Sunday, January 15, 2012

It's been one year since I started my journey!

One year ago today I decided that I was going to change my lifestyle and start living a healthier life. I didn't do anything drastic like have surgery or sign up for a program. I wasn't buying in to weightloss shakes or joining a gym. I didn't go out and get a personal trainer. I decided that I was capable of finding out information for myself on how to eat healthier foods, how much was enough for me, what my body needed to do to get in shape, and so I did just that. I ate less and I moved more. I am healthier now than I've ever been in my entire life. I weigh less than I did in middle school and though I'm no toothpick, nor do I wish to be, I am comfortable in my own skin. I like the way I look and feel and overall my change in health has improved me not only physcially but mentally. I am stronger and happier. I have done things in the last year I never even knew I could or thought I wanted to. I actually enjoy running now and ran my first race last month. I even did it in a pretty decent amount of time for a first try! I just want everyone to know that no matter what your goals are, you are capable of them and as long as you are determined to reach them, you will. I truely believe, if I can then anyone can.

21 comments:

  1. You are an amazing inspiration!!! And you look happy, its not a fake smile!! Congrats~~

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  2. Seriously - you are awesome! So proud of you.

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  3. Amazing!! Almost half your size :)

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  4. Such an inspiration! Congrats on the great accomplishment(s)!

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  5. You have done such an amazing job in the last year!

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  6. Love the pictures! You have done a great thing for yourself. Congrats! :)

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  7. Sweet "Jared" pants picture! I'm happy for you... you have accomplished so much! It's crazy how much your face has changed. That's one of the things that I didn't even think about when I lost weight.

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  8. You look FANTASTIC!
    Congratulations on all your hard work :D

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  9. Amazing! I need to do a post like this as well!

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  10. Happy re-birthday (as fellow blogger Journey To The Marathon would say)!!! What an amazing accomplishment for one year's time!!

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  11. Happy Anniversary, beautiful! WOW, those progress pics are freakin' amazing. Little did you know that your commitment to a healthy lifestyle would inspire so many others. You are amazing and I am so happy for you. You totally owned 2011 and I hope 2012 continues to bring you many blessing and so much happiness. You totally deserve it, congrats!

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  12. So inspiring! Thank you for blogging!

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  13. This is just such a powerful transformation. And oh man would you look at that face???? Such a stunning difference - you're beautiful and you truly look HAPPY! Really really inspiring, thanks for sharing.

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  14. Wow, what a HUGE transformation in just a year!! You look amazing.

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  15. This is fantastic, and you LOOK fantastic, and its great to hear that you FEEL fantastic. I'm approaching my one-year-in (5 weeks away I think), and although I don't think I'll quite hit goal by then, I should be pretty close. Posts like these give me that extra kick I need to crack on and get it done!

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  16. Just amazing! You are a true inspiration!

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  17. It's been wonderful seeing you progress each week. You've had an incredible year. Congratulations.

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  18. love love love it lady! <3 we are facebook friends as well and i love following your updates! congrats to you and keep up the fantastic work! i truly believe there is really only one way to lose weight the right way! You hit the nail on the head love!!! xo

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  19. Amazing story, well done Poison!!

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  20. Thank you all so very much guys!! It means the world to me to know I have so many people supporting me through this. <3 Here's hoping 2012 is the next best year of my life! :)

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