Incredible Shrinking Woman (pics!)

Suedre
Suedre Posts: 435 Member
edited September 24 in Success Stories
As of today, I officially reached what I thought my super-ultimate-wouldn’t-it-be-awesome-if-I-weighed weight. It took 50 weeks of ups and downs and serious dedication. Every minute is completely worth it. I love going to the gym, taking long runs, playing with kid, and generally doing things that people who fell well do. I don’t think I will lose much more than five or eight pounds from here, but I am going to concentrate on redistributing my weight from body fat to nice lean muscle. We’ll see, maybe in another two or three months I’ll have another “I did it post”! :)

Here are several photos I dug out that were taken over the last year in various states of loss:
ShrinkingMe.jpg

And here is today (can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!):
menow2.jpg
menow.jpg


Here’s my advice when people ask:
Yes, you can do it.
Yes, it is more diet than exercise.
You can only manage what you can control. Stick with a solid diet and exercise program and everything else will fall into place.
Yes, I eat cookies. Small indulgences are completely OK. As long as my decisions are 93% solid, I’m good.

A serious thank you to all my MFP buddies. I found this site in a slump around the middle of my journey and it’s really made a difference in my ability to stay on the straight and narrow. You all inspire me everyday!
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  • BassClarinetist
    BassClarinetist Posts: 45
    Congratulations!! You look fantastic! Way to stick to it.

    PS- your Velma costume is great!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    That's awesome, you look great!!! Keep up the great work :happy:
  • ohwhataday
    ohwhataday Posts: 1,398 Member
    You are an inspiration!! [=
  • jenuwine
    jenuwine Posts: 57
    Congrats and well done! amazing achievment. Thanks for sharing:flowerforyou:
  • NoMoreThickyMickey
    NoMoreThickyMickey Posts: 73 Member
    congratulations you look great...
  • Vanishing_Gordies
    Vanishing_Gordies Posts: 174
    Amazing! Congratulations on reaching your goal and sharing your success with us! I wish you the best of luck as you continue on this new healthy lifestyle.
  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
    That's a great achievement. Not to contradict you, but some people, especially guys, may find it easier to exercise off the weight than to cut calories (it's all up to the individual). I will agree with you, though, that to keep the weight off, you must watch what you eat as it will slowly return (I can attest to both previous statements).
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS, you look great. I love this site, it helps to motivate and encourage me
  • Nigel99
    Nigel99 Posts: 498 Member
    Wow - you look great! Well done!
  • janemartin02
    janemartin02 Posts: 2,653 Member
    WOW!!you look amazing!Congrats!
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
    wow! you have made such a wonderful change!
    congratulations!!
  • ms_erica
    ms_erica Posts: 173 Member
    thats is OUTSTANDING!!! CONGRATS!
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
    Inspiring! I love these kind of posts :smile:
  • homemom05
    homemom05 Posts: 23 Member
    That's awesome and you look fabulous!!!
  • lynnie30
    lynnie30 Posts: 105 Member
    OK. I'm motivated. I couldn't have come across a better post right now. Congratulations and thank you :)
  • mjf0461
    mjf0461 Posts: 470 Member
    That's so awesome and such an inspiration to us that are still in the mode for losing...Thank you..I can't wait till I can post some then and now's...Congratulations....
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    WOW!
  • kittytrix
    kittytrix Posts: 557 Member
    You look great!
  • StPattysGrl
    StPattysGrl Posts: 74
    You look fabulous! Thanks for sharing your story!
  • JenniferTasso
    JenniferTasso Posts: 77 Member
    Amazing! You are an inspiration to all!
  • Sugar_Apple
    Sugar_Apple Posts: 951 Member
    Congratulations you look awesome
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    Thank you for posting! You look amazing! Way to go!
    Love the costume!
  • alexwalper
    alexwalper Posts: 81
    You look absolutely amazing! Great job :). Can't wait to see the next post of "I did it!"
  • grace914
    grace914 Posts: 139 Member
    WOW! You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your story!
  • daybyday
    daybyday Posts: 537 Member
    Wow!! You truly are an inspiration to me. I love that you included that yes you eat cookies =) Thanks for sharing!
  • heyitsmekatie
    heyitsmekatie Posts: 544 Member
    congratulations! very inspiring and it's good to hear that you're still eating cookies, in moderation of course. :)
  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    Good for you, you look great!!!!!!
  • cherrieruns
    cherrieruns Posts: 342 Member
    congrats on your hard work and dedication.
  • callmefor911
    callmefor911 Posts: 155 Member
    you look great.. way to go..
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
    You look amazing!!! I'm right there with you that it takes time and dediction... I'm still working to get to my goal, but I'm slowly getting there!!!!

    I love your dress, it's something I'd love to have look that good on me! I hate the way I look in that style right now, but it's getting better every time I try it!!!
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