Just over 5 months, 73 lbs loss ~ Pics included.

ChelleDee07

I am still a work in progress and have a way to go yet. I posted on this board exactly one month ago, but thought I would share again because I know firsthand how some of the stories I have read in here have inspired me. Maybe I can help motivate and inspire someone.

I joined a local gym at 10:30 at night on Jan 11th, 2017 after my son insisted I check it out because it was so nice and clean. Before this, I had not even considered joining a gym, losing weight or attempting to improve my health. I had basically accepted the fact that I was going to always be overweight and someday would be the 'fluffy grandma who always had something cooked and ready for the future grandchildren when they came to visit'.

Two days later, I found MFP and have utilized this site every day since. I weigh and log my food. Initially, I was in the gym an average of five days each week for a minimum of 2 hours each day. I started with only the treadmill and bike. Then I started adding the elliptical and stair climber. Eventually I started taking some of the Personal Trainer classes. As of recently I haven't been getting into the gym as frequent as I was, but I'm in there at least three to four times a week and now that things have calmed down some around here I expect that to increase again.

In just over 5 months I am down more than 73 lbs. It really is all about eating healthier and less with moving more. You will see some comparison pictures from Mother's Day of 2015 to this Mother's Day 2017... but I didn't do anything until Jan 11, 2017 to make a change. There is a picture from Jan 11th, 2017 which is my Gym Membership picture. A lot of change has taken place since that night. The last picture showing me at 186.2 was taken today (June 19th, 2017).

If I can do this... so can YOU!

green_eyes_99

you look great, keep up the good work! I need to lose 50 pounds and Im struggling to lose that! : (

april3888

You look awesome! Keep rockin it!!

LonniJay

You look amazing! Good job and keep it up!

Stormie956

Wow! What a difference! You look absolutely wonderful!

ChelleDee07

green_eyes_99 wrote: »

you look great, keep up the good work! I need to lose 50 pounds and Im struggling to lose that! : (

You can do it. Just set your mind to it and push forward.

ChelleDee07

Thank you all... just proof that we are in control and when we make changes, we get change.

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ChelleDee07

abetterme9366 wrote: »

You look wonderful! Great job!

Thank you very much! I'm still working at it!

Madux1818

You're aging backwards! Great job.

Vkably

Thank you for sharing. I'm near your starting weight and you have given me such inspiration to keep pushing. I've had an account with MFP for many years, but things really have to change now. I love all the success stories. They keep me going day after day. Thank you to all who post them!

momofamadhouse

Amazing transformation in five months! You are incredible! ❤❤❤

elisa123gal

Amazing results and shows when given the right tools how someone can just do it. How you just went to the gym and took right to it! wow... you're amazing!

ChelleDee07

Vkably wrote: »

Thank you for sharing. I'm near your starting weight and you have given me such inspiration to keep pushing. I've had an account with MFP for many years, but things really have to change now. I love all the success stories. They keep me going day after day. Thank you to all who post them!

This is what I was hoping for. That my post might speak to someone who is where I was. It is all possible and it all starts with your way of thinking first. You have to be determined. You have to want this for yourself. You have to make changes. Some days will be harder than others, but when you start seeing the weight come off and feel the difference... you will want to work harder and push for a better version of you. You can do this!!

Healthydiner65

Wow! Awesome accomplishment!

tealtortoise

You have done so well! Thank you for posting!

bigaussieguy71

Such a big difference! I bet you are feeling soooo much stronger and healthier! keep up the good work!

NneKK

Wow, you look great! Awesome job.

Goddesskat

Thanks for the inspiration. I too need to lose about 70lbs. I'm done 24 lbs thus far, so I'm just going to keep on going as your story has reinforced to me the importance of just pushing through as hard as it can get at times. I'm serious this time as I'm getting into clothes that I haven't been able to fit into for years. This in itself is motivating. I'm starting to feel like the hard work is starting to pay off. Keep up the great works.

goldthistime

It was your dedication that blew me away first. To go to the gym two hours a day, five days a week, takes some real commitment. But your 73lb loss in 5 months is incredible. At two pounds a week for 21 weeks, you'd expect to lose only 42 lbs. You actually lost more than 3.5lbs a week on average. Did you find that lots came off in the beginning and then you started losing more slowly?

Loulibelle

Fabulous! I have 100lbs to lose, have s gym membership I never use and am currently having 3 - 4 months off work - so I have the time to do what you have achieved. I have bookmarked this as a stark reminder about what I could achieve if I set my mind to it.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

amdf1119

Amazing job! Inspiring!

ggeise14

Thanks for sharing - great success! It's encouraging and makes me think, if I had "been serious" I could have lost that 20 lbs by now!

2011rocket3touring

Wowsers!

crushingitdaily12345

Looking amazing... I am down 51 lbs so far... You are an inspiration.

clemteen

You look amazing congratulations. This is my first week using MFP and I'm not sure if I'm using it right but I am logging everything I eat. I never get in all my calories in is this good or bad? Can you answer this for me

whb2015

Congrats!!!!

ChelleDee07

bigaussieguy71 wrote: »

Such a big difference! I bet you are feeling soooo much stronger and healthier! keep up the good work!

Yes, I do feel much healthier and stronger. I don't feel nothing like I once did.

ChelleDee07

goldthistime wrote: »

It was your dedication that blew me away first. To go to the gym two hours a day, five days a week, takes some real commitment. But your 73lb loss in 5 months is incredible. At two pounds a week for 21 weeks, you'd expect to lose only 42 lbs. You actually lost more than 3.5lbs a week on average. Did you find that lots came off in the beginning and then you started losing more slowly?

I think it is safe to say I lost kinda quick at the beginning but even now my body loses as it decides... Honestly. I put the work in, I eat healthy. I am working on the 1200 cal with the desire to lose 2 lbs a week. Some weeks I have lost more. However I have had periods where I wouldn't lose any. I know the longest stretch has been 12 days. That is usually when folks give up... Nope. Keep doing what you are doing and push forward!

ChelleDee07

Loulibelle wrote: »

Fabulous! I have 100lbs to lose, have s gym membership I never use and am currently having 3 - 4 months off work - so I have the time to do what you have achieved. I have bookmarked this as a stark reminder about what I could achieve if I set my mind to it.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Use that gym membership... utilize MFP and log every thing you eat. Get a digital scale and weigh your food because your perception of what a serving size is likely incorrect. You wouldn't believe what some actual servings are. It's eye-opening. You can lose the weight. It starts with your thoughts first... then you have to push forward, even when you have a bad day.

ChelleDee07

clemteen wrote: »

You look amazing congratulations. This is my first week using MFP and I'm not sure if I'm using it right but I am logging everything I eat. I never get in all my calories in is this good or bad? Can you answer this for me

This is a personal preference thing and you will get all different kind of replies. Some people don't eat into their exercise calories (calories you have earned BEYOND what MFP allots you given the info you entered when you joined). Some will eat some of their exercise calories, but then there are some that will eat them all. Many days, I don't go into mine. Then there are times I eat into them, but not even halfway. Once in a while I will eat almost all of them, but it is a rarity for me. Keep in mind we are all different and you have to find your happy medium. You shouldn't be starving! You have to fuel your body.