My journey, from January 2011 to Oct 2011 with pics

lrodriguez83
lrodriguez83 Posts: 136
edited October 3 in Success Stories
First off, I have to start off saying that if I didn't have my MFP family, I really truly do not think I would have been able to accomplish what I have so far. The support is amazing, I have laughed, cried, been motivated, smiled and jumped for joy with my many friends on this site.
Now, this year I have certainly accomplished things I never dreamed that I would. I ran my first 5K in August, then ran my second this past Saturday. I shaved several minutes off my time and even finished the race holding my children's hands as I crossed the finish line. I can remember running up the last stretch, which was a hill. My boys, 2 and 5 were waiting for me, grabbed my hands and we crossed that finish line, tears in my eyes and so much happiness in my heart!!!
I plan on running several more 5K's this year, along with a 10K and a half marathon. I am ready!
Next year, I shall take on a triathlon!!
I have almost hit the 50 lb mark. It will feel so great and I will then push towards another 50lbs! I can't wait for my 100lb party next year! I wanted to share a few pictures with my OTHER family!!

Right before the finish line with my 2 boys

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First picture in January 2011 the second picture Oct 1 2011

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  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Look at you!!! You look fabulous!!!
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    Congratulations! You look awesome, and that picture of you and your boys as you cross the finish line is the reason we all do this!

    Congrats again!
  • prettybrownround
    prettybrownround Posts: 362 Member
    What a great story...thx for sharing. Congrats on all ur achievements and much success to u in the future :)
  • Karlirosem
    Karlirosem Posts: 73 Member
    You look amazing! Good job!
  • alexa_image
    alexa_image Posts: 387 Member
    Awesome job, you are doing a great job.
    Keep up the good work and you'll be celebrating getting to onederland sooner that what you think.
    WTG!!!!!
  • laneybird
    laneybird Posts: 532 Member
    You look great!! All of your hard work def shows! Thanks for sharing!
  • GrannyCynth
    GrannyCynth Posts: 34 Member
    i am so hapy for you, that is wonderful.
  • downto100
    downto100 Posts: 1 Member
    Aw, great job! You look fantastic :)
  • Wow, you are doing great!!! Congratulations on your accomplishments and good luck with your future ones; although I don't think you need it!
  • innerfashionista
    innerfashionista Posts: 451 Member
    HOLY CRAP! I can't believe how much you've changed, but more importantly, look how happy you look! You're absolutely GLOWING in the "mid way" pictures. I'm ridiculously proud of you, I hope you know that <3
  • Awesome job! Love the pic at the finish line. I had both my boys cross the line with me at my first Tri - it meant so much to me to have them there...
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Proud of you my friend!!!!
  • baypathgradLyns
    baypathgradLyns Posts: 639 Member
    amazing accomplishments!!!

    50 lbs is quite the milestone, and so is a 5K!! I hope to run a 5k soon myself!

    You look amazing, and so much younger!! :D
  • Kilter
    Kilter Posts: 188 Member
    Way to go! That's just awesome. Those boys must be just tickled to have a mom that can get out and run and hold their hands crossing the finish line.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    So happy for you! Congrats on your hard work and progress!!!
  • mickij3
    mickij3 Posts: 8 Member
    good for you!! keep up the great work!! :)
  • shawnscott5
    shawnscott5 Posts: 295 Member
    What a wonderful story, it made me cry a little. Congrats on all your accomplishments, and look at your smile!! You went from angry to happy!! Keep up the dedication and you will meet your goals in no time!!
  • drblythe
    drblythe Posts: 163 Member
    amazing!! well done.
  • Got... something in my eye... <sniff>... :)

    You are an inspiration, truly! Thank you so much for sharing your story and pictures! You absolutely rock, and I'm delighted and thrilled to count you among my friends here! :)
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    You Look great! You have def kept to your goals and have pushed yourself hard. Congrats on the accomplishment. Cant wait to see what results you will have in the next year
  • Jo0308
    Jo0308 Posts: 5 Member
    You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. You have just given me the boost that I needed. Weight loss can be such a struggle. I have been struggling for years. Hearing your determination and seeing your results proves to me that I too can do this. Keep up the great work!:smile:
  • tabik30
    tabik30 Posts: 443
    wow girly! GREAT JOB!!!!!!
  • k2thaj
    k2thaj Posts: 41
    Great job! You look wonderful and so happy! I agree that everyone on this site is wonderful and supportive and I certainly did not think that I could even go a week let alone already going into my 2nd month of eating healthy and exercising every day. With everyone's success, it makes it a little easier to keep going towards a great goal! Well done!
  • webdiva1
    webdiva1 Posts: 326 Member
    Insanely great!!! Good for you. Seriously: Good. For You.

    Rock on. :)
  • dietfree2012
    dietfree2012 Posts: 801 Member
    awesome job!
  • WTG!! You are truly an inspiration!!! Keep up the Great work!!!
  • rockieschick
    rockieschick Posts: 321 Member
    wow! You rock girl!
  • belindawilli
    belindawilli Posts: 97 Member
    What an awesome job you are doing!!! You look fantastic and what an hour glass figure you are going to have. You are beautiful. What a great and wondrful picture of you and your two little ones finishing the race together. You can tell by looking how proud they are of thier mom. Keep up the terriffic work!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • You look great - keep going x
  • 38Gigi38
    38Gigi38 Posts: 115 Member
    Absolutely fantastic job. You are such an inspiration to us, and to your children who see that their Momma can do anything she sets her mind to. Congrats!!! :flowerforyou:
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