Progress Picture... Still Far From Goal But Big Difference

annenhie

I am still a long ways away from my goal weight but I was browsing through my old photos and saw a quite a difference to the woman I see in the mirror now.

I used to live a very sedentary lifestyle. All I do is sleep till the afternoon, sit on the TV until it's late then work when everyone is asleep. I hardly go out unless it's to dine out with friends. But I had a health scare last July while I was eating steak in one of my favorite restaurants. At some point during a meal, I had a heart burn so severe I thought I was having a heart attack. I panicked which didn't help at all and for about a couple of minutes I was sitting there hardly breathing, sweating and thinking I'm going to die. That's when I said to myself, you need to make a change!

I started right away with exercise. I walk and cycled but still ate a lot. I didn't lose weight at all. Luckily, I stumbled upon MFP and I was able to start on calorie counting. Now I am very active with walking. I discovered the joy of hiking and I do it at least 3 times a week. I'm also starting to run and hopefully soon I can do a 5k race with friends. I've only started here on MFP on July 24th and so far I have lost 32lbs. A lot of people might say that it's such a fast and unhealthy weight loss pace but I've never felt this healthy/active ever. I struggle with eating my calories to be honest coz now I am afraid that every little I eat will make me gain but thanks to a lot of the friends I've met here and lots of information I've read through the forum, I know better that eating healthy and staying active is really the best way to lose the weight.

bsutherland3681

You look great! It looks like you have lost WAY more than 32 lbs! Keep up the good work!

annenhie

Thank you.

rondagrier

You look great and do not look like you are 182 pounds now! Way to go!!!

MzManiak

Bow chicka wow wow! You're lookin hot, missy! Congrats.

annenhie

Thank you guys.

zombiemomjo

Wow, amazing! That definitely looks like more than 32 lbs!! Keep up the good work!

angex3333

You look great!!!!

dianesheart88

You look amazing!! Congrats!!

BigSnicka

Looking great!! Keep up the good work!

tdieter2

Inspirational! Great job and keep it up! Definitely going to turn out to be a hottie!

FitWarrior7

Looking good, keep at it!

dcr5452WECHANGED

What a difference!! Lookin great!!

corrinab2705

You look amazing, your current picture is lovely. Well done you xx

NewTnme

Wow !! you look great keep up the good work!!!:drinker:

PJ64

Excellent progress AND you've found ways of losing the weight that you're happy with, that alone is a BIG plus. A lot of people see exrcise as a chore. As long as you try to keep it fun and exciting or at the minimum enjoyable, it will be something you will want to do.

Congrats again on the great loss and the new lifestyle

HeyGoRun

Wow!! Awesome change!!!

annenhie

Excellent progress AND you've found ways of losing the weight that you're happy with, that alone is a BIG plus. A lot of people see exrcise as a chore. As long as you try to keep it fun and exciting or at the minimum enjoyable, it will be something you will want to do.

Congrats again on the great loss and the new lifestyle

Thank you. And yes... It's great to find something more enjoyable than sitting in front of the TV. The great views of nature are awesome.

jennycita

WOW! Congrats!!! Very inspirational!! :flowerforyou:

annenhie

WOW! Congrats!!! Very inspirational!! :flowerforyou:

I'm glad you think so.

PJ64

Excellent progress AND you've found ways of losing the weight that you're happy with, that alone is a BIG plus. A lot of people see exrcise as a chore. As long as you try to keep it fun and exciting or at the minimum enjoyable, it will be something you will want to do.

Congrats again on the great loss and the new lifestyle

Thank you. And yes... It's great to find something more enjoyable than sitting in front of the TV. The great views of nature are awesome.

I agree, My Puppy Loves our long walks, especially when I take her to the beach

helenmelon29

You look fantastic - well done

annenhie

I agree, My Puppy Loves our long walks, especially when I take her to the beach

My favorite hiking trails always has a beach in between.

teaehm

You look amazing! I bet you feel amazing, too Very inspirational.

annenhie

You look amazing! I bet you feel amazing, too Very inspirational.

I surely do. I don't get hyper-acidity and heart burns every meal anymore. And my body feels lighter.
Thanks.

Mandya0503

You look fantastic!!! Great job!

tavinsmom

You look great, and I agree it looks like you've lost more than that.

nikix123

Looking great, well done xx

BethAnnC448

You look amazing! awesome!

FindingMyself24

You look great!! Awesome results!

annenhie

Thanks y'all.