1 Year on MFP with Pic's =)

myboysmomx2 · February 2012

I am 5'11" with an hourglass figure and a small frame (my wrists are tiny and I only wear an 8-8.5 shoe). My progress so far is 42 pounds lost. I started a year ago and was about to go up to a Size 18 which was a turning point for me. I never went up to an 18. I now wear Size 10's and medium to small shirts. I've still got a little ways to go and I'm sticking with this new lifestyle forever. I can tell you that it's well worth the effort you put into counting your calories and exercising. I used to hate exercising, but now I love it.

YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!!

This was 2010 at Captiva Island, FL. (I was about 200 pounds here)

This was after I lost my first 22.5 pounds (pictured at the gate of Castillo De San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL)

This was at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball a year ago (Nov. 2010)

This was at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball this year( Nov. 2011)

This was taken February 12, 2012 after my nephew's wedding. I've lost 42 pounds to date.
(Sorry some of the pic's are so big...)

Measurement Losses to Date:

Weight Lost: 42 Pounds
Neck: -1.5"
Waist: -8.8"
Hips: -7.0"
Arm: -3.0"
Thighs: -9.55" (combined)
Bust: -7.55"
Calves: -15.5"
Body Fat: -9%
BMI: -5.9

Total Inches Lost: 38.9"

I'm still working on losing a little bit more, toning, and weightlifting in addition to cardio. I haven't reached my final goal yet, but I'm a work in progress. So, if you've already lost a lot of weight but your progress has slowed, hang in there, keep working at it, and it will come. This is my new lifestyle and I LOVE it! I finally allowed the real me to break out of her shell and shine through again. I love being healthy and fit! Now...are YOU ready????? 1-2-3....GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LorinaLynn · February 2012

Holy crap, you look incredible!

alexa_image · February 2012

You are such an inspiration, you look AWESOME!!!
Keep up the good work, I'm getting there .
I love this new lifestyle as well.
You ROCK!!!!

MadIrish · February 2012

You look great! Congrats!

Shanna_Inc86 · February 2012

Look fantastic and so much younger!!

marfitness · February 2012

wow, great job and great results!! you truly look happy!

AmberLiscous · February 2012

Girl I am so proud of you and glad to have you as a friend!

shortmom60 · February 2012

Wow!! You look awesome,

rainbowbuggy · February 2012

Wow! You look amazing! Beautiful! Great job!!

MsKekeSoFocused · February 2012

OH wow..congrats..You look great

theresa029 · February 2012

you're amazing!

KMSForLife · February 2012

Great progress pics! You look fantastic!

dls06 · February 2012

:drinker: Beautiful, Congratulations.

LilMizDetermined · February 2012

YOU ARE STUNNING! I can really see how much your personal self-confidence went up! You ROCKED that fitted purple dress! Well done!!

VoodooLuLu · February 2012

absolutely stunning!!!

Thena81 · February 2012

wow, you look fantastically amazing! super job lady! so happy for ya! and your hubby looks happier and happier in each pic as well

kimiel51 · February 2012

You are beautiful!!

Corina72 · February 2012

amazing

btzisabel · February 2012

you are BEAUTIFUL

Liebestraum · February 2012

Awesome results!!

hunter1025 · February 2012

You look great. Very happy for you.

jadesurber · February 2012

You are truely an inspiration! I think I am finally wrapping my head around a lifetime change and not just the change to lose the weight and then get back into the same bad habits.

The biggesst change in the success stories are the smiles in the after photos. It is a smile from the inside being happy! I WILL be posting pictures by the end of the year with my success story also!

Thank you for sharing!

sheresamae · February 2012

you look fantastic!!!

charlene_1980 · February 2012

You look amazing!

Machdude · February 2012

WOW!

daniellek10 · February 2012

You look awesome!! congrats!!! it is amazing how much younger ppl look after losing weight!! what was your exercise routine like when you first started?