35 lbs. Down with Pics!

WhiteRabbit1313

I posted this elsewhere, and, although I am having trouble losing the last 5 lbs. of my FIRST goal weight target, I think I should be proud of what I've accomplished through adjusting portion sizes alone (no counting ANYTHING).



The first pic is from St. Patrick's Day 2012. The last pics are from this past Christmas. I achieved a 35 lb. loss through diet ALONE. I breastfed my daughter until she was 18 months, then started dieting 2 months later, and I lost the first 20 lbs. within the first 6 months!

Now, I'm on to address the thigh/butt issues. Phase II: Weight training is ON, as of 12/24/13. :bigsmile:

(FYI: Hindsight being 20/20: I should have started weight training, when I started cutting back on food portions. At least, I did start it almost a month ago, and that's better than never, I suppose!)

auddii

You look fantastic, and you have great body shape! Good luck with the lifting, and can't wait to see what happens now that you've added it.

ChandalNicole

You look great! Weight training is one of my favorite things to do. I recently started doing it again and I had forgotten how much I enjoy it. Instantly gives me a boost and makes me feel good about myself! Keep up the great work and good luck with the rest of your journey!

seattle_hd

Way to go! You look amazing. Nice to see someone with virtually the same goals and body shape. Very inspiring!

FitFunTina

You look great!! I can see an amazing transformation!

ftballmom9296

You look amazing and I love that you just started cutting your portions. I know you are very happy about getting to your 1st goal and I know you will continue to do more and more to make your life better. Keep doing what you are doing it is working. And what a really cute doll baby you have there all the more reason to change your lifestyle for the better.

WannaBeThin87

You look amazing!! I love that you lost weight by just eating smaller portions, I hate counting calories!!!

WhiteRabbit1313

Based on another thread, I should note that the FIRST part of my weight loss efforts were via portion control. Then, I came to MFP to use the calorie counting/macro tracking functions. Calorie counting DOES work for most people. I just didn't start there.

MissySpring

Beautiful work! You look wonderful and beautifully proportioned.

ItsJustRick

Fantastic!! Be proud of what you have accomplished, you have earned it.

WhiteRabbit1313

Thanks, everyone! I am excited to see what the next several months of lifting go for me!

On a side note, I think I may have posted this, before? (Too much partying in my 20's? lol!) :drinker: :ohwell:

GingerSarah0320

Excellent work! Very motivational. You'll love weight training

WhiteRabbit1313

My stats, upon request:

I'm 5'2."
SW: 163 lbs.
CW: 130 lbs.
GW: 125 lbs.
UGW: 115 lbs.

Est. BF%: 28%
GBF%: 20%

*I suppose that I'm actually 33 lbs. down. Still good, I think. :happy:

larodriguez02

Congrats, you look great!!!

beccas27

Congrats! U look awesome! And u are gorgeous BTW!

cabrerva

You have my almost my exact starting weight and goal weight, congrats!!! it's amazing to see others achieve it!! Gives me motivation! :flowerforyou:

WhiteRabbit1313

Thanks for the compliments! It's boosting me towards my next "success story," in another year, or so! I'm equally glad my little success is inspiring for y'all, as well. :happy: