40 pounds down (with pics)

goal30Lori

I've lost 40 pounds since the beginning of July, but honestly, to me, it feels like all 40 pounds came off today, when I put these two pictures side by side. I was living in some sort of dream world before, because I had no idea I looked so overweight! It was the number on the scale that scared me, not what I saw in the mirror. But, whatever the reason, I am so happy to have made the decision to come to MFP. The support I have gotten here from everyone, including my two sisters, two cousins, co-workers, and many other 'virtual' friends, is what gave me what I needed to keep on going! I have about 20 pounds left to go, and I know they will be the hardest, but with you guys, anything is possible!!!

ljc1057

Great job Lori! Awesome! You've been an inspiration to me. I cannot wait to be posting a 40 pounds lighter picture of me. You look fantastic!

Learning2LoveMe

WOW! You look amazing already! Congrats to you for 40 lbs lost.

wan2b21

Very Very Awesome!! You have done wonderful!!

HIzara

WTG!!!

AlexTCasas

Amazing!!! you look so goood! and what is more important, I am sure you feel so much healthier and full of energy! Now for the last 20 pounds: IT IS WORTH IT!

lyndsloo

You look fantastic! Wonderful.

nursee67

You look great! Congrats!

reneeot

Fantastic!! how did you do it!!! :happy:

arbragg

Aweomse you look amazing!!!

mykaar74

wow you look great, keep up the good work

seachelle

You look amazing!

Want2bHealthE

You look wonderful! Great job! An inspiration indeed - thank you for posting

NotAllWhoWanderAreLost

wow you are looking (and i bet FEELING!) awesome! Thank you for inspiring me to give c25k a try and for keeping me motivated w Nike+ .... glad to have you as a MFP virtual friend

Amy

amelia_atlantic

Good for you! You look like a brand new person!

Loisandrev

40 pounds since July is great. Any tips for the rest of us????

alwardt

Congratulations. I am so impressed. It's interesting to see that in the after photo you look totally comfortable in your athletic shoes and hrm. Looks like your hard work has paid off nicely.

themommie

CONGRATS you look great. You should be proud of yourself. What an awesome accomplishment

Reinee_0304

wow way to go

deckerp

Congratulations! You look great!

I hope you feel even better and have good luck with the next 20.

suzikelley

You look FABULOUS!! Thanks for sharing the pictures -- I LOVE LOVE LOVE before and after pictures!! It's so motivating to see results... it's totally what keeps me going! :-) Great work girlie!!

candlegal

You look amazing! It always amazes me how much younger everyone looks in their "after" pics compared to their starting pics. You look fabulous! Be proud! Be very, very proud!!!!:bigsmile:

aquavitae30

Wow, you look great! Good job.

Fiskmama

40 lbs lost in less then 12 weeks!!! How did you do that? That comes out to greater then 3 lbs lost per week. That's serious weight loss. You look great by the way!

ambercscott87

You look awesome and I am sure you feel even better ! THat is what is important!!!

Katiekat1182

Congratulations!!! I am totally inspired!!

srhines117

You look absolutely amazing! Wonderful job! Keep it up!

1QueenB

You look amazing, CONGRATULATIONS:drinker: But you must share your secrets on how you lost 40lbs in 2 months?????

pbxr

Great job! Thanks for sharing the pics ~ it's always so inspiring! Keep up the awesome work! :flowerforyou:

MAbbate

Wow! Congratulations! You look wonderful and I am sure you feel AMAZING! You are an inspiration to all of us....keep up the good work and let us know how it's going. Good luck with your "final 20" ~ I'm sure you'll do great!
Marlene

yeahbaby

Lori, you are AMAZING!!! I particularly love how you look kinda grumpy in the before pic - makes you look all the better in the after pic!! Ha ha!!! Congrats!! You look gorgeous. I'd better (gulp) go take a before pic.

Your admiring cousin. XO