Despicable 2 Fabulous -> 25lbs down w/ Pics

getfitdiva
getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
edited September 28 in Success Stories
I woke up in September 2010 and again December 2010 when I decided to make some major lifestyle changes. After my doctor said I have high blood pressure at 32 years old and I had to lose some weight. I began September 2010 then I quit and really didn't get serious until January 2011 (which is when I joined MFP). Six months later (October 2010, Jan 5-June 5, 2011) I attained many non-scale and scale victories. I was determined (others may say obsessed) at reaching goals. I contribute my success to the support from my husband and MFP, changing my eating habits (cutting out my long time love affair to juice/soda), bad snacking, eating out, changing my exercise routine every 2-4 weeks and really pushing myself. I have busted a couple of plateaus along the way with zig-zagging and the Dukan diet. All are explicitly detailed in my blog. I have 8-13 lbs to reach my goal but I'm pretty darn happy where I am now.

My STATS! Height: 5' 3" | Age 33
Sept 2010 > June 2011
Weight = (highest weight)158.6 lbs > 133.4 lbs
Waist = 38 in > 27.25 in
Hips = 39 in > 34.75 in
Arms = L: 11.5 in/ R: 12 in > L & R: 10.25 in
Thighs = L & R: 23 in > L: 21 in/ R: 21.5 in
Pants/Dress size 10 > size 4

Total Weight loss: 25.2 lbs
Total Inches loss: 22 in
Body Fat loss: Feb. 2010 - 29% > May 2011 - 25.6%

BTW - I love MFP and my favorite Pals!!! Pictures speak louder than words. Best advice I received was to eat clean, monitor sodium, sugar, and carbs, increase my protein, decrease carbs (try to avoid after 4pm), kick your own butt in your workouts, and constantly challenge yourself! These results did not happen by accident - I worked for it and am truly blessed!

Picture 1 > Before pics taken before I completed Insanity for 63 days September 26, 2010 @ 158.2 lbs
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Picture 2 > When I realized I look big even in black! December 25, 2010 (I didn't know my weight at the time)
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Picture 3 > Me today at 133.4 lbs!
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Picture 4 > One of my goals was to fit into my size 4 wedding dress from September 29, 2001 before my 10 year wedding anniversary!
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Thanks for reading my story :wink:
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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Congratulations on your success. Keep up the good work. You should be very proud.
  • katm427
    katm427 Posts: 227 Member
    Congratulations on your progress! You're doing so very well!
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    That's great! You've done an amazing job!
  • Bigmomma0u812
    Bigmomma0u812 Posts: 118
    You look beautiful... good job!!
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Wow, great story and SUPER Job.
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    Love it! Congratulations, you look amazing :)
  • iambayd
    iambayd Posts: 235
    Amazing!! Congrats!!
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    That is awesome and you look stunning in that dress!!!!
  • princess4mimi
    princess4mimi Posts: 192
    YAY!!!!! You Go GIRL!!!!! You Look GREAT!!!!
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
    You look FANTASTIC! And.... GO RAVENS!!!! :smile:
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
    You look FANTASTIC! And.... GO RAVENS!!!! :smile:
  • babs23
    babs23 Posts: 86
    So inspirational! Thanks for sharing your success! :heart:
  • jessdeweerdt
    jessdeweerdt Posts: 128
    wow - amazing.. and inspirational.. it's stories like these that keep me going. It can be done!
  • mamakathy
    mamakathy Posts: 130
    Great job! Thanks for sharing :)
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Look at your stomach, you are ripped! Awesome job!
  • fitzie63
    fitzie63 Posts: 508 Member
    Wow! Now, the big challenge is KEEPING THOSE FAT POUNDS OFF. You can do it because you rock! Congrats!
  • sunshine__angel
    sunshine__angel Posts: 366 Member
    Oh my!!! You look fantastic!! This is amazing, and very inspirational!! Congratulations on the great work and thanks for posting!
  • antijen
    antijen Posts: 112 Member
    Holy moly! Good job!
  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
    Look at your stomach!!!! great job!

    and you look stunning in your dress!!!!
  • hyde1977
    hyde1977 Posts: 476 Member
    Amazing!!! You are right....pictures speak volumes!!!! Great Job...Keep it up!!!!
  • lily1972
    lily1972 Posts: 375 Member
    Fabulous is definitely right!!! Amazing achievement!!:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • QueenofCups
    QueenofCups Posts: 365 Member
    Awesome! You look fab!
  • GaveUp
    GaveUp Posts: 308
    You are beautiful!!! I love how tone you got too! Amazing work!
  • allibawtez
    allibawtez Posts: 47
    Thanks for posting!! You look amazing =)
  • SarahLiz24
    SarahLiz24 Posts: 36
    Wow, that's incredibly motivating! Awesome job!!:bigsmile:
  • prettybrownround
    prettybrownround Posts: 362 Member
    U look absolutely fabulous......wtg
  • a1schwei
    a1schwei Posts: 617 Member
    you look amazing ;)
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    You are rocking!! Congrats on your accomplishment, and thanks for sharing with us that hard work pays off !:)
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    Wow you look great and you can definately see where you've been working out!
    Congratulations!!
    I only hope i can achieve the same success as you!
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    awesome, love the wedding dress picture
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