32 Pounds down since November 2011!!!! (5'4)

carissaharkins

:drinker: Ok guys this is the first time I am trying this out, hope it works! Well lets see, I have been on mfp since November 2011. My starting weight was around 178. I have always been very active and small. I started drinking alot and eating whatever the hell I wanted (not working out of course). Well next thing ya know, I gain 40 pounds in the matter of A YEAR! I first noticed how big I was getting when I started buying clothes to hide my body not because they were cute clothes. In November 2011 I deployed to Afghanistan (air force active duty) and thats when I changed my life for the better. I started out eating like **** and working out a little. Once I saw a few pounds melt away I was inspired and began cutting the nasty food out of my diet. By the end of my short tour in Afghanistan(march 2012) I was eating a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet, doing an hour of cardio+ an episode of insanity 5 days a week! Throughout my journey so far I have lost 32 pounds (not where I want to be yet). But I gained some of my sexiness and confidence back. They day I left I was getting ready to get on the plane to take me back home, and I looked back at the months of my hard work and dedication. I learned a very important thing that I will never forget and I will continue to preach forever- You can try all the diet fads and all that stuff but good old hard work is the most rewarding and amazing way to do it. Now dont get me wrong I'm not done yet, I would love to lose another 15 pounds or so. But damn I sure rocked the hell out of those 30 pounds. I am so damn proud of myself! Enjoy my story guys and good luck I love you all!
-Carissa

Before 178-

After 146-

steadk

you look awesome, keep up the good work!

Meee2012

Congratulations - you look amazing!!! You're also a massive inspiration as you started roughly where I am now and it's good to see what 30lbs looks like

Good luck with the rest of your journey

vickychristie

well done, you look fantastic:)

carissaharkins

thank you so much!

jackieo9033

You look great , keep up the good work!!!!!

nikkiakano

well done u looooook amazing!!! im startng off on my journey, after looking for a magical wand to banish this fat, the real realisation is that hard work and good food choices is all we can do. nice story, amazing job and cracking results. wtg.yipeeeee xx

Mrs_Padgett

You look fab!

najla56

looking good:) and i love your shoes

carissaharkins

Thanks i LOVEEEE my shoes in this pic, although they are GIGANTIC!

jaireed

Lookin good! Wow! What an inspiration!

carissaharkins

Lookin good! Wow! What an inspiration!

thank you so much! Just passing out all the inspiration i got from everyone else on here

Finally22

:drinker: Ok guys this is the first time I am trying this out, hope it works! Well lets see, I have been on mfp since November 2011. My starting weight was around 178. I have always been very active and small. I started drinking alot and eating whatever the hell I wanted (not working out of course). Well next thing ya know, I gain 40 pounds in the matter of A YEAR! I first noticed how big I was getting when I started buying clothes to hide my body not because they were cute clothes. In November 2011 I deployed to Afghanistan (air force active duty) and thats when I changed my life for the better. I started out eating like **** and working out a little. Once I saw a few pounds melt away I was inspired and began cutting the nasty food out of my diet. By the end of my short tour in Afghanistan(march 2012) I was eating a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet, doing an hour of cardio+ an episode of insanity 5 days a week! Throughout my journey so far I have lost 32 pounds (not where I want to be yet). But I gained some of my sexiness and confidence back. They day I left I was getting ready to get on the plane to take me back home, and I looked back at the months of my hard work and dedication. I learned a very important thing that I will never forget and I will continue to preach forever- You can try all the diet fads and all that stuff but good old hard work is the most rewarding and amazing way to do it. Now dont get me wrong I'm not done yet, I would love to lose another 15 pounds or so. But damn I sure rocked the hell out of those 30 pounds. I am so damn proud of myself! Enjoy my story guys and good luck I love you all!
-Carissa

Before 178-

After 146-

I have also been here since Nov. 2011 and have lost 31 pounds - you hit it right on when you said ' good old hard work' - I'm so determined and so doing it.... and I am also seeing all my hard work pay off. It is an AMAZING feeling! Continued good luck to you.

KatyE213

Great job, you should be so proud of yourself

Nikkimaxim

You look amazing already!! Congratulations!!

gregavila

Carissa,

You've done an AMAZING job! Congratulations to you on your success and keep up the good work.

carissaharkins

:drinker: Ok guys this is the first time I am trying this out, hope it works! Well lets see, I have been on mfp since November 2011. My starting weight was around 178. I have always been very active and small. I started drinking alot and eating whatever the hell I wanted (not working out of course). Well next thing ya know, I gain 40 pounds in the matter of A YEAR! I first noticed how big I was getting when I started buying clothes to hide my body not because they were cute clothes. In November 2011 I deployed to Afghanistan (air force active duty) and thats when I changed my life for the better. I started out eating like **** and working out a little. Once I saw a few pounds melt away I was inspired and began cutting the nasty food out of my diet. By the end of my short tour in Afghanistan(march 2012) I was eating a 1200-1300 calorie a day diet, doing an hour of cardio+ an episode of insanity 5 days a week! Throughout my journey so far I have lost 32 pounds (not where I want to be yet). But I gained some of my sexiness and confidence back. They day I left I was getting ready to get on the plane to take me back home, and I looked back at the months of my hard work and dedication. I learned a very important thing that I will never forget and I will continue to preach forever- You can try all the diet fads and all that stuff but good old hard work is the most rewarding and amazing way to do it. Now dont get me wrong I'm not done yet, I would love to lose another 15 pounds or so. But damn I sure rocked the hell out of those 30 pounds. I am so damn proud of myself! Enjoy my story guys and good luck I love you all!
-Carissa

Before 178-

After 146-

I have also been here since Nov. 2011 and have lost 31 pounds - you hit it right on when you said ' good old hard work' - I'm so determined and so doing it.... and I am also seeing all my hard work pay off. It is an AMAZING feeling! Continued good luck to you.

Its a great feeling to finally see it!! You just have to wait a while and try hard at the same time! Great job and good luck!

carissaharkins

Carissa,

You've done an AMAZING job! Congratulations to you on your success and keep up the good work.

Thank you for being one of my most inspiring and helpful mfp friends through out the entire process!!

aresbabe

Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story and reminding me not to give up. I agree that all the hard work really makes you feel good! wishing the best & thank you for your service!

jaysonhijinx

Wow! You look awesome!!

Glad to see that hard work, dedication and the right attitude has brought you some great results. Keep up the good work!

caviarblack

you are absolutely stunning! thank you for the the dose of inspiration!!

garyl7593

Awesome....looking good

Julie2402

You are looking fantastic! Well done!!

Package02

Truly amazing job. You can see a huge difference. Congrats on all the hard work and not giving up

carissaharkins

you are all amazing!

april1126

you look amazing thanks the the inspiration it is a slow process but well worth the it

sthomasx7

Great job and THANK YOU for serving our country!

fudgecube

You look fantastic!

tdaddybarlow

Amazing story, Carissa!!! Keep killing it! And thanks for serving in our U.S. Armed Forces, warrior!

Mell00546

You look gorgeous!
I am starting roughly where you did and I have been on the site for 2 weeks now. Seeing that you were able to lose the weight gives me hope that I will meet my healthy weight and fitness goals.

mandypooh2103

You look amazing!