3 yrs ago vs now

lorrpb · May 2017

It's been almost 3 years since I started, and today I came across an old candid pic that shows the difference even better than the "official" before pic taken by my trainer. I have to remember where I started so I don't go back. That's why I love my old pics. I would never in a million years think there has actually been this big of a change!
June 2014, 301 lb.

May 2017, 155 lbs

deviousme7 · May 2017

Jeepers, you've lost half of your weight, well done!

Wildflowers70 · May 2017

What an amazing change! You look great!

LivingtheLeanDream · May 2017

You look a whole different person! fantastic achievement.

HappyGrape · May 2017

How awesome! well done

Ann262 · May 2017

Wow!

NotBonJovi · May 2017

Simply wow! Please share how you did it.

GoldenEye_ · May 2017

Wow, much respect, you look fantastic!

ABabilonia · May 2017

Amazing transformation. You look great...

1Nana2many · May 2017

Great success! Thanks for sharing!

SleepingSwan · May 2017

Absolutely fantastic!!! Well done! X x

pacingoamy · May 2017

Stunning!

lorrpb · May 2017

NotBonJovi wrote: »

Simply wow! Please share how you did it.

I worked with a personal trainer from day 1. Before I met with the trainer, I came to grips with the fact that I would need to make changes for the rest of my life. I wanted to make changes during weight loss that I felt I could sustain forever, no tricks or gimmicks.

I put my stats into MFP and ate at 1500-1700. Once I had my eating plan established, I quit logging after about 3 months but continued eating the same for 2 more years. I walked daily and strength trained 2x per week. Eventually I added a couple of fitness classes. I kept a journal which helped me track my progress, highs, and lows. I established good habits and kept at it. I always remembered where I started, because I didn't want to go back.

My trainer closed his business last fall, about the time I reached maintenance. I joined the Y and took up lap swimming. I set up a work out area at home where I mostly do weights at this time. I still eat the same, just allow a little more latitude on weekends and special events.

It's all about the mindset and how bad you want it. That's the hard part. The techniques are the easy part.

18 month Success Story: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics/p1

My Newspaper Article Feature:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10347057/my-success-story-made-the-front-page-of-the-newspaper?new=1
http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/woman-making-strides-in-weight-loss-fitness-2cecd299-3c0a-5674-e053-0100007f162c-370759861.html

naomillion · May 2017

You truly are an inspiration! Plus you have a beautiful and radiant smile that feels like sunshine after a rainy day! Congratulations on all the great work and huge achievement! You still very happy but also very fit and healthy, that's awesome!

MrsPinterest34 · May 2017

Whoa! Good job! "It's all about the mindset and how bad you want it" I absolutely agree. If you don't have the right mindset you'll not succeed long-term.

tinamarie6624 · May 2017

You are amazing! You look wonderful and you have kept this off for a long time!

SarahR2412 · May 2017

Awesome!!! You have done so well! I too like looking back at old photos but unfortunately there's not many as I was always to shy of the camera! So only really got the one photo to compare back too! Keep up the good work !