10kg (22lb) gone!

Pebble321

I've reached my first goal of losing 10kg (22 pounds), it's taken about 13 weeks - I seem to average 1kg every 10 days. I'm not sure if this is sustainable, but I'm going to keep working and see how far i can go. Next goal is 72kg, another 10 down.

In some ways it feels like I've only made small changes - I'm eating the same kind of meals, but smaller portions. I'm still snacking (feels like a lot!) but healthier options and again, smaller serves. And I'm walking/running for 30 - 35 mins 5 or 6 days a week.
Oh, and I'm eating about 1500 NET cals a day now. I started at 1660 NET and have dropped it down to 1550, most days I come in just a bit under. (If you're confused, the NET means that I eat 1500 plus my exercise calories )

Some of you might find it encouraging to know that I don't go to a gym, don't have an HRM, don't take any supplements, rarely drink protein shakes or eat "diet" food, still drink wine/cider/beer every few days and am losing weight steadily! I'm not knocking any of those things, but for me they haven't been necessary to this point.

Here's some before/after pics - January vs April.

LG61820

If it aint broke don't fix it. You are looking good!

labgirl3

Wow! Look how fit you look!! Whatever you're doing - keep it up! You're doing great!

Nikstergirl

Love it!!! Thanks for sharing... you're looking really great!

lisapickering

Congratulations! I am happy to hear that someone else is doing what I'm doing and it's working. I too haven't really changed much, I have always worked out so that's not an issue, but the eating I just started eating smaller portions and paying more attention to what it is I am eating. I am still shocked everytime I get on the scale!

Isawau

Wow you look amazing!! great job doing it all at home!! Keep up the great work:-)

roxybabay

Wow, it looks like you've lost more than 22 lbs and you look super fit!!! Your doing great, keep it up

Ponpress05

Great job!! Very Motivating!!!

LadyOfOceanBreeze

goodness me, i didn't realize what a difference 22 pounds would make on film, WOW great job!
my goal is to lose 22 pounds and get back to my best weight.
at 2 weeks in i am 5 down and really looking forward to the next 5!
so if i keep going in forward mode to my goal i could be 128 pounds by the 15th of June 2011!
yes i can!!! thanks for the inspiration!!!

best wishes for your continued success and a nice weekend too:))

wwh140

congrats! keep up the good work. you're doing great and are a wonderful motivation for the rest of us!

veggeslady

You look wonderful!! Congrats you motivate all of us!!!

Pebble321

Thanks everyone, I didn't think there would be too much difference in photos for that amount of weight either - I'm pretty horrified with the "before" holiday pics! I wonder how long the next 10kg will take??

Tangerine302

Wow, what a difference! You look great!