down 30 pounds, pics

meg811

I was going to wait until I hit my halfway goal of 50 pounds before I posted pictures, but I'm at 30 and feel like I could use a little pick-me-up so I'm going to go ahead and do it now. (I have never posted pictures before so I hope I do it right!)

My husband and I started this journey October 18, 2010. I don't have a sad story about how or why I gained the weight... I guess I was just happy (gained about 100+ pounds in 8 years with my hubby), and loved to eat all the really bad-for-you-food. I still love that food, and I can still have it... in moderation. That's why I feel like this "diet" is going to work. We're not depriving ourselves one bit and that's key for staying on track. If you feel like you absolutely cannot have a hamburger, you're eventually going to fall off the wagon and go on a binge and you're worse off than when you started.

Anyway, enough gabbing... on to the pictures!








I look at the before pictures and cringe... how on earth did I let myself get that big?? And I remember never feeling like I could be anything but fat... but I'm here to tell you, I will never be that fat again. There is no miracle or secret formula for losing weight.... just eat better/less, and throw in some exercise! Who knew?! (At least that is what has worked for us)

Here is a progression of pictures of hubby and I over the years.... it just amazes me how much just our faces have changed over 8 years.


Good luck on your journeys... you can do it! MFP is a GREAT tool! I will be using it to lose the next 70 pounds I have left!

bekdavis

Good job. Keep up the awesome work.

Teresa652

OMG great job. Keep up the great work.

FearAnLoathing

I can really see a diffrence,way to go!:flowerforyou:

irishgal44

Wonderful job so far!!! I can def tell the difference, especially in your arms! You are an inspiration and will make your 50 mark before you know it!!!

christinemorgester

WOW!!! What a difference, great job!! Keep it up, I promise you it's worth it! :-)

nolachick

thnx for sharing! great job!

Meggie_pooh

WOW! U guys look great! I wish my hubby was walking this journey with me, although, just by changing the type of food I buy now (wheat pasta vs reg pasta) he has lost some weight, but he says he "likes his winter coat" I call it a beer belly...LOL Keep up the awesome work u two!!!!!

mrssavvysteve

You are doing great! I love how you have the same outfits, they really make the differences obvious. I am at -23 lbs, and can only tell a big difference in my belly.

Keep up the great work -50 will be here before you know it!!!!

annabanana05

wow! congratulations!

spitfire1962

Fantastic! You are doing it the right way. Keep up the good work and congratulations on your loss.

luv2ash

wow, you can really tell in your belly! Keep up the great work!

MmhmmStephanie

Good job! Keep up the great work.

paulettac

Congrats on the weight loss. You're doing great!

EverythingCubbies

Great pictures and you look fabulous!! Congrats on your 30 pound weight loss, very impressive.

Scidoc

wow what a difference! I can most tell around your face/neck and around the tummy. Good work, keep it up!!

tricks30

YOU GO GIRL :-) Keep up the hard work!!!!!

sgreene87

Wow! Amazing job, you are really doing fantastic. Those B&A's are really cool because you can totally see your weight loss progression, thanks so much for sharing them, can't wait to see your next pics!

heatherours4

amazing!!

meg811

WOW! U guys look great! I wish my hubby was walking this journey with me, although, just by changing the type of food I buy now (wheat pasta vs reg pasta) he has lost some weight, but he says he "likes his winter coat" I call it a beer belly...LOL Keep up the awesome work u two!!!!!

I know I am sooo lucky that my husband is willing to do this with me, a lot of women aren't so lucky. I think he was just doing it to appease me at first, but now that he's seeing his losses and how much better his clothes fit, he is truly happy he's doing it too... he just needed a little extra motivation to get started! I hope your husband sees how great you're looking and wants to join in too!

dawnslaughter

well done you, i hope you are very proud of yourself .x

raiderkiwi

awesome!!!!!!!

JennBunbun

Good job!! I am new to this so any friends would be helpful!! Thanks!

madijo41

Lookin great! Keep it up!

wallin21

Congrats!! You look really great! You're definitely an inspiration!

melindapipkin

you are doing good

dlaplume2

good job!!
thanks for sharing.

summerbert

Keep up the good work

frostiegurl

I know that feeling of "why did I ever let myself get to this point". The awesome thing is, you've recognized that and decided to do something about it. Way to go, keep up the wonderful work you've already begun.

amoffatt

Great job, you are looking great!

conniegroce1984

Great Job!!! U have great motivation!