5'4"- 200 lbs vs 145 lbs picture.

brittgreenlikethecolor88

Thank you all for your kind words! You're all so sweet! For anyone wondering the details, i tried my best to summarize below

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My before picture was taken December 2018, right before I started MFP again. After having 2 babies, I decided it was time to get back into shape. So my official start was Janurary 2019. I didnt lose all the weight at once. I've had "breaks" for weeks or months , which lead to a couple regains. Nothing more than 10 lbs though. I've managed to stay pretty consistent overall. The first 40lbs took me about 5 months to lose. At that point, I took a break & gained close to 10 lbs back over a couple months. Started up again around 170lbs and lost another 20 lbs in about 3 months. Since December 2019, I've been hovering the the 140s comfortably. But still trying to reach 140, my GW!! The Covid stress got to me over Spring & halted my motivation for a bit, but I'm back on the wagon.

Overall, I just watch what I eat. I try to avoid empty carbs. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Mainly stick to meat & veggie meal plans. I rarely "workout". I walk 30 mins a day, 5 days a week. I'm on my feet alot at work, as well as at home, thanks to my littles 😂 So yeah.... that's basically it!

IAmTheGlue

You look fantastic! Great job!

jawriglesworth

Thank you for the inspiration x

CatAlii

You should be proud! You look fantastic! I'm starting where you were and this was just the inspiration I needed today. Thank you!

bdaniels68

You should be proud! Great job.

Janet72285

You are inspiring!🎉

I'm just getting started with a similar start weight and goal. Thanks for sharing 😀

TEKNOnaut

You look great! Congrats!

thelastnightingale

Your journey is pretty much the one I am trying to make right now! I'm about 25% of the way through.

Thanks for this, it's always really inspiring to see people with similar heights and starting weights make it all the way to goal. I don't think you look obese in the first photo (I only know you were because I know the BMI cut offs for someone our height). I think you just look really pretty no matter your size, but you definitely look a healthy weight in the second. It's definitely something to aspire to, so thank you for sharing.

If it's not too personal, can I ask how you feel about your skin having lost the weight? 4 stone is a lot to lose, and I'm getting increasingly nervous about what's going to happen to my skin when I make it to 145lb as well...

brittgreenlikethecolor88

thelastnightingale wrote: »

Your journey is pretty much the one I am trying to make right now! I'm about 25% of the way through.

Thanks for this, it's always really inspiring to see people with similar heights and starting weights make it all the way to goal. I don't think you look obese in the first photo (I only know you were because I know the BMI cut offs for someone our height). I think you just look really pretty no matter your size, but you definitely look a healthy weight in the second. It's definitely something to aspire to, so thank you for sharing.

If it's not too personal, can I ask how you feel about your skin having lost the weight? 4 stone is a lot to lose, and I'm getting increasingly nervous about what's going to happen to my skin when I make it to 145lb as well...

@thelastnightingale. Awh, thank you I'm comfortable in my skin for the most part. Some areas are a bit looser than I'd like (tummy, underarms, knee caps, ect..) but nothing major. I have to dismiss some of that to aging as well.

TriShamelessly

Congratulations! Your hard work and dedication clearly show!

MaryEHawthorne

So inspiring! I am 5'3 and have been as heavy as 240 lbs in 2009, but currently at 180. I still struggle with portion sizes and sticking with fuel over "treats." My **dream** goal is 140. You were so beautiful before and are now beautiful, capable and inspiring today ~ Thank you for sharing the details and truth of your journey, truly inspiring!!!

thelastnightingale

brittgreenlikethecolor88 wrote: »

I'm comfortable in my skin for the most part. Some areas are a bit looser than I'd like (tummy, underarms, knee caps, ect..) but nothing major. I have to dismiss some of that to aging as well.

Thanks so much for indulging me with a reply. Can't wait until I catch up with you!

Marthanna

You look great! What a good job you've done. You are truly an inspiration!

Redeem22

That is Great!!! Very Happy for you!!! Great Job!!

MeganD1704

@brittgreenlikethecolor88 you look amazing congratulations!!

TravisJHunt

Awesome job! Great inspirational story! Keep up the great work!

KarenSShaffer

Thanks for posting! I'm also 5'4" and starting at around 200 lb and aiming for something under 140... Your progress really shows and is inspiring to me! Great job!

alabriqu

Amazing. Great job. You've inspired me today. Thanks.

birdtobe

You look fantastic! GREAT JOB!

suzij27

Way to go! It is great to hear that even with stops and starts, you didn’t give up!