Half way through, 85 pounds down with pictures
mltdown
Posts: 311 Member
Well, before I even start I have never done pictures on here so I hope they work!!
I have been overweight ever since I finished high school and started college, after 2 kids and loads of stress I found myself eating to be happy and just make it through the day. I have tried everything under the sun to lose weight and never got very far. I had finally got to the point that I would never even step on a scale for fear I might break it LOL. At 315 (more than likely more that was the last weight I remember seeing on the scale) I decided it was time to change my life I couldn't stand how every time I looked in the mirror I wanted to cry at how hideous I had let myself because, and how I was setting a terrible example for my two children. I wanted to be able to go to the park and play with they without running out of breath and sweating like a hog. So, in end May of this year the journey started I cut all processed carbs out of my diet, but never started exercising. It wasn't until I found MFP in Aug. that I saw a real change in not only my eating habits, but also in my exercise. I kicked my butt into high gear and got moving!!! Everyone on here is so encouraging and I never felt judged by anyone, if it wasn't for this site I seriously don't think I would be at where I am today!!
I feel amazing even if I am not even close to my goal weight yet, I can walk stairs without even thinking twice about it or losing any steam! I am starting to love myself again, and I have muscles I didn't even know existed!! From May 25th to Oct 25th I have lost 85 pounds and I only have 30 more till I will see a 100's and I am so excited to get there. Thank you to everyone on here for all the encouraging words you have sent my way, and I can't wait to see you all at the finish line!!!!
Me at around 315 in April of this year:
Me in May right before I started this is the picture that made my jaw drop and got me going:
I took this in September after I was down 60 pounds:
And these last two were just taken a few weeks ago:
I hope this brings motivation to some of you in your journey to lose weight because you CAN do it!!!
I have been overweight ever since I finished high school and started college, after 2 kids and loads of stress I found myself eating to be happy and just make it through the day. I have tried everything under the sun to lose weight and never got very far. I had finally got to the point that I would never even step on a scale for fear I might break it LOL. At 315 (more than likely more that was the last weight I remember seeing on the scale) I decided it was time to change my life I couldn't stand how every time I looked in the mirror I wanted to cry at how hideous I had let myself because, and how I was setting a terrible example for my two children. I wanted to be able to go to the park and play with they without running out of breath and sweating like a hog. So, in end May of this year the journey started I cut all processed carbs out of my diet, but never started exercising. It wasn't until I found MFP in Aug. that I saw a real change in not only my eating habits, but also in my exercise. I kicked my butt into high gear and got moving!!! Everyone on here is so encouraging and I never felt judged by anyone, if it wasn't for this site I seriously don't think I would be at where I am today!!
I feel amazing even if I am not even close to my goal weight yet, I can walk stairs without even thinking twice about it or losing any steam! I am starting to love myself again, and I have muscles I didn't even know existed!! From May 25th to Oct 25th I have lost 85 pounds and I only have 30 more till I will see a 100's and I am so excited to get there. Thank you to everyone on here for all the encouraging words you have sent my way, and I can't wait to see you all at the finish line!!!!Me at around 315 in April of this year:
Me in May right before I started this is the picture that made my jaw drop and got me going:
I took this in September after I was down 60 pounds:
And these last two were just taken a few weeks ago:
I hope this brings motivation to some of you in your journey to lose weight because you CAN do it!!!
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Great work!! Sooo inspiring!!! I cant see your pictures tho??0
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I know I don't know how to do all this picture stuff lol0
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WOW that is just great, in 5 months, how did u do it ?!?!!?!?! I wish i could do that ! We cant see your pictures you need to make the
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Can't see the pics, but fantastic job! This place has be monumental to my loss too. I need to get with the excercise now... apparently I've been here 40 days!! Time flies when You're encouraged by everybody on here!! :bigsmile:0
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Thats amazing!! My goal is also around 85 pounds (40kg) and I am a quarter of the way in two months, so this is very inspiring to hear the goal is really in sight and achievable! You go girl! Keep up the great work and enjoy your new found healthy body! 0
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There I just made them direct links and they work I can't make them show up I don't know what i'm doing wrong lol!!0
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you have to do it like this [.img] link [./img] (whit out the dots ) 0
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85 pounds! That is fantastic!.. I love reading these success stories!0
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I tried that then it just says the image was deleted by photobucket do I need to change a setting or something?0
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MY JAW DROPPED! girl you did that in FIVE MONTHS?? holy jeebus girl that's AWESOME you are a HUGE inspiration!!! congrats you look GREAT0
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Hi- I just copy and pasted the link into a new window. Your pictures were AMAZING! You GO GIRL!!! You are definitely an inspiration and should be proud of yourself. I would say you've earned bragging rights! 0
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hmmm i think there is something wrong with photobucket, are you coping the correct link?0
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maybe photobucket just hates me because I have never used it before LOL0
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lol nah i dont think so , you have to copy the IMG CODE (on photobucket) and then when you copy it , just change the caps IMG to lower case !!! it just worked for me !0
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Got it wooo hoooo im not as stupid as I think lol!! Thank you for all your help edinat!!0
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no problem i am glad it worked, i am inspired by your success ! 0
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Just checked back for the pics and WOW girl! You look amazing!! Good job! That is insane you have made such drastic changes! Keep up the great work, you are inspiration to alot of people, and most of all, I am sure your family and friends! 0
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Thats amazing, great job!0
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Thank you very much, im sure people say this all the time but i really feel the same as I always have I can just jump higher lolJust checked back for the pics and WOW girl! You look amazing!! Good job! That is insane you have made such drastic changes! Keep up the great work, you are inspiration to alot of people, and most of all, I am sure your family and friends! I wish you the best of luck on your journey too! 0 -
CONGRATS.
You look incredible, great job. Thank you for sharing it is so encouraging to see people losing weight0 -
Great job! Very inspiring! The pictures are great!0
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Astounding transformation, and SO FAST!! How did you do it so fast? Seriously... that's fast.0
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WTG!!!! LOOKING GREAT SO FAR!! KEEP IT UP, 5MONTHS IS SO QUICK...ANY SPECIAL TRICKS OTHER THAN WORKING OUT AND WATCHING WHAT YOU EAT?? CONGRATS!0
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Woot! Looking goooood!0
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You look AMAZING!! Congratulations! I have a lot of weight to lose and people like you inspire me to keep going. Thanks!0
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great job!!!!0
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You look great!! Congrats on your hard work!!0
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Congrats on your big success! You look fantastic and are very beautiful!0
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Yay! You look great!0
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Fantastic job! This site is a great way to stay motivated!0
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