335 to 199 = -136 lbs

myjourney2 · May 2012

Awesome pictures! Would love to add you as a friend for motivation and support. I still have over 80 lbs to lose and it seems like it will never happen.

duckychic · May 2012

Thanks everyone for the encouragement, kind words, and friend requests! It really has helped me get out of my funk!

SouthernSweetie74 · May 2012

I have been in a funk lately and needed a little motivation. So I decided to make a new before and after picture. Note: I do NOT do ANY crazy dieting. I do NOT cut foods out completely. I calorie count, PERIOD!!! Oh, and I work out a lot (gym, Zumba, weights, walking, etc.)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE to have new MFP friends. If you are going to add me, I just need for you to be serious. I hate when I become friends with someone and they want to lose 6 pounds (total). Then they whine "oh my god, what am I going to do?!?! I ate 3 M&M's today!!!" And they eat under their calories on a daily basis. These are people I get rid of REAL QUICK!!!

You look fabulous!! And your comment about the M&M's made me LOL!! hahaha
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I agree you look fabulous and the comments about M&M's made me laugh, too... seriously!!!

*still trying to figure out how to post on these boards with quotes... :0 *

cali8_love · May 2012

You look fabulous!!

ctalimenti · May 2012

Wonderful job! Yay you!!!

tiffbiz · May 2012

Totally awesome, You look amazing!

bquillen · May 2012

amazing job and you are a great inspiration...thanks...

lisajaneburgess · May 2012

You look absoultly amazing, what an inspiration...

cm1985 · May 2012

Such an inspiration!!!! Looking good!!!

goldfinger88 · May 2012

You look stunning -- such a BIG difference! Seems to me you're doing fine and whatever you're doing works. Just make sure it's something you can live with the rest of your life because staying fit and in good shape is a lifelong thing.

laneybird · May 2012

You look incerdible!! All of your hard work has paid off. Such an inspiration!!

mom2gar · May 2012

You look great! You have a healthy glow.

betsymill · May 2012

You look amazing. I would like to add you as a friend......I am where you once were and can always use someone for advice, inspiration, etc.

kympow · May 2012

You are looking amazing and what a transformation!! I have 134 pounds to go and seeing your transition is amzing!!! Keep up the awesome work!

17ChargerGirl17 · May 2012

Great job. I have lost 70 Lbs since November since I started on here.
I work out everyday and I eat what ever I want, I just count my calories period.
I need to lose another 55 lbs at least. LOL....

filmstarcrazy · May 2012

WOW, this is really impressive!!! You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress and so much more vibrant! Well done on all your hard work!

CrazyTrackLady · May 2012

Wow, you look amazing! Great job!

Robin_Bin · May 2012

Totally impressive!
I hope the feedback you get here reminds you of how very proud you should be of yourself. You've done amazing work to make this change, and while it's much harder and slower to make it gradually and may feel less impressive, I think it's really even more amazing. You've stuck to it for so long and really made changes in your life to get this far. And by doing it a healthier, slower way, you've increased the chances that you'll be able to continue and be healthy.
You rock!!!

P.S. You're comment about the M&Ms reminds me of a time in high school when we were asked to log what we ate. One day I ate 10 M&Ms, and the teacher made a comment about being careful to not eat too many sweets. For 10 M&Ms and I was underweight or at the very low end of the healthy weight for my height at the time!