8 pounds left! (progress pics)

squishybarb

Hi everyone! I've been using MyFitnessPal since January to help with my weight loss journey, and it has really kept me on track! I want to start being active in the discussions to help support others and keep myself motivated as well!

I was never heavy as a kid until I spent time with my aunt and established an intense love for her "junk food cabinet." Since then, I always struggled with my weight. Middle school, high school, and as a freshman in college. Every diet plan, pill, shake, you name it, I've tried it. I was on Weight Watchers at ten years old. I have always been relatively confident, but I just wasn't as comfortable as I wanted to be. Always very self-conscious of my arms and would imagine my "dream body." I knew something inside needed to change.:ohwell:

I started watching what I ate my sophomore year in college.. But in January of this year, right after getting engaged, my fiance said he didn't want me to wear a dress with sleeves in our wedding. He knew the only reason I wanted sleeves was because I really disliked having my arms showing at all, ever. He loved me for me, and I should love me for me, too. And I thought..well, I'll just have to lose some weight then! At my heaviest, I was at 180.. But was probably near 170 in January. I gave myself the goal weight of 149 pounds - I couldn't ever remember being under 150. I hit that goal over the summer, and am currently weighing in at 134 pounds. My ultimate goal weight is 125, but I am so happy with my accomplishments, I am not sure what to do with myself.. lol

I don't follow an overly strict diet plan,and I actually don't workout often. I get one "cheat meal" a week - and I don't drink alcohol, period. I actually fear drinking, so I guess that's an advantage for weight-loss. I'm currently working, training for another job, a full-time college student, and about to start planning a wedding for next year.. I have anxiety and must get an adequate amount of sleep or I have a hard time controlling my nerves.. so sacrificing sleep for the gym doesn't cut it.. I also have HS disease, and it seems every time I get into working out heavily, I have a flareup. But that's no excuse for not eating healthy or just staying active! It's not only great for my body, but my mind too.

My body is my body, and it will never look like anyone else's body - because it's mine! I feel great and I'm excited to keep seeing results. I am glad I stuck with it and will continue to do so.

If I can ever be of any motivation or help to anyone, I will gladly lend an ear or any advice that has worked for me. :drinker:

Have a great day y'all. :happy:

lighteningjeanne855

You've done the hard part, and you look great.
Best wishes for the last 8 pounds
and the wedding planning!

squishybarb

Thanks! I appreciate it. I wish the wedding planning would do everything on it's own, but we're too cheap for a planner!


Best wishes to you as well.

emilyisbonkers

you look great, well done.. good luck on the last 8lbs

amcsouth

You look amazing! Good luck with the last 8lb

squishybarb

Thanks! Good luck to you both as well!

Edensienna

Wonderful transformation!

My goal is 125lbs too

Pooks1n1Schmoops

You've done great!

BlueEyedGirl2013

Wow! Fantastic job... U look great (:

haroon_awan

Great work.

RaeFlemett

You look great! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pics. Best wishes on the marriage and reaching your goals!

Fit4_Life

You look FABULOUS! Hard work does pay off, and YOU DID IT! Congrats!! Best wishes to you ~

schonkreuz

You look fabulous! Great job!

Schonprinzessin

So inspirational! You look great! Keep up the good work girl, good luck with the last 8 lbs

beaches222

You look Awesome!!

janicelo1971

Great job!! You are beautiful...thanks for sharing your story:flowerforyou:

Ashleygrand86

What an inspiration! xx

CLL1001

Great job on your success and good luck with your last 8 lbs!

mi18agnes

Those last 8 pounds I'm sure they gonna be easy, you have already done the hardest part.
Congratulations, you've gone so far, I'm so proud and inspired of your hard work :drinker:

squishybarb

Geez, thanks for all of the happiness. :embarassed:

I always felt a little selfish to be proud of what I look like, but I just cant shake how good it feels to feel good! lol

Now, if I can just lose these last several pounds while trying to force my "girls" to stick around, they've nearly vanished.... I do miss them dearly.. :sad: :sad: :sad: loll

janatarnhem

Amazing loss and you look fabulous! Well done! Thanks for posting!:flowerforyou: