75 pounds down with pictures....

hyde1977 · January 2012

Hello.....so yesterday I posted some photos but apparently I posted them under Introduce myself and not in success stories....well I have figured out how to post photos now so I thought I would post again and include a bit more of my story....

Quick version....Just over 2 years ago I decided to join a gym....In July 2011 I changed job and decided I was sick of being over weight and unhappy with what I looked like...in the first 3 months of that new job I lost 33 pounds.....I am ashmed to say that when I started my new job I was at 243 pounds....I have co-workers on MFP profile and that is really hard for me to admint.....I am now 166 and extremely proud of myself.....In February 2011 a friend of mine from the gym (her husband actually) told me about this site and wow has it changed my life....I didn't think I needed support...I was wrong! This site has helped me to lose another 43 pounds.....

Secret to my succes- track everything and enjoy life! I eat chocolate, I drink Beer, I eat out, I do what we do ....Live life! However, I have found that balance...bought myself an HRM....to get my accurate calorie burn and now feel great!

I went form size 16-19 to size 6-8, XXL to S/M, % of body fat of 44.65% to 28% (still working on lowering that)

All I will say...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!! I had every excuse in the book....hold yourself accountable! Most of the time I work out to eat....Yes I eat most of my exercise calories....I love the gym, I love the friends I have made, I love being able to shop where I want....I just feel better about myself!

You can do it....Need help...add me! I will support you! Be ready for honestly though...I don't sugar coat.....

I don't know when I will be done my journey...In talking with some of the personal trainers at my gym....also a great support....I have so much muscle that I might not ever be lower then 160....I except that...even thought I want to be 145....LOL.....

Anyways here are some photos.......

I don't have anything at my highest but this seems to be the best progress pictures....

The worst picture ever....

some before and after- mexico 2010 and then 2011....one year apart

probalby my highest weight that I have a photo of....about 230

Oct 2010

Oct 2011

Summer 2011

Jan 1st, 2012....New Years Eve!

Thank You for taking the time to read.....MFP has serioulsy helped me so much and made realize that I did need support!!!!

Please feel free to send me a friend request if you are looking for a friend to help support....I would love to repay all the support I got!!!!

Stephanie