Pictures
September 2005
This photo was taken at a friend’s birthday celebration my Junior year of college. This was probably when I was at my thinnest in college, but not healthy by any means. I was still pretty active at this point with dance and walking to class, but my eating habits included late night fried chicken runs and all the beer you could drink.
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April 2007
College graduation. I believe this is where you can start to see a difference in my face. After I graduated I went to a desk job and just stopped any sort of activity.
June 2007
This photo was taken right after I graduated college on a celebratory cruise. I hated every picture taken on this cruise.
September 2007
The pants I am wearing in this picture were ones I had bought a couple of months before and were obviously now too small. None of my clothes fit at this point and I was very unhappy with the weight gain.
November 2007
At this point its hard to fin full body pictures of me online. I either deleted them or left them cropped at half. I was un happy and ready to do something about it.
February 2008
1 month into my weight loss progress. I had lost about 10 pounds at this point and could already tell a difference in how I felt and what I looked like.
March 2008 – 2 months into weight loss and down 15 pounds. I ran my first and second 5k this month. I was officially hooked on running.
May 2008
I reached my goal 4 months after I began losing weight. Total weight loss 25 pounds!
September 2008
I ran my first 15k and started my blog. I was happy. Very happy!
March 2009
One full year after I created a goal with myself to lose weight and get in shape I am happy today that life could not be better. I found a hobby that I love, am full of energy and am no longer scared of the camera. Confidence is key!
June 2007 versus May 2008
October 2007 versus October 2008
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WOW is all I have to say to those pics! You look amazing, girl (but of course you were beautiful as ever before your weight loss)! As a fellow “weight-loser” as well, all I can say is congrats and I know how much dedication it must have taken. You were beautiful then, and are beautiful now
I know it must have been hard to put up some of these pictures–but thank you for doing so. You have come a long way and your hard work has definitely paid off. You’re inspiring others, and I hope you’re proud of yourself–because I know a lot of readers are, and look to you as inspiration and for inspiration!
You’re so gorgeous!
Great job. I am hoping I can do the same thing you did. How did you start training for runs?
Thanks
Where did you run the 15K, I did the Boilermaker in Utica, NY on July 13th.
Emmett
Meghann,
Thanks for adding the picture recap. It’s a great to see others transitions. I think it really help others who are trying to lose realize that losing weight is possible!
Being confident and happy with yourself is what it’s all about and you can tell in the after photos that you truly are!!
Also, I added you to my blog roll!
what a change! you look amazing!!! weight loss is all about patience and willpower. congrats meghann!!
You look absolutely amazing!! Although you were just as lovely and beautiful before, the transformation is wonderful! Good for you!
I am so grateful to you for posting these pictures. It’s amazing what a difference a year can make, on so many levels.
Wow. You look amazing. I, like you, have never been “fat” but am definitely what would be considered chubby. I still need to find the motivation you have found, and it kills me that I can’t seem to. Ironically, I am totally aware of food choices, cook well with healthy ingredients, buy most of my groceries in the veggie aisle, etc etc etc. Basically, I know WHAT to do but can’t seem to stick to it. Do you have advice for someone like me? It sounds pathetic, I know, but I just can’t seem to find that motivation. Any words of advice you have would be so appreciated. Please email me if you can, thanks!
You really are incredibly beautiful! I recently found your blog thru Caitlin’s blog. I am finishing up college this year and have completely fallen off the healthy eating/exercising wagon over these past two years. I hope to be able to have great after shots like this when I am done!
I am running my first 10k in October.
I am so proud of you. You look so beautiful & I am glad to see your hard work has paid off
Keep it up! You are the ultimate inspiration.
So impressive. Amazing. I want to start running
I’ve visited this page before months ago, but never left a comment. I just had to give you props on your success. It’s motivating to see how hard you work and gives me the push to continue on in my own weight loss journey!
awesome transformation! you look really great and are such an inspiration. i can’t believe you were running 15K in such a short span of time! i ran my first 5K last october and will be doing my first 10K this october!
Congratulations Meghann you are amazing!!!
What an incredible transformation. And good on your for recognizing that you were unhappy with the way your lifestyle was going so you chose to be healthy and productive about it.
That’s so great to see
You inspire me girl!
Congratulations on your succcess!
It’s been a year since I started running and I just completed my first 5k in the beginning of October. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration. You look AMAZING!
Congratulations
I can see such a HUGE transformation in those pictures, that’s great!!
I also lost 25 pounds (almost 2 years ago now) and I’m working at keeping it off!!
Good job, Meghann! Love your blog, btw!!
I just found your blog, via all the links to you about FB festtt.
You look amazing- truly inspiring, and great blog to booott.
I started watching my weight in June of this year after getting to almost 150 pounds! Luckily I now weigh around 125, I have really been working on eating better, but still can’t get into a lot of exercise….I just don’t care for most of it. I love yoga though! Anyway I was just curious on your weight lose journey what sizes have you been? For me I was up to around a 10 or 11 and now I’m down to a 4/6 or 5. Your blog is very inspirational and has been giving me more motivation!
Wow, Meghann, I’ve been reading your blog since the summer and have checked your weight loss story before – but wow! You look so different, healthy, and happy in these later pictures! I can totally relate to feeling unhappy and wanting to do something about it. It’s great to see how you’ve come as a runner too – you’re an inspiration! Way to go!
Heard you on the Cruise Radio program. Thanks for the helpful tips…
Scott
you look amazing. keep it up!
Hi Meghann!
Your pictures and story are very inspiring! You look amazing and happy! I look forward to following along with your blog!
Congratulations girl! You are an inspiration. I am new to the blogging community, but really feel that it’s helping me on my journey as well. I have pretty much the same stats to go as you, only I’m a little shorter (5’2). I appreciate you putting those pics up, I know it took some gusto! You look amazing and happy.
Sarah
Meghann,
You are totally inspiring! How did you lose all the weight? And how did you keep it from creeping back? I’m in the process of fitting into a bikini for my 25th birthday (my first bikini ever) and would love some pointers!
Hi Meghann! I haven’t commented much, but I’ve been reading your blog for a month now. I love it! You are so inspiring…every time I feel like giving up, I look at your blog for motivation. I’m three weeks in, 4 lbs. down, 16 to go! Plus, I signed up for my first 5K in April (I’m in Chicago, so I have to wait for things to thaw). Thanks!
You look great and you did it so well.
And I agree that running is addictive. That’s what I love to do now even after major injuries.
Wow, super inspiring! Thanks for keeping up such an amazing blog and having the confidence to put up pictures to show how far you’ve come. Great job
I love stories like yours! Great job on getting fit! I look forward to reading more of your blog.
Great blog – I stumbled on it whilst looking for RACE SWAG and saw the Gasparilla photos (my friend just did the marathon – her first) – thanks for sharing! Rach
you look great!! xx
I just stumbled across your blog and thought I would tell you… Girl, you look amazing! Congrats on the transition to a healthy lifestyle!
Your transformation is amazing! I love that you are showing that hard work and dedication makes all the difference in the world! Congratulations for taking the steps to make you a healtier person both mentally and physically!
You’ve got such a gorgeous smile
Hi! Thanks for sharing your story, it’s amazing how a year of determination and effort can create an outstanding visual such as yours. But, I will have to say that you look good even with a few more curves! Many people from my past and now tell me I carry weight well as well as carrying less…Although, it’s still a matter of how we feel with the weight..I can say that I feel better with less weight…not more than I need. Great work with your body, keep it rockin’ and movin’!!
I love your story! Thanks for sharing it, you are an inspiration to me everyday!
You are a great inspiration! I actually lost a lot of weight during college and the stress of student teaching put it all back on plus approx 20 extra pounds. I am working on getting back in shape and into clothes that were more in style 5 years ago haha. Your blog reminds me a lot of Eat, Drink and Be Hopeful which you should go check out if you have a chance.
Great Job on the weight loss! I actually went from 220 down to 175 myself. It’s really just stop drinking alcohol and going out so much. When you go out you find yourself eating tons of junk late at night. Then you are to hungover to exercise and you get huge….lol
I saw that you were part of HLS when I went to the website and had to check out your blog. I am SO impressed. I had a very similar story going through college and am also just a bit over 5ft 4in. I started freshman year at about 120lbs and by the end of sophomore year was already at 144lbs…eek. By senior year I was under 130 and today I’m at 115! You are inspiring!
Amazing! I love before and after pictures because they are such an inspiration! Good job!
What a great journey! Keep up the great work! Love your Blog and all of your inspirational posts ~ Take Care
Wow, that’s so impressive and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey and transformation. I wish I shared your love for running… but I’m working on it!
Thanks for sharing your progress with us, you look great and I bet you feel even better, awesome work!
I love what you’re doing keep it up!
Awh I love this. Good for you!
looking awesome! i’ve been in the same boat as you. 4 more pounds to go and i’m at my target weight and feeling great! lol
Wonder woman and wonderful life …
Inspiration let help the people …running for awesome.
Meghann,
I have been reading your blog for a little over a year now. I happen to stumble on it and I try to catch up several times a week.
Your story inspired me. I ran my first 5K this weekend and plan to sign up for another one for next month. I never thought I could be a runner, but I gave it a chance and fell in love with it.
You truly are an inspiration.
Made these for my mom for mother’s day except I couldn’t find the mini muffin pan
So I made huge ones instead! they are looking pretty awesome. Thought I might have trouble getting them out of the pan but they came right out. Definitely a keeper!
You look fantastic! It’s great to see success stories from real people with real jobs and not the same old celeb touting their routine while having tons of money to spend on trainers and chefs. Kudos to you!
LOVE YOUR STORY! You look amazing and will definitely continue to inspire others! Keep up the amazing work! – Lauren
Congrats! You look smookin’ hot!
I love your blog! It seriously motivates me to get out there and run my ass off. I’m also super tempted to move someplace warmer every time I read about your outdoor runs, bike rides and swims!
Wow! This is fantastic! Good job with running, I just started to blog after 5 months of getting into fitness. The blogging world is a great way to stay motivated and learn through others. I just started running, and finished my first 5k and doing my second on the 20th
Just began reading your blog and I love it, although I am much older than you! Congrats on your marathon today. Your time is what I am aiming for on my second marathon which is December 10th. Your before and after pictures are great! Wondering how much you weighed before your transformation and how much you weigh now.
So inspiring! I can totally relate to how you were feeling – I’ve finally buckled down and decided to get my weight and confidence under control! I’ve always been active – even ran a half-marathon this summer but it’s never been enough to get me to the size I’d like to be. I suppose it’s true what they say – you can’t out work a bad diet!
Thanks for sharing your journey!
Hey from Scotland!!!!
I read a lot of fit blogs but never actually comment on anything! I feel yours is worth a comment..just to say I think you are awesome!!!! This is by far my favourite blog
A x