100 days, 25 lbs

UmmSqueaky

Since this is a progress post (my first!), I'm won't go into the whole, long winded story of my struggles to lose weight. Let's just say that this is the furthest I've gotten. Now the key is to keep losing, as my usual MO is to lose 5, gain 10, lose 15, gain 20, lose 10, gain 15.



Picture on the left is right before a 50 mile bike ride last September. I was so excited and happy, but when I saw the picture, all I wanted to do was cry. The biking jacket was the largest women's size I could find, and I could barely zip it up. I had been bike commuting semi regularly since April of 2013, on some weeks, off others. I figure I was averaging 40 miles a week. That's not really a lot, but compared to the activity I was getting before (none), it was huge.

My problem? Food. I didn't track it, I didn't watch it. In fact, on days I biked, I said to hell with it, I'm going to eat lunch out. I gained weight!

Now, I do IIFYM. First month on actual tracking here on MFP, I focused on getting down to my calorie goal. Second month, I focused on getting sodium and sugar under control. Third month, I focused on upping my protein. Now into the fourth month, I'm working more fruit into my diet. I still eat out, but a lot a lot a lot less. I used to eat out 4-5 days a week. Now I limit myself to just once.

1/3 of the way to my initial goal. Onward and downward!

gypsy_spirit

:drinker: Look at that jacket! I know you were excited. It sounds like you are really doing this the right way. You look great and I know you're walking on air!

ShannonMpls

Congrats on great progress! And so smart in my opinion to work the changes in gradually. It gives them staying power. Keeeeeep going!

elghee123

Isn't it an amazing feeling when you have this tight-fitted-undersized-clothes suddenly fits? Love your yellow jacket and job well done.

Julbella78

Way to go!! Keep up the good work.

kasaz

Great job and amazing difference. Looks like more than 25 pounds for sure. Congratulations!

cathipa

Great job!! Keep it up!

katimama

great job!!!! congratulations!

SexyLovinmeCook

I definitely see the change! Congratulations you are doing wonderful!

shann1979

Thats amazing! Keep up the good work :happy:

geminigrey

Looking good, ma'am! Congrats and keep on keeping on!

sherisse69

Awesome job! Keep at it! Use pictures like these to continue to motivate you - YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! Way to go

Happymom83

Awesomeness!

UmmSqueaky

Thanks everyone! I celebrated today by having a chocolate donut for breakfast. Can't wait until I actually need to buy smaller clothes, so I can buy some of the uber cute biking jerseys I've had my eye on, but wouldn't have fit

MostlyWater

very nice!

mizpoke

awesome progress! You keep that up, you are looking G-R-E-A-T!! :drinker:

carstekj

Great job!!

karen1105mfp

That is fantastic! Thank you for posting - my situation is very similar to yours and this is very inspiring! Good job and keep up the great work!