60 pounds lost and lottsa pics

Mikkimeow

First off, I want to warn all of you. You aren't going to see some glamorous change. I am not even halfway through my weight loss. What you are going to see is one normal girl that really likes food, and how she managed to still like food and still lose 63 pounds.

I was not always a chunky girl. Actually, growing up, I was fairly normal sized, leaning towards an athletic build. I played volleyball, softball, ran track, and in the summer I traveled with a competitive softball team. I was recruited to play softball for a college in my hometown, and I accepted. Midway through the season, I tore my rotator cuff while pitching, and lost my scholarship. I left college heart broken and returned to work at the only job I had waiting: Mcdonalds. In less than a year I had gone from living my dream to working minimum wage and drowning my sorrows in fudge sundaes. I gained 65 pounds in less than a year, while my husband (boyfriend at the time) watched me turn into a bitter, sarcastic version of myself. I was angry at the world, furious and feeling entitled that someone with my intelligence should be running companies, not flipping burgers.

Jump ahead to summer of 2012. I found out I was pregnant, shortly after joining MFP as a lazy attempt to lose weight. I was terrified. I had been adopted and raised by cold, unfeeling parents, and I did not want my child to grow up the way I did. I vowed to become a better person for the little one growing inside me.

While I was pregnant, I started reading the forums and understanding how this losing weight thing really worked. No fads, cleanses, shakes, or expensive equipment was going to save me. I needed to overhaul my idea on weight loss and work my way from the bottom. I started eating healthy (calculating my intake to maintain and gain at my doctor's recommend amount) and exercising every day. By time I had my daughter, I had only gained five pounds.

At this point, I had the knowledge, I knew what I needed to do. But as many parents can probably understand, I had no idea how difficult it would be to become a full time parent and also focus on becoming a healthier individual. I gained another forty pounds within months after my daughter was born. .

My beginnings:





Fast forward to July of 2013. I just woke up after another night of horrible sleep and decided, "This is enough."

I started lifting (excuse my bad form as a lifting newb):



I began to grow in confidence again, just like the athlete I had once been. Once I started seeing results, it just clicked for me.







I am currently sitting at 230 from 295, terrified of crossing that 300 mark. My plan is to lose another 60 and to get below 22% body fat. While the first fifty came off fairly rapidly, I have been losing and gaining the last ten pounds for the last six months. And it may be frustrating, but more than anything I have learned that life is about moderation, and learning to be happy where I am instead of where I should be. I have no doubt I will meet my goals. I ran my first 5k last month, have one next month, and am running my very first Warrior Dash in January of 2015. Also, I plan on exponentially increasing my hotness until the world just can't handle my sexy.

I started a blog for all the people interested in following my progress; or you can creep me on here:
http://todomikki.wordpress.com/

*I would like to also add that I was lucky enough to land a great job, and am in the works of going to back to play college softball again!

Me about a week/two weeks ago:

ew_david

Work it, gurrrl! Awesome job and keep it up.

Escloflowne

gypsy_spirit

Awesome squat depth. I might be a little jealous. You have worked hard - congrats on all the progress.

codycsweet

Great job

devil_in_a_blue_dress

:flowerforyou:

You are awesome.

srmchan

Look at that squat! Those suckers kill me, but I know they're effective so I do them too. Nice job!

odusgolp

That IS a glamorous change! Way to go!!!!

CallMeCupcakeDammit

Awesome squat depth. I might be a little jealous. You have worked hard - congrats on all the progress.

I might be, too. Keep up the great work, mama!!! :flowerforyou:

Sarauk2sf

Congratulations.

And your squat form looks good in that pic!

trinatrina1984

Great work you should be very pleased wit yourself

wapan

Wow, your story was damn compelling. You are quite a good writer and I hope you get to put that skill to work for you. I'm always impressed with how much confidence this taking control of our lives thing can have. Wishing you all the best!

SapiensPisces

This deserves some epic dance gifs.

ShellyBell999

Great work beautiful. :happy:

Thank-You for sharing. :flowerforyou:

mommy22alyns

Way to go!

sunshinekind919

You have such an incredible story - one of the best I've read on here. You have a talent for writing and are beautiful inside and out! You've come so far and you're still working so hard!! Congratulations on all that you've accomplished! You're wonderful!

Guns_N_Buns

Ladybug1250

Fantastic! Amazing! Inspiring! Sensational!! you got this babe you're doing great!! Xoxox

disneygallagirl

you are doing FABULOUS! Awesome progress!

jaredmcfitness

Seriously, that's amazing!! Thanks for sharing and best of luck on your goals and journey!

rfischer50

WOW....keep it up girl. I find your story has inspired me.

hyg99

Well done, looking fab

latenitelucy

Awesome!

triciabh1

Great work, keep it up!!

Ronij59

I love seeing you young girls get success from weight loss and working so hard at it early on instead of waiting like I did when it is so much harder as you get older. You develope all kinds of ailments and being heavy just accentuates them. So good for you young lady, woman, momma, wife. Keep up the good work and I can imagine the sexy you will be bringing back! WTG

Glynneybug

You look WONDERFUL and I loved reading about your story. Feel free to add me if you like! I am SO PROUD of YOU!!!!

sun_fish

Congratulations on how far you've come and your commitment to taking it further. Your hard work shows and your confidence shines through. :flowerforyou:

sinker59

Nice work; that IS a glamorous transformation!

Kate7294

Great job!

Dentice143

Awesome job!!! You look fantastic!!!!

Squamation

Fantastic.

You're amazeballs.