One year progress - Size 20 to 10

onematch

I'm still a work in progress, but since it's my "anniversary", I feel like I should celebrate how far I've come.

One year ago, I decided I would not approach my 50s at over 200 lbs. At 5'4", I was 230 lbs. I was 46 years old and have two young daughters. I was prediabetic and had no energy. Something had to change. I started with diet only, and didn't start working out until several months in.




One year later, I am 149 lbs. Just a few lbs from goal. The below pic is at about 160. My ultimate goal is 145, which will put me at a healthy BMI. Even if I never get there, I feel amazing, and am so happy that I tried 'just one more time'.

vickyhi1964

Amazing. Congratulations- you have done brilliantly!!

michelledalton

Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.

blwelch1

And you look amazing. You should be proud!!

dhiammarath

Amazing!!

George8383

Fantastic ☺

krael65

nice job - congratulations!

Cath_Taylor

michelledalton wrote: »

Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.

I have similar stats too, so I’m thinking about the same thing.

But many congratulations!! You look awesome!!

Debmal77

Amazing transformation! Well done!

onematch

Cath_Taylor wrote: »

michelledalton wrote: »

Congratulations you look awesome! We have very similar stats so I was wondering if you have a lot of hanging skin? I am so afraid I will have a lot of it everywhere.

I have similar stats too, so I’m thinking about the same thing.

But many congratulations!! You look awesome!!

It's not too bad, actually. I have some batwings under my arms, but I don't think my stomach is too bad. The worst is my neck. I have a turkey neck now. A facelift is definitely in my future!
I think most of this is genetic. My great aunts all had the flabby under arms, and turkey necks too.
It's still better than being obese.

sexybug6

Wow you look amazing and you should feel proud of how far youve come

LuvUbutGoodbyeCarbs

I love your story. Congrats on your success!

mom23mangos

What a great gift you've given your daughters.

Aplant77

You look fantastic! Great job!!!

melaniehubbard

Wow congrats!

NewOR2015

Impressive!

sclady21

You look fantastic!

TheRedQueen1981

Amazing. Well done. I hope I have a similar story in a year’s time.

glorian13vazquez498

Woooow. Awesome. You look good.

DonnaDTW

Fantastic!

debtay123

Wonderful job- you are an inspiration!

urloved33

adc31707

You look great!! Curious how much did you lose on diet alone? And what change did you see after starting to exercise?

mkculs

You totally rock! I imagine your family is very proud of your commitment. Best of luck in reaching--and setting--new goals.

AprilMLowe

Awesome Job!

Wjames43

Congratulations. Your strengtht of character and determination is amazing. You should be very proud of yourself 😃

reflectionofme

You look great, congratulations on all your hard work. I'm close to your starting point so this gives me more hope.

jogami

This is so inspiring. Also similar stats here. What type of foods or which diet/ lifestyle plan did you follow?

suzievv

Love, love, love! Thank you for sharing. Congratulations!!!

ChelleDee07

Great job!! That ONE MORE TIME paid off and then some!! Congratulations!!

onematch

adc31707 wrote: »

You look great!! Curious how much did you lose on diet alone? And what change did you see after starting to exercise?

I lost the first 30 pounds by diet alone, and it came off quickly.
Once I started exercising I had more energy, slept better, and was more motivated to eat better to fuel my workouts.
I also started out slow - just talking walks, then doing cardio only at the gym, on the eliptical mostly. I didn't start weights until I was more than 50 pounds down.