Size 20 to size 10 (Pic Included)

Waynedabeast

Awesome job! You look amazing

Dustinado

You rock girl! Good 4 u!

caramel827

kazz882 wrote: »

Well done you look fantastic! I was a similar starting size/weight as you and my goals and eating plan are the same, I haven't lost as much as you yet! I started my 'journey' in March, I wondered if you exercise too? Also do you have a lot of excess skin, sorry if that sounds cheeky!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really do appreciate them!! I do not have a specific exercise routine because to be honest I really don't like to do it and find it hard to maintain a strict schedule with my job. I know it is taboo to say but it's true lol. I love the results of it though of course! I know I'm not alone in that! But I do know it is necessary to move more! I read an article one that said losing weight is 80 percent diet and 20 percent exercise so that was somewhat freeing for me. For so long I felt if I don't get my five days a week exercise in I might as well just eat because I have blown it lol. Long long ago I lost weight quick and fast by eating really very little and working out four or five times a week in the gym. It fell off fast like three pounds a week but I couldn't maintain it at all!

So this time I promised myself I would truly change and shift my way of eating in a manner I can maintain and the same for exercise. I got a Fitbit and dedicated myself to moving more - parking farther away, not just sitting at my desk. I am an elementary principal so now when I do recess duty I move more around the playground instead of standing. I have a goal of 10,000 steps at least four times a week- that's my routine. I walk at the park while my girls play things I can do forever!

So while it has fallen off much slower I also read that that means true weight loss! There is an article on the boards about how it is going for weight loss to no be consistent and how you will have weeks it isn't and that's fine! It will stay off though!!

Excess skin- ugh! I do have some! More on my tummy and arms than anywhere. I do think I will get in the gym to try and tone some of it and plan to do so once I reach my final goal!

Send me a friend request so we can do it together!! I am so glad to have this community because I am very private with friends and family. I know it sounds weird but I never really talk about it with them. People compliment and ask questions which is nice but I feel like people are always watching what goes in my mouth lol.

Sabine_Stroehm

FABULOUS! What's your height?

lwhitlow62

Congratulations, you look fantastic!

caramel827

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

FABULOUS! What's your height?

Hi! I'm 5 feet 6 inches!

treehugnmama

Amazing!!! Thanks for the inspiration

22Brentwoodgirl

Great results for great work! Congrats.

caramel827

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I really truly appreciate them-they motivate me. This week I didn't have a loss but was bummed even though I know it is natural and okay. I know the scale can be fickle even when you are focused, but yet it still seems to bother me. Returning to this post reminded me how far I have come and that simply maintaining is a victory in itself.

So thankful for MFP and the entire community.

Monica

bellabonbons

How did your cup size increase to a Triple D from D after weight loss? The cup size is the actual size of your breasts. Interesting.

freyjabibby

bellabonbons wrote: »

How did your cup size increase to a Triple D from D after weight loss? The cup size is the actual size of your breasts. Interesting.

Cup size is the difference between your back size (measured under the bust) and your bust, so if your back size decreases by 3 inches and your bust by only 1, then you will go up 2 cup sizes.

madseasons

Great job! You look wonderful! And you inspire me

InfoomaousTete

FABULOUS! You look amazing!

Saunders2485

You look stunning!! Such an inspiration.

smkondy

Congrats on a job well done!!! You look fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing

miconsumafuoco

Wow! Beautiful before AND after pics! Big difference though!!!

caramel827

freyjabibby wrote: »

bellabonbons wrote: »

How did your cup size increase to a Triple D from D after weight loss? The cup size is the actual size of your breasts. Interesting.

Cup size is the difference between your back size (measured under the bust) and your bust, so if your back size decreases by 3 inches and your bust by only 1, then you will go up 2 cup sizes.

I have to tell you the whole bra thing has me all in disarray. In reality they wanted to put me in a 34G but the store I was at didn't have it so they said do a 36DDD. I have always struggled to find the magic bra that really makes me feel supported but I guess that is another thread lol.

caramel827

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agzram

Fantastic!!

We almost lost the same amount isn't is a huge relief to not have to worry about your health the way you used too?

You are amazing keep up the great work!!

caramel827

agzram wrote: »

Fantastic!!

We almost lost the same amount isn't is a huge relief to not have to worry about your health the way you used too?

You are amazing keep up the great work!!

Thank you! And I do see many changes health wise like not getting so winded, more energy... I am though at least most of the time that person who doesn't see themselves as looking different. Don't get me wrong a side by side pic sure but so much still going on in my head- body image is a tough thing.. But as you noted healthier is a good thing! Congrats to you! Are you at your goal weight? You look great too!

PS tried to send you a friend request so I could inbox this message but I think my iPad is wonky!

fwitsend1277

wow 11 months, no fads just focus and determination, thrilled for you and you look amazing. thank you for the motivation to keep on keeping on!

AngelinaB_

Wow fantastic job, well done! You look great!

Appsolution

Fantastic work, love that your still pushing forward to your original goal looking and feeling as great as you are! Well done

yweight2020

Thanks for sharing with us and showing what it takes to be a successful loser, congratulations I really appreciate what you've shared.

cassy_cake

Well done! Thats phenomenal Can I just say as well you dont look 150 lbs now, you look more like 120 Beautiful!!

caramel827

cassy_cake wrote: »

Well done! Thats phenomenal Can I just say as well you dont look 150 lbs now, you look more like 120 Beautiful!!

You are my new best friend

Goddesskat

Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. You certainly have inspired me because I need to lose a pile of weight and just seeing the difference in you has helped me realize that as long as I stick with it, I too will be able to drop the lbs. I'm moving a lot more these days. I do have to find something though to help with the belly fat because that's where I carry a lot of my weight. Walking is strengthening my legs and that feels good to me. No excuses not to walk even if I'm exhausted from work, I go...My friend and I are motivating one another. We are releasing a lot of pent us emotion as we walk too. Keep up the great work.

rebeccaEsmith

You rock!

grammyhoov

Read your tip. Great attitude. My plan is very much like yours. The recipe app is good for a couple of reasons. My family has always asked for certain family recipes that I don't have. I just make the old recipes. With the app, I was able to log everything I used and estimate pretty accurately how many servings and it tells me the caloric and nutritional value. As a bonus, I can use the final recipe every time and get consistent results. Also, because my son is diabetic, I gave been able to alter recipes with substitute ingredients or add more protein and have an accurate count. You look terrific!

subira1

Congratulations! you did a great job , you have encouraged me to stay on track no matter what.