32 lbs down and feeling awesome! (pics)

KatieMusselwhite92113

Hello all! Just wanted to share my success thus far! Here's the info:

Height: 5'0"
SW: 200 lbs
GW: 120 lbs
CW: 168 lbs
Daily calorie intake: ~1250
Exercise regimen: working out 5-6 days per week- 3 days running (30 min) + 30 minute strength, 2-3 days of various workout videos (varying lengths) including HIIT, cardio kickboxing, yoga, pilates, barre, and my favorite, the kettlebell.

Diet: I focus on calories for weight loss obviously, but have made some other dietary changes for the sake of health, too. I have cut down (not cut out) carbs, but still have pizza or spaghetti when the mood strikes (which it does lol). I have held fast to my first love, chocolate, and have baked some awesome healthy baked goods that have replaced the higher-cal alternatives. I have chocolate every single day in some form or fashion-- the higher the cacao content the better in my book.

My weight gain was primarily due to being a competitive weight lifter in high school and working out heavy and hard, eating to compensate....when the lifting stopped, the large amounts of food that I ate continued. My size 4's became 6's and 8's, and at my heaviest I was mostly wearing 10's. I'm almost halfway there, and I am feeling awesome along the way! I know you all can read, but the first pic was in September 2014 at 200 lbs (maybe more, I could barely make eye contact with the scale), and the others are this morning at 168! Only 48 lbs to go!

Thanks for reading!

robster160

Way to go!! Great results

Juliemoo1960

Great result and looking good. Well done

harriyot

Fantastic! And, also, you have a beautiful smile!

keladry89

Great Job!

Kellygirl4519

I hope you celebrate your success...especially at the halfway point. You look beautiful.
Kelly

MrsMizart

Well done lass!

MaryGoals2015

WTG...Congrats

Sherriediva1

niiiice

girlviernes

Very nice!!

KatieMusselwhite92113

Thank you all! I am so very happy, and I appreciate all the encouragement!

sizesixorbust

so much smaller! i would not have put you at 200lbs in the first picture, you carry your weight REALLY well!

BeckyS32

Awesome!

Skyz4dayz

Great job!!!!

Yellowstone1983

Congratulations! You're doing a great job!!

KatieMusselwhite92113

sizesixorbust wrote: »

so much smaller! i would not have put you at 200lbs in the first picture, you carry your weight REALLY well!

Thank you I have heard that a couple times. I think I FELT 200 for sure though lol. appreciate your encouragement.

KatieMusselwhite92113

Thanks so much everyone! Your encouragement is awesome motivation!

kellycasey5

Why diet when you can exercise, eat well, and fit chocolate into your calories??? You look FANTASTIC! I am glad you are feeling awesome along the way....you'll be there in no time!