From Yellowstone to Bryce Canyon, What a Journey! (Pics)

TundraTed
TundraTed Posts: 254 Member
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Sept 8, 2011- Yellowstone National Park

Weight: 286 Pounds

Before.jpg



April 21, 2012- Bryce Canyon National Park

Weight- 204 Pounds

After.jpg



I woke up the morning of October 13, 2011 and decided I wanted to feel better, be healthier, and most importantly prove to myself that I could do it. I have logged into MFP everyday since. The first month I lost 20 lbs. By mid-November I had joined a gym and the weight loss continued. By mid-December, none of my clothes fit.

I am now 4 pounds from Onederland and the top of my Healthy BMI weight. The clothes I bought/received in December are all now too big. I am planning to lose another 10-20 pounds. I am working more on toning and building muscle.

If I can do this, any of you out there can do this!!!
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  • Mishi1369
    Mishi1369 Posts: 37
    Fantastic job. You look great.
  • whatiseenow
    whatiseenow Posts: 19 Member
    Seriously, you have been the most inspirational sight I've seen in awhile. And your little girl is adorable!
  • ladyfingers39
    ladyfingers39 Posts: 335
    You were one of my very first friends and WOW...incredibly inspiring and I had no idea you had a prosthetic leg. I am even more in AWE...you rock!
  • love9705
    love9705 Posts: 465 Member
    WTG!!!! You look great and much happier.
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
    WOW - what an amazing job you have done....keep it up and you will get those last few lbs off in no time. Also, your daughter is adorable :)
  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
    Awesome!! Great parks to visit too!
  • beckyinma
    beckyinma Posts: 1,433 Member
    amazing, and inspirational. I love the Simpsons t-shirt. :)
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Great job!!! :)
  • tig_ol_bitties
    tig_ol_bitties Posts: 561 Member
    What an inspiration!!!


    BTW, Bryce Canyon is one of my most favorite places in the whole world!
  • Tashry
    Tashry Posts: 151 Member
    Well done!! Be proud - you've done amazing! I'm sure you'll get to your goal in no time!
  • dancngdolfn
    dancngdolfn Posts: 81 Member
    You look fantastic. Way to go.
  • vartanfan71
    vartanfan71 Posts: 62 Member
    WTG! You are looking great! Keep it up! you can do it!
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    So fantastic! You look great!
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    Holy mother of an inspiration... great job!!!
  • BamaGirl_Tricia
    BamaGirl_Tricia Posts: 70 Member
    Sept 8, 2011- Yellowstone National Park

    Weight: 286 Pounds

    Before.jpg



    April 21, 2012- Bryce Canyon National Park

    Weight- 204 Pounds

    After.jpg



    I woke up the morning of October 13, 2011 and decided I wanted to feel better, be healthier, and most importantly prove to myself that I could do it. I have logged into MFP everyday since. The first month I lost 20 lbs. By mid-November I had joined a gym and the weight loss continued. By mid-December, none of my clothes fit.

    I am now 4 pounds from Onederland and the top of my Healthy BMI weight. The clothes I bought/received in December are all now too big. I am planning to lose another 10-20 pounds. I am working more on toning and building muscle.

    If I can do this, any of you out there can do this!!!

    Major change. Great job! Such an inspiration
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    You look like a completely different person, Nice work!
  • nakedsun
    nakedsun Posts: 115
    I did a double take when I saw the dates. Bravo! I keep trying to resist asking everyone 'what did you do. Whats your secret', cause I'm sure I'll get the 'exercise and watching what I eat' standard response.
  • jiggy_gibby
    jiggy_gibby Posts: 197
    Congratulations- Amazing job!

    Grand Canyon next? :)
  • outtanms
    outtanms Posts: 237 Member
    You dont even look like the same person.
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Thank you for your post!! You look just fabulous and you are a great inspiration to all!!!

    Also, the little girl is adorable!!!

    Best of luck with the rest of your journey!!!!!
  • jcborneman
    jcborneman Posts: 3
    Way to go and such an inspiration to everyone!! You look wonderful keep up the great work.
  • mynewlife_my_motivation_Anna_
    mynewlife_my_motivation_Anna_ Posts: 79
    What an inspiration!!!
    u have done soo great
  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    I was gonna call BS because I didn't notice the prosthetic in the Yellowstone pic - and cutting off a leg to claim weight loss in Bryce Canyon seemed TRULY like cheating :)

    But, congrats! You're where I want to be, so thanks for the inspiration!
  • Chelle_Davis
    Chelle_Davis Posts: 241
    You are such an inspiration! Thank you thank you thank you for posting!!!
  • WhiteCoc0
    WhiteCoc0 Posts: 160 Member
    I got shivers looking at your before and after. You are a true inspiration!!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Major inspiration, you have done amazing.
  • Krissy366
    Krissy366 Posts: 458 Member
    You are a rock star!
  • HeatherBriggs1970
    HeatherBriggs1970 Posts: 59
    So proud of you!!
  • ls_66
    ls_66 Posts: 395 Member
    very inspiring... thank you I needed it !!!!
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Looks like the "Cathedral" is behind you there. Awesome place....as much as your journey has been! Great job!

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