Before and During (with pic)

Elizabeth_C34

I started in November of 2010 when my weight was approximately 220. By December, I'd gotten down to 218, but I knew I needed help to get me back to healthy so I joined MFP. Since then, I've lost approximately 39 lbs (currently at 179).

Unable to do much cardio because of a congenital heart issue, I mostly focus on weight training, light cardio, and eating under my calorie goal. I don't eat 6 meals per day very often. I don't take diet pills. I don't eat clean, but I do eat well. I enjoy eating even now. It's all about getting control over food, at least it was for me.

The real secret to weight loss isn't what you eat or how hard you work, but how badly you want it. Every single day, we all face challenges with bad choices and laziness. It's the desire to be better that gets you through it all.

For those of you who are thinking of giving up, don't quit. I fell off the wagon and gained 10-15 lbs twice along this journey, but I'm still going. Remember, this is not a race to see how fast you can drop the weight. This is something you live for the rest of your life so be patient. I hope you are all having a great day, and I can't wait to see you all on the healthy side of life shortly.



Before:

Weight: approximately 220 (not really sure because I never weighed myself)
Pants size: 18W
Body Fat: 42%
BMI: 33.4

During (in pic):
Weight: 187
Pants size 14/16
Body Fat: 35%
BMI: 28.4

Current:
Weight:179
Pants size: 12/14
Body Fat: 31%
BMI: 27.2

Goal:
Weight: 150-155
Pants size: 4/6/8

akiramezu

that's pretty awesome =D

jetscreaminagain

Yay you! One of my most favoriteest friends!

Yanicka1

Wonderfull It does not have to be fast....it just have to be done. Hug

Heather7465

that's awesome and you look great

BrettPGH

Lemon you are one of my absolute favorite people. You're a source of inspiration to me and others. You lift heavy and never give up. I'm so damn proud of you!!

412HeavyLifter

Lovely transformation!

minnesota

I started in November of 2010 when my weight was approximately 220. By December, I'd gotten down to 218, but I knew I needed help to get me back to healthy so I joined MFP. Since then, I've lost approximately 39 lbs (currently at 179).

Unable to do much cardio because of a congenital heart issue, I mostly focus on weight training, light cardio, and eating under my calorie goal. I don't eat 6 meals per day very often. I don't take diet pills. I don't eat clean, but I do eat well. I enjoy eating even now. It's all about getting control over food, at least it was for me.

The real secret to weight loss isn't what you eat or how hard you work, but how badly you want it. Every single day, we all face challenges with bad choices and laziness. It's the desire to be better that gets you through it all.

For those of you who are thinking of giving up, don't quit. I fell off the wagon and gained 10-15 lbs twice along this journey, but I'm still going. Remember, this is not a race to see how fast you can drop the weight. This is something you live for the rest of your life so be patient. I hope you are all having a great day, and I can't wait to see you all on the healthy side of life shortly.



Before:

Weight: approximately 220 (not really sure because I never weighed myself)
Pants size: 18W

During (in pic):
Weight: 187
Pants size 14/16

Current:
Weight:179
Pants size: 12/14

Great job! I was once over 220lbs too! Doing awesome!

Allie_71

Amazing. You look fantastic and you're a real inspiration Thank you for posting this!

lkcuts

THank you! Your advice was very inspiring to me right now...Good luck on the rest of your journey!!

A_New_Horizon

Awesome job - keep it up!!!

Jnine25

great job and thanks for you honesty! I think when people just tell it like it really is, it is so much more helpful. It says, "hey, she had bad days too, but look where she's at now" leading to the thought of "hey, she did it and so can I!" You've done wonderful things! Congrats

Elizabeth_C34

great job and thanks for you honesty! I think when people just tell it like it really is, it is so much more helpful. It says, "hey, she had bad days too, but look where she's at now" leading to the thought of "hey, she did it and so can I!" You've done wonderful things! Congrats

Yup. We are all human. We all screw up. Even those who are the most successful stories on here have days or weeks or months they screwed up along the way. I think we need to share more of that so people know not to give up when it happens.

IRun4Me_12

Way to go! You look wonderful!

scapez

Hard work = great results! Congrats!

Stacera

I love your smile! You look so great and are always inspiring, I can't wait for more updated pics and more stories from you! You help keep me going here, thank you!

Elizabeth_C34

Great job! I was once over 220lbs too! Doing awesome!

You look amazing also

infamousmk

YOU HAVE DONE SUCH AN AWESOME JOB!! I'm proud to have you on my FL.

SwannySez

You look sen-freakin-sational!

daydream58

You are doing a great job. It's nice to hear someone say don't worry it's not a race... I am going so slow, sometimes I feel like I won't ever lose another pound as long as I live cuz it's been so many months since I did! But you're right, it's not a race and as your sister in the congenital heart issue camp, I understand that I may have to wait this thing out. It's nice to see someone succeeding and demonstrating the patience it takes sometimes. Keep up the great job and keep inspiring others, it's fun to watch you blossom and you're looking REAL PURDY in your pic too! Lovely!

Elizabeth_C34

You are doing a great job. It's nice to hear someone say don't worry it's not a race... I am going so slow, sometimes I feel like I won't ever lose another pound as long as I live cuz it's been so many months since I did! But you're right, it's not a race and as your sister in the congenital heart issue camp, I understand that I may have to wait this thing out. It's nice to see someone succeeding and demonstrating the patience it takes sometimes. Keep up the great job and keep inspiring others, it's fun to watch you blossom and you're looking REAL PURDY in your pic too! Lovely!

*hugs*

Right back atcha girl!

ruffalicious

u look awesome