Progression 60 lbs down (several pics)

clandrum84

So I started a thread before but the title was misleading, so I'm posting again. I have hit my next big milestone "60 Lbs" down! When I started this journey in January 2016 I never expected to be where I am today. People told me; "you'll burn out", "don't overdo it", "you can't eat that, you're on a diet", "you'll give up before you make it anywhere", "you might as well just give up now".

I've been told 100 times, take pictures and measurements. Well when you are nearing 300 lbs, you get to the point where measurements are pointless and you sure as heck don't want to see the pictures. You warn people to NOT take your picture or you'll break there phone in half! I only took progression pictures hesitantly and rarely posted them for anyone to see. I'm super proud of those pictures now and am excited to see what 70+, 80+, 90+ and 100+ lbs down look like! I feel better, have more energy for my kids, enjoy looking at clothes now, have worn a few dresses over the last few weeks!! WHAT??? I know, the girl that NEVER wears dresses has worn several over the last few months!

Here is one picture that really hit me hard! My husband and I took two of our kids to a Cincinnati Reds game. When I saw the picture of my face I couldn't believe how heavy my face looked.



Here is a progression of 30+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 40+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 50+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 60 lbs down.



Here is a difference in the size jeans... 24+ women's jeans to 18-20 women's jeans.



Walked in my first ever 5K race. Got 3rd place for my age group!



Still working on myself. No where near my goal yet. Starting to focus more on what kind of exercises I'm doing, what foods I'm eating and making sure I take care of me! Just as a side note, no I have not eliminated anything from my daily intake, I still eat what I want, just am working on better choices now. I drink way more water now than I ever have before, and PS, I HATED WATER! I am finding things that motivate me like never before.

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efrensgirl2015

Awesome job girl! Keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing - please keep us posted with future updates.

kimbelle_vie

Great Job!!

smkondy

That's incredible-you are looking so good!! Bravo to your success!! Thanks for sharing!!

rcktgirl05

You look amazing, what an inspiration!!

timetogetfit86

Amazing job! Keep it up! Definitely an inspiration!

DetroitDarin

So proud of you and happy for you!! Really heart-warming to see people taking control of their bodies/nutrition/fitness.

leanjogreen18

Awesome.

clandrum84

@efrensgirl2015 @kimbelle_vie @smkondy @rktgirl951 @timetogetfit86 @DetroitDarin @johunt615 : Thank you for the compliments. It has been so different this time around. All the times before I would make unrealistic goals, I would give up way too easy and I would tell myself that I couldn't have the things that I love(d). This time it has been a lifestyle change. I have transitioned myself from drinking several bottles of Mountain Dew and Pepsi a day, to drinking anywhere from 60-120 ounces of water a day. I didn't eliminate anything from my diet, just started eating less of those unhealthy things. I still eat cake, pizza, junk food, just not as much. I walk A LOT and am starting to enjoy exercising. I am looking forward to doing more! Thank you again!

MrsKila

clandrum84 wrote: »

So I started a thread before but the title was misleading, so I'm posting again. I have hit my next big milestone "60 Lbs" down! When I started this journey in January 2016 I never expected to be where I am today. People told me; "you'll burn out", "don't overdo it", "you can't eat that, you're on a diet", "you'll give up before you make it anywhere", "you might as well just give up now".

I've been told 100 times, take pictures and measurements. Well when you are nearing 300 lbs, you get to the point where measurements are pointless and you sure as heck don't want to see the pictures. You warn people to NOT take your picture or you'll break there phone in half! I only took progression pictures hesitantly and rarely posted them for anyone to see. I'm super proud of those pictures now and am excited to see what 70+, 80+, 90+ and 100+ lbs down look like! I feel better, have more energy for my kids, enjoy looking at clothes now, have worn a few dresses over the last few weeks!! WHAT??? I know, the girl that NEVER wears dresses has worn several over the last few months!

Here is one picture that really hit me hard! My husband and I took two of our kids to a Cincinnati Reds game. When I saw the picture of my face I couldn't believe how heavy my face looked.



Here is a progression of 30+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 40+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 50+ lbs down.



Here is a progression of 60 lbs down.



Here is a difference in the size jeans... 24+ women's jeans to 18-20 women's jeans.



Walked in my first ever 5K race. Got 3rd place for my age group!



Still working on myself. No where near my goal yet. Starting to focus more on what kind of exercises I'm doing, what foods I'm eating and making sure I take care of me! Just as a side note, no I have not eliminated anything from my daily intake, I still eat what I want, just am working on better choices now. I drink way more water now than I ever have before, and PS, I HATED WATER! I am finding things that motivate me like never before.

Feel free to add me if you want!

You go !!!!!

mmnv79

OMG that's amazing! Well done you! x

clandrum84

Thanks for the support everyone. I started my highest weight of 286 and am currently teetering between 226-229.

dvdiamond11

Great job!

clandrum84

dvdiamond11 wrote: »

Great job!

Thanks!

clandrum84

Face picture from a recent wedding. Need to find something to compare it with.

1PoisonIvy

You have done an amazing job, you should be very proud

weightlosssweetspot

Wow! What an amazing effort. Your family must be so proud of you. And most of all you must feel so proud of how well you have treated your body to make such a noticeable transformation. Keep up the fabulous effort. You're totally worth it!

eherald1

Way to go! You are doing amazing. P.S. I am pretty sure we use to work together.

bluelilac102

This is so inspiring! Amazing job!

clandrum84

1PoisonIvy wrote: »

You have done an amazing job, you should be very proud

Thank you! I appreciate the support on MFP!

clandrum84

weightlosssweetspot wrote: »

Wow! What an amazing effort. Your family must be so proud of you. And most of all you must feel so proud of how well you have treated your body to make such a noticeable transformation. Keep up the fabulous effort. You're totally worth it!

Thank you! My husband and I have a combine weight loss of over 100 lbs since January 2016. We have both kind of stalled out but are working to change things up to kick start that loss again!

clandrum84

eherald1 wrote: »

Way to go! You are doing amazing. P.S. I am pretty sure we use to work together.

Thank you! Where at?

clandrum84

bluelilac102 wrote: »

This is so inspiring! Amazing job!

Thank you so much!

clandrum84

health_guard wrote: »

Amazing job! Keep it up!!!

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for the friends invite!

jleigh73

Amazing, congrats

clandrum84

@JacquelineTotten thanks!

Skyblueyellow

You look amazing!!!

clandrum84

Skyblueyellow wrote: »

You look amazing!!!

thank you! receiving compliments definitely takes some time to get used to, especially when you aren't used to receiving them!

sharkey5899

You are truly inspiring. My husband and I started our weight loss journey together 2 months ago and we have a combined weight loss of 55 lbs! We have cut out carbs and are eating clean and lean. We've never felt more motivated! I was where you were and you have given me hope that I can be as successful, I just need to be patient. Thank you for sharing!

disasterman

Fantastic work! Way to stay in it for the long term.

clandrum84

sharkey5899 wrote: »

You are truly inspiring. My husband and I started our weight loss journey together 2 months ago and we have a combined weight loss of 55 lbs! We have cut out carbs and are eating clean and lean. We've never felt more motivated! I was where you were and you have given me hope that I can be as successful, I just need to be patient. Thank you for sharing!

Wow. It's really strange for me to hear someone say that "I inspire them". I have started this journey so many times and have failed and given up so many times. This time has been so different for me though. I never told myself I couldn't have something. I never set an end goal or expected goal. It took me 12 years to gain 120lbs and I certainly never expected to lost 1/2 that in less than a year. It's mindblowing to me. I am no where near any kind of end result. I have no idea what eating clean and lean means. My starting focus was cardio cardio cardio and staying under my calorie goal. I am trying to learn more about foods as I go along.

For someone who has eaten so horribly her whole life, is there anything that you can recommend as a small starting point for me?