191 Days of MFP...47.8lbs lost (35.2lbs to go)

shadow2soul

My first progress thread that has a little background in it can be found here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1011152-87-days-of-using-mfp-p-lots-of-pics?hl=87+days


As of today, I have been actively using MFP for 191 days. So here are my updated progress pics:

Carolyn_79

Wow, great transformation! You look great!

krouse83

What an amazing transformation!! And in in 6 months!? Great job!

ChristinaOrtiz23

CRAZY DIFFERENCE, WTG!!

Imcharmed

Fab, wtg.

rsbremiller

Very Inspirational! It's great how you're seeing such noticable results. Can you talk a little about what you're doing that's working well?

claire3083

amazing!! i have lost 30lb so far in 4 months.. i have 37 more lbs to reach my final goal of 167! i dont have any pircures but i do have a before and after as my pofile picture

heather_c_73

AWESOME JOB!!! Congrats!!!

lighteningjeanne855

You've done magnificently!
You're more than halfway to goal, so
keep doing what you're doing,

shadow2soul

Thanks everyone :blushing:

Very Inspirational! It's great how you're seeing such noticable results. Can you talk a little about what you're doing that's working well?

I use heybales spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE
Specifically, the following tabs :
Simple Setup
MFP Tweak
Fitbit_Bodymedia (I have a Fitbit Zip)
HRM

My calorie goals on MFP are set up based on the spreadsheet above.

Net Goal is slightly above my BMR. This gives me an estimated daily deficit of 379 calories.

I have fitbit synced to MFP, so that it adds in calories when I'm more active than normal.

I log exercise on Fitbit's dashboard. I determine my exercise calories using a HRM. When I go to log the calories burned, I use the section at the bottom of the MFP Tweak tab on the spreadsheet to determine exactly how many calories to log and eat back. Example: Yesterday, my HRM said I burned 531 calories in 61 mins of exercise. I went to the spreadsheet entered the information and it said to log 361 calories. This increased my deficit from 379 to 550 for the day.

I'm not very good at sticking to any one exercise routine. I get bored quickly. This is what I have been using to exercise over this summer:

EA Sports Active 2.0 (Xbox Kinect)
- I completed the Cardio Kickstart program on Easy earlier this summer.
- I recently started the 9 Week Program on Medium.
Gold's Gym Cardio Workout (Wii...husband bought me a new wii)
- Mostly Cardio Boxing. I usually do about 20 - 30 mins every couple of days or so.
Dance Central 2 (Xbox Kinect)
- 20 to 40 mins at a time
- Earlier this summer I was doing it about 5 times a week. I only do it once every couple of weeks now.
The Butt Bible (found on youtube)
- I did 2 weeks of this program and stopped when I realized that I wouldn't be able to continue because I lacked the required equipment. I plan to start this up again as soon as I can get the things I need for it.
Zombies,Run! 5k Training
- I have trouble finding time to do this and as such I think I've restarted it like 4 times now. :laugh:
- I did attempt it once while pushing my son is his stroller. It didn't go very well. :embarassed:
Walking
- I try to walk at least 3 miles everyday.
- I have been walking to and from the grocery store since the beginning of July. On cool days, I take the 2.8 mile route and on hot days I take the 1.7 mile route. I push my son in his stroller and bring home as many groceries as the stroller can carry.

qtgonewild

holy *kitten*. you look amazing! congratulations!

pienthesky32

You look terrific!! I'm 5"5' and I cannot wait to look like your 9/18 pics...fabulous job!

shadow2soul

Thanks for all the sweet comments.

My Halloween costume came in the mail a few days ago, so I thought I'd share. This is the only decent shot I managed to get due to the bad lighting in the bedroom right now (need to buy some light bulbs ).

RTDice

Fantastic job - well done for all the hard work you've put in.

maryjboom

WOW! you look great.

rowrunyoga

I don't know you, but you just rocked my world!
GREAT WORK!
:happy:

daniellek30

Wow! You like absolutely amazing

luvheart21

Thanks for your inspiring story/pictures!

Dottyb1940

Am zing you have done so well

qtgonewild

i love how under the boobs that tummy part goes away!!! that is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats

slim4health56

Holy Haul Over, girl...what an incredible transformation! You look amazing and I was really impressed with how you switched things up with the exercise routines. Great job!