Old ME..Not a good me.

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  • katzunghope
    katzunghope Posts: 28 Member
    Nina_Ekoko wrote: »
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    I know when we think of success stories, we think of " I was fat now im skinny". Which, why lie, is the goal for most of us. I learned that a success story is not only about the physical.. but that it's about the emotional and mental well being as well.

    Here is my transformation.
    The photo on the left shows me at about 175. I am 5'7". I got as heavy as 180, but never took photos. This photo shows me at my worst. I was depressed, alone, unhappy, mean, bitter, and always hiding behind something or someone.

    I learned to love myself little by little... and with that love, came a healthier, happier life. As a bonus the lbs just started coming off. The photo on the right is me a year and a half later. My results came from a paleo lifestyle, heavy lifting, and meditation, for my soul.

    Now I am happy- and healthy. I have 5-10 lbs left to lose, and a lot of toning. But i like myself, i am comfortable in my skin, which is what matters.
    I have days where i go back, but i am thankful for my support system, and of course, you guys for keeping me accountable.

    -Marina

    Hey you look absolutely gorgeous! What was your exercise routine.....amd how many months did it take you to get these resuls?
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    wow...way to go! You look great!
  • slees21
    slees21 Posts: 44 Member
    OMG. Great job. You're hot!
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    lol! Thanks!!! :)
    slees21 wrote: »
    OMG. Great job. You're hot!
    I haven't been called hot in a while!! :)
  • magicsd
    magicsd Posts: 99 Member
    Thank you for sharing! You look wonderful!
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    Debmal77 wrote: »
    wow...way to go! You look great!
    magicsd wrote: »
    Thank you for sharing! You look wonderful!

    THANK YOU! :)
  • suemcmurry
    suemcmurry Posts: 188 Member
    Congrats on your accomplishments! You look fantastic and you very happy and healthy!!
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member

    Gorgeous is the the right word for you
    Great job
  • prettywvmomma
    prettywvmomma Posts: 5 Member
    absolutely beautiful. ☺
  • JoeyTajzai
    JoeyTajzai Posts: 1,198 Member
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.
  • tjcuts339
    tjcuts339 Posts: 188 Member
    JoeyTajzai wrote: »
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.
    Great quote, As we look better. Attitude. Change. Towards. Life does change, We appreciate. All going on around. Us ,
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    tjcuts339 wrote: »
    JoeyTajzai wrote: »
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.
    Great quote, As we look better. Attitude. Change. Towards. Life does change, We appreciate. All going on around. Us ,

    I agree! totally true. :) Thank you all for your kind words. I always get nervous in sharing personal stories because some people can be so mean and hurtful. You are all so kind, and loving, and i am so happy to have found such a motivating and supportive community!

    please feel free to add me- we can motivate each other!
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    JoeyTajzai wrote: »
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.

    Absolutely! It all comes from within. :) thank you .
  • TheBeachgod
    TheBeachgod Posts: 825 Member
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  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    edited January 2016


    LOL
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    Congrats ! You look ah-mazing and SO happy. Heres to losing the last 5-10lbs even though you already look like a bombshell.
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    taking care of ourselves is wonderful, I hated when I was heavy, our attitudes do change when we love and care for ourselves as you have done.
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    babycatchfire wrote: »
    Congrats ! You look ah-mazing and SO happy. Heres to losing the last 5-10lbs even though you already look like a bombshell.

    Thanks darling!! :) those are the hardest! :neutral: Buutttt.. its a hobby. :)
    Also thanks for the add!
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    edited January 2016
    brenn24179 wrote: »
    taking care of ourselves is wonderful, I hated when I was heavy, our attitudes do change when we love and care for ourselves as you have done.

    definitely. another thing i noticed is that you also attract positive people.
    When i was (the old me) i had the most abusive, and hateful boyfriend. i had the worst friends and i litereally HATED being alive. it was so scary. Now, i seem to attract positivity and kindness all around. just good things. :)
  • tjcuts339
    tjcuts339 Posts: 188 Member
    When you focus. On a goal! You become. A warrior. State. Of mind! ! You don't accept.anything. second. Best! Those around. You pick up on that Positive. Energy, MFP is a great. Example. Of this ,We all are on this wonderful. Feeling ,of mind body and soul, We are on a total. Jouney. Of transformation, And loving. It!! Keep. Up the Amazing. Work!! Tried to friend. You Nina error. Occurred, Feel. Free to add me , keep the positive. Energies. Flowing! !
  • saminabilal
    saminabilal Posts: 69 Member
    You look amazing :) pretty in both pics
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    saminabilal wrote: »
    You look amazing :) pretty in both pics

    Thank you!
  • AidaF430
    AidaF430 Posts: 173 Member
    Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing! Mental and physical health go hand in hand. :)
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    AidaF430 wrote: »
    Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing! Mental and physical health go hand in hand. :)

    I could not agree more :) thank you.
  • tottie_07
    tottie_07 Posts: 105 Member
    JoeyTajzai wrote: »
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.

    Couldn't have said it better myself!! I have spent the past 4 years doing exactly this. Congrats to you and keep up the good work. Your a stunner!!!
  • eireokie
    eireokie Posts: 15 Member
    Simply gorgeous! Your story mirrors my own in so many ways. Paleo did it for me as well.
  • Nina_Ekoko
    Nina_Ekoko Posts: 36 Member
    tottie_07 wrote: »
    JoeyTajzai wrote: »
    This is amazing. Honestly it seems like most of us are just trying to fix our physical selves and always forget about our mental health. It's so much more important honestly. It's what made me keep pushing, fixing my mentality and knowing why I was eating and what made me do it. Learning to love yourself for who you are and how you were created. Very inspiring.

    Couldn't have said it better myself!! I have spent the past 4 years doing exactly this. Congrats to you and keep up the good work. Your a stunner!!!
    eireokie wrote: »
    Simply gorgeous! Your story mirrors my own in so many ways. Paleo did it for me as well.

    Thanks to you both! Paleo is wonderful. Im doing modified paleo now..with occasional pizza and PB. Lol. :)
  • ardenspark
    ardenspark Posts: 50 Member
    You look fantastic! Awesome job!!!! Your waist is ridiculously tiny!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Excellent job! you look fantastic :smile:
  • hadley099
    hadley099 Posts: 32 Member
    Amazing!

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