Goodbye Baby Beluga Includes Pics

mandeiko · October 2011

Dear MFPals,

This is my favorite section of the site!! You’re all amazing! You have been so inspiring to me!! Here I finally am, writing my very own success story!

I was one of “those people” who simply couldn’t lose the “baby weight” I gradually put on since the 4th grade. I wasn’t just a nerd in middle school. I was the “beluga whale.” I felt like I was the chubby school mascot and you know how cruel kids can be! Life was hell! Looking back, I can’t believe I made it out in one piece! In 9th grade, I lost a ton of weight due to something short of anorexia. Not something to boast about and hardly anyone knew. After a bad accident that year, I gained it ALL back and then some. I reached my highest weight of 195 lbs, which is considered slightly obese for 5’7”. Since then, I have gone on diets only to fall off the wagon, exercising... yadda yadda, you’ve all heard this before. Well, I put my foot down this past June and the rest is history.

Here is my ULTIMATE before and after measurements from 2007 to TODAY.

Weight: 195 - 145 = -50 lbs
Chest: 40 - 36 = -4
Under chest: 34 - 31 = -3
Waist: 32 - 27 = -5
Lower belly: 38 - 33 = -5
Hips: 44 - 39.5 = -4.5
Thighs: 26 - 23 = -3 (x2)
Arms: 14 - 12 = -2 (x2)
Neck: 13.6 - 12.6 = -1

Verdict on how many inches lost:
4 + 3 + 5 + 5 + 4.5 + 3(x2) + 2(x2) + 1 = 32.5 inches total!!!

Many of you know that once I reached my goal weight of 145, I was to throw out the old clothes, and go shopping for hot new dresses! Well, today was the first time I REALLY went shopping since June, and I am PLEASED to share a few of my new outfits with you

Also, I have also included my (embarrassing) pre-weight loss photos from June to compare with some new ones I took today!! Not gonna lie, I cried a little bit when I compared them for the first time. :’)

*Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.*

Thanks to EVERYONE who helped see me through this incredible journey. I can only hope to inspire people the way you have done me. (A special shout out to my family, Eric, Lauren, Alex, Gary, and Christine

)

--Amanda

( My support group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/294406450576602/ )

500lbs2marathon · October 2011

Amanda, you are amazing!!! So damn proud of you!!!!

carpediem3 · October 2011

I'm 5'7 and 188.5 lbs -- I wish I looked like your before lol. Both before and after, you look amazing!

peaceinside · October 2011

Congrats! You look amazing! :flowerforyou:

cirellim · October 2011

Great Job awesome transformation! You look great!

Opera_Bound · October 2011

Fantastic!! Great work and great inspiration! I'm 5'8" and hope to one day be a solid 145lbs. Congrats and keep up the great work! Oh...and you have great hair! :happy:

robertf57 · October 2011

MARVELOUS! Great Job. You should be very proud of yourself.

Lindz2323 · October 2011

great job girl!!! you look great!

JDNOX · October 2011

amazing you look great

bregalad5 · October 2011

You look spectacular, sweetie!!! *happy dance*

thetrishwarp · October 2011

You have done an amazing job! Those dresses look HOT!

netztoy · October 2011

Dang...u got it going on girl!! Great job!

sc1572 · October 2011

amazing!!!!!

MsKekeSoFocused · October 2011

Wow you look amazing...loving all the before/after pics...and ur new dresses are on point...keep up the great work

StaceyL76 · October 2011

You look Amazing! I am about where you started. I hope to look as Great as you in a few months from now. = ) Awesome Awesome Awesome1

tnic86 · October 2011

You look absolutely gorgeous!! Congrats! You deserve it!!

jilleebean777 · October 2011

I know this may sound weird but.....you look HOT!!! You have had an amazing transformation!! Congrats!! I cant wait to be able to wear the dresses like that and feel comfortable!!