My turn! My weight-loss so far (PIC heavy!)

paulaGetshealthy

I'll try not to bore you with my story.
Facts:
1. I started on MFP May 2011 at 197.6 pounds
2. I am 68 lbs down as of this morning - so, I'm at 129.6 lbs
3. I'm not sure what I want to be my final weight. I figure I'll know when I get there.
4. This new healthy lifestyle has changed me so much, that I am going to start school for a program that will prepare me to become a certified personal trainer.
5. I have posted progress pics before, but never these type of pictures that show me in "real life" situations. I'm nervous.

Here are some pics. Keep in mind that I used to hate taking pictures, so some of these aren't even me at my heaviest! Some date to way back in 2006, but this is all I could find (yeah, THAT's how much I hated taking pics).

Before:

Back in 2008


Not my heaviest, but I was on my way there:


2009, I believe


At my heaviest:


I had a lot of face:


AFTER:
About 7 pounds ago:


10 lbs ago:


Trying-on clothes:


My birthday, December 11th, 2011


A few days back:

justle

wow you look amazing, what a fantastic job - and those legs! i want your legs girl!

Loudmom01

wow you look amazing, what a fantastic job - and those legs! i want your legs girl!

I completely agree. Great legs!! Congrats, you look awesome!!

Kymmu

You look so beautiful. The before and afters look to me like a mother and then a daughter!
You are inspiring!

chic_mama_25

So amazing.. you should be so proud of yourself! Well done!

barbiebarkley

WOW AMAZING!!!!!

doingItIn2012

Great work, you earned it!

lizjames1971

Wow- you look gorgeous!!

ErrataCorrige

Amazing! You look terrific! Congrats on all your hard work!

Demmuscles

Awesome!!

roguex_1979

WOW! Well done. You must feel so proud of yourself for doing it!

goodhealth2012

OMG you look fantastic. Well done! Any tips???

paulaGetshealthy

Thanks ladies! I'm having intense cravings right now, so this is motivating me to say the heck away from the kitchen! LOL

KristinLeAnn252

WOW! You look AMAZING! I have around 63 pounds to lose myself so this is such an inspiration for me

xMissy6x

congrats! you look amazing! so inspired!

goodhealth2012

Thanks ladies! I'm having intense cravings right now, so this is motivating me to say the heck away from the kitchen! LOL

I just stopped eating chocolate seeing your results, don't give in to the cravings, you've done so well!

hybridscientist

Oh wow, how did you do this? You look amazing!

monkeymouse74

You look beautiful! Well done on your success! I know this get's said alot, but you are inspirational! :flowerforyou:

TheBakerGirl

WOW!! What a transformation. You are an incredible, strong woman! You must be so proud of yourself. That kind of weight loss is a major accomplishment. If you can do that…you can do anything in life.

This morning, I'm toasting my cup of coffee to you. I have no excuse for these pesky 15lbs. You're my hero!

ambivalence11

You look amazing. I joined a little bit before you and had roughly the same amount of weight to lose as you did. I kinda slacked off at my half way point. If you lost 70lbs in under a year, I know I can reach my goal. THANK-YOU for being an inspiration!

olinka1981

great legs!

Brandicaloriecountess

Pretty girl before and after!

But oh my do you look hot!!!

cocolo89

you look amazing!!! how tall are you? i'm 127 and am not as in-shape as you! i'm 5'5

Skinnieminnie128

You look AMAZING!!! Congrats to you, what a great story! You are an inspiration to us all!!! Keep it up:-)

hellokathy

You look great! Congratulations and thank you for sharing these!

AlliGM

Great job! Congratulations!!! I especially love the workout photo as I think that is what we all want to look like when going to the gym!!! You really look fantastic and healthy.

helloburger

STUNNING! LOOKING ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

EbonyEthereal

omg that's INSANE!!!! you look beautiful, even in your before. it's great that you did what you had to do to feel good about yourself, you're too lovely to go undocumented, lol. *claps*

WhyeatKachra

*Scrolls through the pics 3-4 times*
*rubs eyes*
*Scrolls again*

Unbelievable!!! U rock girl!

And yes, those legs! Sexy!

cerrajean

AMAZING!

Your post is making me suck it up as I sit here wishing death upon Jillian Michaels from doing her 50M dvd two nights in a row. I can't wait to post before and afters when i've lost as much as you! Great job!

newstone

Wow you look amazing! That's my starting & goal weight (130ish) too so let's see if I can be as successful as you! Such an inspiration, thank you for sharing!