100 Pounds down, with pics

ickybella

Ok, I wasn't going to do this until I have a flat belly, but that's not going to happen any time soon, so I thought I'd celebrate my 100 pounds lost with a forum post! I started in June/July of 2009, after seeing this picture:

mecrop by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

This was the previous New Year's Eve: (sorry it's so small. I stole it from my aunt's myspace)

l_113d6924ca3e4544bc16293f02d5ffc3 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr


Halloween 2009 006 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr


Halloween 2009 011(2) by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

At my wedding in August:

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September of this year:

Photo0337 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

November, on holiday:

05112010010 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

Today:

05022011007 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr


05022011008 by AlmostFreeToBe, on Flickr

If you'd like to see what a typical day is like for me (well, sort of, this was a big workout day, but it's close enough) look here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ickybella/view/my-day-a-picture-diary-67758

I just count count calories and work out. I don't have any amazing secrets, except MFP and its wonderful, supportive community. I had quit losing weight (or even trying) for a few months before I found MFP and I am so grateful for this site! I only wish I had found it sooner so I didn't look like a blob of marshmallow fluff with sausages for arms at my wedding! :ohwell: Also, right now, I am training for a half marathon and have just finished phase 1 of P90X lean. I have done Jillian Michaels videos and completed c25k. I ran a 5k in January as well, and am seriously proud of that, but the real success happened today, when my husband had to ask me to open a jar for him. :laugh: I opened it easily, in case you were wondering.

Anyway, this is the smallest I've been since before puberty and I plan on getting even more toned in the coming months. I will be using MFP for the rest of this year, at least, while I'm training for a marathon, and definitely until I am certain I know how to maintain. I couldn't have done this without you guys, so thank you so much! :flowerforyou:

TheMaidOfAstolat

Beautiful...but you always were! :flowerforyou:

Nataliethin81

Wow! You look AMAZING. You should be so proud of yourself.

superbeffie

Good for you! That is amazing. Congratulations, and thanks for the inspiration!

dracobaby82

WOW that's awesome! Congrats... u look amazing!

bhepp

My jaw literally dropped when I got to the today picture! you look amazing! What an inspiration you are!! Thanks for sharing

kappyblu

You look so great!!!!! Congratulations! I have also been waiting to post pics until I get to the100 pound lost mark. That is 54 more pounds for me. Keep up the good work!

BigBeaver

wow, thats amazing, great job!

Naomi91

AMAZING! complete transformation! you are stunning girl

PattiPositive

Great Job!!! I am so Happy for you. You inspire me.

sunshine79

WOW!!!! Congratulations

SherryC53

You look amazing! But, as stated before you were always beautiful. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I sure wish I had taken photos of my largest, but I avoided the camera at all costs back then.

paulettac

You look amazing! Congrats!

Enigmatica

Phenomenal! Kudos to you for all of your hard work. It certainly is paying off!

amycal

Wow Your Rock - you look so tiny now! I am sure it won't long before your stomach is flat. You look so tiny now

canadianchick11

WOW!!! How inspiring! You must be so proud, congratulations! I'm excited for the next few months to see how my progress is, but I don't think I could ever compare it to yours. Good luck!

Deanna051

awesome!! congrats!!

arwsgirl

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your post. It's incredibly inspiring!

blessedmomof8

You look Great!! You must feel great too! Congratulations!!!
You are inspiring~!

gnastro

You look amazing, very proud of you. It is a long journey. Keep up the fantastic work.:happy:

Manda1987

You look gorgeous! This is fantastic to see, as someone who has the same journey to make.

For what it's worth, I think you looked beautiful in your wedding dress. Happiness doesn't have a size

modernfemme

so inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations!

mama_mia3

Just wanted to say that you look fantastic, and that out of all the success stories I've been browsing through this is the first one I've come across to be an actual "inspiration" to me, for me...whatever. I just joined MFP about 2 weeks ago. I knew I had to do something different for myself after trying every possible diet/program and ultimately failing because of the strictness of the wacky diets and the lack of support from all the others. But I realized recently other people can't do this me...I have to. And like you, I saw my 250lb. picture and decided that day it was going to start to change and here I am. I will be smaller for my next birthday picture a year from now and you've given me hope that it IS possible with committment and hardwork. Thank you for that. I'll be friending you, if you don't mind.

FearAnLoathing

you look great!

fitoverfifty

My jaw literally dropped when I got to the today picture! you look amazing! What an inspiration you are!! Thanks for sharing

Same here!!! WOW! WOW!!!
You look so great!! What do you mean you have to wait untill you have a flat belly? I think you have arrived :-)
Absolutely fantastic!

Maghenta

:drinker: Great JOB!!!! Thanks for the Motivation I sure needed it.....

DeeDeeLHF

What an incredible inspiration!! You really look amazing! What an accomplishment! Congratulations!!

pen282

fantastic work :-) you look amazing and so beautiful in your wedding dress! x

imagineaballoon

You look so fit and healthy -- a definite inspiration!

Lantern823

wow you look amazing...congrats on a huge accomplishment - you were a beautiful bride

tlp8rb

Great job! And I loved your pictorial food diary too. Never heard of Cocoa Bare Naked bars. The Bare Naked Foods site is down so am a bit lost. It looks so good.

By the way, I reward myself with a square of Godiva 90% Cocoa Chocolate every night, too.