50 down! (Attempt at pics)

kristi223

You look amazing girl!!!

MrsLloyd2B

You look brilliant well done !!

pchristie

You are an inspiration! You should be so proud. Good for you

californiajuls

Amazing..You look great!


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akasullengal

CONGRATS! You look amazing!! That's hopefully around the weight I want to eventually get to.

Jolauer

Amazing! You also look at least 10 years younger. Way to go!

Beautifylgirl

WOO HOO! Awesome job!

Sarah101010

Gorgeous! I never would guess that you were overweight at one time. Keep smiling and be proud!!!

countrymama08

Wow. You look wonderful. Great job.

abbychelle07

WOW! I can't wait to hit the 50 lb mark. How long did it take?

luvstolose

You look AWESOME GIRL!!!! Way to go you are a great inspiration to the rest of us just starting on our journeys I have a long way to go but can't wait to post before and after pics!

zippy111

WOW! Those are some great pictures! You look great and very fit! Congrats on your continuing journey of life!

Happyoceangirl

Your my hero! Plz post how you did it. Congratulations. Your beautiful!

First, thanks to EVERYONE for the compliments - so nice! :blushing:

I'm stepping out of my comfort zone a bit to post pics online. But I have been so inspired by pictures of other MFP'ers that if I can help anyone in the same way, it's silly not to. Seeing the amazing transformations in this community has really propelled me forward!!!

But, to your question......: You'll never believe it, but a combination of diet and exercise did the trick! :laugh:

I went from being fairly sedentary to a habit of walking my dogs daily, usually a short walk of 20 minutes. I then found a thread on MFP for the Couch to 5K program, and had a blast learning to be more active. I've kept up the jogging, and now do anywhere from 3-5 miles a few times a week. Jillian Michaels' DVD's have done a lot for my strength (and created an inner bad-*kitten*). I've played with Pilates and when I'm feeling a little cheesy, bust out the Yoga Booty Ballet. My most recent obsession is ZUMBA!!!!! Also, gradually my lifestyle has evolved into a much more active one: walking to places I could easily drive (such as from one store to another, then back), and picking a hike or a swim on the weekend vs. surfing the web all day from my couch. I keep experimenting with landing on the best combination of these activities, but my overall goal is to keep up the momentum.

Foodwise - my diet before was..... pretty careless. Random mindless eating without a thought to portion control. (Soda, candy bars, chips and fast food through the day, and then a healthy, balanced but LARGE dinner.) It has helped to learn about healthier choices, and to increase my awareness of how I feel when I eat better. I also discovered portion control. (I swear to you, I managed to deny it's very existence up until MFP). I still enjoy the junk stuff, but with an awareness that it's junk, I tend to make better decisions overall.

That was sort of long - but those are the highlights. Thanks again for the feedback - it really does feel great!

scrappymel

congrats to you!!! you look GREAT!

Ely82010

Congratulations, good job, great, amazing! You look pretty and happy. Keep up the good work.

fanullona

wow! how fabulous! keep up the good work!!

Happyoceangirl

Thanks everyone.... here's one more!

mamagooskie

You look fantastic!! Great job!

meana717

You look aboslutely amazing!!!! So very proud of you and your accomplishments!! GREAT JOB!

goal30Lori

You look fantastic! As a current C25K'er, you are truly an inspiration!! Way to go!!