One Year with MFP - 60lbs Gone!

baiye1

On May 6, 2013, a few days after a personal issue, I decided that if I were going to keep up with my 8 year old, I had better do something. I was the heaviest I had ever been (not pregnant) and I just felt tired, lethargic and generally unmotivated and awful. I don't know what happened that Monday, but I woke up and logged into MFP. I changed my stats to what it was that morning, and went hard at'er. I lost 40lbs between May 6 and August 20th. Kind of lost momentum over the winter but, while I gained back 10, I've lost them and then some. So, although it's a day early, here is my success story.

This was taken a month in. I'm 10lbs lighter than my starting weight but I wasn't going to regain just to take the pic!



This is the difference in my face. One is from an ID card, one is a selfie.



I have quite a ways to go, but I'm still proud of what I've done. It's not all about the scales for me, I'm enjoying the NSVs as well. It's a journey, I guess, right? :happy:

Ronij59

you look fantastic! I am proud of you. YOu should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the good work. I will!

Polishprinsezz

60lbs is awesome. nsvs are so rewarding too!!

beesmall

You look fantastic! What a year of hard work! wonderful effort! x.

Nedra19455

What an inspiration! I hope to be writing a similar post next year!

mandybear014

Wow! You look great. Awesome job and keep up the good work.

stacyg1979

Well done!!!!

ceemaw

way to go! thanks for sharing your success story and pics - really inspirational!

elisa123gal

You are doing great..much smaller. Great work.

elghee123

Sometimes, scales makes us feel unmotivated but those NSV's we get in different ways - they really kept us going and moving. Congratulations to you!

Note: It is my 1 year old son who motivated me so much into losing weight. He is quite big and athletic for his age that I have to keep up with him. VERY GOOD REASON!

chani8

You are beautiful!! Great job!! Celebrate your success!! And keep on it! You've got this down!!