My victory in progress

Rynnage89 · June 2013

Let me start by saying that in no way am I a real success.....yet. I have struggled with my weight for a very long time and only recently taken steps to counteract the years of **** I have put my body through. After having a very rough childhood living with an alcoholic dad, my only real outlets were food and music. I went to uni, ate stupidly and ultimately paid the price. By the end of my four year degree, I don't know what I weighed, all I know is that it wasn't right.

So here I am, almost two years down the line from my graduation. I began super slowly, not even consciously losing weight. Mainly because I was living back at home with my mother, eating family meals and not gorging myself inbetween. I guess I lost a bit. Then, just over 100 days ago I discovered MFP, and my world absolutely changed. I got on the scale and was 203lb, but I think it's safe to say that I was a lot heavier than that at my graduation. 110 days down and I've lost 24lb overall, 3 dress sizes, and I've taken 5 points off my BMI, a few more pounds and I won't be obese anymore, just overweight. Halfway there now, just halfway to go.

I would never have done this without MFP, these boards, posts, words of encouragement, you all saved me.

Here are my photos and stats, I would be interested in knowing what you think, especially on my latest photo as I cant seem to see a change between the quarterway and halfway photos.

SW: No freaking clue
SW [mfp]: 203lb
CW: 179lb
GW: 154lb [maybe 140 depending on how I look and feel]
Height: 5ft3

Graduation July 2011 - 27th April 2013

Mexico June 2010 - May 2013

Graduation Ball July 2011 - 9th April 2013 - 4th June 2013

Without you guys, I would never be halfway. Thank you.

bethmakesmusic · June 2013

Awesome job! You look fantastic and your pics inspired me!

Rynnage89 · June 2013

I'm glad I inspired you, other peoples pics have inspired me to kick myself into shape and it's amazing that other people feel like that about my photos. I'm not quite finished yet, but I'm proud of what's been done so far!!! xxxxx

nashbear · June 2013

Are you kidding? there is a big difference in the Quarter and half way pictures. The belt is a few inches lower in the last picture, I can only assume that is because you lost a few inches in the hip area. Your arms are smaller. You are doing fabulously. Good job!