94+ pounds and Counting

dp1228

I put together some new before and afters for an instagram post and to keep myself motivated. I've lost 94 pounds (I think I may have lost over 100 because I didnt weight myself until two weeks after I started but I digress...). It's hard to see my progress in the mirror, especially when I compare it to my idea of the ideal body, but my before and afters help me get some perspective.

My stats:

Age: 24
Height: 5'6
SW: 262 >
CW: 168
GW # 1: 165
GW # 2: 150

I started my journey over 2.5 years ago. It's getting a LOT harder to lose the weight now as I get smaller, but I know it's possible so I'm going to keep going no matter how long it takes. I wasted a lot of my younger years being overweight and obese and I'm never going to let it happen again.

On the left is me in January of 2011 in AC. The pictures from that trip tore me up and was my turning point in deciding to lose weight for the first time. On the right is me this past July on a trip to the Bahamas.



2011 vs. 2013


Old me: Always smiling but not really happy



New me: Taking back my life like a boss!!!



The best part about this journey is that I have helped my family and friends become healthier. I push my friends to their limit in the gym and I show my family that eating healthy doesnt have to mean eating like a bird.

I love my new lifestyle I owe it all to MFP.

EirePetal

Wow, you are such an inspiration. Thank you for posting. Sigh...someday.

senyosmom

you look incredible

undredog

You look gorgeous. Well done :-)

viccigb

Wow! You look so much younger! You're beautiful!

needles85365

great job!!

VickiG36

You look outstanding!

kittycollins7

Congrats! Very inspirational!

earvizu92

HOTTIE!! Great job girl you look amazing congrats to you on your voyage! :flowerforyou:

purebliss24

Wow, you look amazing! Great job.

KristaWeiss

nicely done! You look great!

wapan

Congratulations on all your success and thank you for posting. I find it very difficult to keep pushing but stories like yours provide me with the inspiration to keep moving forward.

teaparty75

awesome job - you look great !!

ButterflyDame

Wow your beautiful ans slim

fpelletier

Amazing! You are beautiful in both before & afters but you can see the real happiness in the after pics Great work!

norahs45

YOU LOOK FABULOUS AND MUST FEEL THAT WAY TOO. HOW TALL ARE YOU?

newlife6745

Great job! Thanks for sharing. What an inspiration.

julyjulie50

Wow, very inspiring, that gym photo is great, thanks for posting!

deb3129

You look amazing. Congrats!!!!

haroon_awan

Looking good!

zombiemomjo

Beautiful!!! Amazing progress.

Tessyloowhoo

dat bum... brought to you by squats and hardwork

rachaelgifford

\Wow! Amazing!

egh1974

AWESOME! You are beautiful! Before and after!

jennyrebekka

that took a lot of dedication over the years - - this is inspiring to me, as i have more than 100lbs to lose.
you look super!

DUCKIEGYRL

Amazing results...

AmyZ46

Good work . OMG it's increadible , You look Amazing !!

gwen485

WoW!!! You look amazing!!

retirehappy

You sure you didn't post a pic of your baby sister?? :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
You look so young and fresh in the afters.

Love your post, thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful time on that cruise and spend more time in the gym than the buffet room. but you know to do that.

dp1228

Congratulations on all your success and thank you for posting. I find it very difficult to keep pushing but stories like yours provide me with the inspiration to keep moving forward.

thank you! keep pushing you can do it

dp1228

dat bum... brought to you by squats and hardwork

yesssss!!!! squats for life!!