It’s unbelievable to think it was 365 days ago (give or take few weeks) when the spark in my brain ignited and I decided to give healthy living a shot. I have evolved so much over the last 365 days; physically, mentally and emotionally. I truly feel like a different person. Along my journey, I have documented my physical changes and promised myself that if I could make it to the 365 mark that I would share them on my blog. So, here goes nothin’….
April 2011 I remember thinking how adorable and FIT my buds looked this night and I basically hated my appearance. |
June 29, 2011 - At my heaviest |
August 6, 2011 - 7 lbs down |
August 30, 2011 - 12 lbs down |
January 7, 2012 - 31 lbs down |
January 27, 2012 - 37 lbs down |
July 3, 2012 - 41.5 lbs down This is THE only photo I have in a swimsuit; let alone a bikini! |
Keeping it Real
You can see by the last few pictures that my weight has started to fluctuate. Unfortunately I did not get a photo of me at my lowest and leanest - 47 lbs down, right around the beginning of August. I had been laid off and was working out like mad (sometimes even twice a day) to keep my mind off of the worries that go along with being unemployed.
I started working again in mid-September and with that came some travel and longer hours than I was used to. With that being said, of those 47 lbs I had lost 7 lbs have ended finding me again. It makes me sad and down right pissed off that I have clothes in my closet now that are just too tight and uncomfortable to fit into.
It's a struggle for me every single day to focus on my big goal of losing 50 lbs and keeping it off. I do have confidence that I will get there and stay there but it might take a bit longer than I initially intended but it will happen!
I hope this blog post provides you that little bit of motivation to get you through the holidays - I know just putting together this post has renewed my motivation. THANK YOU ALL for hangin' with me on this journey of mine; it really means a ton!
You inspire without even knowing. Hang in there you aren't far from success. Amazing Woman! Amazing!!!!! You are strong strong strong! A year...most want it in a month which is really ridiculous but .... true. I personally like your blog because I know you and saw first hand the changes. Plus I loved seeing you look more and more like your twin..HOT. :-D She now has NOTHING on you...you far surpass her. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michelle, I appreciate your comment so very much!
ReplyDeleteshannon, way to go! i love your teansparent blog posts. i know the whole weight loss yo.yo and can tell you've worked your booty off! enjoy your success and keep on, keeping on! you're an inspiration and a fireball.--M2
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing and truly inspiring! Wayyy to go!!!
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