A ~60lbs comparison

fhttrs · May 2011

So I just started using MFP, but before I started here I did manage to have some success on my own. I've lost almost 60 pounds since last August. Well tonight I was feeling all nostalgic and looking through some old photos and came across one of me at my highest weight (and there aren't many of those because I tended to hate cameras back then). So I figured I'd do a bit of comparison.

Before: ~280lbs

After:~220lbs

sushilicious · May 2011

Wow, you're doing great! G'luck!

ramberbo · May 2011

wow! great job, I want to loss 45-50 lbs. I hope that i am able to make that goal. Any advise?

helloiloveukitty · May 2011

awesome job so far. you must feel amazing!

brittanyscherich · May 2011

You look awesome! And I love the dark hair on you.

Cori615 · May 2011

Wow you look so much younger now

fhttrs · May 2011

Thanks for all the comments guys! I do really feel great. It's like I'm a whole other person now. I used to have zero self-esteem and was pretty much depressed all the time. I'm still struggling with depression, but as I said when I posted that bottom picture on my DailyBooth... I feel like I'm starting to have things to smile about again.

You look awesome! And I love the dark hair on you

Thanks! Ya know, I've been a blonde / brunette all my life and always wanted to dye my hair black. But everyone told me it'd look horrible and that I was stupid for considering it. But I really am glad that I decided to ignore their advice because I LOVE my dark hair!

wow! great job, I want to loss 45-50 lbs. I hope that i am able to make that goal. Any advise?

I dunno. I'm still not 100% sure how I did it lol.
Basically I've just been watching what I eat and taking every chance I get to just get out and be active.

For me the biggest thing was eating. I ate when I was hungry, upset, angry, bored, etc. so I was pretty much snacking ALL THE TIME. So I stopped. I also pretty much cut out soda and limited my intake of caffeine. I don't eat a lot of "snack" foods, though I do have chips or popcorn (air popped) every now and again [not to mention Cheez-Its which I cannot live without]

My weight loss has now slowed, so I know I've got to pick it up on the exercise.

psb13 · May 2011

WOW...what a transformation. you look great! you should be very proud of yourself. i am in agreement about the exercise. it doesn't matter how healthy i eat, no exercise...no weight loss. you are an inspiration. keep up the great work PA gal