From a size 20/22 to a tight size 8: A 19 year old's journey

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kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
My goal for the end of the summer was to be able to fit into a size 8. I went to Charlotte Russe (their sizes tend to run small) and just for fun I grabbed a 12,10, and an 8. I knew the 12 and 10 would fit but I grabbed an 8 just to see how far I was from my goal.I wiggled my way into them and with a fair amount of sucking in, I was able to close them. Did they look good? No. Did I have a huge muffin top?Hell yes. But the point is that I had them on. I broke down in the dressing room. I started my journey in a size 20/22. I'm almost an 8 after 2 years and I'm only 19. My weight hasn't changed much from the initial weight loss I had but I clearly have made a difference. I also have muscular definition in my arms now (: I started at 49.8% body fat and I'm currently at 29.3%. I joined the rugby team and i'll be playing 7s this summer.
This is a major milestone for me because my goal when I first started losing weight was to be a size 8. After re-evaluating my goals, I want to drop my body fat to 15% within the next to years and maybe to 20% by August, though that may not be attainable. I don't know, haha. But I wanted to share my current progress. I put one of my "fat" photos and one I took yesterday.

Before: I'm not sure what this weight is but it's somewhere around 269. I think my body fat was higher than 49%
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After: Taken yesterday
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  • lauraashley09
    lauraashley09 Posts: 182 Member
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    Wow! Congrats! What a difference!
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
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    Thanks!
  • MistyRose0424
    MistyRose0424 Posts: 114 Member
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    Wow you look amazing what a difference YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!
  • Jelaan
    Jelaan Posts: 815 Member
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    You look wonderful!! Good job!
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
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    Thank you very much (:
  • KeepGoingKylene
    KeepGoingKylene Posts: 432 Member
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    Amazing girl! You look great! To have the motivation, strength and willpower to do this at 19 is truly amazing. Kudos to you and keep up the great work!! :flowerforyou:
  • GelasiaT
    GelasiaT Posts: 74 Member
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    Way to go girl!!!! Congrats on your lost, you look wonderful. So happy for you.
  • Crackertime
    Crackertime Posts: 23 Member
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    This is the first time I've ever posted. You are awesome! You are taking control of your life at 19! I wish I had the willpower at that age! Thank you for being my inspiration for today!
  • ReneeIsReady
    ReneeIsReady Posts: 97 Member
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    You look great! WTG!!:flowerforyou:
  • StacyRenee77
    StacyRenee77 Posts: 2,732 Member
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    Very nice loss
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
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    Thank you all so, so much. It really means a lot to me
  • hydeiagarcia4112
    hydeiagarcia4112 Posts: 3 Member
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    Wow! Amazing. Don't give up! You have done a great job so far!=)
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
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    :flowerforyou:
  • Fujiberry
    Fujiberry Posts: 400 Member
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    Your confidence now is beautiful! Congrats! :D
  • UnicornAmanda
    UnicornAmanda Posts: 294 Member
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    You look awesome!!!!!
  • vasairiah
    vasairiah Posts: 5,187 Member
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    You truly look amazing! I'm so very proud of you and happy for your success!! :flowerforyou:
  • la_te_ra_lus
    la_te_ra_lus Posts: 243 Member
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    Fantastic progress... Keep up the great work.
  • SomeNights246
    SomeNights246 Posts: 807 Member
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    Your story made me smile. You're looking great. You'll fit that 8 in no time. :flowerforyou:
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
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    Wow I didn't know this came back. Thank you everybody <3
  • bd0027
    bd0027 Posts: 1,053 Member
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    Good job. (:
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