down 88 since mfp, 98 overall

bellavita0125

Hey all, I just wanted to share my progress because it's been a while since my last update. Since joining MFP 2 years ago I am down 88 lbs & 98 overall (i lost about 10 lbs before joining and logging). The weight sort of melted off in the begining but has slowed down considerably during the last year which I sense is because of my lack of consistency with working out and logging. Today I am back full force. I would really like to reach my goal of 145 by Summer time. I am currently 212.2.

A little history: My weight has always been up and down. I was pretty active in high school though i was slightly overweight (165ish).I gained quite a bit after going away to college, gained a lot more when I got pregnant and gained even more AFTER pregnancy. I got too comfortable in my new marriage and really let myself go. I still feel horror whenever I look at my before pictures. Honestly I never realized I was so big. I just thought I was "thick." Boy was I wrong!! I was moridly obese and headed for some serious weight related diseases and an early grave. I had to make a lot of changes to get this far. Soda is a thing of the past and fast food is VERY rare though I would love to cut that completely. About 95% of our meals are cooked at home and I am always looking for healthier versions of the less than healthy foods that we like to sometimes enjoy. As far as workouts go, i have done many different videos and have spent quite a bit of time in the gym as well. Nothing too specific, just a lot of cardio, but likr I said it hasnt been as consistent as it should. Most of my success is from logging every morsel I put in my mouth.

ok, enough of the boring stuff!.....

samanthahix12

You look awesome and sweet 'stache!

jeanlake

You are lovely -- congrats! So glad you are doing this now. I gained at 34, after the birth of my last child. Stressful couple of years and I just gave up on myself. Then, with each year, I gained a little more. Regrets, but doing something about it now. Keep up the good work. You are doing something special for yourself.

Derpes

Great job!!

dgbush0208

you look gorgeous!

bellavita0125

thank you all. it's been a journey that's for sure

akarney

Great job - incredible change in the photos!

incredibleshrinkingjackie

you look wonderful! and it sounds like you are determined to keep up the lifestyle changes you have made. you are doing it the right way-healthy eating and exercise-way to go!!

ronaldo4ka

You look very cute! Happy for your success!

bellavita0125

thank you so much

Canuname

Awesome job!!! Great before and after, thank you for sharing with us all. You rock!!!

MGinAK

Awesome!!! You look great!!!

semperfit7

Amazing results! You look terrific; keep it up!

mjgrin

Great job! You look great! Keep up the good work.

chm2616

congrats!!! you look fantastic!!!!!

LesaDave

Wow!! I wish you could see yourself thru my eyes. AMAZING!! And maybe looking 10-12 years younger in the about 100 pounds that you lost!! That is GREAT!! CONGRATS!!

mamadon

You are a cutie pie!

hedgiie

well done

soniabogonia

Awesome job!

kristensaav

You look so awesome!

ChristinaOrtiz23

love your story, you look amazing!!!

RachelRuns9

Congratulations!! You look so, so great!

gopgirl219

You look great! Congrats! My story is almost exactly as yours. I don't really notice much of a loss but looking at your before and after made me realize how much I have lost...I have 44 more to go and I appreciate you posting this...very motivational for me! Well done!!

ripzone13

You do not look like you weigh 212 lbs! You look great. I have a very similar story...from being super active in highschool and only kinda over weight to ballooning and not seeing myself as that big only as a "thick" girl. Had the baby had the marriage, gained too much! You look amazing, add me if you'd like!

bellavita0125

you are all very sweet! thank you so much for all the kind words and good luck to you on your own journeys. :-D

drenergy

Yay! That is awesome Good job!

janet6567

Fantastic loss! You look so adorable!

MysteriousMerlin

wow, congratulations! That is really awesome!

MissySpring

Congratulations on your success. You look much lower than 212. I also gained weight after babies... the youngest turns 9 tomorrow so I took way too long to get back to a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the great work!

seltzermint555

Awesome work!

I can't believe you are 212.2, that is exactly what I weigh as of today and I look soooo much bigger than you! hehe Oh well.

I'm down 95 lb total, 49.6 lb since joining MFP (but was 240's even at age 16-17 so it's been 20 years since I have been anywhere near 200)

docdrd

I love seeing stories like this. You are literally saving your own life!! You look great! Keep it going. I have no doubt but that you will achieve your goals. Cheers!