Down nearly 50 pounds!!

gf320

So I have always been bigger, but by the end of 2009/beginning of 2010, I peaked at nearly 300 pounds, which was my breaking point. I have PCOS, insulin resistance, and I am gluten intolerant. All of these issues make weight loss difficult, and if anything, essential.
I managed to lose 5-10 pounds here and there, but starting in August of 2010, I started to work out and eat better, and really kicked things into gear this May. Now I'm down a bit more than 48 pounds. I took this a few days ago, now I'm around 246 pounds, this is about 2 pounds ago.

http://i53.tinypic.com/4g3d6b.jpg < Before and Now!

I was having a hard time seeing the results until I put this together, but now I can see them. It's not much, and I have a long way to go. I'd LOVE to get down to 140 pounds eventually, but around the 170 range would be great, just to get out of the obese range, and the start working on building even more muscle. Right now, I'm just eating around 1200-1500 calories a day, low carb, high protein, and doing light cardio. I don't have access to a gym until my student status is reinstated (between undergrad and grad school right now). So once that happens in late August, I should be good to go!
Thank you for your inspiration!

TL;DR: Still fat, but better!

TheBraveryLover

You look great so far. Keep it up!

KeshiaV

Congrats! What an accomplishment I have PCOS too, so I know how difficult it can be to lose weight. Give yourself a massive pat on the back because you are rockin it!

be_kris

Congrats!! You look fantastic! Keep it up!

Leigh_D

YES! You are on your way! Keep on truckin'!! :happy:

cjjones007

Fantastic work - you are doing great - I absolutely love seeing people post these topics!!!!!

dddttt

Getting into shape alright! Awesome job! I love it how adequate after photo t-shirt is.

sauerkrautpolka

Fantastic progress! I have PCOS also and these pictures are so inspirational and give me hope. Thank you for sharing!