Chunks of My Gut: Revisited

Kris0109

About 7 months ago I posted the following topic:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/282722-50lbs-5-months-woo

Now, 23 lbs later, I give you one year of MFP, AKA "Chunks of My Gut: Revisited"
Christmas 2010:


10 minutes ago:

Some date about a year ago: Last week:


So, the biggest thing I wish was that I'd taken measurements and pictures at the onset of this journey. Some stats tho... I'm 5'10, large-framed and pretty pear shaped. On February 17, 2011, I was 283lbs. I wore a size 22 pant and an XXL top. Today I weigh 210lbs. I wear a size 14 pant and a size M or L top, depending on the store. I've got another 40 to go to be "Normal" (but only 1 to be ONLY overweight!)

I started with measurements a couple of months in:
- In April, my waist was 40". Today it's 34.5" (-5.5")
- In April, my hips were 51.5" (that hurts). Today they're 45" (-6.5")

I have no idea if another 40 is realistic (or enough). Every day I lose is my new lowest adult weight. I'm young and hydrated enough that my skin is bouncing back nicely, but I know I'll have the stretch marks for the rest of my life. I've gone thru several phases during the year, including a lower carb phase, a C25K phase, not logging, logging most days, logging only calories, Zumba, rowing ... you name it, I've been there. Right now, I'm doing 4 Zumba classes a week, a little running, and lower but not low carb, and that's got me back to losing about 2 lbs a week.

I know this is something that'll only get harder as I get older, but I'm pretty happy that even when I wasn't logging, I wasn't really gaining either. Sure, I wish I'd been more diligent over the holidays so I could boast an even bigger number, but right now, looking back, 73 down sounds pretty darn good.

Kris0109

Fixed pics... right?

ambeer2

Hooray! SO PROUD OF YOU, K! You look amazing, and I haven't even seen that *kitten* in person! Pear-shaped tall girls, unite!

MaddoxsMommy

Woah you do not need to lose 40 more pounds! There won't be anything left!

Mayreni

If your heart tells you to loose more weight then do it. Don't focus so much on a number rather than how you feel about yourself. You've come a long way, and it shows. Be very proud of yourself. Congratulations.

ryansgram

You are beautiful

mrsred79

You are gorgeous!!

usmcmp

You look great! Congratulations! Sounds like you haven't tried heavy weight lifting. Give that a try, it should really help.

CalienteChica

That's awesome! !! Keep up the great work. Glad to hear your skin is bouncing back since that is something that I worry
About.