3 yrs ago vs now
lorrpb
Posts: 11,463 Member
It's been almost 3 years since I started, and today I came across an old candid pic that shows the difference even better than the "official" before pic taken by my trainer. I have to remember where I started so I don't go back. That's why I love my old pics. I would never in a million years think there has actually been this big of a change!
June 2014, 301 lb.
May 2017, 155 lbs
June 2014, 301 lb.
May 2017, 155 lbs
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Jeepers, you've lost half of your weight, well done!4
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What an amazing change! You look great!2
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You look a whole different person! fantastic achievement.0
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How awesome! well done1
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Wow!1
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Simply wow! Please share how you did it.2
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Wow, much respect, you look fantastic!1
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Amazing transformation. You look great...1
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Great success! Thanks for sharing!1
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Absolutely fantastic!!! Well done! X x1
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Stunning!1
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NotBonJovi wrote: »Simply wow! Please share how you did it.
I worked with a personal trainer from day 1. Before I met with the trainer, I came to grips with the fact that I would need to make changes for the rest of my life. I wanted to make changes during weight loss that I felt I could sustain forever, no tricks or gimmicks.
I put my stats into MFP and ate at 1500-1700. Once I had my eating plan established, I quit logging after about 3 months but continued eating the same for 2 more years. I walked daily and strength trained 2x per week. Eventually I added a couple of fitness classes. I kept a journal which helped me track my progress, highs, and lows. I established good habits and kept at it. I always remembered where I started, because I didn't want to go back.
My trainer closed his business last fall, about the time I reached maintenance. I joined the Y and took up lap swimming. I set up a work out area at home where I mostly do weights at this time. I still eat the same, just allow a little more latitude on weekends and special events.
It's all about the mindset and how bad you want it. That's the hard part. The techniques are the easy part.
18 month Success Story: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics/p1
My Newspaper Article Feature:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10347057/my-success-story-made-the-front-page-of-the-newspaper?new=1
http://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/woman-making-strides-in-weight-loss-fitness-2cecd299-3c0a-5674-e053-0100007f162c-370759861.html10 -
You truly are an inspiration! Plus you have a beautiful and radiant smile that feels like sunshine after a rainy day! Congratulations on all the great work and huge achievement! You still very happy but also very fit and healthy, that's awesome!4
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Whoa! Good job! "It's all about the mindset and how bad you want it" I absolutely agree. If you don't have the right mindset you'll not succeed long-term.1
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You are amazing! You look wonderful and you have kept this off for a long time!
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Awesome!!! You have done so well! I too like looking back at old photos but unfortunately there's not many as I was always to shy of the camera! So only really got the one photo to compare back too! Keep up the good work !1
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How incredible. You must feel so much healthier now too. That's the big picture
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need2belean wrote: »How incredible. You must feel so much healthier now too. That's the big picture
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You are a real inspiration! Great job.1
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Great job!1
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Holy smokes! What a change! Congratulations!!!1
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I'm 53, working with a trainer, and have made many of the changes you did at the start. I have a long way to go, but seeing your success at this stage in life is very inspirational ... thank you for posting!
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Ooh, I love that before picture. You are right, it really does show how far you have come, more so than the official pic.
I love that the happy smile is the same in both pics too.
You are an awsome, insightful, inspirational woman.
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Wow! You are a great example and inspiration with that.1
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You look great & no loose skin! Do you feel that the weights helped with toning, or the amount of time (fast/slow) loss?
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Crackertime wrote: »You look great & no loose skin! Do you feel that the weights helped with toning, or the amount of time (fast/slow) loss?
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