1st scale victory!!!! Mini goal met :)

spicypepper

Super super stoked!!!! Joined MFP back in November '10 but didn't really use it like I should until this March. Again, didn't really use it faithfully daily (like I should) and the result was weight loss followed by weight gain + a few extra.

Long story short, I started logging in faithfully some 60+ days ago and that's when I started seeing results. Since this past end of May, I have lost 37lbs. I set my first mini goal for my birthday 9/24 and my goal was to lose 35 lbs. I beat and exceeded my goal by 2 lbs!!!!!!!

I have not weighed this less in a very, very, very, very, v-e-r-y long time. I have dropped 3.5 sizes (was a 22W and now fit into a regular 16) and my 16's are getting lose too

I've decided to go for an additional 20-30 lbs and hoping to drop that by New Years eve. I'm also participating in my first 3k/5k run/walk on October 22nd in honor of my rocking mother in-law who has beaten pancreatic cancer twice now (as of July most recently) and she was my initial inspiration.

So, some pictures to share because I know if you're like me you like to see progression.

This past March at my heaviest :noway: (which was 12 lbs higher than my MFP start weight, lost 12 lbs with WW before)


Today, 37lbs lighter :bigsmile: (excuse the hair... :laugh: )




The only thing that I have been doing differently than in the past is counting my calories faithfully every day, exercising M-F for 1.5-2 hours and that's it. I allow myself 1200 calories a day. I exercise and burn anywhere from 1100-1400 calories each time I go and I try my very best to eat back all of those, but there are days when it is just too difficult.

When I exercise at the gym, I am now doing 2 different things. I alternate 30 min. circuit training with 30 minutes on the arc trainer 2-3 days a week and the other days I do 40 minutes of weights (i'm talking Nautilus equipment, not free weights and it's legs/abs/arms).

hstallings13

awesome work, you are doing great

hthornley

Great Job!!!!! Keep up the hard work

srandle175

Way to go! You look great!!!

Kalossus

Awesome work! Keep it up!

Mann04

first off congratulations! i think the mini goal idea is great im thinking of mines as i type...lol, and yes it hs been very difficult to stay motivated, but ur success story has really encouraged me to stay focused. myfitness pal is wonderful! jus wanted to stop by to give u a shout, and you look great, ill b looking for ur next victory!:happy: :happy:

spicypepper

Thanks y'all! I am just amazed at what I have done on a short amount of time. I think mini goals are the key along with MFP! I couldn't have done this without it!

Cassiopeia00

Fantastic! Congratulations on your mini goal victory! Looking good, keep it up!