New "Before & Now" Picture - It's a Lifestyle...not a DIET!

kimphillips36

Hi MFP friends! This is my "BEFORE" (April 2010) & "NOW" picture of me (May 2011)...after making a LIFESTYLE change, I have lost 61.1 lbs!! Down from a size 16W to a 10!! No matter how much you have to lose...you CAN do it!!

I haven't been on a DIET......I have modified the regular foods that we all love to eat....WHY? Because I LOVE FOOD!! I'm not eating 'pre-packaged' or frozen meals, no dietary supplements to supress my appetite, etc. I can't LIVE the rest of my life doing that!!

* Spaghetti * Burgers
* Tacos (Beef or Fish) * Smothered Toquitos or Burritos
* Chili * Grilled Cheese & Soup
* Sloppy Joes * French Toast

Check out my weight loss story, groceries that I buy (for the meals listed above), and my EATING OUT CHALLENGE!!

Thank you for taking the time to read about it and I hope to inspire and encourage you in your own personal weight loss journey!!

www.kimsjourneytoahealthierlife.blogspot.com

JesaGrace

Awesome!!

bitty1taz

Awesome job!

rubyrenga

Amazing!!! You give me hope!

fab50G

You look great! WTG!:happy:

VixFit2011

Thank you !!

blueillusion3

you look amazing! keep up the good work! i will make sure to read the blog. Thanks!!!

absolament

Excellent! Can you add my friend valkyrian? She is new to MFP and could use motivational support.

bigalfantasy2004

Looking good Kim!

hyde1977

You are amazing and so have the right attitude!!!! Love it!

unhinge

Great job Kim and I love your blog

ams1012

So inspirational!!! Thx for all ur support!

kimphillips36

Excellent! Can you add my friend valkyrian? She is new to MFP and could use motivational support.

I sent a friend request!

kimphillips36

Great job Kim and I love your blog

Thank you!!

denise980

This made me smile read your story

robston

Hi Kim, read your blog and am amazed that so many (almost ALL) of your foods/groceries/snacks/products AND your starting weight are almost exactly the same as mine.

I did low carb in Dec 2003 lost almost a 100lbs, met my husband and slowly gained it back..cause I myself was not able to maintain the low carb for life..I've tried WW a couple of times, but in Jan of 2010, started WW again and from Jan to Aug lost almost 40 lbs..then had emergency appendectomy..and since, have gained 10 lbs back. I decided I needed to once and for all make this a lifestyle change, and joined the Biggest Loser Club online..I'm using it as a guideline, but using MFP as my true log/database of info etc..and I also got a Body Bug and that has been motivating the heck out of me. The last thing I did, was to change my attitude about the process, stop being so darned obsessed, and if I fail at one meal/workout, throw in the towel and say screw it I'll start next week..

I'm on week 4 of trying to eat well each and every day, and if I dont, not to beat myself to a pulp over it, and the very next meal, making that better choice. Also in week 4 of getting up at 4:30am a minimum of 4 days a week during the workweek and hitting the gym with my friend. While I've only lost about 3 lbs in this timeframe, I KNOW that weight training is going to add some "weight" and that eventually it will balance out, so again, changing my attitude about the "process"..and I'm feeling pretty darn good about the whole thing.

I subscribed to your blog, and am looking forward to continued tips/tips/motivation, and would love it if you wanted to add me as a friend..
I am curious, since your start weight etc is so close to mine..how tall are you :

miller32807

You are truly amazing and you look awesome!!! You have done what I am currently trying to do. I started at about an 18, tight 16 and I can't wait to just reach a single digit pant size!!! lol That will be an accomplishment like no other for me!! You are such an inspiration and thank you so much for sharing your lifestyle changes and accomplishments with us!!

Allison4C

I'm loving your blog!!! It's funny how identical our grocery lists are too. Thanks for the inspiration, and CONGRATS on your incredible livestyle change!!!!!!!!! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!!

kimphillips36

You are truly amazing and you look awesome!!! You have done what I am currently trying to do. I started at about an 18, tight 16 and I can't wait to just reach a single digit pant size!!! lol That will be an accomplishment like no other for me!! You are such an inspiration and thank you so much for sharing your lifestyle changes and accomplishments with us!!

Thank you so much for your kind words!! You will reach your goal...just stick with it!!

BenKnowsFitness

Same for me...

Ice Cream every day
Candy Bars
Cookies
Steak
Mexican take out
Regular Chips

Scales are still going down...

Don't get me wrong, I don't live on junk, but I do indulge here and there.

acave9406

Thanks for the inspiration!

kimphillips36

Hi Kim, read your blog and am amazed that so many (almost ALL) of your foods/groceries/snacks/products AND your starting weight are almost exactly the same as mine.

I did low carb in Dec 2003 lost almost a 100lbs, met my husband and slowly gained it back..cause I myself was not able to maintain the low carb for life..I've tried WW a couple of times, but in Jan of 2010, started WW again and from Jan to Aug lost almost 40 lbs..then had emergency appendectomy..and since, have gained 10 lbs back. I decided I needed to once and for all make this a lifestyle change, and joined the Biggest Loser Club online..I'm using it as a guideline, but using MFP as my true log/database of info etc..and I also got a Body Bug and that has been motivating the heck out of me. The last thing I did, was to change my attitude about the process, stop being so darned obsessed, and if I fail at one meal/workout, throw in the towel and say screw it I'll start next week..

I'm on week 4 of trying to eat well each and every day, and if I dont, not to beat myself to a pulp over it, and the very next meal, making that better choice. Also in week 4 of getting up at 4:30am a minimum of 4 days a week during the workweek and hitting the gym with my friend. While I've only lost about 3 lbs in this timeframe, I KNOW that weight training is going to add some "weight" and that eventually it will balance out, so again, changing my attitude about the "process"..and I'm feeling pretty darn good about the whole thing.

I subscribed to your blog, and am looking forward to continued tips/tips/motivation, and would love it if you wanted to add me as a friend..
I am curious, since your start weight etc is so close to mine..how tall are you :

Wow!! Thank you for sharing with me! I will definitely add you as a friend for support here on MFP! It sounds like we've gone through similar things in our weight loss journey. I'm 5' 8" (36 yrs old). My starting weight was 247 lbs and I'm currenlty 185.8.
Thank you for following my blog too!!

Kim

kimphillips36

I'm loving your blog!!! It's funny how identical our grocery lists are too. Thanks for the inspiration, and CONGRATS on your incredible livestyle change!!!!!!!!! YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to read it! I have no doubt our grocery lists are identical!! lol You are also looking fantastic with your weight loss...congrats!!

bonini88

way to go!!

Tacosmamma

Awesome job Kim! I know you feel great!

wicklessgal

I loved reading your blog. You are such an inspiration to me! Keep up the good work!

kimphillips36

I loved reading your blog. You are such an inspiration to me! Keep up the good work!

Thank you!!

kimphillips36

you look amazing! keep up the good work! i will make sure to read the blog. Thanks!!!

Thank you!!

ajfro

Awesome Job!

vox23

You look wonderful Kim. I love the picture of you and your beautiful daughter. Congrats on your journey! I am well on my way there, even with the bumps in the road!

Thanks for sharing

jerseygirlmaggie

Wow! Thanks for sharing. You inspire me!!!!