1 year later, 76lbs down!!
glampixxie
Posts: 85 Member
I have a hard time believing it's been a year since I decided to change my life. The journey hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine, but honestly, I really have enjoyed it and I'm so glad I committed and pushed through. I am a much stronger person on the inside and out now.
I remember the day I decided to change my mind. It was May 28, 2011 and I had just went to my doctor's office...to my absolute horror, I weighed in at a whopping 230lbs. The number shocked me...so much so that I decided right then and there that I'd start counting calories. I was totally against exercise, but after finding MFP shortly after, and reading about all the benefits of exercise, I started small, with Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred, then moved on to her Ripped in 30, then moved on to many many many other DVDs and even *gasp* running! Which, I will admit, I still hate to run...but I do love my circuit training. And Jillian gets results that can't be argued with!
I thought by this point I'd have hit my goal weight a few months ago, but I am just 9lbs away and I now realize it might take a while to get these last few pounds off and that's ok with me. I am "on the edge of glory" and I feel like I'm already there. I am actually happy with myself and my body. There is still some work to be done, and tightening up to do, but the hardest part is over now and I couldn't be more proud of myself.
Just know, no matter how hard it is some days, no matter how lazy you feel, you CAN do it. I am proof! I was so against working out and even dieting, but I've learned to embrace them and make them work for me. Know that you are not alone and you will never know how strong you are until you push yourself and realize your true potential. You can do it!! Never give up! Ever!!
So, here is my comparison pictures. I hope it works! Sorry about the size difference, but you can clearly see the 76lb change!
(Feel free to add me, and you can look at my profile pics, which will show the beginning of my journey, after 30DS, after Ripped, etc.)
I remember the day I decided to change my mind. It was May 28, 2011 and I had just went to my doctor's office...to my absolute horror, I weighed in at a whopping 230lbs. The number shocked me...so much so that I decided right then and there that I'd start counting calories. I was totally against exercise, but after finding MFP shortly after, and reading about all the benefits of exercise, I started small, with Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred, then moved on to her Ripped in 30, then moved on to many many many other DVDs and even *gasp* running! Which, I will admit, I still hate to run...but I do love my circuit training. And Jillian gets results that can't be argued with!
I thought by this point I'd have hit my goal weight a few months ago, but I am just 9lbs away and I now realize it might take a while to get these last few pounds off and that's ok with me. I am "on the edge of glory" and I feel like I'm already there. I am actually happy with myself and my body. There is still some work to be done, and tightening up to do, but the hardest part is over now and I couldn't be more proud of myself.
Just know, no matter how hard it is some days, no matter how lazy you feel, you CAN do it. I am proof! I was so against working out and even dieting, but I've learned to embrace them and make them work for me. Know that you are not alone and you will never know how strong you are until you push yourself and realize your true potential. You can do it!! Never give up! Ever!!
So, here is my comparison pictures. I hope it works! Sorry about the size difference, but you can clearly see the 76lb change!
(Feel free to add me, and you can look at my profile pics, which will show the beginning of my journey, after 30DS, after Ripped, etc.)
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Wow girl!!!! You look amazing!!!!!! Great story! So inspiring! and I might definitely look into Jillian's DVDs!!!0
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Amazing0
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You look great!!!0
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awesome results, so inspiring !0
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You look amazing. My starting weight was 230. I'm not quite as far along as you but reading ur story and seeing ur b4 and after pics is so motivating.0
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totally awesome!!0
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Looking great! Feeling great too, I'll bet!0
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Congratulations - you look fantastic0
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Thats Amazing...perseverance paid off sweets...wow!!!0
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This is me- about the same start weight, same goal. I'm hoping you don't mind but I'll be using your pics as inspiration for awhile!
Great job! You look FANTASTIC. Seriously. Way to go!0 -
Nice job! You look fantastic. Major change & I bet you feel great. You are an inspiration to us who are just starting out. Thank You for sharing
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wtg!0
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awesome0
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Wow, you look great!! Congratulations!0
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That's great!!! Congrats!!!0
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YOU LOOK FRICKIN AMAZING YOU ARE ONE OF MY IDOLS WOW WOW WOW!!0
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Congrats! You look amazing!0
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Incredible transformation...way to go, and thanks for sharing!0
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Amazing. Your determination and motivation has definitely paid off!0
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You look terrific!!! Thank you for sharing your progress so far. I have thoughts each day and for me it's struggling to stick with my meal plan and track each day. Whenever I read success stories like this one, I am encouraged to continue on each day one day at time. Not only have you lost pounds but you look so nice and fit. Congrats to you!0
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You look totally awesome girl and what an inspiration you are to everyone just starting their journey!0
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Great work! I hope to accomplish the same myself... 0
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Two words:
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I'm glad to read your story. Congrats on a job well done. You have encouraged me today. I am having issues getting my excercise in. I have knee pain and can't do the turbo kickboxing that I once loved, but your story reminds me that I need to find an excercise that works for me.0
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Wow, well done! You've made amazing progress 0
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U go, girl!0
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You look great. Reminds of my own shock and motivation. Good luck with the 9 lbs.0
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*whistles*
you go girl! you look fabulous! sexeh!0 -
You are an inspiration. Your look wonderful, thanks for sharing!0
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Amazing transformation! Well done
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