55 down, 25 to go!!

muffindowd

I've posted on the success story board before and told a summary of my story...but the cliff's notes version is, I have struggled with my weight all my life. I have been fat, skinny, and everywhere in between. I fell in love with my amazing husband 8 years ago (he is also a chef) and steadily put on weight over that time, and then once we got married my weight got even worse. I started using MFP in April of 2011 and have lost 55 pounds so far!! I have about 25 pounds to get to my goal weight. My goal has never been to be skinny, but I want to be fit and curvy and just in great, healthy shape.

My husband and I had some photos taken by our amazing photographer friend a couple of years ago on our wedding anniversary. She took some more pictures of us this weekend and I wanted to post an example of each so you can see the difference!! I hope this inspires someone...I used to always come on the success stories board and lurk around to get motivation to work out!! Losing 55 pounds has not been easy, but thanks to MFP it honestly hasn't been that hard either!! I have incorporated exercise into my life in a big way, but I still eat what I want!! I just eat in moderation now. Anyway, on to the pictures!!

Here is a picture from October of 2010...


And here is a picture from last weekend, February 2012...


And here is a side by side shot of my face

NewCyn

I LOVE your pics and so happy for your success! Great job taking care of you!!!!

Ocarina

Wow I love all your pictures with your SO. Makes me inspired to go take some as well. Thanks for sharing! You both look amazing.

mymelody_78

Great job! LOVE the pics!!!

muffindowd

Thanks so much!! The first picture is actually from October of 2010, not 2011...just edited that . @ Ocarina - you should totally take some photos to celebrate losing 56 pounds!! I felt so much more confident than I did in the previous photo shoot...I would have never even attempted to wear a curve hugging dress like I did last weekend!!

Kate3873

Wow! Awesome story of success!! Thank you so very much for sharing - such an inpiration!! Your pics are incredible!! Beautiful!!

sheila569

You look fabulous! BTW, absolutely love your style. The Leopard Print shrug... LOVEEE IT! Oh sorry, went all Jersey girl on ya there. lol

lo89ol

thanks for sharing! youre beautiful!!! congrats!

vinadity98

Way to go!!!!

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muffindowd

Thank you so much!! I didn't even realize until I looked back at those photos, but I have a leopard cardigan or shrug on in 3 out of 4 of them. Maybe I should get some different cardigans ;D.

iysys

you are just too darn cute!

LadyoftheDisc

Wow, you look AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing. You look really stunning, I love your curves and your dress is awesome! Great job lady!!!!

judynunes

you look great you are doing an awesome job!! and I have told you before love your style!!!

leeannewalker

You look amaze!!!!!!!!!!!!

muffindowd

Thank you so much!! I feel great after seeing our new photos and can't wait to say goodbye to the next 25 pounds. This is going to be great motivation for my workout tonight!! Thanks for the love

craek

Wow gorgeous! Nice job!

Gwendalyne

You look amazing great job!

stone307

You look wonderful and fun photos.

olinka1981

i love your pictures. i wish you also such a great life!

littlebuddy84

You look amazing g well done.

jrich1

Wow look at those curves!

fatboypup

i like the bangs

Shyloh07

You are so amazing!!! So proud of you! Have a great workout tonight!

mslack01

I love seeing success stories like yours! It does inspire me! And your pictures were beautiful---both old and new.