Lost 60 pounds this year (with pics)

sprale

Here is my progress for the year. I have lost about 60 pounds, starting around 237 lbs and now at around 177 lbs. My goal for the new year is to lose another 20-25 lbs

myJOF

Great job! How'd you celebrate your success?

Samenamenewlook

My goodness sprale! You look amazing!

Fkika3131

Great job, You look so amazing.

mzco14

Excellent job !!! Keep going girl cuz you've got this !!!

lookpregbutnot

Very encouraging as I'm just beginning. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing--anything that REALLY seemed to work for you that you could share?

meankeen

MIRIN

covenantwife

Great job!

kellygirl5538

Keep going...I was 240 at one point...focus on getting out of the decades and you will be goal weight but it takes time. Good job.

Denjo060

congratulations you look amazing well done!!!

EvaiTryst

Awesome job! You look amazing.

bkjk997

You look great! Congratulations!! I'm sure you'll hit your goal this year.

RachelRuns9

Awesome!!! I love seeing this b/c we are like MFP twins! We've had similar numbers in 2013 and have similar goals for 2014 - love it! You look great and so happy. Congrats!!

RebeccaWilliams115

You look amazing! Great job.

CarolinkaCjj

You look great! Keep up the good work!

sprale

Thanks, everyone, for all of the support!

I celebrated by going through all of my clothes and getting rid of all the 2x and 1x dresses I had, getting rid of my XL pants and buying L, and by trying on old clothes that didn't fit before that now do. Good times!

Some things that worked well for me included weighing myself regularly, keeping my food diary as accurate as possible, eating in the same place (my seat at the table) whenever possible (no snacking in my room or in the living room), and paying attention to my breathing and how my body feels as I eat so I eat slower and eat less food. Another part that was important for me was making sure I got enough food early in the day so I wouldn't binge in the evenings. Also eating when I am hungry instead of for emotional reasons was a big factor.

Learning to say no to temptation (usually) has also helped. And I can't emphasize enough how much planning has helped me. I'll plan what I'm going to eat at a buffet or pot luck on my way there or when I see the food. Then, I stick with my plan and keep my eating regulated that way.

Thanks again, you all are awesome!

ericeobrien

I hope it's validating (rather than condescending) when a total stranger says "Great job! Congratulations, and keep it up!"