47lbs Down!! Before and during pictures...I'm not done yet :

muffindowd

It's kind of hard to believe that I am a success story...I am not finished losing weight yet, but I have come a long way. I have lost 47 pounds!! Looking for before pictures was a little bit scary. I flipped through a bunch of old photos from the end of last year and I don't really recognize the person in them. I don't have a sad story of why I packed on the pounds, I gained a lot of weight over the last few years being married to an amazing chef. We have tons of fun, food, and wine...and it really took a toll on my body. We still have tons of fun, food, and wine, but in balanced, healthy portions....and I exercise...a lot!!

Don't ask me my before or current weight, as I won't tell you ;D, but I am 5'7 and I would like to lose about 30-35 more pounds and continue to tone up. My weight loss has slowed lately and I was upset this weekend after a new dress that I ordered didn't fit me, so I decided to take a look at how far I have come. I feel a lot more proud of myself right now instead of upset about that dress...I kept it, because it WILL fit me sometime soon .

Before - This photo was taken at our NYE party last year.


During - This photo was taken about a month ago at our friends' wedding.


Comparison - Photos of my face...I think you can really tell a huge difference here. The kicker is, I took the photo on the left because I was feeling foxy that day. Now I look at it and think I look very swollen and bloated. Anyway, I am much happier with my current appearance, on the right ;D.


I hope this post inspires someone...I remember when I first started this process (in April of this year) I would come on the Success Stories board to get inspiration to work out!! All of the hard work and sweat pays off. Thank you MFP for making it so easy to track my food and inspiring me to exercise. Thanks so much to my supportive husband and friends, and my MFP friends for always keeping me motivated!!

skittybang

You look GREAT!!!! Your progress is seriously so incredible =] congrats :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

MrsCon40

You are one of the finest ladies on MFP and I am so proud that you're my friend!

Keep kicking *kitten* and taking names!

petitfilou

You look fab! And you also look 10 years younger, if you don't mind me saying. Well done!

JennaM222

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

robinogue

w:noway: w!!!! You look amazing!! Congrats on your success and your continued journey!

Hoppymom

Awesome job! Congratulations! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

cbu23

Thank you for sharing! Yes there are some days the reading the success stories help me to back away from the cookie!

mymelody_78

Great progress photos! They definitely keep me inspired too!!!

staceyGO

Awesome work!!! You look GREAT!!!

muffindowd

Thanks so much!! I showed my friend this post and she said "Wow, you look awesome!! You really chose an unflattering photo of yourself on NYE though." Hahaha, that was the point!! I picked the worst one ;D. Thanks for the compliments!! I can't wait to work out tonight and keep it up!!

slynnmiller

super woman!!! you look amazing!

bluejuiseritsma

Wow you look amazing!!!! I can totally see it in your face!! Awesome job!!!

muffindowd

Thanks so much!! Trying to write this post made me realize I need to take more full body shots!! I avoided cameras a bit for awhile there so it hasn't come naturally yet!!

yvettenicole21

Awesome Job!

nickymaddiemiasmami

You look great! WTG!

stephkuch

amazing progress..you look great!

dibley_98

Great job!

captainlindarg

You look awesome! Great job! Can I also say I love your style? Every dress, sweater, everything in these pictures is adorable!

muffindowd

You look awesome! Great job! Can I also say I love your style? Every dress, sweater, everything in these pictures is adorable!

Thank you so much!! I love CLOTHES!!!!! ;D

I tried to hide that I had gained so much weight with clever cute outfit combos. I am so much happier now that I fit back into my honeymoon jeans and can wear more form fitting dresses again!!!

gwild0r

congrats! 47 lbs is a lot of work.. you totally must be proud of yourself..

muffindowd

congrats! 47 lbs is a lot of work.. you totally must be proud of yourself..

Thank you!! It has certainly been a lot of work, but this is the first time in my life I have felt like I have made a true lifestyle change. I eat in moderation, but still get to have what I want!! For me, regular exercise has been so key...and just watching what I eat more instead of eating mindlessly. I still have wine, the occasional cupcake or cookie, go out with my husband/friends...it doesn't even feel like a diet!! The way I used to diet was too militant and never worked, I always gained the weight right back.

candican

Congrats! FYI, you were super cute in your before shot also )

DorisR184

You look amazing! Congrats girl!

tdaddybarlow

Excellent job! Thanks for the inspiration, Killer!

muffindowd

Congrats! FYI, you were super cute in your before shot also )

Thank you!! That is like the nicest compliment ever because I HATE that picture. I almost made my friend take it down when she posted it to Facebook, but then I rationalized it with "Well, I am laughing, that's why my face looks so fat." Which is partially true, but in reality my face was just much puffier!!

judynunes

You look great before and after great job and I have to say as well love your style!! You will make it to your goal!!

DEGiltz

You look awesome ... also, love the bangs!! Much cuter!! : )

wannagetfit02

Wow you look like a totally different person. Congrats!

pixiesx3

You look amazing!!!! Great job! Thank you for the inspiration!

SaraTN

Great job!