What 40lbs looks like...

melissaaridgeway

I'm only mid-journey right now. I started December 27th last year with a goal to lose 100lbs. I'm 6'1" and started at 280lbs. I decided to take a starting picture on January 4th because I hadn't yet and did it for the heck of it. I'm glad I did. I've lost nearly 40lbs now and decided since I was all dressed up for Easter today to take another progress picture. It's not the greatest picture, but I think it does still show a difference.



I post this to encourage myself to keep going, and to encourage anyone who reads this to keep going too. It's not an overnight change. This has been 4 months of hardwork and dedication. Biggest piece of advice that helped me is to track everything. Every day. Don't stop tracking. I still eat candy (I track it), I still eat cake (I track it), and I still live my life (I track it all). And that has helped me to stick with it.

So don't give up. Don't stop. Keeping on tracking it and take progress pictures, and you'll see a change too. Here's to another 60lbs more to go...

KiwiJo42

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nannya59

You look amazing,well done to you.
Keep your good work.

attica773

You look wonderful and you have a beautiful smile. You look happy. Thank you for sharing. If you have any other advice could you please share ? It will help us. Thank again.

chadkl

Congrats!

GarysGirl78

You look amazing! Inspiring post, thank you for sharing!

clairyboots

You look amazing, huge congrats on all your hard work and dedication. I am down 50lbs now and am in maintenance mode - maintenance is actually so easy in comparison to active weight loss! Best of luck in your journey!

tall_chick_problems

Tall chicks unite! I’m in the 6 foot club myself! You look fantastic! Congratulations and bravo on your hard work.

Sandysphat

Fantastic job

LiveOnceBeHappy

Beautiful. Congrats

elisa123gal

I can really tell you are smaller! And you look so happy... you'v'e lost weight in your face and you. look amazing. You look beautiful now..but can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Please post your sucess pictures along the way. Thanks.

mynameisnewmie

Nice job. You've got this.

tristatriesagain

You’re doing great! I’ve had a hard time just getting started. I keep restarting. But seeing this helps to know what is possible when you just stick with it!

aipfsu

Amazing, keep going!

Jacq_qui

What a difference! You must feel amazing. Well done you - your face is changing shape so much! Enjoy

PAnn1

OMG YES! I can certainly see the difference! You have done a great job. I too still have an occasional treat, and like you, I log it. Here's to your continued journey!