8 month progress report (with pictures, of course)

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited September 27 in Success Stories
Today marks 8 months since I made the decision to change the way I live my life, to replace my unhealthy habits (laziness and gluttony) with regular exercise and proper nutrition (in healthy portions).

In that time, I have lost nearly 85 pounds and over 70 inches.

In turn, I have also gained some things: good health, confidence, and the knowledge that I am setting a positive example for my family and friends. :)


Here are some of my stats (I'm very tall, by the way - 5'10") –

************WEIGHT************
Starting: 280.0 pounds / Current: 195.8 pounds
**Loss: 84.2 pounds

*********MEASUREMENTS*********
Starting Hip: 54.0 inches / Current Hip: 41.0 inches
**Loss: 13.0 inches

Starting Thigh: 32.0 inches / Current Thigh: 23.0 inches
**Loss: 9.0 inches each, total 18.0 inches

Starting Calf: 19.5 inches / Current Calf: 16.0 inches
**Loss: 3.5 inches each, total 7.0 inches

Starting Waist: 45.5 inches / Current Waist: 30.25 inches
**Loss: 15.25 inches

Starting Chest: 51.0 inches / Current Chest: 43.0 inches
**Loss: 8.0 inches

Starting Upper Arm: 16.0 inches / Current Upper Arm: 12.0 inches
**Loss: 4.0 inches each, total 8.0 inches

Starting Neck: 15.5 inches / Current Neck: 13.5 inches
**Loss: 1.5 inches

****TOTAL INCHES LOST: 70.75 inches

I am so grateful for the support and encouragement I've received on here.

• I've lost 84.2 pounds and 70.75 inches all over.
• I've gone from having two chins to only one. :laugh:
• I have collarbones!!!!! And calf muscles!!!! And a ribcage!!!!!
• I've gone from a size 24W in pants to a regular 16.
• I've gone from XXL shirts to Medium.
• I've gone from a size 24 bathing suit to a 14.
• I've gone from a BMI of 40.2 to a BMI of 28.1
• My resting heart rate has gone from 110+ (way too high) to about 55 (very healthy)

Thank you myfitnesspal!

Me and my mom
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Me and my kiddo
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Me and my hubby
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Face comparison (I am not wearing much makeup – just mascara – in the current one but I’m confident enough to go without slathering massive amounts of foundation and other stuff on now that my skin is healthier)
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People always want to know what the “secret” is – there isn’t one.

Eat nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks in healthy portions, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly.

Every choice you make in how you move your body and what you feed your body is important because it means that you are either taking one step closer to good health or one step further away.
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  • VenturaGurl
    VenturaGurl Posts: 413 Member
    Looking FABULOUS!!!!
  • sweetage123
    sweetage123 Posts: 100 Member
    You look great! And every time I see your pictures floating around MFP I think you look like Kate Winslet, have you ever gotten that before? Especially now that you're thinner and your jaw is more defined.
  • sweetage123
    sweetage123 Posts: 100 Member
    Oops double posted, and it won't let me delete!
  • wintermama13
    wintermama13 Posts: 172 Member
    Fantastic work! :) Keep it up those are some super results in 8 months Congratulations and thanks for the motivation
  • goingtobefit2015
    goingtobefit2015 Posts: 408 Member
    You are so amazing and such an inspiration! You look FABULOUS!! I'm so proud of you!
  • allimax2002
    allimax2002 Posts: 83 Member
    WoW!! Awesome! What an inspiration you are!
  • muriah2
    muriah2 Posts: 143 Member
    Awesome results! You look great!
  • letsgetserious
    letsgetserious Posts: 140 Member
    WOW!!! girl you look AMAZING!!!
    Awesome work!!!

    You are an inspiration to all......

    Keep it up!!!
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    I'm jealous. You weigh more than be my about 45 lbs and yet your measurements are all smaller than mine! You must be tall. Either way, you have a kickass bod and you look great! Keep up the awesome work, lady!
  • jessicajoy87
    jessicajoy87 Posts: 905
    WOW! You are doing so awesome! I love seeing your success! It is so motivating and inspiring!
  • theresa7576
    theresa7576 Posts: 46 Member
    Seriously? YOU GO GIRL. Amazing job.. you should be proud!!!
  • kayladiane5
    kayladiane5 Posts: 94
    Awesome job! You are such an inspiration!
  • CorinthiaB
    CorinthiaB Posts: 488 Member
    Great Job!
  • 44isthenew29
    44isthenew29 Posts: 141
    You look really happy in your pics - I see such a transformation - and you just seem to glow. You've obviously worked very hard and it shows. Congratulations!
  • jamiesgotagun
    jamiesgotagun Posts: 670 Member
    You look amazing, great job!!!!!
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    What I noticed first about your most recent pics is the light in your eyes! You look fantastic and your story totally inspires me! Thank you so much for sharing!
  • Kellee_76
    Kellee_76 Posts: 91
    You look terrific! Stick with the wonderful changes you've made! Congrats!
  • finallyhappening2011
    finallyhappening2011 Posts: 73 Member
    All I can say is "WOW" you look like a new person. This is amazing....
  • wishn2binAZ
    wishn2binAZ Posts: 40 Member
    Wow, you look amazing!
  • lesliefoste
    lesliefoste Posts: 137 Member
    Horray for you! Your post is particularly inspirational for me, since I'm also 5'10". I started at 255 and on my way down to 175, so it's encouraging to see your pictures and think, "I should be around that size by fall!" Thanks for sharing, and keep up the GREAT work!
  • chaobabie
    chaobabie Posts: 64
    You Look great!
  • 1chulagirl
    1chulagirl Posts: 3
    You look fantastic! Congrats! Keep up the great work!
  • LeanerBeef
    LeanerBeef Posts: 1,432 Member
    Wow - great job! You look fantastic - congrats!
  • HisBeloved65
    HisBeloved65 Posts: 186
    You totally motivated me! thanks for sharing! You look wonderful.
  • KayyB13
    KayyB13 Posts: 84 Member
    You look great!! Keep it up! :)
  • ecmcnamee
    ecmcnamee Posts: 317 Member
    You are gorgeous!! Thank you for the motivation :)
  • annastacia10
    annastacia10 Posts: 106
    WOW! Absolutely amazing! That is a tremendous accomplishment and thank you so much for sharing and inspiring others. Good luck on your journey to better health!
  • Sargsj14
    Sargsj14 Posts: 4 Member
    WOW...you look fabulous. Keep up the great work, its inspirational!
  • prettybrownround
    prettybrownround Posts: 362 Member
    Simply Amazing!!! U look great :smile:
  • cjwolfjen
    cjwolfjen Posts: 323 Member
    You're right you are a success story junkie. I think I've seen 3 or 4 of your success stories since I joined 45 days ago LOL.

    BUT you have every right to be. You look absolutely amazing and you are SUCH an inspiration to me. I started this journey at 260 and I'm tall like you, so I look at your after pictures and think.... "could I really look like that too?"....
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