One Year "Get Healthy" Anniversary with pics

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jcsgirl86
jcsgirl86 Posts: 53 Member
edited March 2016 in Success Stories
One year ago today I started my "get healthy" journey. My goal was to lose 50 lb., gain strength and tone up, and gain lots of energy and just feel better. It was harder than I anticipated and there were times I just wanted to quit but I kept at it. It took 9 months to get the 50 pounds off and I have been in maintenance and strength and tone mode for the last 3 months which will continue indefinitely. I can't begin to explain how much better I feel and am so glad I finally got made up my mind to start.

If you haven't yet started, do it today! Don't wait! You won't be sorry!
If you feel like quitting, don't give in! You won't be sorry!
You can do it!!t88jmid745lu.jpg
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  • Chikika
    Chikika Posts: 28 Member
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    Way to go!!! You look fabulous!

    What's your exercise routine?
  • Exquisitern
    Exquisitern Posts: 89 Member
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    Wow! You look awesome! Congratulations!
  • thistimeforsure2016
    thistimeforsure2016 Posts: 36 Member
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    That's amazing what a transformation!! :):):) congrats and thanks for the motivation. I woke up
    Today ready to quit after weighing myself and no weight loss again. But I am gonna keep going and work harder
  • Rdsgoal16
    Rdsgoal16 Posts: 302 Member
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    Stunning and inspirational!
  • tmove2015
    tmove2015 Posts: 153 Member
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    Great! Would love to hear what you did to attain this!
  • jcsgirl86
    jcsgirl86 Posts: 53 Member
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    Thanks, everyone! I started out eating 1200 calories a day (eventually upped it to 1400 because 1200 just wasn't enough). I strength train twice a week with weights but not heavy, run twice a week (although I walked -no running- for the first 9 months), and I do a HIIT Tabata (cardio & strength combined) style workout once a week.
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
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    is that the surge i spy?
  • oolou
    oolou Posts: 765 Member
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    Thank you for sharing. I'm the same age and weight you were a year ago and find your photos inspiring. May I ask how tall are you?
  • jcsgirl86
    jcsgirl86 Posts: 53 Member
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    Besaro I wish it were a surge but it's a charge hr.
  • jcsgirl86
    jcsgirl86 Posts: 53 Member
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    Oolou, thanks! I'm 5' 4" and 47 years old.
  • Rini_s
    Rini_s Posts: 68 Member
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    You look amazing! I'm just a month into my "get health" journey after starting and re-starting more times than I can count. I'm a little older than you @54, but I hope in 9 months time I see similar success. Congrats on your accomplishment!
  • Evilmuffin666
    Evilmuffin666 Posts: 132 Member
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    Amazing!!! I am on Day 2 of my lifestyle change. Looking forward to being a success story. Thanks for sharing.... It is a great motivator!!!!
  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,032 Member
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    Your loss in a short time at lower numbers and being in mid 40s is brilliant and inspiring
  • DananaNanas
    DananaNanas Posts: 665 Member
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    Great motivational post - thank you!
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
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    WOWZA! You look amazing! What an inspiration!
  • MudstainSally
    MudstainSally Posts: 571 Member
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    You look fantastic, and super great job on your arms!
  • FitForMLE
    FitForMLE Posts: 1 Member
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    Woo hoo!
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
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    looking good girl
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
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    Well done, you are good.
  • LottieStanley
    LottieStanley Posts: 290 Member
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    Wow you look great, thanks for sharing

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