starsapart Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm going to start this rather lengthy woot with two photographs - one taken 6 months ago, and another one this morning: In the first picture, I'm about 5 pounds into my weight loss. I have nothing from earlier - I used to avoid cameras. In fact, my life at the start of 2014 was a shambles, and I could barely summon up the emotional energy to go through the motions. I hated myself, for various reasons I hated my life, and I had absolutely no hope in any aspect of my existence. My job was boring me senseless. I had been exercising hard (all cardio) with no results for over a year. I was convinced I was incapable of changing my body, and along with this, other aspects of my life were a mess, so I ate my feelings. For an at-work challenge, I started calorie counting on April 1st. On my 30th birthday in May, which I had approached with dread, I woke up and thought... why am I torturing myself? Why do I have to be unhappy all the time? Why do I care what everyone thinks of me? The first positive thoughts I'd had in months, and I clung to them. On my birthday, I rocked a job interview (which would lead to a new position shortly after!). I started living my life. I kept right on calorie counting and exercising even though I believed that I wouldn't lose any weight. I made myself not care - at least I was taking care of myself. I went on an amazing trip across Europe (the June pic is from Barcelona). I posed for the camera. I wore pretty clothes, even things I would never have dared to wear before (see that romper I'm wearing in the 'before' pic? When I threw away society's opinions, I felt great about myself while I wore that - I wish it still fit). And... the weight started to come off. I discovered Nerd Fitness in July and finally found an online community where I fit in - the final missing piece. Then, early August, the stumble that inadvertently changed everything: I broke my ankle. So I started lifting, because what else could I do in a boot? I won't keep babbling - the rest is history. But here's a list of amazing things I accomplished this year. I'm so proud of myself, and I wanted to share:I lost 52+ pounds.I went from a size 14 in dresses/pants to a size 6.I went from a size XL shirt to a size S.I cut almost all processed foods out of my diet and began home-cooking everything.I threw away my fear and tried parkour.I balanced Crow pose. For a record of 20 seconds so far. With a freaking boot on my leg.I can now deadlift 170lbs. That's more than I weigh.I rehabbed a broken bone to almost perfect health (still a work in progress, but I'm at the tail end).I tried aerial and discovered I love acrobatics.I can climb a rope (or silks) up to a 25ft ceiling. I could never climb anything before in my life.I can do 2 kipping chin-ups.I can do 5 real push-ups with proper form.I ran a 5k. Only a month after my foot came out of its brace.I can go snowshoeing up a mountain in the snow for 2.5 hours without losing my cool - or my breath.I have abs. They still shock me when I look at myself in the mirror.Actually, I'm just shocked by the person I see in the mirror. I don't hate her anymore.So, that was my 2014. And although I began transforming before I found NF, I really credit this place with helping me stay motivated and positive, for pointing me in the direction of things that became life-changers and passions (barbell training! aerial acrobatics!), and for giving me a place filled with hundreds of new and potential friends. I love you guys. I love Nerd Fitness. And I'm learning to love myself, too. Here's to an awesome 2015 full of new woots, new records, and reaching my goal weight/size at last!!!! And, for anyone interested, under the spoiler, my progress pics for the challenges I've done here - just for fun! July 28, 2014 September 7, 2014 September 15, 2014 October 26, 2014 November 10, 2014 December 21, 2014: 22 Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
TMedina Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Whoa - awesomeness! 1 Quote Imaginary Human Male Dilettante Trainer, Level 1 Spoiler How to: Add the status bar to my signature How to: Spruce up your profile Where to start: General Fitness questions How to: Declutter your life, a minimalism thread How to: Slay your budgeting woes (or at least, start the quest) Link to comment
Rookiebeotch Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Amazing. This needs to be on the main website alongside all the other success stories. 1 Quote Current Challenge March 2016 Second Challenge First challenge, Battle Log Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 So amazing-thanks for sharing! I had no idea where you started from.It is inspiring to hear your story. 1 Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
Skadaddle09 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 That's quite a change! Thanks for sharing! It's great inspiration when you see someone's success story. :3 1 Quote The Cultured Nerd Link to comment
Companion Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Damn, girl. You are my hero. 1 Quote Battle Log Challenges: 1, 2 Link to comment
Silo Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Holy smokes you are fabulous. Congratulations! 1 Quote 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
starsapart Posted January 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thank you all! I am really happy to have such a story to share! Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
Guzzi Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Holy smokes you are fabulous. Congratulations!^^^Seconded! Sent from my stoopid phone which hates me I swear. 1 Quote Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
Jakkals Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Congratulations. And now you can outlift me. 1 Quote Level 8 : Wizard Blacksmith [ STR 6 | DEX 6 | STA 5 | CON 5 | WIS 10 | CHA 4 ] Jakkals, 2019 nommer 3 Spoiler Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live. -Marcus Aurelius Link to comment
mediaguy99 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Damned awesome. Happy to know you! And, you know, you can out-lift me too. 1 Quote Level 21 Wild Elf Ranger/Assassin Spoiler I'm not really sure these stats are relevant anymore... STR: 31 DEX: 26 STA: 30 CON: 24 WIS: 30 CHA: 26 Current Challenge Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 You're looking fantastic! You're doing amazing things! And holy crow pose! 1 Quote Link to comment
Akuyo Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Everyone else said the congrats better, but amazing job Stars! You're definitely going to rock 2015 out too. 1 Quote Akuyo - Level 0 Lycan RebelStats: 0 STR, 0 DEX, 0 CON, 0 STA, 0 WIS, 0 CHA Link to comment
Lou_be_Lou Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 AMAZING!!!!!! 1 Quote NF challenges: March 2018 , 12 , 11 , 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Link to comment
lucky fire dragon Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Can only second all the admiration and congrats. So great you posted this here, too and the context just makes it the more amazing. Best part being the learning to love yourself journey you'll find so much more still that is to love about you, you are one shining superstar! We all are, yet you show it, share it and aren't shy to enjoy it, you just ROCK!!! 2 Quote Level 18 Wood-Elf Assassin battle log: counting the good things current challenge: something, nothing, all the things previous challenges: 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 How cool is it that the same God who created mountains and oceans and galaxies looked at you and thought the world needed one of you, too Link to comment
missrackl Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Dude, that's awesome! What a cool progression through all the challenge pictures. Easy too go with trying new things and finding out that you like them and are good at them! Here's to an awesome 2015! 1 Quote missracklLevel 1 Rebel RebootActivities: cycling, running, snowshoeingFandoms: Rick and Morty, LotR, Thursday Next, Star Wars (of course!)Goals: 1) Keep on running, 2) Eat on diet, 3) Read a book Link to comment
MichiruSedai Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Super inspiring! You are amazing!! Congrats! 1 Quote Level: 15 Race: Human Class: Adventurer (Sailor Senshi/Aes Sedai) STR: 14 DEX: 12 STA: 16 CON: 28 WIS: 26 CHA: 15 (unspent points: 6? challenges worth) Weight Loss Progress (SW 12/5/15 272) Mini-Goal: Get back down to my low 152.2 - SW 6/1/17 170.4 - CW 6/10/17: 166.6 regained the last few months - back on track losing in June My Battle Log|My NF Character Sheet Challenges: 1/16-2/16-3/16-4/16-5/16-6/16-7/16-8/16-9/16-11/16-12/16-1/17-2/17- Link to comment
starsapart Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thank you all! Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
mitch_dee Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 So much Fucking WIN in your WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very very proud of you! 3 Quote “It’s the sensible, logical thing to do, of course, which is why we don’t do it.” -Tanis, Dragons of Autumn Twilight "Hope is the denial of reality. It is the carrot dangled before the draft horse to keep him plodding along in a vain attempt to reach it." - Raistlin - Dragons of Autumn Twilight Current Challenge Link to comment
mitch_dee Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 no this was not a double post, I just reread and wanted to say again how outstanding this is!!! 1 Quote “It’s the sensible, logical thing to do, of course, which is why we don’t do it.” -Tanis, Dragons of Autumn Twilight "Hope is the denial of reality. It is the carrot dangled before the draft horse to keep him plodding along in a vain attempt to reach it." - Raistlin - Dragons of Autumn Twilight Current Challenge Link to comment
Priscillia Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 You go girl! That list for 2014 is wicked, impressive and inspiring 2015 won't know what hit it with the momentum you've built 1 Quote Challenges | Current | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | MFP OOOOOOO SPARLY!!! - Jenyne Butterfly (Shit Pole Dancers Say) I need more Mighty Grip. Do you have more Mighty Grip? - Steven Retchless (Shit Pole Dancers Say) Link to comment
iron_maiden75 Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 That's amazing! I'm going to rock 2015 in the spirit you captured here. What an amazing w00t. 1 Quote "This ogre is going to be a ranger, it's journey that I will take one day at a time," says me. Link to comment
starsapart Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks, everyone! That's amazing! I'm going to rock 2015 in the spirit you captured here. What an amazing w00t. YES! Go out there and crush your goals!!!!!! You're going to do awesome! Quote ?current challenge? challenge archive: 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 instagram | goodreads "Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire Link to comment
MissoulaSquatch Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 So very inspiring! 1 Quote How to become Sasquatch Link to comment
Roldanis Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Outstanding progress! Well done! 1 Quote 64% 64% Get Deadlift to 405 lbs for 2x6 - Current 260 lbs 2/16/14 Link to comment
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