Progress after 2 weeks with pics

Notaphase

Let me start off by saying this is my 5th time getting back into MFP but this time feels very different. The biggest difference? I'm only weighing myself once a week. I always heard that advice but I never followed it. Here's why it works:
I noticed a trend looking back through my weigh ins on MFP. I would rejoin when I hit 165 (with a goal of 145). In the first few days, I'd lose a ton of (water) weight. I'd weigh myself every day during that time. Then around 155-150 I'd stop tracking my food and weigh myself less and less until I gave up. I noticed I would weigh myself after a "good" day of fewer calories, and then not weigh myself after a "bad" day of high calories. This behavior did not support long-term health. This behavior also led to me giving up once I had a few "bad" days in a row.
Now I'm resisting the urge to weigh myself more than once a week, and I've found that it helps me find a balance. In the past, I avoided all social gatherings when I was trying to lose weight because it was too hard to stay disciplined. Now I'm saving calories for social events and recognizing that it will all balance out over time. I can have fun and lose weight too! It helps me think of my weight loss as a lifetime goal.
This is me two weeks ago. 163. Size 12 shorts. I'm 5'9"

This is today. 158. Still size 12 but they're roomier. My waist is down from 31.5" to 30"!


I've been doing 5X5 stronglifts and I have to admit it's the first time I've ever enjoyed going to the gym. I can't wait to post in another 2 weeks!

timmybitey

You look phenominal

goldthistime

Yup, looking good!

spurby123

Wow! Good for you for not giving up! I have a similar story, but like you know its different this time you look awesome!

meryl135

So much more definition in your arms! Congratulations!

vicky1947mfp

Love your skin tone. Just a word of advice.

Keep your weight under control while you are young and you still have elasticity in your skin.

I am 69, 5'2" and have lost 47 lbs. Down to 115. my skin is so wrinkly and looks like crepe paper. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with my loss but wish I had not gotten so big and stretched my skin so bad.

Losing slowly helps with skin tone also. You don't look like you have too much to lose.

Good luck with your journey.

madseasons

You are my height, so I can't wait to get to your weight, even your before it great! Keep it up hun!

madseasons

vicky1947mfp wrote: »

Love your skin tone. Just a word of advice.

Keep your weight under control while you are young and you still have elasticity in your skin.

I am 69, 5'2" and have lost 47 lbs. Down to 115. my skin is so wrinkly and looks like crepe paper. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with my loss but wish I had not gotten so big and stretched my skin so bad.

Losing slowly helps with skin tone also. You don't look like you have too much to lose.

Good luck with your journey.

Great job hun!!!!!!!!!!

Notaphase

Thanks so much for all the encouragement! I can't wait to post another progress picture in another two weeks. I'm really impressed with how visible the results are with heavy lifting.

Notaphase

madseasons wrote: »

You are my height, so I can't wait to get to your weight, even your before it great! Keep it up hun!

Good luck with your journey! It really helped me to find other people my height that were at my goal weight. My doctor kept telling me 145 was a good goal weight for my height but I didn't think that was possible until I saw people in MFP reaching that goal.

the_new_mark_2017

vicky1947mfp wrote: »

Love your skin tone. Just a word of advice.

Keep your weight under control while you are young and you still have elasticity in your skin.

I am 69, 5'2" and have lost 47 lbs. Down to 115. my skin is so wrinkly and looks like crepe paper. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with my loss but wish I had not gotten so big and stretched my skin so bad.

Losing slowly helps with skin tone also. You don't look like you have too much to lose.

Good luck with your journey.

Vicki well done. I have heard the older you get the harder it is to lose so you aced it! I wouldnt worry too much about loose skin, its the health changes inside that you have made that count. The extra years you can spend with your loved ones.

JP_909

Looking fantastic! Great progress

Notaphase

Update:
I'm now 6 weeks in. This is the slowest I've ever lost weight but it's also the first time I'm doing a serious weightlifting routine. I'm about 6 lbs down. I've gone from barely being able to squat 45 pounds to squatting 110lbs and I'm deadlifting 130 lbs! I've never been this strong in my whole life. I'm really happy with how much the back of my waist is thinning out. I'm hoping to post a butt before and after soon (still waiting to be satisfied with the after picture )