One year - 146.3 pounds lost (with photos)
_Amy_Budd
Posts: 378 Member
On March 21, 2011, I started this weight loss journey. On June 15, 2011, I discovered the Primal Blueprint, and truly changed my life and lifestyle.
In this year, I have been 100% committed, every single day. I have not had a single "cheat" - nor have I wanted to quit at any time. I do not feel deprived, or overworked, or stressed out about eating or exercise.
I have certainly saved myself from following in my father's footsteps - he is a Type 2 diabetic who is on dialysis for kidney failure, hoping to one day get a transplant. He lost one leg already, and half of the other foot. He is actually in the hospital as I type this, with an infection that they are trying to identify. It is likely he will lose the other leg. He may start losing fingers now, as one of those is infected and not healing.
One year ago, I was headed straight for the same fate. Today, I am a totally different person. My blood sugar levels are in the basement. My blood pressure is perfect. My EKG is perfect. My biomarkers are all perfect. I am a runner, and a CrossFitter, and a Bikram yoga-er, and I love all of these activities. I crave them more than any sweet or grain, because they make me feel happy, and strong, and peaceful.
I eat delicious foods, and I enjoy eating, but I am no longer addicted to food. I don't mind being around my former favorites, like pizza or Chinese food, because they hold no power over me anymore.
I have about 20 more pounds to go, I think. We'll see when my body says "stop". I'm already smaller than I've ever been, and fitter than I ever imagined I could be.
I am healthier and happier than I have ever been in my entire life. And I know many of you won't believe this, but it wasn't even hard. It's all a mind game - knowing what I want and need, and knowing that I can accomplish anything as long as I've got it firmly in my head.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all my MFP-friends who have supported and encouraged me along the way - your cheers and compliments are the wings that keep my flying.
Here's the visual:
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2012
Amy
In this year, I have been 100% committed, every single day. I have not had a single "cheat" - nor have I wanted to quit at any time. I do not feel deprived, or overworked, or stressed out about eating or exercise.
I have certainly saved myself from following in my father's footsteps - he is a Type 2 diabetic who is on dialysis for kidney failure, hoping to one day get a transplant. He lost one leg already, and half of the other foot. He is actually in the hospital as I type this, with an infection that they are trying to identify. It is likely he will lose the other leg. He may start losing fingers now, as one of those is infected and not healing.
One year ago, I was headed straight for the same fate. Today, I am a totally different person. My blood sugar levels are in the basement. My blood pressure is perfect. My EKG is perfect. My biomarkers are all perfect. I am a runner, and a CrossFitter, and a Bikram yoga-er, and I love all of these activities. I crave them more than any sweet or grain, because they make me feel happy, and strong, and peaceful.
I eat delicious foods, and I enjoy eating, but I am no longer addicted to food. I don't mind being around my former favorites, like pizza or Chinese food, because they hold no power over me anymore.
I have about 20 more pounds to go, I think. We'll see when my body says "stop". I'm already smaller than I've ever been, and fitter than I ever imagined I could be.
I am healthier and happier than I have ever been in my entire life. And I know many of you won't believe this, but it wasn't even hard. It's all a mind game - knowing what I want and need, and knowing that I can accomplish anything as long as I've got it firmly in my head.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all my MFP-friends who have supported and encouraged me along the way - your cheers and compliments are the wings that keep my flying.
Here's the visual:
March 21, 2011
March 21, 2012
Amy
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Congratulations on taking control of your life. You inspire me!0
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Way to go! You look great! You must be so proud and you took back your health! Inspiring!0
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You look fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration0
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Truly Amazing work!!!!!0
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Wow, that is great. Very inspirational.0
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Congratulations! What an inspiration!0
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you look unbelievable!!! Great work. Wonderful inspiration! you go girl!!!! :noway:0
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Wowwwwwwwwwww two totally different people! You're truly an inspiration!0
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Whoot! Awesome and very inspirational, thanks for sharing your success!0
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WoW!!0
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You rock so hard!!! Keep up the good work, you are beautiful.0
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You are truly an inspiration! You look great!0
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Whow. That is great. Glad you shared your story, that sure helps to inspire me. I was getting upset about the scale not moving even uping my exercise to 4 times a week and not cheating at all.0
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Congrats on your succees. You look fabulous.0
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Wow!!! What an inspiration!!! You look fantabulous!!!!0
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Fantastic!!0
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Holy crap, you're amazing!0
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Truly inspirational!0
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Absolutely AWESOME!!!! What an inspiration!!! Thanks sooo much for sharing!!!0
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Congrats on your weight loss!!! You're journey is amazing!!! You look great!!0
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Amazing progress!! You look great.0
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Congrats!! you great and you look strong!!0
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Congratulations!! You looke AMAZING!!0
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that is fantastic, keep up the great work.0
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Well done, you are incredible & such amazing inspiration xx0
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Great story! Well done.0
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Great story and way to go!!! you are awesome!0
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great job! I have not heard of Primal Blueprint, I'll have to google that
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awesome0
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awesome :flowerforyou: you are a great inspiration :drinker: love your pictures what a difference:blushing: the best part is that you are healthier:laugh: congrats0
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