First mini-goal: 20 lbs down! (pics)

DecemberPsalm

Of course I'm just at the beginning of my journey, but I wanted to share my first mini-goal success with you!

I had been in the 230's for most of the past year (I'm 5'6 by the way). Then I started bingeing every day and gained 20lbs in TWO MONTHS, which brought me up to 257.5 lbs and I basically avoided the mirror by that point! I was full and bloated constantly.

The "before" picture is from a Mother's Day visit with my mom, who later let me know that my recent weight gain had NOT gone unnoticed and she was scared for my health and urged me to lose weight. I was embarrassed to say the least, but I knew she was right, and it helped me get my *kitten* in gear. I knew I couldn't see her again a few months later and still be just as big, or bigger. I couldn't possibly justify that.

It's taken 3 months to lose 20 lbs - the first few weeks were simply a process of ceasing my daily binges and cutting out my trigger foods (cheese, full fat mayo, and pasta mainly - out of sight, out of mind). After a few weeks of getting used to that, I began counting calories on MFP, taking walks, and eventually doing the 30 Day Shred (which, I found out, you CAN do even if you're outta shape and 250 lbs!)

I've lost a couple inches off my midsection, and I do feel more confident already, and I think my face looks less puffy, which I was really excited about

Now that I got rid of those "excess" 20 lbs I can focus on my next mini-goal: Another 20 lbs by December 1st!

Nory143

Great job! I can see a big difference between the two pics!

DiamondRubyMom

Awesome! Keep it up.

snowboardRN

Yay! Good job!!!

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LaurieinSanMarcos

Definitely can see it in your pictures. Kudos for staying with it!

puddy29

Great job you rock

AShannon54

Keep up the good work!

Kissesvumisses

You're doing fantastic!

Gr8ChangesAhead

Doing great

Sophiareed218

Big difference! Great job! I can really see it in your face. I think I might try out the 30 day shred too. Keep it up and maybe we can meet in the under 200 club? See ya there.

DeborahBatewell

nice job!

ParkerH47

Looking good! You can definitely tell a difference in your face :flowerforyou:

iamladygusta

Awesome job!!!!

wjelly

Looking good well done so far.

jiagetsfit

Only 20lbs down, but there is a lot of difference. Great work!

davidshaw20102010

Great job. Keep going and be proud of yourself.

Kate7294

Your doing it! Keep it up

ninyagwa

You look fantastic, great job! (Also, can I steal your clothes, I might be able to wear them soon enough!) I like your sense of style!

Shaquana2

Great job. Stay motivated

Jessica11221

Great job!

kpwelker

Congratulations!

mary659497

Good for you. I can tell the difference. Keep up the hard work.

restors

Congratulations I can definitely see the difference, keep it going

helloimkristin

Congrats! You can definitely see the progress

iamworthy14

CONGRATS you look amazing and happy!

cherryblossombabe

That's amazing! Well done to you, takes so much hard work but I bet you are feeling epic!

Jerseygrrl

Congratulations! The difference is really evident in your photos.
You are off to a GREAT start. Looking forward to seeing your next set of photographs. I love seeing successes!!!

ianthy

Yeah - you can really see the diference. Keep going and keep posting.

elisa123gal

yes..your face and stomach…smaller!!!! nice work.

DecemberPsalm

HAHA I just realized I messed up my picture - the Before is supposed to say May, not March! *eye roll* Haha gotta edit that:)

Anyway, thanks so much you guys, the positive feedback is so motivating!!