54 lbs down just over half way there pics

codycsweet

Last January I got on the scale and was devastated when I seen the number 250. I kept thinking that has to be wrong so I stepped on the scale a few more times and sure enough yep I was 250. In sept 2012 I had my 3rd and finally baby and never reached 240 in any of my pregnancies. I know that I was eating a lot...I was nursing and knew I'd eat a little more but I was always hungry and grabbed they quickest thing I could find. For any who have nursed it is time consuming especially with my kids they took 30-45 min every time.
So I found this site but didn't do anything with it except to sign up. In march I tried WW made it 3 weeks on their system and lost my ambition. Then in may I whet to buy some shorts size 20 ouch never had to do that before 18 sure but a 20. That was my real turning point. On June 8th I got back on here and have faithfully logged every day (my streak was at 55 days then I went camping and had no cell service for the day, but. Still logged). I seen that a few people commented on something called a Fitbit so I got on amazon researched it and then ordered it. I'm a numbers person and for me this was the best little gadget. I watched what I ate portion wise. I still eat dark chocolate, ice cream or whatever else I want I just make it fit I to my allotment of 1700-2000 calories.
I've had 2 times where I stalled out the last one was jan '14 through the first half of march. I couldn't figure out what was going on yeah I started lifting but I'd loose and gain the same 3 lbs. well I went back and looked at my food and exercise log and found I wasn't probably logging properly. I'm a preschool teacher and eat lunch and snack with the kids and I eat whatever is being served. I believe since I couldn't weight it out and was eyeballing it I underestimated to calorie amount.
It few weeks ago I made it to onederland and waited to write this till I made it a few weeks under 200. I still have aways to go but I realize I have come so far SW250. Jeans size 20 shirt 1x. Bra 42dd/DDD CW 196.8. Jeans 12/14 depending on brand shirt l/XL bra 36DD
I do usually 2 Zumba classes a week lift a few times a week, and average 12-15k steps a day. The two things that I changed was eating I moderation and logging helped me to do that and to move I go for a walks and involve my kids.

May 2013




March 2013 and march 2014 1 yr apart



April 2014. 196.8

lolosensan

Awesome job! Your face has totally changed! Keep up the hard work, it's paying off

la_te_ra_lus

You look great .. Keep up the fantastic work.

elle_321

great work! Such a big change already! I loooove the fitbit, my kids just bought me one for my birthday, It really does help with the cals in and cals out.

diggerjcb1966

You look fantastic! Keep at it and you will get there. Inspirational.

getninshape56

Good job! You look amazing...keep up the good work and you'll reach your goal

kar328

You look incredible! It's a huge difference.

Our numbers are very similar, I started at 248 and recently hit my halfway point with 56 lbs. I hit Onderland at the end of February. A lot of the clothing sizes are the same or close so it's great for me to be able to see someone I can really relate to. Keep it up and I will too! :flowerforyou:

qwicherbytchin

You look great! I love reading stories like this. It helps keep me motivated.

kirstybogle

Well done. You've really inspired me.

kjurassic

Wow! Awesome job! You are doing this!!! YAY!!!!

Hannah_Hopes

Fab work!

zoeysasha37

Great job!!

blakedebo

Fantastic job! You demonstrate what a great commitment to you health can achieve!

EsqMom

What an amazing story! I'm barely 7 pounds down but just started two weeks ago... still 37 to go though... I need more stories from you and like yours to keep my hopes high!

maryann46106

You've made me feel like I can do this too! Thank you so much for sharing.

DaniDC28

Great job!!!

SheaChez

Way to go! One of the things that is so hard as a Mom is to find time to care for ourselves - you deserve this! You look great - keep up the good work!

Jazz_2014

You look great. No doubt you feel it. Thanks for posting, particularly your numbers. Its helpful for those of us that can compare. Your previous weight and size is where I was at. I am also doing Zumba. Thanks for sharing and be an inspiration.

tinileak92

Well done you!! You are looking amazing a true inspiration to us all..

codycsweet

great work! Such a big change already! I loooove the fitbit, my kids just bought me one for my birthday, It really does help with the cals in and cals out.

Thank you yes the Fitbit has been a huge help and motivator. I can't believe how little I moved before I had it on a daily basis. When I had to get a replacement I felt lost when I didn't have my Fitbit.

codycsweet

You look great! I love reading stories like this. It helps keep me motivated.

Thank you, you got this I also come here to read stories for motivation. You also got this ????

codycsweet

What an amazing story! I'm barely 7 pounds down but just started two weeks ago... still 37 to go though... I need more stories from you and like yours to keep my hopes high!

Thank you and you can do this one day at a time and stick with it.

walk757

Amazing:happy:

codycsweet

Way to go! One of the things that is so hard as a Mom is to find time to care for ourselves - you deserve this! You look great - keep up the good work!

Thank you and very true as a mom I'm always putting others first but I also finally realized I need and have to put me and my health first. It has made me a better person, mom, and wife.

codycsweet

You look great. No doubt you feel it. Thanks for posting, particularly your numbers. Its helpful for those of us that can compare. Your previous weight and size is where I was at. I am also doing Zumba. Thanks for sharing and be an inspiration.

Thank you I love my Zumba it's my therapy and a great time.

codycsweet

Thank you everyone I look to all of you for inspiration and motivation I love this site. I have never suck with something this long. Now I know it's a lifestyle change and not a temp fix.

sun_fish

Congratulations on your loss! And how great that you were able to do it without cutting out your favorite foods. You look great!

JojoEffeckt164

absolutely awesome! You look great already! I´m looking forward to see you success pictures next year!

Heirgreat

you are such an inspiration! thanks for posting

StacyRenee77

You look great!! Be proud

tiggerlgh

Congratulations! You look GREAT! Such a great motivator!