6 months on with pics

jh270593

Wow, I just wrote a massive post, went to get my pics and it deleted!!!

Anyway... This is 6 months on, I haven't got any before pictures but basically...
I'm 5ft9 21 yrs old
SW - 190 pounds
CW - 140 pounds
GW- 135 pounds


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I still feel like a have quite a bit of fat around my belly area but my friends are saying that I just need to tone up and everywhere will flatten down eventually. Any advice or opinions are more than welcome

A quick overview of my story...

In jan this year me and the boyfriend of 4 years broke up, I put on about 50 pounds in the space of us being together. We were both very unhappy and had been for a while. At first I felt like I couldn't cope on my own and we spoke for about a month on and off until we decided to go no contact, and haven't spoken since. I was very unhappy with my body and weight and started using mfp, logging what I ate and sticking to a calorie deficit, I also started doing gym classes, riding my horse more, and taking the dog for longer walks. It all kept my mind busy and distracted and before I knew it, the weight started to drop off. I am so proud of how far I have come and how my mind has changed. I no longer feel like I can't cope on my own, but I am appreciating life more, saying yes to things I would of previously said no to. I have stopped biting my nails, which I have done since a very young age and never been able to stop. I have made new friends and most importantly I have confidence I have never had before. Obviously everyone has an ideal body shape which I don't think I am at yet, but hopefully in 6 months time, I will have achieved that too.

jh270593

P.s. Sorry for messy room!

yafashelli

Congratulations!

CariS001

Congrats!! 50 lbs in 6 months is quite rapid, so it will take a bit for your body to level out and weight lifting will be so important now to make the final changes you want. Job well done

Runningmischka

You look wonderful! Congrats!!! I bet your horse and your dog are happy to spend more time with you )

CFAddict

Great work, you look terrific

radioactiveskullgirl

Congrats !!
can you give me any tips about how to lose that kinda weight within 5 months or so ?
I really want to be in a good shape before I hit the " University stage " Lol
I've got Big , fatty thighs
that's my main problem
any help would be awesome

Crystal82186

Fantastic job! I'm 5'8" and around 190 pounds so your story inspires me. =] Thank you for sharing!

cryptonyt

You should be quite proud of yourself! That is a fantastic accomplishment! I think you look great, but sure, toning is great idea. Congratulations!

jh270593

Congrats !!
can you give me any tips about how to lose that kinda weight within 5 months or so ?
I really want to be in a good shape before I hit the " University stage " Lol
I've got Big , fatty thighs
that's my main problem
any help would be awesome

Basically I stuck to a calorie deficit, I weighed myself every morning when I remembered which spurred me each day and every time It was the lowest I would record that in mfp
I signed up for a few gym classes a week and made them part of my daily routine, and another thing that helped was motivation, I got my motivation from taking measurements and seeing pictures of myself which I didn't like.
Try your hardest to stick to the calorie deficit, I found that I had that much motivation when I started that I stuck to it really well. Now I have practically achieved my goal I am less strict but you have to have that motivation there at the beginning to want to achieve and push yourself. You can do it!! My goals were 1400 on a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days.

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments

Eta i also think it helps when you tell people your little achievements each week, if I lost a few pounds I would tell my family and get a lot of encouragement and support. When I lost 2 stone I announced it on Facebook that I was really proud of myself and got lots of congrats, wells dones which makes u feel great :-)

radioactiveskullgirl

Congrats !!
can you give me any tips about how to lose that kinda weight within 5 months or so ?
I really want to be in a good shape before I hit the " University stage " Lol
I've got Big , fatty thighs
that's my main problem
any help would be awesome

Basically I stuck to a calorie deficit, I weighed myself every morning when I remembered which spurred me each day and every time It was the lowest I would record that in mfp
I signed up for a few gym classes a week and made them part of my daily routine, and another thing that helped was motivation, I got my motivation from taking measurements and seeing pictures of myself which I didn't like.
Try your hardest to stick to the calorie deficit, I found that I had that much motivation when I started that I stuck to it really well. Now I have practically achieved my goal I am less strict but you have to have that motivation there at the beginning to want to achieve and push yourself. You can do it!! My goals were 1400 on a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days.

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments

Eta i also think it helps when you tell people your little achievements each week, if I lost a few pounds I would tell my family and get a lot of encouragement and support. When I lost 2 stone I announced it on Facebook that I was really proud of myself and got lots of congrats, wells dones which makes u feel great :-)

Well that's really awesome ! I do cardio & workouts 6 days \ week along walking twice a day for about 30mins ,,, the thing is I don't know the right calorie deficit for me N how its related to Calories burned during workouts .

jh270593

Congrats !!
can you give me any tips about how to lose that kinda weight within 5 months or so ?
I really want to be in a good shape before I hit the " University stage " Lol
I've got Big , fatty thighs
that's my main problem
any help would be awesome

Basically I stuck to a calorie deficit, I weighed myself every morning when I remembered which spurred me each day and every time It was the lowest I would record that in mfp
I signed up for a few gym classes a week and made them part of my daily routine, and another thing that helped was motivation, I got my motivation from taking measurements and seeing pictures of myself which I didn't like.
Try your hardest to stick to the calorie deficit, I found that I had that much motivation when I started that I stuck to it really well. Now I have practically achieved my goal I am less strict but you have to have that motivation there at the beginning to want to achieve and push yourself. You can do it!! My goals were 1400 on a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days.

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments

Eta i also think it helps when you tell people your little achievements each week, if I lost a few pounds I would tell my family and get a lot of encouragement and support. When I lost 2 stone I announced it on Facebook that I was really proud of myself and got lots of congrats, wells dones which makes u feel great :-)

Well that's really awesome ! I do cardio & workouts 6 days \ week along walking twice a day for about 30mins ,,, the thing is I don't know the right calorie deficit for me N how its related to Calories burned during workouts .

Thank you :-) What's your height?? I used something online but can't remember the link :-( it was on here I found it though. The only reason I eat more when I exercise is cos I found if I didn't I would be really hungry the next day!

mncodergal

Congratulations, you look fantastic! Time is a great healer for broken hearts.. plus your determination to tone up. Keep it up, you're doing a great job!!

radioactiveskullgirl

Congrats !!
can you give me any tips about how to lose that kinda weight within 5 months or so ?
I really want to be in a good shape before I hit the " University stage " Lol
I've got Big , fatty thighs
that's my main problem
any help would be awesome

Basically I stuck to a calorie deficit, I weighed myself every morning when I remembered which spurred me each day and every time It was the lowest I would record that in mfp
I signed up for a few gym classes a week and made them part of my daily routine, and another thing that helped was motivation, I got my motivation from taking measurements and seeing pictures of myself which I didn't like.
Try your hardest to stick to the calorie deficit, I found that I had that much motivation when I started that I stuck to it really well. Now I have practically achieved my goal I am less strict but you have to have that motivation there at the beginning to want to achieve and push yourself. You can do it!! My goals were 1400 on a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days.

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments

Eta i also think it helps when you tell people your little achievements each week, if I lost a few pounds I would tell my family and get a lot of encouragement and support. When I lost 2 stone I announced it on Facebook that I was really proud of myself and got lots of congrats, wells dones which makes u feel great :-)

Well that's really awesome ! I do cardio & workouts 6 days \ week along walking twice a day for about 30mins ,,, the thing is I don't know the right calorie deficit for me N how its related to Calories burned during workouts .

Thank you :-) What's your height?? I used something online but can't remember the link :-( it was on here I found it though. The only reason I eat more when I exercise is cos I found if I didn't I would be really hungry the next day!

am about 5'ft \ 155 cm
yeah sometimes I workout hard N end up eating the whole fridge the nxt day :P

zimmera

Good for you! You look fantastic and should be really proud of your accomplishment. Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do!

perseverance14

Nice work!

jh270593

Thank you :-)

cebiginalaska

Way to go Lady Great work. Sorry about your relationship with your ex :flowerforyou: Don't worry about the messy room Congratulations on the weight loss :bigsmile:

haildodger

You look great! Congratulations. ^-^

KiaraOwens57

that's so freaking inspiring ! I also started at 190.

amreadarrens

Wow... I am still in the midst of my journey. What is your weight loss buddy, I am in the Venus Factor System. http://bit.ly/1ocaNoB

karenj_m

"My goals were 1400 on
a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days."



It is soooo refreshing to see a young person do this right, and not eat 500 calories per day.....congratulations ....fantastic job!

becs3578

Congratulations. You should be so proud of yourself. That is amazing results!

jh270593

"My goals were 1400 on
a non exercise day and 1600 on exercise days. Now I'm eating about 1800 and 2000 on exercise days."



It is soooo refreshing to see a young person do this right, and not eat 500 calories per day.....congratulations ....fantastic job!

Ha ha thanks! I can't eat any less as it leaves me hungry!

jh270593

Thanks, losing weight has gave me something I can do on my own, without feeling like I 'need' someone to do it with :-)