inspiring weight loss pics? :)

andyleemrrs

I'll play!

omg how did you do it?

A few tips that I think are really important:

Overall: Make small but sustainable changes. Building habits is key. When it's habit, it's easy! When you make one change into a habit, begin to include another small change.

Exercise: Figure out what you really enjoy. It's different for everybody! I can't stand yoga (I've tried, a few times) it's far too slow paced for me. However, I really enjoy things that get me moving fast: dancing, circuit training, HIIT. If you don't enjoy it, you'll be less inclined to keep it up. I like Jillian Michaels (fave is Ripped in 30) and http://neilarey.com/workouts.html

Food: I love food. I eat back all of my exercise calories, using MFP as it's designed. Invest in a food scale and weigh EVERYTHING. Stick with foods that you enjoy. This includes snacks for those of us that are inclined to munch throughout the day. I snack on cherry tomatoes (or a whole roma) and individually wrapped snack cheeses and the like. Find your happy snacks, make room for them in your day, and stick with those.

Very good tips! And you look AMAZING!

knitapeace

I have lost just under 45kgs so far... I still have about 30kgs to go until my goal wait. I was not at my highest in these photos... but there is about 25kgs+ difference between them.



Sometimes I look in the mirror and feel like I haven't lost anything, but seeing old pictures really helps keep me motivated. I still struggle with self esteem issues but I'm getting better, and my family and boyfriend are very supportive.

OK all these stories are amazing and inspiring but I just have to comment here. First, you have made INCREDIBLE progress. Fantastic. Don't give up. And second I hope you know how beautiful you were and are.

bethanimal4

bump! posting later

absolutely LOVE these threads, amazing job everyone!

MrsH1987

On the left I was wearing a UK size 18, on the right I am wearing a UK 10/12. The 10/12 is a bit too loose and I am going to exchange it for an 8/10 tomorrow :-D

GeekMeister

Before @ 255+ lbs. (8/2012) - After @ 175lbs (ish) (8/8/2014)

[img]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r482/Darin_Van_Raes/Transformation Pics/DVRCompare_zpse0307b24.jpg[/img]

onetallmamma

Needed this today :-)

185dengbiqi

love looking at these pictures while eating breakfast, it inspires me so much!

super_belle

So motivating, thanks guys!

Mom2ATM

You are beautiful! congrats on your progress so far! Ive lost about 40lbs since before i started logging again and i cant see or feel a difference, other people have but not me

YF92

Before @ 255+ lbs. (8/2012) - After @ 175lbs (ish) (8/8/2014)

[img]http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r482/Darin_Van_Raes/Transformation Pics/DVRCompare_zpse0307b24.jpg[/img]

Good stuff man, thats pretty impressive.

Sparkle_1968

OMG!!! Well done each & every one of you! What an absolute inspiration you all are! You all look absolutely fantastic, amazing! ... Cant wait to add mine one day.. I'm only in my 2nd month & have lost 17LB (+8.5LB before I started with MFP) 25.5Lb to date.....

xX_PhoenixRising_Xx

I've lost 67.3kg (148lbs) in total. In the first photo I weighed 142kg (313lbs), it was taken after I'd lost 7kg (15lbs). In the current photo I'm sitting right around 82kg (180lbs). I'm not quite at goal but I'm happy with my progress

lugiealone

hi. if you dont mind me asking what happened to the excess skin? this is so amazing!!

Zikhona123

Hi!

Great job, you look great! Well done!

aem91409

Here you go. I'm 5'3 and 155 down to 126. About 130 in this after picture. Good luck with your goals.

Look great girl! I'm 5'3" started at 169, currently at 148 and your right around my goal. Makes me excited to see you got there and you look wonderful!

aem91409

Hi!

I started 8/1/11, and just worked my butt off at the gym, and ate better. MFP has been the biggest help for me to get where I am today. I logged it, stuck with it, and just didn't give up!

I did a lot of things, Zumba, Spin, Weights, jogged about 6 5K's, jog/walk briskly outside, Arc Trainer at the gym, and I started with the elliptical at the gym.

I started at 237 lbs, I am 5'3". I have lost 113 lbs so far and am now 123 lbs and 43 years old. The "after" pics were taken this past week.

you look AMAZING! :flowerforyou: like a completely different person!

puddy29

you look fabulous

puddy29

I've still got many more pounds to lose but this is my progress so far -->


Christmas 2013:






May 2014 (6 months on / 75lb lost):

puddy29

you look fabulous

aem91409

How about a before & in progress?
I'm 5'3"
Left:
February 3, 2014
169.2 pounds
35" waist
Right:
August 1, 2014
148.8 pounds
30" waist




Just started taking back pictures last month -
Left
July 3, 2014
151.2 pounds
31" waist
Right
August 1, 2014
148.8 pounds
30" waist


^^ not a huge change, but not too bad for a months time. excited to see the change when I've got a few months between those pictures.

I think my goal is to get down to 120 pounds, but that may change as I get closer to it.
Going to the Dominican Republic at the end of January, 24 weeks away, and I'm hoping to lose at least another 20 pounds by then.