47 lbs down since January -- pics

cinrn68

I still have 23 lbs to go before my goal, but I figured I'd post my results so far. I started at 220 lbs in January of this year, which is when I started MFP and decided to cut out all junk food and alcohol (except for special occasions). I started out walking on my treadmill, which had just been taking up space and gathering dust prior to that. In March, I started the C25k program and I ran my first 5k race on Mother's Day -- such an accomplishment! I am 45 years old, I have 2 young children that I want to be around for to see them grow up and have them not remember me as always being a tired, lazy mom who didn't want to be active with them. I'm well on my way, and they are so proud of my accomplishment so far, as is my husband, who is now constantly telling me that he feels like he's having an affair with a different woman!! LOL

January 2013 -- 220 lb


August 2013 -- 173 lbs


Comparison face pictures

cinrn68

Sorry... pics didn't work. Will try to sort it out.

sklarbodds

Use a lowercase img instead of IMG....It would also help if you resize them, I think tinypic lets you do that. You look great btw!

I still have 23 lbs to go before my goal, but I figured I'd post my results so far. I started at 220 lbs in January of this year, which is when I started MFP and decided to cut out all junk food and alcohol (except for special occasions). I started out walking on my treadmill, which had just been taking up space and gathering dust prior to that. In March, I started the C25k program and I ran my first 5k race on Mother's Day -- such an accomplishment! I am 45 years old, I have 2 young children that I want to be around for to see them grow up and have them not remember me as always being a tired, lazy mom who didn't want to be active with them. I'm well on my way, and they are so proud of my accomplishment so far, as is my husband, who is now constantly telling me that he feels like he's having an affair with a different woman!! LOL

January 2013 -- 220 lbs


August 2013 -- 173 lbs


Comparison face pictures

jetinder

Well done. I've done the same for the same reasons, and now my kids call me "medium daddy" rather than "fat daddy". It means so much to me that it's spurring me on further and further.

I went down the same route as you, walking and sorting my "junk portions" out. Isn't it an amazing feeling ?

Again, congratulations on your amazing achievement and keep up the great work.

jet

Kayleria

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seliinac

I think the pics are too big but if I clicked on them I could see the whole picture. You look great! What an inspiration! Thank you gor sharing your story.

aggieanne04

This is so motivating! Congratulations! You look great.

ami_ami

hahahah.....medium daddy....

elainemorris1982

you look amazing well done. Keep it up x

mayonie1

Wow you looking good.

er0719

Wow!! You look great!!

karibj2010

WOW! Great job...you look way younger than 45

CherylP67

You look great!

janatarnhem

Wow...so good...you're looking great and fit!

birdsitter1

Yay! Look at you! What an inspiration you are to me. Awesome job!

jlmed

You look awesome, congrats!

zoe534

You look amazing! Way to go with the 5K too.

Carroll135

Wow! Congratulations and thanks for the inspiring story and pics!

purplecharm

You look amazing. Congrats!

cinrn68

Well done. I've done the same for the same reasons, and now my kids call me "medium daddy" rather than "fat daddy". It means so much to me that it's spurring me on further and further.

I went down the same route as you, walking and sorting my "junk portions" out. Isn't it an amazing feeling ?

Again, congratulations on your amazing achievement and keep up the great work.

jet

Amazing what our kids can motivate us to do, right? LOL And yes, just cutting out the junk food and moving has made such a huge difference for me. Now, instead of snacking in front of the tv in the evening, I walk on the treadmill while I watch tv.

cinrn68

Thanks, everyone, for the support and encouragement. I've gotten so much inspiration and motivation from the other "success stories" here on MFP, I decided I needed to share my own so far. My journey continues!! :happy:

ksimmons19

Whatever you're eating has done wonders for your skin! You look 10 years younger also!!! Congrats girlie you look great!

Imcharmed

Well done, you look fab. Did you lose this by just doing the plan i.e. staying writhing your calories?

SexyLovinmeCook

WOW you look so amazing....Refreshed....Congrats!

stephreed11

Amazing progress!

mspoopoo

You looking amazing and so very happy!!!!

itzehoe

WOW - AMAZING

tinamarie014069

You look great!!! Keep up the good work!!!

LearnFromTheRed

Just fantastic!

cinrn68

Well done, you look fab. Did you lose this by just doing the plan i.e. staying writhing your calories?

Yes. I followed the recommended daily calories as per MFP, but I did increase my protein intake than what MFP recommends, especially on the days that I exercise. I didn't consistently eat back my exercise calories, either, but I lost at a rate of about 1.5 lbs/week.

margebouvierx2

wow you look great! congratulations with this amazing progress.
Your arms are to die for, they are so lean and look absolutely fab, and you look heaps younger.
I'm the same age as you so hope I get similar results.