Pics only --- inspiration thread !! -----

bradygin

I love this post! Everybody looks amazing!
I feel like this is the first time I have made changes for the love of myself rather than the negative self talk, self-hatred and eating "disorders". Sounds depressing I know! But change starts within and I'm losing more than just fat, and gaining more than just muscles! Love yourself RIGHT now!



❤️ Brady

Karmc2k

ariceroni wrote: »

Picture on the left was taken at my last collegiate track meet. I had gained a lot of weight after recovering from an eating disorder, but loved my body so much for all the wonderful things it could do! I didn’t care that I had gained weight, because I was happy and felt strong for the first time in my life. I’m about 35 lbs lighter now than I was then, thanks to more distance running and eating more fruits/veggies, and I still love my body as much as ever

I’m really proud of myself because this was the first time I’ve lost weight out of love and respect for myself, rather than hate and loathing.

What a wonderful post! Everyone should appreciate their body's abilities the way you do. I try to remind myself that no matter what my body has served me well. Now I want to show it more respect by eating right and exercising with the help of mfp.

JamalIgle

So this is a rather pic heavy post but I wanted to show how my gradual transformation took place. When I began in 2014 I was close to 330 lbs. I'd played football in high school and occasionally studied martial arts but I'd been sedentary for a long time. I started slowly, with walking a mile a day, eventually getting up to 10,000 steps. Now I workout 5-6 days a week. I'm either running, lifting weights or body weight, aerobics first thing in the morning and now I'm down to 188 lbs (give or take) with a 31 inch waist. If I could do anything differently, I wouldn't have waited until I turned 42 to get my act together.

SuzieZimm

Not much to report after 8 months.. but then again I didn't stick to anything very regular over that time period. I took the "before" photos because I was about to start 6 weeks of a work assignment that was very physically demanding and everyone else in my office said they dropped a bunch of weight doing it. I of course didn't get that benefit because in my mind i justified eating way more because of the physical activity. I took "after" photos today because I'm 5lbs down--which doesn't sound like that much, and i wanted to see if it was easier to view a difference by placing the photos side-by-side.
Apologies for the difference in lighting... I moved since last June and couldn't replicate the same sunlight...

Jenfromtheblock84

motivatedsister wrote: »

Jenfromtheblock84 wrote: »

Still a long way to go.

I'd Kill if I looked this small at 235! Keep up the good work

@motivatedsister I'm 5'5 and I lose weight in my waist really fast. These hips though... I can't seem to get rid of them fast enough.

GrooveMerchant

martiniconqueso wrote: »

I am not very good at taking selfies, but anyway:

Aww but you look so happy with that icy cold beer. You need a new 'after' where you don't look so bummed to be beerless.
Good work!

eAddict

McCloud33 wrote: »

Awesome! Hope to have photos like these from my journey one day!

coachertrish

I'm inspired! Good for all of you!

MzSophiaJ

wowwwswwerrrs

babybears4 wrote: »

natalie3505

MAB0218 wrote: »

I am new but I already see changes! 12.5 lbs lost in 12 days. My husband thinks that my belly looks the same. Jerkface.

I can totally see a difference! Great job! And I love that you said jerk face too.....I use that term as well.

Stefan_Bogdan

monolith05 wrote: »

You have to do it for yourself; No one will do it for you. Keep it up folks!

Wow man !!! Great , great job !!! Keep it up !! you are amazing !

Agirard25

wow everyone!!! Thanks for the inspiration!! I needed that!

Diana_GettingFit

One year in the making!

SparkyTinman

Cutemesoon wrote: »

Same dress 75 lbs later!

Best clothing comparison pic EVER!!! Well done!!

ShaneLynch1972

186.1 pounds lost in 40 weeks.

twinkles2121

Everyone looks so great. So much happier in their after pics.

310lbs


240lbs


172lbs


I'm not completely finished yet. still 42lbs left to go.

mikebooker1

Almost 2 years to the day apart and 60 lbs difference. My lifestyle change has only been for about 6 months but it was hard to find a picture of me. Still have about 30 pounds left and I feel great

Dana_E

ShaneLynch1972 wrote: »

186.1 pounds lost in 40 weeks.

Having seen several of your Before/After photos, I have decided that you have the best t-shirt collection ever! Nice job on the weight loss, btw!

TK6299

July 2015 to March 2016, actual weight difference is 38 lbs.

hotasfire36

Lost 30 so far. 19 more to go