Progress Pic, 50lbs lost

Sapporo

Going to be blunt, I'm posting this because I feel like a failure and I hate the way I'm still so fat after all this time (look at my join date there!). Need to remind myself that 50 is better than 0 or having gained.
I had a baby nearly 3 years ago and I had lost weight before that only to regain it plus some. This is it though, I have been consistent the last 3 months which is when the last 20lbs has come off. Strength training is my main exercise and I'm finding following IIFYM a lot more successful than a rigid diet plan (I would screw that up then go long periods of not logging).
Height is 5'8", age 36.

melodylou

That is a fantastic loss. No sense dwelling on the past. Keep up the good work and keep moving forward!

KBGAgent

Slow and steady wins the race. It's taken me 22 months to loose this weight/ 45 lbs. You hang in there kiddo, cause you are lookin' great, and you will look and feel better still. Best days are ahead of you.

HandyASH

You are making PROGRESS!!!! Excellent keep going!

somerisagirlsname

My mom always says "takes one pound to make 100." Great job and keep up the good work! Add me if you'd like!

jkestens63

You have done great, llook wonderful. Even if you dont lose another ounce, you have done something great for yourself. Be proud and just continue to be the best you can.

Sapporo

Thanks so much all of you, it means a lot.

TheGuardian

Well you're doing better than me

Sapporo

Well you're doing better than me

Aw you're still awesome

jpace00

You lost about 2 pounds a week over a 6 month period. That's a really great job. You wouldn't have wanted to lose it much faster anyway, what you're doing is the healthy way. Just keep up whatever you're doing and keep motivated.

Cheeky_and_Geeky

You're doing great! 50lb is impressive!

lighteningjeanne855

Congratulations upon your 50-pound loss!
The difference in your appearance is striking.
Using IIFYM, or If It Fits Your Macros, meansyou are learning
a new way to think about eating your favorite foods.
It is my belief that you will maintain your loss very easily in the future.
Best wishes!

weightedfootsteps

You look great! and doing wonderful! I know its hard when it takes so long..but you definitely see an amazing difference! I get discouraged myself..so I look for NSVs to help me feel better...or weigh in and look at the number..even if I had a gain..its still a major difference from where I was..YOU GOT THIS!!!! Keep it going!!!

katimama

You are looking great and 50 pounds is an amazing loss!! Be proud of yourself, no matter how long it took (that's something I have to remind myself about too). Keep up the great work

rushfive

20 pounds in three months. You look fantastic..

Your stomach is smaller, legs are thinner, face thinner !!!! +++++

You are doing Great, Keep it up !!!

Rai007

look at the stomach OMG!! u didnot want to stay the same ever.

spirytwynd

You are making progress. Stick to it. Make sustainable, long term lifestyle changes and make it stick. Keep it up, you will get there. No magic pills, no genie to snap its fingers, just you making it happen. I hope you stay with it and I even hope you enjoy the ride!

dahliadale

You are giving me hope! I joined right after my Dad died! Not a good time to try to make eating changes!! I just started here again, about a week ago...and have 50 pounds thatIi want to rid myself of. You are proof that if I just don't give up, i can get there. 1 1/2 years ago I lost 60 pounds in 4 months..eating very Low Carb. I just could not continue that strict diet...and have gained back 25 of that. This time....my goal is 1 pound a week, and following the guidelines on my fitness pal. It is very tempting to want to lose weight really fast. I read the book "Shift"...my brother recommended it. WOW! Great Book!
I am "shifting " my thinking. You can do the same. Look at your before and after! You are a beautiful woman in both pictures.
Good luck!

Syriene

You have made awesome progress so far! I know it can be frustrating when results are not seen as quick as we would like, but don't give up. Keep these pics for when you need a little boost and keep up the good work!

fpelletier

Amazing job! You can really tell a difference!

Livin4me1969

You look amazing! You can really see the difference. You should be extremely proud! It is a lot of work losing weight and it takes a tremendous amound ot will power and effort and you should be proud of every ounce that you have managed to lose! Living healthy is a lifetime journey.... Keep working!

tianti82

You look great. Keep up the great work! I gained back 18 of the 25 that I lost, so you are doing better than me.

pacsqueen

You look amazing!!! I am having the same trouble as you. Even though ive lost a lot, i still see the same shape and the same me in the mirror. But then, i look back at where i was and i realize i really HAVE come a long way! Dont lose hope! You are getting there and you look fantastic!!!

manders7969

Can't wait til I can post some pics like that!

Sapporo

You are giving me hope! I joined right after my Dad died! Not a good time to try to make eating changes!! I just started here again, about a week ago...and have 50 pounds thatIi want to rid myself of. You are proof that if I just don't give up, i can get there. 1 1/2 years ago I lost 60 pounds in 4 months..eating very Low Carb. I just could not continue that strict diet...and have gained back 25 of that. This time....my goal is 1 pound a week, and following the guidelines on my fitness pal. It is very tempting to want to lose weight really fast. I read the book "Shift"...my brother recommended it. WOW! Great Book!
I am "shifting " my thinking. You can do the same. Look at your before and after! You are a beautiful woman in both pictures.
Good luck!

Thanks!
Don't give up is kind of my mantra, I just keep going and doing what I can. I don't lose weight too fast because I want to totally change and have it gone for good. I think I have found my zone, my thing that is really working and isn't just some stupid fad diet so it has gotten easier in the last few months quite naturally. You will find yours too. I'll check out this Shift book.

FIESTYRIGHTPS3312

You look amazing! Good for you!!