Reached my goal weight! 27 lbs gone!

philleah

I lost 27 lbs in about 5.5 months. I started at 142 lbs, (3/25/13) and as of today (9/8/2013), I weigh 115 lbs! I am 5'4.

I've always worked out, and 'thought' I was eating healthy, but MFP really made me aware of what I was putting into my body everyday! I was eating and way more than my small frame really needed, so I changed my calorie goal to about 1500 calories per day. (Im assuming before I was eating about 2800 per day). I try to get AT LEAST 30 minutes of exercise per day. Some days are more....

My profile picture is me at about 117lbs. Close enough to my goal weight.

felicia8604

That's great!! congrats!

sinistras

You look awesome, and this is where I am headed. 5'3" currently 120. Closing in!

Good for you and thanks for posting picture of where I will be soon!

CONGRATULATIONS!

easy2putt

I lost 27 lbs in about 5.5 months. I started at 142 lbs, (3/25/13) and as of today (9/8/2013), I weigh 115 lbs! I am 5'4.

I've always worked out, and 'thought' I was eating healthy, but MFP really made me aware of what I was putting into my body everyday! I was eating and way more than my small frame really needed, so I changed my calorie goal to about 1500 calories per day. (Im assuming before I was eating about 2800 per day). I try to get AT LEAST 30 minutes of exercise per day. Some days are more....

My profile picture is me at about 117lbs. Close enough to my goal weight.

that's awesome..that is my around my daily caloric intake too..hehe..hopefully I get similar results..good job!

lambchristie

Its always encouraging to hear when people reach their goal weight and that they did it the right way (no fad diet, etc)!

So congratulations!!!!

Now comes th part I've never been very good at .. maintenance. Wish you well on this important part of your journey.

:flowerforyou:

philleah

Thank you everyone!! I appreciate it

quietHiker

Congrats on your successful weight loss! that's how I felt with MFP, surprised at what I thought was "eating healthy" and learning it wasn't. Enjoy maintenance mode!

Erikalynne18

great job! you look awesome

gera368

Congrats! I think you did a really good job.
Encouraging for other people like me.
And now stay there! maybe that's the most difficult part of the journey :-)

GlitterrMagpie

You look amazing. Well done on reaching your goal! And thanks for sharing, I love seeing hard work pay off, so inspiring

kayjaycee9

I lost 27 lbs in about 5.5 months. I started at 142 lbs, (3/25/13) and as of today (9/8/2013), I weigh 115 lbs! I am 5'4.

I've always worked out, and 'thought' I was eating healthy, but MFP really made me aware of what I was putting into my body everyday! I was eating and way more than my small frame really needed, so I changed my calorie goal to about 1500 calories per day. (Im assuming before I was eating about 2800 per day). I try to get AT LEAST 30 minutes of exercise per day. Some days are more....

My profile picture is me at about 117lbs. Close enough to my goal weight.

Great job!!! It's amazing how my height, weight and loss are like yours EXACTLY! My only problem now is everyone telling me I'm too skinny and why did I even want to lose weight to begin with. How about you, do you get the same remarks?? Also, I can't stress strength training enough. That is truly what has kept my weight off for months now (along with keeping my calories in check of course)

miri17k

you look absolutely fabulous! so inspiring!

tlharin

Well done! I've only lost 8 lbs so far, but am trying to keep my mind on the end-goal and stick with MFP. It's hard to imagine five or so month from now, but I think things have gone okay for my first 5 weeks. Thanks for sharing your success, it really is helpful to see someone do it!

philleah

Great job!!! It's amazing how my height, weight and loss are like yours EXACTLY! My only problem now is everyone telling me I'm too skinny and why did I even want to lose weight to begin with. How about you, do you get the same remarks?? Also, I can't stress strength training enough. That is truly what has kept my weight off for months now (along with keeping my calories in check of course)

Hi! Congrats to you as well!! I've gotten one or two remarks about being too skinny or asking if I was 'starving myself'.........I just politely replied that I made a conscious effort to take control of my weight by being more aware of what i'm putting into my body. That's the thing, I've always strength trained and done cardio, but I was eating so much that it was impossible for me to see any of the hard work! As they say, abs are made in the kitchen.

mccelle

Great to hear!! Well done girl - they do say it's 20% gym and 80% in the kitchen to see results. Looks like you're proof of that! :-)

MsMimidoll

You are an inspiration :-) I cant wait til I get down to my goal weight

Naomi0504

Great job, and you do look awesome!!

philleah

Well done! I've only lost 8 lbs so far, but am trying to keep my mind on the end-goal and stick with MFP. It's hard to imagine five or so month from now, but I think things have gone okay for my first 5 weeks. Thanks for sharing your success, it really is helpful to see someone do it!

Keep up the good work! ....I definitely know what you mean; it is hard to see the big picture. Just take it one week at a time, and before you know it, you will be at your goal. MFP is really what kept my weight loss in check, coupled with exercise, of course.

StephanieMM2013

amazing! You look fantastic!

Squamation

Congratulations!

I think you're a perfect inspiration for all of us on here who don't have that much to loose.

PolkaDot_Princess

Congrats!! I have a simalar goal, i'd like to drop about 20-25 lbs. I'm 150 now at 5'2".

you look FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for posting, this is great motivation

amybluehat

Awesome job! I have similar goals, nice to see success!

philleah

Congratulations!

I think you're a perfect inspiration for all of us on here who don't have that much to loose.

I'm glad everyone has been so positive on here; thank you!