Before & After 50+ lb Loss

weightlossdiva1219
weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
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I am finally done losing weight, and get to maintain. :) I am so happy with how far I have come! <3 Can't believe I made it.
I started my journey end of may 2013, and weighed 204 lbs. I am 5'10". I now weigh 153 lbs and went from a size 16/18 to a size 8/9 in pants. I feel amazing. :)

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  • enchromaticc
    enchromaticc Posts: 33 Member
    Amazing job! I really congratulate you on your weight loss! That's just how much I want to lose! Amazing job!
  • aniqa109
    aniqa109 Posts: 364 Member
    Congrats
    You look amazing!!!what a difference!!good luck in maintaining!!
  • alexisbrisby
    alexisbrisby Posts: 11 Member
    How many cals do you eat and what is your diet/exercise plan like?
  • alexisbrisby
    alexisbrisby Posts: 11 Member
    Oh and you look amazing btw!
  • lindsaylove07
    lindsaylove07 Posts: 444 Member
    This is my exact goal! So excited for you!
  • A_Warrior_Princess
    A_Warrior_Princess Posts: 344 Member
    Wow! Congratulations on your hard work, it definitely shows! You look FANTASTIC!!! So happy for you!
  • manny1991
    manny1991 Posts: 204 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing!
  • kayla1025
    kayla1025 Posts: 104 Member
    you look amazing!!!! what a great job!!!
  • SpencersHeart
    SpencersHeart Posts: 170 Member
    Now you have it all...feeling amazing and looking amazing.

    Congratulations!
  • BlackRose101
    BlackRose101 Posts: 117 Member
    gorgeous before, but now you are gorgeous and healthy! Congrats!
    Great transformation!
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    How many cals do you eat and what is your diet/exercise plan like?

    Hey! When losing I ate 1200 at first, but I found I had more success eating 1350-1400. I didn't eat anymore when I worked out, because I think that's something you do when you're maintaining, not losing. But everyone is different My body felt fine eating 1350 and working out. :) Also, I work out 5-6x a week, 30-90 mins. I do cardio and lots of strength training. Diet wise I eat about 150-200g carbs a day. (yes, you heard me right. CARBS!) I just get them from fruits, starchy veggies, oatmeal, whole grain pasta, and brown rice. I eat lots of nut butters, bananas, blueberries, grapefruit, chicken breast, ground turkey (great substitute for classic recipes like sloppy joes, tacos, and chili), skim milk, and quest nutrition bars. I also focused on a pre and post workout nutrition. I eat carbs an hour before working out, and then eat protein about 20 mins afterwards. SO I usually eat like oats an hour before, and then I'll come home and have a protein shake, greek yogurt, or protein bar. (quest bars really are the way to go!)
  • CrazyMidget611
    CrazyMidget611 Posts: 102 Member
    You look GREAT!!! I have about 50 more to lose. Got up to 204 (the day before I gave birth to my son). Down to 179 and would like to get somewhere between 135 and 130.
  • Aquamum9
    Aquamum9 Posts: 51
    Wow, what a transformation! You look great! And I LOVE your black and red dress in the first 'after' picture :flowerforyou:
  • Mrs_Padgett
    Mrs_Padgett Posts: 191 Member
    You look amazing and happy!
  • callyart
    callyart Posts: 209
    Awesome, congrats!
  • TBarron784
    TBarron784 Posts: 24 Member
    Awesome!!
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    Wow, what a transformation! You look great! And I LOVE your black and red dress in the first 'after' picture :flowerforyou:

    Thank you! I love that dress too! It's actually black and kind of a salmony pink color. The lighting makes it look red ;) I got it at Good Will for $4! Win lol! ;)
  • nickowastaken
    nickowastaken Posts: 751 Member
    Awesome work. Well done!
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    Great job, friend! :)
  • 48caninejack
    48caninejack Posts: 1 Member
    muy caliente !!
  • samantha1480
    samantha1480 Posts: 9 Member
    WOW!! You look amazing! You were beautiful before but now you can add healthy and fit to that as well. Awesome job and very inspiring.
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    WOW!! You look amazing! You were beautiful before but now you can add healthy and fit to that as well. Awesome job and very inspiring.

    Exactly how I feel :) I never really felt "ugly" i don't think I ever was. But being healthy and fit is so sexy in my opinion, and I just feel empowered and wonderful. :)
  • Pamstimelines
    Pamstimelines Posts: 79 Member
    That's really impressive, especially for being younger! Nice! You look great and I'm sure you feel great too! :flowerforyou:
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    That's really impressive, especially for being younger! Nice! You look great and I'm sure you feel great too! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you :) I'm so glad I chose to lose weight now, when Im younger and it's easier, because I was heading down a bad path, and it would have been so much harder to lose even more weight when I was a bit older.
  • dunnodunno
    dunnodunno Posts: 2,290 Member
    You look great. Congrats on your hard work.
  • kisstheheavens
    kisstheheavens Posts: 23 Member
    You look amazing!!! congrats!:bigsmile:
  • Pamstimelines
    Pamstimelines Posts: 79 Member
    That's really impressive, especially for being younger! Nice! You look great and I'm sure you feel great too! :flowerforyou:

    Thank you :) I'm so glad I chose to lose weight now, when Im younger and it's easier, because I was heading down a bad path, and it would have been so much harder to lose even more weight when I was a bit older.

    YES, it is so much harder now (older)! I wish you the best at maintaining and enjoying life!
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    Agreed. If I was 10 years older or something it would have been much harder D:
  • BlackRose101
    BlackRose101 Posts: 117 Member
    how tall are you?
  • suthernbelle
    suthernbelle Posts: 566 Member
    You look fantastic and I love your "after" smile!

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