150 TO 120 LBS PICTURES 5’6

jessicaallyn2

In 2016 I weighted approximately 150 lbs if not more.

This February I joined myfitnesspal (at 145) in hopes of getting down to 130 lbs or less. I have met my goal and now I’m at 124.

I hope to slim down to at least 115-120 by the end of May.
I work out 4-5 times a week and eat a moderate diet of 1200 calories. It has taken nearly 3 months to shed 15 pounds, but it has been completely worth it. I would like to see pictures of others in to community to be inspired by results.

avocardiothyme

What was your workout routine? Your dedication shows!!

jessicaallyn2

I start off every workout by running a mile or a little more. That can be done via intervals, all that matters is a mile is completed. I have been working on a row machine lately and row 2000m everyday or other day. Strength training is also a priority. I don’t usually have a solid plan for that, but I try to work out every muscle at least two or three times a week. I currently work on my upper body strength a lot more because I’m not very strong in that area.
What is your exercise routine? Maybe I can learn from you.

avocardiothyme

Very similar. Mile or two run, then strength training (lower and upper), stair master, high intense cardio with intervals. So far the weight has been coming off, just slow. Cleaned up my diet a lot. I try not to eat after 7pm and have at least one salad a day.

angel31997

I'm sure with my slow metabolism, I won't see these results as quickly as you, but great tips! Thanks for the post!

L010

Great results. Did you track calories. if yes, how much calories did you start with at 150lbs.

jessicaallyn2

I tracked calories the entire trip. At 150, I am not sure how much I ate prior, but it was probably a lot. I was inactive and participated in almost not form of exercise. My diet consisted of lots of carbs and sweets.

I immediately changed my diet at 150 and put priority on protein rich food since I was working out more frequently. In the start of the diet, I still ate carbs and all my regular foods. However I limited calories, so I gradually drifted away from eating a lot of calories packed carbs like rice and bread.

jessicaallyn2

One of the biggest motives for my diet is doing it because I want to be healthier. If I start focusing on how family and friends will perceive me and work only for that, then my diet crumbles apart because it becomes too extreme. For the summer, I have thought about limiting my calories intake to shed more pounds to impress family, but that causes me to obsess over the thought of losing weight and fail.

In a sense, losing weight is similar to walking on a tightrope. Everyone who crosses the rope seems accomplished and we want to be seen as accomplished too. Some people try running across the tightrope and it works for a few, but it isn’t safe and many people fall off. Slowly crossing over and taking well needed time is important. We all loose our balance every once in a while, but what matters is we slowly get back on track and continue.

Coffee_addict22

THIS IS MY GOAL!!!! way to go girl! I am currently 150 and want to get down to about 120-130. been trying for months. Work out at a gym 4 days a week. Just started MFP and had a rocky start but I'm determined to lose it.

ogiovanna09

Great job!!! I’m 5’2 and stuck at 145. I eat pretty healthy just joined MFP and realized I’ve been under eating so maybe that’s what’s causing my body to stop loosing the weight. excited to continue on this journey and somehow get to 130

HoneyBadger302

Great job. Looking through the success stories for people of similar sizes for a little extra "I can too" motivation