Half Way to Goal Weight, Pictures -35 Pounds!!

LindaWarner17

Much to my own surprise, I find myself halfway to my goal weight.

I say I am "surprised" because some days... (and you all know the SOME DAYS I am talking about, the kind of days when all you freaking want is for the fat to be gone so so bad and it feels like time is on stand still like a brick wall keeping you from your goals) ... I felt like I was never going to make it anywhere!

It was those dark days when I thought to myself, "SELF - this is going to take F O R E V E R, I might as well give up and have Ben and Jerry's and stare at my over-sized thighs while I sit on the couch and watch COPS to try and feel better about myself and my sad existence because I am NEVER going to be able to do this!!"

But then, INSTEAD of giving in to the pull of ice cream and lame TV and a bad attitude, I just kept plugging along, logging calories, working out, running, smiling, keeping my chin up, and low and behold here I am! (Despite slow days, and wanting instant results) I have lost 35 out of the 70 pounds I want to lose!!

Here are some pictures of my from this January, right before I started MFP.







Here are some pictures of me from this month, almost 5 months into my lifestyle change.







Thank thank thank you to everyone on this website for an amazing community of caring people who always keep me going when I am having a COPS kinda day

I can't wait to post more pictures when I have lost the rest!

Peace and Love, LW

starlytt

Amazing job! Keep up the good work!

mrsbrown2k1

Congrats! You've done an awesome job! Keep up the good work. Lookign forward to seeing the end result!!!

kikiallain

congrats!! we have about the same goals so i'm excited to see that someone else did it in the same timeframe i'm giving myself !!! any tips?

kaf330

Congrats!!!! Keep it going

MeliF

Great job, you look awesome! I can really see a difference in your face!

Ghoulina

Great job! Keep up the amazing work!

Msaip

Im in the same boat! only Im ten pounds from my halfway goal!!!!! I cant wait to see the 170's and I just hit the 180's!
Keep up the great work!
My weakness is chips....anything salty..

1CALIJIBARO2

SUPER JOB.....U look FANTASTIC..............YEAH.....A NU PERSON............

Kichelchen

You're gorgeous anyway, but hey, wow, what a change I'm proud of you and you should be even prouder Go, you!! x

leelee243

this is awesome! WAY TO BE INCREDIBLE! I am totally having a "wall" day with an urge to watch Real Housewives and eat cookies. Thanks for the inspiration!

Maripoza28

wow!!! You are doing an awesome job!! congrats!!

LindaWarner17

I eat out a lot less than I used to, and I eat a lot more fruits and veggies. When I feel like a need a big meal, but don't have a lot of calories left, I make soup from scratch It is really low cal and fills you up. I work out a lot, which helps keep the plateauing at a minimum. I eat back my exercise calories. Mmm and mostly I just take it one day at a time as much as possible so I stay relaxed. Good luck on your goals!! You can do it!

kimark1

Excellent job! You look beautiful!

tamsgenie2003

You look great!! I'm having one of those awful days were I feel like giving up on my goals and after reading your post I'm gonna get off my butt and keep pushing myself! Thank you for sharing your story and pics, gave me the boost I needed today. : )

Elle70

Great job!

mrharper68

Remember you are not on a diet. You are learning to eat properly.
Give in to your cravings in moderation.

RuthRW

Great job, you can really see the weight loss in your face. WTG!!!!

Ksamprasa

Congratulations! That's so encouraging!!

north35

You are so beautiful! Congrats!!!

audigal2008

Im in the same boat! only Im ten pounds from my halfway goal!!!!! I cant wait to see the 170's and I just hit the 180's!
Keep up the great work!
My weakness is chips....anything salty..

MMM SALT! I put it on EVERYTHING!