40 pounds down, over halfway to my goal!

hnsaunde

I started at just under 199 pounds, and I'm 55'3. I’m down just over 40 pounds right now, so I thought I’d post some pictures of my progress so far.

Below is me on New Year’s Eve, 2009-2010



Below is me in August of 2010, when I joined MFP



Below is me, after 40 pounds gone.



I still have a ways to go, but I think I’m making great progress so far! I started at a size 16 and now I'm down to a size 10, which makes me feel so great. My goal is to be able to play rugby again this summer, and be in great shape for it!

kamechaf

WOW! LOOKING GREAT! THX FOR SHARING!

fouchou09

You look great! Good job!

SarahBearNZ

wow, that gives me hope that 20kg will make a difference before we go on holiday at the end of the year - great work!

drog2323

nice work! big changes. you look great. Keep it up. thanks for sharing and inspiring

Lexieberry

Looking great!

CelesteENelson

you are looking great!!! CONGRATS!!!

austepants

Great job!!!! You look awesome!!

Mads1997

Looking good. Congrats

mdward79

U look Fab!!! Such an inspiration to everyone trying to lose.

carmelasergi

You look FANTASTIC! Keep up the hard work, it's paying off for you! :flowerforyou:

kcthatsme

You are progressing fabulously. Such a big difference, so far! I think you will truly make your rugby goal.

callipygianchronicle

Wow! Look at your teeny tiny legs and thighs! Fantastic progress. I’m same height, but started 25 pounds heavier. Is great to see your result and know what I might be able to look forward to in 6 months! What has been working for you?

bassetthree

Incredible job! You look amazing! I am so happy for you!! Be Proud!

eellis2000

awesome!!!!!!!

Wileyjoe

Great Job!

Estrella4ever

WOW! totally awesome!! you look amazing! great job! :flowerforyou:

hnsaunde

Wow! Look at your teeny tiny legs and thighs! Fantastic progress. I’m same height, but started 25 pounds heavier. Is great to see your result and know what I might be able to look forward to in 6 months! What has been working for you?

I first started just trying to portion control my meals, and then I started to run again, which I found helped way more than just trying to control my calorie count. I usually don't eat more than 1200-1300 calories per day, and I don't usually eat back my exercise calories unless I'm feeling really hungry that day

Now I do interval training(sprinting one min and recovering one min) twice a week for 30 minutes, one slower long run once a week, and I do a full body weight lifting workout twice a week, and it seems to be working for now. I also change up my routine once a month so I don't get bored.

I did plateau around about 10 pounds in, then at about 30 pounds in, but I just changed up what I was doing for exercise, which seemed to help.

Thanks everyone for your positive comments

rdy2begin

You look AMAZING ~~~ WTG

mayana2002

:flowerforyou: wow Yoy look beautiful! Keep it up dear!!

shelbyj72

Wow great job!