So far on my weight loss journey...38 lbs and counting...

glissongal

This was me at 180 LBS. I didn't even realize how big I was (October 2010).


I wish I had taken more progress pictures along the way! But here I am at 158 LBS (August 2011).


Front view at 143 LBS (current weight) (March 2012)



Side view at 143 LBS (March 2012)



My goal weight is somewhere between 125-130 LBS. I am slowly but surely taking more weight off. However, I have been stuck at 143 and cannot seem to break it the barrier.
I look forward to posting my goal weight picture! :bigsmile:

snrose

lookin' great!

MindyG150

I am totally impressed! WTG!

wady24

Awesome, you look great! How long did it take you to get the weight off?

nickyeatrunread

You look great!

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of exercise/diet plan did you follow? We have similar goals, but I'm so far plateaued at the 160's... Ulgh.

glissongal

I entered everything in myfitnesspal (even a piece of gum) and I stopped eating breads, pastas, and cereals for the first few months. Really cutting my carbs helped me out a lot. I have found that my body doesn't process that stuff very well. While I can eat small amounts and still lose weight, I always notice the less of it I have, the better I do (the more muscle starts to show on my body too.) I ate/eat a lot of vegetable based alternatives. For example, when I want pizza- I eat cauliflower crust pizza (google it, it's awesome), when I want pasta, I make noodles from fresh zucchini, etc. Last summer when I really shed the weight (lost a little over 20 LBS in 3 months), I was working out 5 days a week, 3 of which I did two a day workout sessions. [I know...I know...it's a bit much!] Although, that will NEVER be my long term workout schedule, for a short term plan it really worked!!!!!! I also eat VERY CLEAN- meaning, I don't eat highly processed foods (or as little of them as possible.) Mainly meats, veggies, and 2 servings a fruit a day.
In December I did Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer, which was great- completely different from anything I have ever done. It definitely made my muscle show and cut some inches off...however, my number on the scale was still the same.
Hope this helps. I hope you do well and achieve your goal too.

glissongal

Well, I weighed right at 180 LBS on June 3, 2011- this was day one of my lifestyle change! It was the day that I fully committed to logging all of my food, eating a low carb diet and working out 5 days a week (very high intensity). I had been committed to the 5 day workout plan since December of 2010, however, I hadn't lost any weight- I didn't gain either though. My biggest problem was that I never kept a food log!
From June 3, 2011 to the present date (basically 10 months), I have lost 38 lbs. Most of it came off in the first 3-4 months. I have hit a few plateaus along the way and broken through. I have been stuck at 143 for weeks!!! I will dance for joy when I finally cross over into the 130's.

nickyeatrunread

Ooh! That sounds great! I'll have to start trying to reduce my carbs, I think, but I can't by *too* much since I'm training for a marathon. Great job and I can't wait to try out that cauliflower crust! Googled it and it looks amazing!!!