(LOTS OF PICS) I've lost 20% of my body weight (so far!) 234lbs to 187lbs and 5' 4"
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*LOTS OF PICS AT THE END OF THIS POST*!!!
I started out at 234lbs. I was wearing a very tight size 18 jeans and XXL shirts.
In February 2016 I finally got to the mindset where I was ready to make changes to my life and my health once and for all, after working so hard on my emotional and mental health, overcoming anxiety and depression.
Through lots of hard work and determination, eating clean, going to Orangetheory fitness 2-3x a week and the regular gym on the days in between for cardio and weights, I have successfully dropped -47LBS since February and now weigh 187lbs. I still have another -17lbs to go to get to my first goal weight (170lbs).
I have an extremely high skeletal muscle mass of 36%, so whenever I "compare" myself to other girls the same clothing size as me, I'm always 20lbs heavier than them. Therefore, this journey has become less about a specific number on the scale and more about being happy with what I look like and when I decide to stop losing and start maintaining.
I am now wearing a size 12 jean and a M shirt.
-23lbs
-28lbs
-30lbs (the excess fabric on the dress was clipped super tight in the back)
-37lbs
-37lbs
-41lbs (between the far left and far right pic... the middle pic was after -24lbs)
-41lbs and starting my Couch to 5k program!
-45lbs (excess fabric pulled tight)
-45lbs (my arms! so much smaller)
-45lbs from the top two pics to the bottom two pics
-47lbs
Happy to add any new MFP friends that are on the same journey as me!
Thanks for looking!
I started out at 234lbs. I was wearing a very tight size 18 jeans and XXL shirts.
In February 2016 I finally got to the mindset where I was ready to make changes to my life and my health once and for all, after working so hard on my emotional and mental health, overcoming anxiety and depression.
Through lots of hard work and determination, eating clean, going to Orangetheory fitness 2-3x a week and the regular gym on the days in between for cardio and weights, I have successfully dropped -47LBS since February and now weigh 187lbs. I still have another -17lbs to go to get to my first goal weight (170lbs).
I have an extremely high skeletal muscle mass of 36%, so whenever I "compare" myself to other girls the same clothing size as me, I'm always 20lbs heavier than them. Therefore, this journey has become less about a specific number on the scale and more about being happy with what I look like and when I decide to stop losing and start maintaining.
I am now wearing a size 12 jean and a M shirt.
-23lbs
-28lbs
-30lbs (the excess fabric on the dress was clipped super tight in the back)
-37lbs
-37lbs
-41lbs (between the far left and far right pic... the middle pic was after -24lbs)
-41lbs and starting my Couch to 5k program!
-45lbs (excess fabric pulled tight)
-45lbs (my arms! so much smaller)
-45lbs from the top two pics to the bottom two pics
-47lbs
Happy to add any new MFP friends that are on the same journey as me!
Thanks for looking!
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Great losses!1
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I love the 'funeral for my fat' reason for wearing black to the gym! Great work.15
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Um you rock!!!! Sooooo awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #goals3
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You look amazing and so beautiful! Keep it up girl, such a great motivation!
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Hell-to-the-yes for inspiration!!!!!!!!!! You are doing amazing! 2
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Xiaolongbao wrote: »I love the 'funeral for my fat' reason for wearing black to the gym! Great work.
That's priceless! Made me LOL for real! You are killing it and looking fabulous!2 -
You look amazing!!! Inspiration for sure!! Keep up the great work!1
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You look amazing!! We weigh the same weight but I'm not lucky enough to look like that. Keep up the great work!! You look so much happier!1
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You look awesome! Keep it up!1
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So much smaller…great way to get it done and getting fit!1
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You are rocking it! Nice job.0
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RaeBeeBaby wrote: »Xiaolongbao wrote: »I love the 'funeral for my fat' reason for wearing black to the gym! Great work.
That's priceless! Made me LOL for real! You are killing it and looking fabulous!
Me too! I love that!!1 -
Yes!! U are killing it
U look great. Congratulations on your weight loss. Inspiring!!1 -
you are awesome!1
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Awesome job!
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Gorgeous awesome job1
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Look at you! You must be so proud of yourself! Well done.0
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Wow... well,that's where I am.. where you were . And still struggling to start over.. so sad.. How did you start and kept going?1
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I've almost hit my first 10lbs lost since starting at a very similar weight and I'm working for a similar end goal! Thank you for being the inspo I needed today!!!2
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You look amazing. Congratulations on your hard work. Its definitely paid off. And I love the bit about the gym being a funeral for fat. Lol. So true.0
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Congratulations!0
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You cracked me up so much about wearing all black! I started in February too, although I was 47 pounds heavier than you at the time. I was in the same boat emotionally and honestly didn't give a flying crap about how fat I was, I just wanted to FEEL better. I've lost 58 pounds and I feel awesome! Training for a 5k as well. You look FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations on your success, you're an inspiration for sure 3
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Awesome progress. I'll be adding !1
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Please note- I will now be wearing all black to the gym.
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I started in June at 1 lb less than you. I've entered my 1st 5k (walking due to knee injury).
Thanks for posting this, it's inspiring to see others that were my weight and size and how successful they've been. It picks me up on the days that I think this is going so slow:).1 -
You look great! I started in Feb at 232. I'm down 67. It's been tough, but so worth it. Keep up the good work!1
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Great job!1
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Fabulous work!1
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Damn girl. Awesome job.1
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Awesome! Thank you for the inspiration - and keep it up!!1
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