Five month progress report. :)

CoryIda

Today marks five months on MyFitnessPal and I decided it's time for another progress report.

WEIGHT
Starting: 280.0 pounds / Current: 220.6 pounds
TOTAL WEIGHT LOST: 59.4 pounds


MEASUREMENTS:

Starting Hip: 54.0 inches / Current Hip: 45.5 inches
Loss: 8.5 inches

Starting Thigh: 32.0 inches / Current Thigh: 25.5 inches
Loss: 6.5 inches each, total 13.0 inches

Starting Calf: 19.5 inches / Current Calf: 17.5 inches
Loss: 2.0 inches each, total 4.0 inches

Starting Waist: 45.5 inches / Current Waist: 33.75 inches
Loss: 11.75 inches

Starting Chest: 51.0 inches / Current Chest: 45.5 inches
Loss: 5.5 inches

Starting Upper Arm: 16 inches / Current Upper Arm: 13 inches
Loss: 3 inches each, total 6 inches

Starting Neck: 15.5 inches / Current Neck: 14 inches
Loss: 1.5 inches

TOTAL INCHES LOST: 50.25 inches


I have a doctor's appointment in about a month to follow up on some (non-weight related) medications and I am actually looking forward to stepping on the scale then because the last time I saw the doctor, I weighed 50 pounds more than I do now.
I also look forward to being able to show her that my resting heart rate is now normal (I've had tachycardia for as long as I can remember) thanks to regular exercise, my blood pressure (which was never super high but also wasn't exactly ideal) is now perfect, and I am just a zillion times healthier than I was before.

I eat healthy foods (to include fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean meats), drink lots of water, and exercise. No magic formula... just consistent hard work.

I post progress pictures fairly regularly so there really isn't a need to do one now, but I feel like any post in the "success stories" section should have photographic evidence of the success, so here is a picture of me last Valentine's Day with my hubby and another from this V-day.

NicolCook

GREAT JOB!!! Keep up the good work! You are looking fabulous :-)

SimonsGirl

Holy **** well done thats amazing!:noway:

THISisTARRAN

You look great! Congratulations! You have done so well in these 5 months! I am so impressed.

MotorMowth

Awesome! You look great! Keep up the hard work!

2011EP

Your progress is really, really awesome. Geez, you lost so many inches. That is like real, visible change. So excited for you!

MightyMae1

Wow. That's very inspiring. What kind of exercise do you do? (Or, rather, what kind did you start out doing?) I'm just getting started!

Dhinkson

WOW!!! What do you do for exercise and how often? Great results!!

CoryIda

Wow. That's very inspiring. What kind of exercise do you do? (Or, rather, what kind did you start out doing?) I'm just getting started!

I started out just walking around the neighborhood. Then I started doing Aquafit (water aerobics, but not the Silver Sneakers kind). Then I started swimming. Then I started doing the stationary bike. Then I started doing Zumba.
Now, I do a BIG variety. Zumba, elliptical, stationary bike, treadmill, walking, jogging/running in little bursts (can't run for a long period of time yet but I can run-walk-run-walk-run-walk), hiking, and whatever else gets my body moving. I recommend starting with something you don't hate. Once you get in the habit of exercising, then you can add more challenging things.
I also do strength training, though not enough of it. I'm really trying to work on adding it into my routine at least a few times per week.
I usually exercise 6 days/week.

courtrptr13

Congrats, that's some awesome progress! Keep up the great work. You look beautiful!

BrownEyedG1rl

That's freakin' awesome!!!!!! You look so happy! GREAT job!

BwnEyedWifey

Thats AWESOME!!!! You look great. You are an inspiration to all of us that need that boost. I know you keep me motivated... I will love to see the day that I lose 50 lbs!

fuhrmeister

You look wonderful and you are an inspration. I keep trying to keep up with you. I need to push a littel more

beautyqueen1979

Stunning - before and after. You look amazing, I hope you are proud of all you have achieved - you WILL make your goal :flowerforyou:

cookingcriolla

Wow, I can't see the pictures but what an amazing weight loss. I love coming on the Success page and reading so many success stories, it really is inspiring! Keep up the good work and good luck at your doctors visit.

cookingcriolla

OMG I was reading your blog, what story about how you and your husband got together! I can't wait to read more.

noneya2010

that's awesome! You look fabulous!

jennifir

You look great!

essbe

That's so awesome Go you!

MRudman

Cory,

I just want you to know that you inspire me EVERY day when I read your posts and look at your food diary! (Yes, I look at it...lol) I am so excited for you that you have made so much progress. Keep up the hard work, and may it become easier and easier for you also!!!!

tanisha36

Congrats....you look amazing! Keep up the good work;)

CoryIda

Cory,

I just want you to know that you inspire me EVERY day when I read your posts and look at your food diary! (Yes, I look at it...lol) I am so excited for you that you have made so much progress. Keep up the hard work, and may it become easier and easier for you also!!!!

Thank you! I keep my diary public because I want people to look at it - both to keep me accountable and to provide ideas. You are awesome, too!

indycello

WOW! I really hope I look as good as you do in three more months!

MightyMae1

You are so right about starting with something you don't hate. We have an elliptical machine in the garage. My husband likes it, but I HATE IT! So, I got on Netflix and found out that they have all these exercise videos too. So, the next 20 things in my queue are all dance videos. (Who knew there were so many!) So, now I just do the video until I get bored of it, then send it back and get something new. SO FUN!!! Also realized I could DVR Namaste Yoga from TV and do it whenever I get ready. That's fun too.