That girl on the left was me just two years ago.
I was pushing 200 lbs when I realized I needed to make some BIG changes. I joined MyFitnessPal & lost over 70 lbs in about a year & have been maintaining since.
How did I do it? I logged my food on MFP to track calories, ate healthier, & started exercising for the first time in my life. It was actually very simple, challenging & a lot of hard work, but completely worth it! I went from extremely lazy to loving distance running in a relatively short amount of time. Now, looking back, I have no idea how I lived such a sedentary life for so long. I feel so much happier & alive now!
In the past year I’ve completed Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, & Six Week 6-Pack. I’ve completed the Couch-2-5k program & ran several 5k’s, a 10k, & am on my second round of half marathon training (I injured my knee & had to walk my first half marathon). My goal is to someday run a full marathon!
Here are some more before & afters..
I am proof that if this formerly lazy, fast food & junk food lover can embrace a new, healthier lifestyle, anyone can! 🙂
Now, for breakfast..
Oatmeal with banana, flax seed, cinnamon, & a drizzle of honey. So yummy & so filling!
QOTD..
What toppings do you like on your oatmeal?
The Possibilist Runner 
You are amazing!! We have both changed our bodies through running! You should be very proud. You look amazing!
Thank you!
Reblogged this on L-Jay Health and commented:
Another runner who has changed herself through running! Awesome progress
amazing! 🙂 congratulations!
Thank you!
awesome story and Congrats on changing your life and lifestyle!! I am 1.5 yrs into my journey losing 115 lbs so far and have run 2- 5K’s. i have 30 more lbs to my goal weight yet!
Thank you! Congratulations to you as well! That is so awesome!!! 🙂
thanks it’s been quite a journey and now it’s about helping others to their goals while i continue to mine.
Your story is so motivating. I’ve lost quite a bit of weight in the past 10 years and have managed to keep most of it off for the most part. I’m on a journey to lose the last few pounds and push it to the next level in terms of toning and becoming more athletic. Thank you for the inspiration…………..Healthy Journey!
Thank you! Good luck on your journey! 🙂
Awesome job! The hardest part is making it a lifestyle change!
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations on healthy changes 🙂 You look fabulous.
Thank you! 🙂
Reblogged this on From Couch Potato to Race Runner and commented:
Wow! What an inspiration! I hope my journey ends somewhat similar!!
Thank you & good luck to you on your journey! 🙂
Thank you! ^^
I totally applaud your dedication and amazing hard work! You look amazing, healthy, and strong! ROCK ON!!! Lee @ low-carb lifestyles
Thank you! 🙂
Oh, and just so you know- your beauty shines through those photos at both of your weights!!
Aww, thanks so much! 🙂
Flipping heck! You’re like a new person! I’m well impressed. I’ve got to lose a bit. Especially as I’m running a marathon in about a month!
Thank you! Good luck on your marathon! That’s awesome! 🙂
Congrats on your achievement. You have much to be proud of. I am impressed that you had so many pictures of yourself when you were heavy. When I was heavy I had very few. I was overweight AND vain.
Thank you! 🙂
STRONG WORK!!! Congrats on your wonderful success.
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations on your journey! This is truly inspiring. I enjoy coconut or almond milk with my oatmeal topped with fresh berries and sometimes a spoonful of nut butter.
Thank you! I haven’t tried coconut milk yet, but I love almond milk!
You look amazing! Running has become a huge love of mine since I started my weight loss journey as well. Ran my 1st and 2nd half marathons last year and loved them both. Good luck on your up coming one!
Thanks so much! 🙂
You truly are an inspiration! Amazing what you have accomplished; I only hope I can continue to lose weight and join your rank of awesome transformation.
Thank you! 🙂
You rocked the mess out of the old you! Hardwork and Dedication…nice job!
Thank you! 🙂
Congratulations! This is an amazing journey and you look so beautiful!
Thank you! 🙂
WOW!!! That is absolutely amazing you are truly inspiring!!! That’s good stuff 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Amazing! Well I can’t loose 70lbs (Due to my height) But you def have inspired me to get to 170!!!! what is your user name on myfitnesspal? I would like to be your friend!
My user name is KyliAnnHobson. 🙂
Inspiring!!!!
Thanks! 🙂
Wow you look amazing!!!!! I’m on the beginning end of my weight loss.
Thank you & good luck! 🙂
Great job! Beautiful in both pictures–excellent job on getting healthy. I read your other blog post also and agree that when you eat healthier foods your skin improves so much more. All the best to you with your marathons!
Thank you! 🙂