From 18 to 12 dress size pics??? Pls?

bmayes2014

I love scrolling this message board. It's so inspiring! Congrats to everyone!!!

prettygirlstorm1

Wow you all look great!! Congrats! I have to lose about 40 pounds, I would love to be a size 10!!! Taking in slow this time as to keep it off for good. Thanks for the motivation!!! Keep up the good work!!!

whiteblossom14

Well done to every single one of you.
You all look amazing

tntmom17

Everyone looks awesome! Keep up the good work.

SingRunTing

I made this just for you:

desy617

Love this thread

amynb524

chriswalls1208 wrote: »

@amynb524 Your dedication has really paid off: You look just amazing!

THANK YOU! Here is my most recent before and after

kalislim

amynb524 wrote: »

chriswalls1208 wrote: »

@amynb524 Your dedication has really paid off: You look just amazing!

THANK YOU! Here is my most recent before and after

Your transformation is amazing...so inspired.

kimberlyhurt

this thread is incredible! I'm a 16/18 now (down from a 24/26). My ultimate goal is a 12. Hopefully I'll get there soon. I can't believe the speed at which some of you ladies took off the weight. Like 50,70,or even 100lbs in like 8months. It's really inspiring! My short term weight goal is to lose 45lbs (to break into one-derland). But after that, who knows? You guys are awesome!

kimberlyhurt

I'll try to get together a before and after for my progress so far toward getting into a 12...

neldabg

Oh wow! Everyone here looks AMAZING!!!! I stopped drinking soda three years ago and a year ago, I made of point of being lightly active at the very least. This all kept me from gaining weight, but it wasn't until this past summer that I pushed hard to move past that stage and lose the weight. Therefore, this journey has been going on for almost three months now. This isn't exactly the same, but so far I've gone from a 14/16 to a 10/12. I believe in you! ^_^

katezx

I started at about a size 18/20 and I am currently hovering between a 10-14. Mainly size 12 (UK SIZE 12). Starting weight was 211lbs and I am currently 158lbs. Need to lose another 20 pounds to be at my goal. I am 5'2.

Jessyd76

Wow! Seriously amazing transformation folks!

So what was it that finally made you buckle down and commit to prioritizing weight loss/getting healthy above everything else? Was there a moment, event, realization, something... that just flipped that switch in your head?

acorsaut89

So I am not at a size 12 . . . yet! But for some perspective, I was 340 - 350 lbs on the left and I'm now down to 260lbs and I wear a 14/16 depending on cut. I am 5'10 approx.

It takes time, but there's definitely a difference in how I look now vs what I was at. Still super motivating for me, anyways.

Thisisit1982

I really needed to see these post. I am a 16/18 now . I cant wait until I am a size 10/12. You all look great!!!!! I love it!!!!

neldabg

Jessyd76 wrote: »

Wow! Seriously amazing transformation folks!

So what was it that finally made you buckle down and commit to prioritizing weight loss/getting healthy above everything else? Was there a moment, event, realization, something... that just flipped that switch in your head?

For me, it was an accumulation of moments and realizations. I'm not entirely too sure what was the straw that broke the camel's back, but one day, this past June, I found that I could NOT go on another day living so unhealthily. For a few days, I reflected on the fact that it took me nearly an hour to "run" a 5K, that I was closer to 200 lbs than I was to 100 lbs (I'm about 5"2), that one size fits all clothing were suddenly becoming quite snug, that my gut was starting to near the size of my bust, that my BMI was now at 31, that my collarbones were nearly gone, etc, etc. I decided that I was no longer adorably chubby/curvy as loved ones would tell me all the time, but rather, I was unhealthy and plain and simply fat (ouch). It was a rocky start, but I started off with just walking 3 miles a day, every morning. As I got physically stronger, I also got mentally stronger, and my eating habits and resistance to junk food improved. Today, I am 100% committed to this lifestyle change, and I can already see that obesity will never again plague me.

Jessyd76

neldabg wrote: »

Jessyd76 wrote: »

Wow! Seriously amazing transformation folks!

So what was it that finally made you buckle down and commit to prioritizing weight loss/getting healthy above everything else? Was there a moment, event, realization, something... that just flipped that switch in your head?

For me, it was an accumulation of moments and realizations. I'm not entirely too sure what was the straw that broke the camel's back, but one day, this past June, I found that I could NOT go on another day living so unhealthily. For a few days, I reflected on the fact that it took me nearly an hour to "run" a 5K, that I was closer to 200 lbs than I was to 100 lbs (I'm about 5"2), that one size fits all clothing were suddenly becoming quite snug, that my gut was starting to near the size of my bust, that my BMI was now at 31, that my collarbones were nearly gone, etc, etc. I decided that I was no longer adorably chubby/curvy as loved ones would tell me all the time, but rather, I was unhealthy and plain and simply fat (ouch). It was a rocky start, but I started off with just walking 3 miles a day, every morning. As I got physically stronger, I also got mentally stronger, and my eating habits and resistance to junk food improved. Today, I am 100% committed to this lifestyle change, and I can already see that obesity will never again plague me.

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing that! Like you, I'm 5'2. I'm 216 and well, I just need to not be.

I've yo-yo'd so many times (even got down to 160 at one point) that I'm having a hard time believing I can actually succeed at this. So I keep sabotaging myself and cutting myself slack when I shouldn't be.

I'm working on the mindset change. I know once I get that in line with my goal (145-150 lbs) I'll be able to get there and get over the mind-f#$@. Really appreciate you sharing!

viciouslitany

if these are huge, I'm sorry!

went from an 18 in high school up to a 24, am now a 12/14.

riffraff2112

You ladies are all stunning. Awesome job.

lalepepper

~100 lb difference from first pic to now. Size 22 to 12.

lulu7498

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I am in the middle of the story now. Started almost size 18 weight 230 in June. Now I am starting to get back into my 14's at 207. Goal weight is about 175 and hopefully size 10/12. Thanks for this thread it's fabulous motivation! Btw this isn't first post ever?! Hope it works

shadow2soul

Late Dec 2011 to Early Jan 2012:

I was a size 18-20 around this point. It's the heaviest I've ever been. I graduated high school wearing size 9-11 which I was relatively happy with at the time, but man I let my weight get out of control fast.

Shortly after joining MFP in March 2013:

I was wearing size 16/17 here. Literally, I owned 2 pairs of jeans at this point. One was a misses 16 and the other a juniors 17.

August 2015:

I think I'm about done with weight loss. I'm thinking either recomp or just saying "WTH, I'm good" and maintaining.

neldabg

@Jessyd76 I'm really glad that my post was able to help you out. I was also somewhat of a yo-yo dieter before I finally got serious, so I understand where you're coming from. Believe me, you CAN and WILL succeed one day. Keep at it. I know you can do it! ^_^

tekkiechikk

kimberlyhurt wrote: »

I can't believe the speed at which some of you ladies took off the weight. Like 50,70,or even 100 lbs in like 8 months. It's really inspiring!

I was thinking the same thing! I am in awe of you!

I started mid-January at 245, size 20/22 and am now 197 in a size 16. No pics but I like to see the line on my weight loss chart going down, that's a big motivator for me.

CorrieJane

This. All of this thread is fantastic! Following for motivation!!!

ar9179

Around 16-18 in January then the second pic is in a generous size 10 in July. I'm wearing Ls and 12-14, depending on who makes it. I have a significant bust size that limits what will fit in that area!

ttfnweight

raindropsjk1214 wrote: »

You all are so beautiful and inspirational! This will definitely motivate me. I admit that I'm still scared because I have been on and off this wagon for 5 years now, I'm totally ready to give up if I don't succeed this time.

I have also been on and off MFP for years now, this being my 3rd account, after losing password and username to the two others (which I eventually found and deleted because of the shame and guilt for quitting). I have been on MFP with this account for almost a year or more, silently logging in my meals and exercise but haven't been for the last 6 months.

I was a UK size 16-18, depending on the brand. My goal was to be at least a 10-12. Unfortunately, I have ballooned up to UK size 20-22. My goal today is still the same. I hope I can achieve all the greatness you all have with hard work. I just want to become healthier now.

Remember raindrop sloooow and steady wins the race. It's a slow process. Even if your try's at it are small victories. You only do ten squats a day or skip that extra helping or don't eat after 6 or choose a yummy healthy whatever. These are all small victories that when you add them up make a small difference. Also loving yourself not to expect perfection. Knowing it's just a bad day, not a bad life. Breathe. Walk. Look in the mirror once everyday and say "I love you" we as women want to be desired. When we feel bad about whatever we can't conceive of anyone wanting us but that's just not the case.

CarlydogsMom

I keep checking back to this thread, some seriously amazing changes, great work everyone! And @lulu7498 every woman deserves a dress that is cut and designed as perfectly as that blue and white one fits you. Wow. @viciouslitany, nice quads!

lseed87

Inspiring!!

santanaeveline

You look awesome! Do u have any tips you can share?

bonboncito wrote: »

5'5 started at 230 down to 174 size 18 dress size to 12 or 10 depends on the brand