72 pounds lost with LOTS of pictures! (Repost)

lsuz

You look fantastic!! Wowie! You accomplishment is da bomb!

22dream

you were beautiful before but omg such a difference great job!!!

datguy2011

A FREAKING MAZING.

Lets_Get_Healthy_Baby

TOTAL transformation! WOW, keep it up gurl! I know you could do it!

KatieMay6689

You guys are amazing. I can't tell you how much reading your comments has made my day. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

randomhelena

Wow!

sugboog29

You don't even look like the same person!! Cute before....and cute after!! Congratulations!

megalin9

Good for you! You are adorable, and you look great!

skinnybjasse

What a great story!! I had to look twice at the before and after...asking myself is this the same girl? Amazing work and FAB bikini body!!

**Reposting because my 'before' pictures are not showing on my original post and I'm unable to edit**

I’ve shared my success story once before, but I had to start over with a new MFP account so I thought I’d share again! Long story short: I was extremely active during my childhood and teenage years. I played soccer in middle school and tennis in high school, and danced for 15 years - 6 of those years on a competitive team. I ate whatever I felt like and was physically fit without really having to think about it. When I went to college, I no longer had tennis and dance practices to keep me active but I kept up the same eating habits. Throughout my 4 years of college, I slowly put on a lot of weight. After seeing some AWFUL pictures of myself at Christmas parties and New Years Eve in 2010 (see below), I decided it was time to make a serious lifestyle change. I bought a scale and weighed in at 215 pounds, which was a huge reality check. In some ways, I think I'd been blind to how overweight I'd become. However, I couldn't deny the number that was staring back at me on the scale, so I got down to business.

Fall 2010





Annual PJ Christmas party with my girlfriends, 2010






NYE 2010



I'd never had to workout in a gym before and I was extremely out of shape, so it was really rough at first. I couldn't run 0.25 miles without stopping, I was out of breath after 5 minutes on the elliptical and I had no idea how to use any strength training equipment. I joined MFP in January 2011, logged all of my food and committed to working out 4-5 times a week. I did the Couch to 5K program and discovered a passion for running. Since I don't have my old account for reference, I'm really not quite sure how quickly I lost weight. I think by the time I graduated from college in May 2011, I was around 180 pounds. In my opinion though, specifics of how quickly the weight came off isn't really important. As they say - It's a marathon, not a sprint. I am currently 143 pounds, a total weight loss of 72 pounds since January 2011 and I feel amazing. I've run three 5Ks and I've pushed myself to do things that I wouldn't have thought myself capable of a few years ago. I no longer have a double chin, and I don't constantly worry about my flabby love handles or how I look in clothes. I feel so much happier and more confident. Working out and running has become an important part of my every day life and I look forward to my workouts. There are no secret tips or tricks - Put in hard work and you'll get results.

My ultimate goal is to get down to 130 pounds, but I'm not as concerned as I once was with specific numbers. I want to focus on toning my body and feeling great about myself. I am thankful to my supportive MFP friends and I'm always open to adding new friends who are POSITIVE and committed to logging.

Now for the fun part - 'After' pictures! smile

I can now wear cute clothes!







With my best friend after a 5K we ran this spring!



Swimsuit shot while on vacation in January of this year... I've lost a little more weight and toned up since then but still proud!



Some before and afters:






And finally, just being happy! wink

Okisweetpea

Awesome! You look great! Thanks for sharing!!

vivipr

you look amazing! Beautiful!
A new you!!!

SexyLovinmeCook

FLoored....You look amazing...awesome transformation

JHoelck0928

You were beautiful before but even more beautiful now, your confidence shines through! You should be very proud of yourself!

JennC831

AMAZING Transformation!!! You look great!!!

joey200for2

You look amazing!!!! Great job!!!!!

silvergurl518

simply amazed. your bikini bod is to die* for! well done, you!

eta: *just figuratively, not literally

norahwynn

Holy fu....cow!! you look awesome. Congrat's! :flowerforyou:

LadyQue25

Great Job!! You look wonderful and happier!!

Cassandra2oh6

This is one of the most inspiring success threads I've seen... absolutely amazing!!!!

angieochoa1201

I'm so inspired and I love the amount of pics. You are beautiful!

marib67

Congratulations! You look awesome! You don't even look like the same girl!

Bambalina_1

Thank you got sharing!! It's seeing pictures like these that give me the determination to see this through to the skinny end :0) You look freaking fabulous!! xx

KatieMay6689

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Seriously, it means so much. You all are the best!