Me. A long journey behind and ahead.

NatalieBrooke88
NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
edited November 8 in Success Stories
Hey all,
A little more about me- I am a 23 year old female. I have been active my entire life. I am a former amateur boxer.

I began Georgia Tech in 2006. Man, the stress, lack of sleep, and bad food took a MAJOR toll on body and I suffered phyiscally and emotionally. At one point at the peak of my weight, a frat boy nicknamed me "Donkey Kong" and shared it with his entire "brotherhood". I will ALWAYS let that remark fuel me.

This was me:

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I had a choice to make. Continue on in my self destructive ways or GET A GRIP. I hired a trainer and decided to focus on my nutrition and calorie intake. It wasn't easy but well worth it. This journey allowed me to become a trainer myself after I graduated, and how allowed me to support myself up until recently when I landed my dream career. Such a blessing all around. Here I am now:

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And for good measure.. A couple of boxing pictures so that all the nay sayers can see that I am an actual athlete with an actual athletic background..

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(the one standing up!) :)

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I am so excited to continue to learn about fitness/nutrition and continue to improve my body! I am the FIRST to admit, I have a lot more to learn and a lot more to achieve. I am just SO thankful for where I am now. It has been a long journey that I wouldnt trade for anything.


Heres to myfitnesspal and heres to EVERYONE reaching their goals in 2012! Good luck!

Replies

  • GreekByMarriage
    GreekByMarriage Posts: 320 Member
    Hey all,
    A little more about me- I am a 23 year old female. I have been active my entire life. I am a former amateur boxer.

    I began Georgia Tech in 2006. Man, the stress, lack of sleep, and bad food took a MAJOR toll on body and I suffered phyiscally and emotionally. At one point at the peak of my weight, a frat boy nicknamed me "Donkey Kong" and shared it with his entire "brotherhood". I will ALWAYS let that remark fuel me.

    This was me:

    216849_1003903222547_1373850071_30059052_1224_n2.jpg

    n1125480013_30252552_65533651.jpg

    n12820083_35814965_1320091.jpg


    I had a choice to make. Continue on in my self destructive ways or GET A GRIP. I hired a trainer and decided to focus on my nutrition and calorie intake. It wasn't easy but well worth it. This journey allowed me to become a trainer myself after I graduated, and how allowed me to support myself up until recently when I landed my dream career. Such a blessing all around. Here I am now:

    180870_1682131129256_1116900121_31786271_1133050_n.jpg

    289592_2252664432232_1116900121_32381214_2002297867_o1.jpg

    58642_1507782410647_1116900121_31458537_6805249_n.jpg

    35785_1436500668648_1116900121_31293373_6284439_n.jpg

    And for good measure.. A couple of boxing pictures so that all the nay sayers can see that I am an actual athlete with an actual athletic background..

    n1116900121_30187924_685.jpg

    (the one standing up!) :)

    222213_1859281837913_1116900121_31981089_3916118_n-1.jpg


    I am so excited to continue to learn about fitness/nutrition and continue to improve my body! I am the FIRST to admit, I have a lot more to learn and a lot more to achieve. I am just SO thankful for where I am now. It has been a long journey that I wouldnt trade for anything.


    Heres to myfitnesspal and heres to EVERYONE reaching their goals in 2012! Good luck!
  • Racleeyou
    Racleeyou Posts: 39 Member
    You look amazing!!! Way to go!
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    Aw thank you!!
  • ttkg
    ttkg Posts: 357 Member
    Great story - thanks for sharing it and you look great. Congratulations!!! :smile:
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    oops, had to get the pictures working. Sorry!
  • Great to know your story. You have made amazing progress. Keep it up and congratulations on all of your success.
  • April0010
    April0010 Posts: 178 Member
    You look great! Thanks for sharing :)
  • Very nice transformation! Good for you! Congrats :-)
  • serenity216
    serenity216 Posts: 512 Member
    Congrats! You look great!
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    Thank you so much!
  • sunflowerjesss
    sunflowerjesss Posts: 29 Member
    You look fabulous! Great job!
  • ClarkAddison
    ClarkAddison Posts: 86 Member
    Great story. I'll remember to keep on your good side.
  • Hi friend: Incredible and congratulations!! What a transformation! You are truly an inspiration to me!! A big thanks for this post.
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    Hi friend: Incredible and congratulations!! What a transformation! You are truly an inspiration to me!! A big thanks for this post.

    Ah, you are too sweet. I find most (As we all know, there are a few aholes on here) MFPers to be incredibly inspirational as well. This website and all the motivators keep me on track!
  • wolf23
    wolf23 Posts: 4,278 Member
    Nat...You are adorable and you can do this! Your friends are cute too!
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    Nat...You are adorable and you can do this! Your friends are cute too!

    Thanks Mrs.Wolf! You are sweet!
  • CDresp
    CDresp Posts: 201 Member
    GO find that "frat boy" and kick his *kitten* now! :laugh:
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    GO find that "frat boy" and kick his *kitten* now! :laugh:

    OMG, you have no idea how much I wish I could. This kid probably was 5'2" and a complete smart *kitten*. I have never had someone cut me from the core so badly. I would do anything to get in the ring with that twerp.(Does anyone still use the word , twerp- everything else I wanted to use wouldn't have been appropiate :) )
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    From donkey kong to damn your hot!!!! congrats on your suceess. Great commitment!
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    you effing rock my mother effing socks. i am STUNNED by your awesomeness.
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    you effing rock my mother effing socks. i am STUNNED by your awesomeness.

    That is probably the best compliment I have ever received in my life.. I am really not that cool, perhaps the opposite, but thanks Laura. Glad we are MFP friends now!!
  • ML0305
    ML0305 Posts: 227 Member
    Wow! Thanks for sharing your story....you inspire me to keep going! Great job and keep it up!!!!
  • NatalieBrooke88
    NatalieBrooke88 Posts: 240 Member
    Wow! Thanks for sharing your story....you inspire me to keep going! Great job and keep it up!!!!

    ALWAYS keep going. Well worth it. Never give up!
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