60 Days Down, Small Goal Achieved!

cchapa08

60 days ago to the day, I embarked on a new journey. This journey was for me to not only lose weight but for so much more. I am becoming healthy, active, fit and most importantly...happy. My goal was to lose 30 lbs in 60 days before I went on a trip to Florida. I leave for that trip tonight and I can happily say that I have reached that goal (-30.2 lbs) and I am proud of that. It hasn't been easy and it will only get harder, but I am finally doing this. This is something I have tried and failed so many times...not this time. This is a life change. I am going to celebrate for a week and may gain a lb or two on my vacation, but ah well. I can lose it when I am back. These side by side photos show the difference so far. The only place I have seen much change is in the face....but notice this. My smile. I am happier. I feel like I look so much better just because my smile is genuine. Happiness is worth this battle!

juliegilburd

AWESOME job, keep up the great work, and enjoy your vacation!! There is definitely a difference in the face!

cchapa08

Thank you very much @juliegilburd

Ty_Floyd

Great work. Definitely see the difference. I expect you'll be getting all kinds of questions about how and what and how much and how much more...

cchapa08

Thanks @Ty_Floyd . I am open to answering questions from anyone.
I still have about 70 lbs to go to meet my first goal. That would mean that I have lost 100 lbs. Then to be not overweight, I will still need to lose about 20 more lbs. I did this by using MFP to track calories, very accurately. I drink a gallon of water a day, most days more. I also walk 3 miles first thing every morning or right after work in the evenings. That's it. I haven't done any other kind of exercises. I plan to eventually because I want to try and be tone. Though I know I can't avoid loose skin, if it is going to be there, it is going to be there, I would like to try and have as little as I can. Gym membership will be in my near future.

RoseTheWarrior

Good work so far!

lisahebert186

Awesome. Have a great vacation.

cchapa08

Thank you @RoseTheWarrior and @lisahebert186 ! I appreciate it!

shamara1925

Looking good!!

mittenswillet

killer job! it shows that your hard work has payed off! Would love to add you as a friend, as I'm only into my first month and love motivating others and getting motivation myself!

TBird135

Awesome job! You look great!

cchapa08

Thank you very much @shamara1925

@kittygonzalez3511 , feel free to add me! I would be glad to have you as a MFP friend and good luck in your journey!

@TBird135 - Thank you so much! All of this encouragement is so nice!

DeviatedNorm

That was not a small goal at all! Great job on meeting this goal, have a fantastic time on your vacation and we'll be waiting for your return!

smkondy

Excellent work!! I am so glad that you are happy because that is what counts the most!! Keep it up-you will hit your goal

juanitagardner07

You look great!! Keep up the good work and enjoy your vacation!!!

cchapa08

Thanks @DeviatedNorm - I have never really been very active in the MFP community, but all of these responses and support might make me want to become more so involved

Thank you so much @smkondy . It is very much appreciated. I will not stop until I do hit it.

Thank you @juanitagardner07 . I will enjoy it!!!

valerievaladez

My wellness coach told me if i eat an adequAte amount of protein every day and keep my skin moisturized i will have little to no saggy skin.
Congratulations!!!

cchapa08

@valerievaladez - Good tip! I need to moisturize more often. Thank you for that advice!

susi819

Amazing job! Keep it up and enjoy your trip to Florida!

msanc095

WOW! Great job! You can definitely see the difference in your face. It definitely takes a lot of will power to lose 30lbs in 60 days; keep up the good work!

nowine4me

Willpower + Water = Magic. Nice job!

Lorilynn_37

You only used walking as your exercise?
I'm new to this and if I knew getting up and walking each morning would help that's amazing.. You can add me if you'd like. I would like the encouragement

cchapa08

@susi819 - Thank you very much! I will enjoy it!

@msanc095 - Thank you, it has not been easy, but I have set my mind to it and I refuse to fail.

@nowine4me - YES!

@lorilynn33 - Yes, I get up and walk every morning. I notice that I actually see better results when I walk in the morning vs walking in the evenings. I started walking .5 miles and worked my way up to where I have been walking 3 the last couple of weeks. It gets easier and more enjoyable. I look forward to adding even more, or two walks a day when I get back.

Lorilynn_37

Since you walk so early do you eat breakfast before or after your walk. I seen you drink lots of water too. I may give it a try!
Thanks!

jencook1969

WOW! Big difference! I'm 49 days in, 21.6 pounds down. I'm losing around my waist and hips first, can't wait to see a change in my face! Great job!!!! I have 79 pounds to go...

cchapa08

@lorilynn33 - I go for a walk first thing, then come home and get ready for work, then eat breakfast. Definitely give it a try! Everything is worth a try!

@jencook1969 - Thank you very much. Hang in there and keep on keeping on! You will see results, it just takes time and everyone loses in different spots. It just depends on you. Just don't give up!

MWALTERS6

Excellent job! You look terrific!

stelloian

Whoah! There is definitely a difference. You look pretty fantastic!