One year in. (with pics)

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BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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Hi all,
One year in and so far I have gone from 96.7kg/213lb to to 80.7kg/178lb.
It has been a long, rewarding process and yes I have lost weight quite slowly due to just realising how off my HRM is when weight training. So have been maintaining since January but have gone from a size 16 to a 12 in this time! Muscles! ;)

In April of last year I cannot actually believe how unhappy I was.
I was fat, I was depressed, I was very suicidal.
One day I was at the doctors and she suggested why don't I take you off antidepressants for a week and you exercise and we see how you feel? So I tried it and have not been back on them since. am happier than ever!
I had absolutely NO confidence and I HATED myself. I'm still working on my confidence but it has improved quite a lot.
I used to feel sick every day which I have since realised it is cos of the foods I was eating every day.

I have also started getting quite a lot of male attention I have no idea what to do with haha. ...
I have found my calling in life, I am in training to become a Certified Personal Trainer :) Exercise is my life now! I get really edgy if I have to take a day or two off.

I started off just eating whatever within my calorie count but now I try to eat at least 80% clean.
I have gone from an australian size 20 to a size 12.

I absolutely love running and lifting weights!
I still have quite a way to go but am happy with my progress so far :D

April 2011
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April 2012
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(April 9th) 352ezk1.jpg

I do not have much support in the "outside world" and highly doubt I'd be where I am without MFP and my awesome friends. Thankyou :D
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  • cathylord
    cathylord Posts: 115 Member
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    Congratulations on your lifestyle change.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    Thankyou :)
  • wendy3330
    wendy3330 Posts: 36 Member
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    You have done a wonderful job!!!
  • dongreyatindra
    dongreyatindra Posts: 9
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    Awesome Work !!! Keep going ....
  • kgbr1602
    kgbr1602 Posts: 43
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    Awesome transformation!!! Such an inspiration to others just starting out on their journey :-)
  • glittercakes
    glittercakes Posts: 1
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    Ahh, you look amazing. Awesome transformation. :)

    Your link came up in recently discussed and I had a peek. Glad I did. :) You look wonderful.
  • moepwr
    moepwr Posts: 349 Member
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    Great job! Congrats on the life change.
  • lisacril
    lisacril Posts: 3
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    Brilliant well done!!
  • valroys
    valroys Posts: 7 Member
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    Way to go! Remember slow and steady wins the race(to health that is)! I'm new to mfp and love it!
  • Speed_Jesus
    Speed_Jesus Posts: 4 Member
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    Great job! And it's especially awesome that you're feeling better now. You did it! Go you!
  • mezzy11
    mezzy11 Posts: 41 Member
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    That is fantastic! You're a true champion. Losing weight slowly and steadily only guarantees you that you will not gain it back. You seem to be in the right head space now-there's no looking back! Be proud of yourself. You look great!
  • csw92
    csw92 Posts: 35 Member
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    Wow... That's great work. Good job!
  • premiumchilenita
    premiumchilenita Posts: 600 Member
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    love love love the corset!! you look fab!
  • HappyChick36
    HappyChick36 Posts: 10
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    Awesome job! :)
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
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    What a huge transformation. Fab job. Well done. x
  • giantruss
    giantruss Posts: 100
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    you look totally awsome!

    super sexy too!!!
  • thoma74
    thoma74 Posts: 187 Member
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    You're looking awesome!!
  • jenkinsdeb
    jenkinsdeb Posts: 44
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    Fantastic photos xox
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
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    thanks all :)

    btw i eat between 1500-2000 cals per day. always at least my BMR! no need to starve yourselves!
  • Jnine25
    Jnine25 Posts: 126 Member
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    this just shows that you have it in you to take control of your life. You are taking charge! You look GREAT and congrats on your achievements!

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