I lost 42 ponds since March 1st

pmermakov

I just wanted to share my success story. I decided to attempt to lose weight again at the beginning of March. After going through a miscarriage and then a successful pregnancy, i was left at depressing high weight of 186. Around the middle of March my friend, Lynn, introduced me to MFP. We held each other accountable, logged our food and exercised pretty much every day. I did the Curves work-out, walking, jogging while pushing my baby and biking. For the first 3 months I lost 10 pounds per month. I finally reached my goal weight last week of 145, but am now trying for 140.

Anyway, here are my measurements taken at Curves. On 2/4/13 I was weighed and will mark as before and my after was on 7/27/13. Before my arms were 13.5 after 11.5 equals 4 inches lost. Before my waist was 37.75 after 30 equals 7.75 inches lost. Before my hips were 42.75 and after 38 inches equals 4.75 inches lost. Before my thighs were 26.75 and after 22 equaling a 9.5 inch loss. Before my weight was 189 pounds, after 147 pounds ( with clothes on!), equals 42 pounds lost. My BMI before was 31.94 and after 24.84. My body fat went from 36.60 to 25.50 giving me a loss of 11.10. Needless to say I feel very happy to be at a healthier weight.

I posted a few of these pictures on here before, but some are new!

February 2013:









Late April after losing 18 pounds:




Late July:



In a size 10 dress:




My scale:

tennileb

you look amazing. Hard work pays off

ahizzel

You look wonderful! A great inspiration!

Amykhi

So awesome! I am similar to you and started early March and quit . I restarted recently.
You look wonderful, congrats!

WaxMama

Amazing!!! How tall are you? We have very similar stats, though it took me a lot longer to lose it. You should be very proud!!!

myrightweight

Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Your story and photos really inspired me to try harder to reach my goals!

gwen485

Seeing victories like yours give me hope!! Keep up the good work!!

rebelo3

You look incredible!!

mdarrall

Congratulations! What great progress you've made. And as a guy, I concur with the ladies...you do look great.

Here's to health!

M.

Sherbog

What a success journey you shared. I looked but could not find how tall you are. You look amazing!

thinlizzy608

way to go mama! You are an inspiration to many of us on here! You look great!

karen_golfs

Great job

Jlennhikes

Great job, especially while caring for a new baby at the same time!

4michellelong

Congratulations!!!

pmermakov

Amazing!!! How tall are you? We have very similar stats, though it took me a lot longer to lose it. You should be very proud!!!

I am 5'4 & 3/4 and am 37 years old. I also forgot to mention that breast feed my son, who was born in December. I feel very blessed to have a healthy baby. He has not gotten a single cold or ear infection.