46 lbs down... 4 to go

mariapuhl

So, I was just creeping through pictures last night, and first came across an old picture of me in Chile, 2009. I was shocked at how I looked, especially putting it right next to my current picture.... so I thought I'd share!

I probably weighed around 225 - 230 in the Chile picture....




This picture below is another comparison picture, from June 2010. I started my lifestyle change in August 2010, so this is about two months before that. My "official" starting weight for a competition I did that kicked my butt into gear was 223, so that's what my starting weight is based off on mfp. Anyway, onto the picture!



And since I know someone will ask, I'm 5'11, with a small frame (I think, based on wrist size.. my wrists are tiny!).

mariapuhl

I keep trying to resize the first one but can't figure out how....

determined3138

Awesome! You look fantastic!

Sixalicious

You look great! Love the dress.

Melis25Fit

GREAT WORK! ) You look wonderful! Hard work, but definately worth it! Congrats girlie! I hope you're so proud!

idream2bgwen

You look great! Awesome job. :happy:

Helice

Its an amazing achievement! Congratulations!! ^-^

starsnyc21

Awesome job. Congrats:happy:

kathyhull

Thank you sooo much for sharing the pix - inspirational! Great job!

TennisLoveGirl

You look amazing!! Congrats to you!

michelellawrence

you look amazing!! I am 5'10'' and would LOVE to look as great as you!! keep up the good work!

AdamATGATT

Great, great job!!! I'll echo what the others have said, you do look amazing.

You and I have a very similar starting point and goal. You're definitely helping to inspire me on the rest of my journey. Thanks!

NowGoWorkout

Wow, you look great. Lose the next 4, celebrate your victory, then to your next challenge.

You've seen what you can do, and it's amazing. Now take another step, and don't sell yourself short. Don't see your current place as your 'finale'. What you've done is open up an amazing number of new choices you can take. Maintenance certainly is one of them. But you literally could do so much more now that you've earned it. Do a marathon, get your bodyfat to 18%, get ripped, get insanely fricking hot body...the best at the pool. Whatever it is you've dreamed about, you now know you can accomplish it. Or if you don't know you can accomplish, I'm here telling you that you can. Don't stop. If you thought this milestone was rewardsing, wait until your next. Before you know it, you'll be addicted to pushing yourself. And that new goal, and motivation, will keep you on track to staying healthy forever and you'll stay away from gaining any of it back.

Again, congratulations on getting to a goal...but more importantly congratulations to opening up so many more options to your life. Now go workout.

gatorflyer

You look fabulous! Keep up the good work!

mrssavvysteve

You look great! Love that dress! AND You are rocking it!

bethdris

You look great!!!! I started March of this year at 246.2*gulp* and am down to 216.0 as of now. I still have at least another 30 to go, but Im taking one day at a time. I'm 5'10 so looking at you, gives me an idea of what I'd look liike at your weight! Thanks.

mariapuhl

Wow, you look great. Lose the next 4, celebrate your victory, then to your next challenge.

You've seen what you can do, and it's amazing. Now take another step, and don't sell yourself short. Don't see your current place as your 'finale'. What you've done is open up an amazing number of new choices you can take. Maintenance certainly is one of them. But you literally could do so much more now that you've earned it. Do a marathon, get your bodyfat to 18%, get ripped, get insanely fricking hot body...the best at the pool. Whatever it is you've dreamed about, you now know you can accomplish it. Or if you don't know you can accomplish, I'm here telling you that you can. Don't stop. If you thought this milestone was rewardsing, wait until your next. Before you know it, you'll be addicted to pushing yourself. And that new goal, and motivation, will keep you on track to staying healthy forever and you'll stay away from gaining any of it back.

Again, congratulations on getting to a goal...but more importantly congratulations to opening up so many more options to your life. Now go workout.

"Now go workout" - Already did mine for today, haha!!! But yeah, my goal weight is definitely not my finale, just after that really anything is icing on the cake. I could never ever go back to the way I used to eat and not workout... it's just a habit to eat healthy and workout now, and I feel horrible if I don't. I'm so glad I feel this way now.

rob_spitzer

beautiful

NowGoWorkout

Glad you received the real payback...not the weight loss, but 'the feeling'. But seriously, think what's possible now that wasn't before. Find one thing that is meaningful to you. Something you couldn't do before, but now is attainable and go for it. It's even better than what you're feeling now if you can believe.

BUT...you're not there yet! I expect a new pic after the last four pounds!!!!

Wow, you look great. Lose the next 4, celebrate your victory, then to your next challenge.

You've seen what you can do, and it's amazing. Now take another step, and don't sell yourself short. Don't see your current place as your 'finale'. What you've done is open up an amazing number of new choices you can take. Maintenance certainly is one of them. But you literally could do so much more now that you've earned it. Do a marathon, get your bodyfat to 18%, get ripped, get insanely fricking hot body...the best at the pool. Whatever it is you've dreamed about, you now know you can accomplish it. Or if you don't know you can accomplish, I'm here telling you that you can. Don't stop. If you thought this milestone was rewardsing, wait until your next. Before you know it, you'll be addicted to pushing yourself. And that new goal, and motivation, will keep you on track to staying healthy forever and you'll stay away from gaining any of it back.

Again, congratulations on getting to a goal...but more importantly congratulations to opening up so many more options to your life. Now go workout.

"Now go workout" - Already did mine for today, haha!!! But yeah, my goal weight is definitely not my finale, just after that really anything is icing on the cake. I could never ever go back to the way I used to eat and not workout... it's just a habit to eat healthy and workout now, and I feel horrible if I don't. I'm so glad I feel this way now.

BombolinaM

Good job! You look fantastic!!

Dhathri

Amazing transformation.

NicolePatriot

You look awesome! Loving the curly hair