51 lbs down in 1 year , still a long way to go (with pics)

yellowlemoned

I put these in another thread, but I figured I'd put there here too.

The first picture is from late March/Early April last year when I was about 270lbs (my starting weight was 284) and the second picture is from last month at about 238. I'm 234 now. still have a long way to go, but it's a good start!

freddi11e

OMG WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TRANSFORMATION!!!!!!!!!!!

MrsRatfire

51 pounds is great! I want to do a slow loss too. Sure, I would love to wake up tomorrow and it was all gone, but that will not happen. And crash loss- I have done it a 100 times. It just is not sustainable. If I lose slow, I figure I can do it forever. Thanks for the post! 51 pounds is far from a START- it is a whole lotta' weight! keep on!

TiffanyJole

What an inspiration, I was at 300 lbs when I started MyFitnessPal, I've only lost 9 lbs so far, but your story gives me the hope that I can lose the weight too! Thanks for sharing your success story!

BookAngel_a

Yep I agree, you've made a huge amount of progress! You look great! As a side note, I love the clever use of books in the first photo!

Binnee95

It's not a good start- It's a Great start! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing your photos- it is so motivating!

kmr0293

I'm impressed. KUTGW

mandikaye

First, you're gorgeous. Keep working!

Second, I LOVE the book arch!

40andFindingFitness

Nice progress! Keep up the good work.

Livin4me1969

You are doing so great!! You look wonderful! Good job!:drinker:

NichelleHall

I love it! You look radiant

mummma

you look great! well done darling! P.S love those books. fabulous

KeepGoingKylene

Excellent job, you look great!!

erikarobles

Awesome job!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!!

poohbah4

And a testimony to taking the broad (no pun intended) view. A pound or so a week seems like such a small step, but looking back over the year it adds up. And is so much better than doing nothing. So . . . great, GREAT progress and think what it will be NEXT April! :flowerforyou:

Kitship

Way to go! You're doing amazing!

ThreeDragonflies33

GREAT Job! Keep up the hard work! Pictures give great motivation to keep going! :happy: Thank you for sharing!

rosehips60

You go girl! You're an inspiration! and you're looking fabulous!

silver_arrow3

You are making fantastic progress!

Also, that arch. Holy jeebus I want book archways everywhere.

Danette73

You look fab!!! Congrats!!!!!

PJPrimrose

OT: That wedding arch is the LAST WORD!!! (Bad pun couldn't be helped!) I swear I'd set that arch up somewhere in my house. My doorways are arched...hmmmm....

Well, we have established you are willing to stick to your plan and work hard. GO YOU!!! You also have great taste in decor. You're bound to succeed at this! Good job!

yellowlemoned

Thank you everybody for your kind words! I thought about giving up so many times since 1 lb - 1.5lbs a week didn't seem like much at all, but looking back I'm so glad I didn't. Hopefully by this time next year I'll be able to say I've lost another 50 lbs

For everybody asking I helped my friend make the arch for her wedding, we found this metal frame that presses the books together so they stay up on amazon, i don't remember it being very expensive. and it looks awesome!

swsays

I also loved the book arch!

I know what you mean about the 1-1.5 pound a week routine feeling so slow and small - but they add up and a slow, measured loss is way more sustainable in the long run! That 1 pound that takes us from 200 to 199 will be HUGE won't it???? And that is "only" a pound!!!

FinnTheMonster

WOW!!! Darling, You look amazing! What an inspiration! You can do anything you set your mind to!!

Pogo59

You keep it going girl! You are getting better each day! Congratulations -- its not easy being cheesy

ankleWED

thanks for sharing. That is a great wt. loss . So encouraging. Takes determination and commitment. You go girl. Congratulations ! looking good.

bear2303

You look fantastic! Keep up the amazing work!

basowner

great job!

kwantlen2051

Congrats on your awesome transformation. Looking forward to your next inspiring pics! Keep it up!

WaterBunnie

You're doing just right. I've averaged about a pound a week too, I'm set for a higher deficit but high days and holidays have reduced my over-all rate - which is just fine with me because I don't want to miss out on the fun things in life or feel deprived by the process. I'm also getting into the groove of how I will need to eat to maintain which I wouldn't with a faster quick-fix loss. Keep up the great work!

197Kiki

Congrats!! Looking great!