3 yrs ago vs now

lorrpb

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

deviousme7

Jeepers, you've lost half of your weight, well done!

Wildflowers70

What an amazing change! You look great!

LivingtheLeanDream

You look a whole different person! fantastic achievement.

HappyGrape

How awesome! well done

Ann262

Wow!

NotBonJovi

Simply wow! Please share how you did it.

GoldenEye_

Wow, much respect, you look fantastic!

ABabilonia

Amazing transformation. You look great...

1Nana2many

Great success! Thanks for sharing!

SleepingSwan

Absolutely fantastic!!! Well done! X x

pacingoamy

Stunning!

lorrpb

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.html

naomillion

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!

MrsPinterest34

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.

tinamarie6624

You are amazing! You look wonderful and you have kept this off for a long time!

SarahR2412

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 !

need2belean

How incredible. You must feel so much healthier now too. That's the big picture

lorrpb

need2belean wrote: »

How incredible. You must feel so much healthier now too. That's the big picture

Absolutely!!

cheryldumais

You are a real inspiration! Great job.

Farrell73

Great job!

snowyne

Holy smokes! What a change! Congratulations!!!

Triplestep

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!

middlehaitch

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.

Cheers, h.

dutchandkiwi

Wow! You are a great example and inspiration with that.

Crackertime

You look great & no loose skin! Do you feel that the weights helped with toning, or the amount of time (fast/slow) loss?

lorrpb

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?

Mostly weights , but also consistency, slow loss, and good nutrition. Total package is critical!