Before and After - 18 lbs

meaganh13

I was having a discouraging day (have barely lost anything in ~5 months) but your inspirational words have encouraged me to keep going - THANKS!

sunnyflower1177

Geat u look good actually awesome, keep it up!!!

jennw912

you look great and most of what you said is exactly what I tell myself!

judyloza

This post was so encouraging. Thank you!

fmeisele

Most important lessons learned from this journey:
1. Sometimes you have to ignore the numbers on the scale, and go by the way your clothes are fitting you.
2. There will be weeks, and sometimes months, when you just don't lose anything. You can't get discouraged. You have to move forward and maybe change things up.
3. Don't obsess...One, two, or even 3 cheat days a month will not hamper your weight loss goals!
4. Depriving yourself of anything is not healthy. Everything in moderation (except gummy bears for me).
5. Stop listening to people and comparing yourself to others. Try different things and see what works for you. Low-carb, low-fat, low-cal...blah blah blah. Everyone is different. Do what works for you.
6. Stop making excuses. You find the time to watch TV...find the time to exercise. Even if it's jumping up and down in place for 10 minutes (yes, I do this...while watching TV). Every bit counts!!!!

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!! Everyone read and re-read this sage advice!!!!

It took me 25 years and now my FORTH time losing 70lbs or more to know what she's learned in less than a year!!!

NewLIFEstyle4ME

I don't know which is more gorgeous--YOU or your message/advice...BOTH!!!! You rock and are tootoo fabulous:flowerforyou:

BrownEyedG1rl

You look amazing! Congrats!!

Metsfn4life

Most important lessons learned from this journey:
1. Sometimes you have to ignore the numbers on the scale, and go by the way your clothes are fitting you.
2. There will be weeks, and sometimes months, when you just don't lose anything. You can't get discouraged. You have to move forward and maybe change things up.
3. Don't obsess...One, two, or even 3 cheat days a month will not hamper your weight loss goals!
4. Depriving yourself of anything is not healthy. Everything in moderation (except gummy bears for me).
5. Stop listening to people and comparing yourself to others. Try different things and see what works for you. Low-carb, low-fat, low-cal...blah blah blah. Everyone is different. Do what works for you.
6. Stop making excuses. You find the time to watch TV...find the time to exercise. Even if it's jumping up and down in place for 10 minutes (yes, I do this...while watching TV). Every bit counts!!!!

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!! Everyone read and re-read this sage advice!!!!

It took me 25 years and now my FORTH time losing 70lbs or more to know what she's learned in less than a year!!!

Thanks! And congrats on your loss!!!!

Metsfn4life

I don't know which is more gorgeous--YOU or your message/advice...BOTH!!!! You rock and are tootoo fabulous:flowerforyou:

Aw. Thank you so much. All of these words of encouragment are so appreciated.

RumOne

you look Great! The less to lose the harder it is (so I've heard ) Congrats on all your hard work.

JamCubeChi

You look Amazing for just loosing 18 pounds! Great job!:flowerforyou:

neubauer7

I know this is nothing compared to most of the wonderful success stories I have seen posted, but I am very proud of myself, not only for losing weight, but for becoming stronger and having more energy. At the start of this journey, I couldn't even do 1 push-up, now I can do many and so much more. It's taken me so long just to lose this amount of weight, because I don't believe in starving or depriving myself of anything (I love to eat!!! I said it!). I also don't have unrealistic expectations. I'm 5'6" and have a pretty large frame....I will never be a size 2, and I'm OK with that. I'm down to a size 6/8 (depending on thebrand) and I really do feel at ease where I am. My goal is to lose 5 more lbs during the summer and to get more toned.

Most important lessons learned from this journey:
1. Sometimes you have to ignore the numbers on the scale, and go by the way your clothes are fitting you.
2. There will be weeks, and sometimes months, when you just don't lose anything. You can't get discouraged. You have to move forward and maybe change things up.
3. Don't obsess...One, two, or even 3 cheat days a month will not hamper your weight loss goals!
4. Depriving yourself of anything is not healthy. Everything in moderation (except gummy bears for me).
5. Stop listening to people and comparing yourself to others. Try different things and see what works for you. Low-carb, low-fat, low-cal...blah blah blah. Everyone is different. Do what works for you.
6. Stop making excuses. You find the time to watch TV...find the time to exercise. Even if it's jumping up and down in place for 10 minutes (yes, I do this...while watching TV). Every bit counts!!!!

Your stomach look GREAT!! WTG! :bigsmile:

GrnEydGrl86

You look fabulous! Keep up the amazing work and thanks for todays motivation to do my workout

craignev

You look fantastic. Well done.

bahacca

Your body looks SO similar to mine in the before. I started at 164, so your pic at 145 is SUCH an inspiration. I have pretty much known it would take me a year or so to get down to the 145 range, so I'm glad to see I wasn't off base with that assumption. Great work!

Metsfn4life

Your body looks SO similar to mine in the before. I started at 164, so your pic at 145 is SUCH an inspiration. I have pretty much known it would take me a year or so to get down to the 145 range, so I'm glad to see I wasn't off base with that assumption. Great work!

Thanks and good luck!!

JennC831

You look great!!!

mrsjennifermaffei

Looks good!

Metsfn4life

thanks! i couldn't have done it without MFP and my fabulous support system!

mandypooh2103

Nice job