*From 208 lbs to 145 lbs - Pictures*

AkBUTLER

I just wanted to begin with a tremendous thank you to 'my pals' on here! There are a few of you that have kept me so encouraged and I appreciate it more than words could express...I will try to keep this short and sweet. I weighed my heaviest, 208 lbs, in December of 2008 after giving birth to my precious baby boy (10 lbs of that was my son!!) A week later I weighed in at 186 lbs on the doctors scale. With 9 months of breastfeeding and moderate exercise the weight slowly came off. I also lost more weight with the death of my husband, which would eventually inspire me to live a healthier lifestyle. I started my journey (as corny as that sounds) in April of 2010, the day after Easter. I like to say slow and steady wins the race. I work out 4 times a week and I watch what I consume. The food part has always been the hardest for me (i love food!) I have gotten off track more times than I can count but I never gave up and I never will!! I have lost a total of 63 lbs since the birth of my son and a total of 21 lbs since joining MFP. Also, since joining mfp I have lost a total of 3.5 inches off my chest, 1.5 inches from my arms, 1.5 from my waist, 2.5 from my abdomen, 1.5 from my hips, and 3 inches from my thighs. I wish I wouldve taken measurements from the beginning!! My ultimate goal is 135 lbs at 5"6 and I will continue to work for those numbers. 10 more lbs!! Thanks for reading, good luck to all of you in your life goals!!
- Amy

kimber607

Amazing..great job!!

andreamichelle82

Great job, sweetie - you look incredible. I'm sure your husband would be so proud!

stanvoodoo

Wow that is so awesome! You look fab! Keep it up! BIG CONGRATS TO YOU!

precious71701

Awesome Job!!! Now you have more energy to run in behind that little boy...Congrats!!!!

getfitdiva

You look great! Fantastic work and results.

Ninjitsu

Brilliant job!

You look amazing

-Rain

NoExcuseTina

you look FANTASTIC...great motivation for those of us still over 200 pounds

Nikstergirl

Congratulations on becoming the hottest mama!!!! Keep it up, girl, we're all behind you!!!!

knelson422

Thanks for your inspiration on a day when I am feeling like I don't think this weight is ever going to come off. I too struggle with the eating the most, exercise is something I have always enjoyed. I also enjoy eating way too much. But, it is coming slowly but surely. Thanks for sharing. Congrats and good luck on the last 10. You look fabulous where you are though!!

Coyla

What an amazing story. What a way to pick yourself up after such a loss. You look radiant!

rainbow_dawn1990

Great JOB and very inspireing I weigh 247 right now but I lost 20 pounds my highest weight was 268!

Sugar_Apple

You have done a great job..... I agree with your philosophy slow and steady :flowerforyou:

marshallmat

what a great story!!! Sorry for the loss of your husband. Keep up the good work you look amazing!!!

IamRoJ

Awesome job! Inspiring!

Annie5859

Thanks for sharing. You look great!

legacysh

Wow! Thanks for sharing your success with all of us. It will light the spark for someone I'm sure to get to their own goal. You are an inspiration to many!

Missevanston

Great Job! Keep at it you will meet your goals for sure! You look amazing!

momof3babes

Amazing!! You are inspiring!

keb80

Jaw dropping!!!! You. Look. Fantastic. Congratulations!!!

lemanda

Good job! I can't imagine losing my husband and good for you for taking such a devastating challenge and turning it into something better .