or run, the weights I can lift, and in how energetic and strong I feel each and every day.
Tomorrow I will wake up and embrace day 366...I will continue to eat less than what I used to, move more than what I used to, and most importantly...I will continue to believe that I am capable of accomplishing amazing things when I'm not afraid to try.godswill206 wrote: »Amazing!!!godswill206 wrote: »Amazing!!!iamuniqueiam wrote: »iamuniqueiam has logged in for 365 days in a row!
I can't believe a year has passed since I joined MFP! And I really can't believe I've lost 121 lbs in the past year! I didn't take an official "starting" pic because...well....because I didn't think I would be successful. I figured I'd fail just like every other time I tried to "diet". I do have pics that are about 3 years old that I've been using as a benchmark for comparison. I don't have a lot of pictures of the old me to choose from because I used to avoid the camera of course. In the pictures below I weigh 310 lbs:
And this is me about 6 months ago:
And this is me today at 189 lbs:
I'm still a work in progress. I probably have about another 40lbs I'd like to lose (hard to gauge because of excess skin), but I don't really focus on the scale so much anymore. I measure my accomplishments by the distances I can cycle or run, the weights I can lift, and in how energetic and strong I feel each and every day.
Tomorrow I will wake up and embrace day 366...I will continue to eat less than what I used to, move more than what I used to, and most importantly...I will continue to believe that I am capable of accomplishing amazing things when I'm not afraid to try.
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So inspiring! Keep the great attitude, too!0
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How inspiring! I've no doubt you'll reach your ultimate goal, but until then know you look wonderfully healthy (and beautiful) right now. Great accomplishment.0
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Great work. Way to stick with it!0
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Awesome. I can feel your smile or happiness. Congrats.0
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That is awesome!!! Very inspiring.0
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GREAT job !!!! you look younger even ....0
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