18 YR OLD GIRL, 20+ POUNDS LOST(Pics)

lauradelight

I stumbled on this picture today and only now realize how far I've come. On the left I was 154 pounds and in denial, on the right I am 128 pounds and very happy!

wateryphoenix

Cute in both pics, but definitely looking good now!

FullofSuccess

You look great

Annanna91

Awesome work girl

determined24girl

Great Job!

Liftng4Lis

Awesome work!!

r5d5

Way to go! You look fabulous!

robert_n1

nice. what is your diet like? and were you doing a calorie deficit diet like how many calories per day were you consuming

wellthenwhat

How tall are you? I'm also 18, and I lost 26 pounds as well, 160 to 154, and I'm 5'4 1/2" Right now I'm up to 156 because I've started weight training, and I'm gaining muscle.

Marlene1667

Great work. You look beautiful.

iamaprincessx

Wow! amazing. p.s that gold dress is stunning

lauragabler7

Wow girl! Very inspiring for others to keep going!

Holla4mom

You look so cute!!

lauradelight

Thank you so, so much everyone.
To answer some questions--
MY DIET:
I have tried restricting things, cutting out carbs, no dairy, stuff like that, but always found myself feeling disgusting a couple of days later after a huge binge. I have learned that I love sweets, I love carbs, and these are things I cannot live without.
Therefore, I do not restrict myself of anything. Through this I have actually started to make much better decisions myself. I am allowed to eat anything as long as it is in my calorie limit! As you can see in my diary, sometimes I eat tiny meals, sometimes I eat huge meals, nearly every day do I sneak in some chocolate or a slice of cake.
This works. It's sustainable. It's a lifestyle. Strangely enough I crave bad foods less and less, and this is becoming less of a problem. But some days I cannot resist! Actually, two days ago, all I ate was a bunch of cheese and chocolates! I do not beat myself up over it. I just do some extra workouts, shake it off, and pick up the next day.
I eat tons of fruit, drink a lot of black coffee and tea, along with plenty of protein and fiber. I am near my caloric goal nearly every day, and sometimes have trouble reaching it. I truly believe the key is calorie counting, and not some weird crazy diet. Any food fits! Just in moderation.
So, yes, I do constantly eat in a deficit (I usually have about 1 off day a week), but majority I eat in deficit. But I eat anything I'd like:).

MY HEIGHT:
I am 5'8!

Thanks again everyone!