I've reached my goals! From size 14/16 to a size 6!

merguson

Okay, so...I've been on MFP over the years, but in Sept of 2010 I got pretty serious about losing weight and especially, being healthy. It has been quite a journey. I've learned about portion control, nutrition and exercise. In Sept. I started walking every day on my lunch break for 45 minutes. In Dec. I had my annual physical at the doctors and got the best news!! I learned that I was finally in the healthy bmi, my blood pressure was perfect as was my blood/glucose test! I was overjoyed! THose were my most important goals. When the weather turned bitter and snowy/icy in Feb. I started couch to 5k. I'm now running 5k on the treadmill every other morning and still walking every day on my lunch. MFP and it's community has been an integral part of my weight loss. I thank eveyone! i have now lost 40 pounds and have gone from a size 14/16 to a 6!


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LimeyTart

Great job! You look wonderful.

stephanieGmo

way to go! thanks for the inspiration!

merguson

Not sure why the pics came out thumbnail size, but i think your get the idea.

jlyn74

AWESOME!!!! I've been working on health/weight for about 10 months now & I'm about halfway to my goal. MFP really, REALLY helps. Best wishes!!!

Ding724

:happy: CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

I know that it takes TONS of hard work & dedication!
(I did the same exact thing...16 to a 6/8)

Johnnygirl777

Thats incredible! Congrats, you must feel amazing!

kel1kel

GREAT JOB!!!

kpovich

Conratulations on all your hard work!!!! You look AMAZING!!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself!!!!!

sharonfincher1

Congrats!!!! U look fabulous and I am sure you feel even better....

MTtobeHOT

You look amazing and give me such inspiration and continued motivation. Thanks for sharing!! :flowerforyou:

trac3

Congratulations to you ~ that is so awesome!!!:flowerforyou: The blood work is a wonderful bonus ~ you are doing great things for your body, inside and out!!!:bigsmile: Be very very proud of yourself ~ it is so encouraging for me to see other people reaching their goals!

BTW, you look beautiful!

TOYGRRRL

Congratulations! You look fabulous. WTG!

mheightchew

That is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

ceirawillsucceed

Wow you look amazing.well done you have done fantastic

NeuroticVirgo

You look amazing, Thanks for sharing!

merguson

Thank you for all the kind words! I do feel amazing! I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd ever be this small! I think my biggest realization is that no one can do this for me. It was something I had to do and in order to do it I had to work hard and push myself. Proper diet and exercise really does work!! You all can do it too.

urrkadurka

Awesome job! Im new to the site, and seeing posts like this really motivates me.

JigglyPig

Wow. I'M a size 14/16! I didn't think I could even shoot for a size 6! I was just thinking..size 10ish. But...a 6 is possible!? I am so, so inspired.. Wonderful job. You look gorgeous.

merguson

Wow. I'M a size 14/16! I didn't think I could even shoot for a size 6! I was just thinking..size 10ish. But...a 6 is possible!? I am so, so inspired.. Wonderful job. You look gorgeous.

I was thinking the exact same way! Any other time I lost weight, I aimed for a size 10. A size 6 IS absolutely possible! You can do what ever you set your mind to! And thankyou!

Positively_Me

Congratulation to u!!! I now know it is possible for me to aim for a size 6. I've always wanted to fit single digit. Thanks for this post.. U gave me the motivation to keep pushing myself