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

kassiebby1124

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%


After: Taken yesterday

lauraashley09

Wow! Congrats! What a difference!

kassiebby1124

Thanks!

MistyRose0424

Wow you look amazing what a difference YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!

Jelaan

You look wonderful!! Good job!

kassiebby1124

Thank you very much (:

KeepGoingKylene

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

Way to go girl!!!! Congrats on your lost, you look wonderful. So happy for you.

Crackertime

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

You look great! WTG!!:flowerforyou:

StacyRenee77

Very nice loss

kassiebby1124

Thank you all so, so much. It really means a lot to me

hydeiagarcia4112

Wow! Amazing. Don't give up! You have done a great job so far!=)

MyChocolateDiet

:flowerforyou:

Fujiberry

Your confidence now is beautiful! Congrats!

UnicornAmanda

You look awesome!!!!!

vasairiah

You truly look amazing! I'm so very proud of you and happy for your success!! :flowerforyou:

la_te_ra_lus

Fantastic progress... Keep up the great work.

SomeNights246

Your story made me smile. You're looking great. You'll fit that 8 in no time. :flowerforyou:

kassiebby1124

Wow I didn't know this came back. Thank you everybody

bd0027

Good job. (:

DOMTIA1012

You look fantastic!

guinevere96

im a 20/22 now and just starting my journey, im 18. I love reading success stories and finding someone who was a lot like me who has successfully been reaching their goals, it really motivates me.. thank you looking great!

drumbum77DW

Way to go girl!!! Keep it up you're looking great!!! :bigsmile:

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ianthy

Lovely story - well done!

Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel

Lookin good! Loving your calf muscles! :drinker:

dwalt15110

You are looking fabulous! Your smile says it all!

ezloshead

You got some sexy Chun Li legs going on! And i love that your focus is on body fat and fit rather than your weight. Congrats!

Wilmingtonbelle

Thank you for sharing, you are an inspiration!! Your gorgeous smile shows how proud you are of your hard work and you should be very proud :flowerforyou: I'm very jealous of your leg muscles hoping to have the same someday!

Sláinte! :drinker:

becky10rp

Congratulations!!!

You are beautiful (but - you always were.......)!

Keep up the great work!