Before, In Between and Close to Goal Pics

Penguinita · June 2011

Hello everyone!!! I've been on this weight loss journey since '09 and only recently joined this forum thanks to the my fitness pal app for my android which I have fallen in love with. I now don't have an excuse to NOT log anymore.

Stats:
SW: 198
CW: 144.8
GW: 135
FINAL GW: 128
Height: 5'4.5"

I'm not sure how to post pics here so here goes, I hope I get it right the first time

Before @ 198lbs :

Before Weight Loss W/ Rachel Ray by LunaLatte, on Flickr

Before with Carrie Underwood by LunaLatte, on Flickr

In Between Photos 170-160s:

In Between Walmart by LunaLatte, on Flickr

In Between Home by LunaLatte, on Flickr

Now @ 144.8 close to goal:

shorts by LunaLatte, on Flickr

june 28 pic 2 by LunaLatte, on Flickr

I started out just learning how to eat better, didn't count calories and my only form of exercise was walking. After I reached the 170s I began going to the gym regularly and started counting calories but would forget to log most days. It has been a long journey, I've tried many dvds and so far I'm loving Jillian Micheal's 30 Day shred. I tried P90x but ended up getting injured so I wont go back to it, its way too intense for me.

CharNordie · June 2011

nope...can't see your pics

Penguinita · June 2011

Sorry I'm trying a couple of things this is harder than I thought >.<!

maryd4love · June 2011

bump

Charrisse · June 2011

bump

Penguinita · June 2011

FINALLY!! LOL Sorry. I've finally got it.

SheilaSisco · June 2011

well... it SOUNDS like you're doing a great job!

lol

As far as the technical side... I don't know how Flikr works, but from PhotoBucket you copy the IMAGE code and change IMG to img....

Kelly_Wilson1990 · June 2011

Way to go!!

minnie86 · June 2011

omg, congrats! you look amazing! I'm starting at your starting weight so it is a big motivation for me! Thank you soo much for sharing, how did you accomplish your goal?

Penguinita · June 2011

I was able to get it right, maybe refreshing the page? If it doesn't work let me know. Thanks!!

BabyDuchess · June 2011

you look amazing.........simply beautiful! Congrats on your success!! :flowerforyou:

musica814 · June 2011

I can see the pictures, you look great!! Amazing job!

OneBryteSmile · June 2011

Wow, great job! Amazing transformation. Just the motivation I needed. If you can do it, I know I can too.

Penguinita · June 2011

To Minnie86:
Hey! I'm so glad I was able to give you some inspiration. The biggest thing I can tell you is that, when you fall ( i fell of the wagon TONS of times) just remember that time still passes on so keep at it and before you know it you'll be closer and closer to goal.

As for as methods I tried so many things. At first I tried a weight loss pill w/ green tea and stopped the first week because it made me so jittery. I decided just to walk from and to the train station I use to go to school, the trip is about 3.2 miles. And after I gained a bit of confidence I started going to the gym 2 times a week (usually saturday and sunday) and gradually added a day during the week. I now, however, suggest to hit the gym now! I was very self conscious so that stopped me. But when I started going to the gym I realized no one is there to look at you, everyone is so focused on working out that if someone got shot we'd all be horrible witnesses since we're all mostly in our own world.

Some months I lost 5-6lbs some none, don't ever blame yourself for any gains or plateaus. Our bodies are complicated and many factors like salt intake, anxiety, alcohol, water can affect the number on the scale. Good Luck!!!

Penguinita · June 2011

Thank you everyone for the lovely comments!!! I hope to reach goal at the most by Christmas, hopefully way before than. Your words give me even more inspiration to keep at it. Thank you all!

minnie86 · June 2011

To Minnie86:
Hey! I'm so glad I was able to give you some inspiration. The biggest thing I can tell you is that, when you fall ( i fell of the wagon TONS of times) just remember that time still passes on so keep at it and before you know it you'll be closer and closer to goal.

As for as methods I tried so many things. At first I tried a weight loss pill w/ green tea and stopped the first week because it made me so jittery. I decided just to walk from and to the train station I use to go to school, the trip is about 3.2 miles. And after I gained a bit of confidence I started going to the gym 2 times a week (usually saturday and sunday) and gradually added a day during the week. I now, however, suggest to hit the gym now! I was very self conscious so that stopped me. But when I started going to the gym I realized no one is there to look at you, everyone is so focused on working out that if someone got shot we'd all be horrible witnesses since we're all mostly in our own world.

Some months I lost 5-6lbs some none, don't ever blame yourself for any gains or plateaus. Our bodies are complicated and many factors like salt intake, anxiety, alcohol, water can affect the number on the scale. Good Luck!!!

thanks a lot! I also felt weird to go to the gym, but I am going now

thank you so much for your advice. You look amazing!!! congrats again!

Minnesnowtagurl · June 2011

Great Job!!!

frankbo25 · June 2011

Woweeee!!! I know people say this alot but you really do look like a different person, amazing! great job

pinkita · June 2011

Wow, I came across your post at the right time. I've been feeling down this week because I only lost 0.2lbs this week, and sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get to my goal. Thanks for posting your pics and your tips!