One year, 70 lbs GONE

AmandaCaswell1982

So in 2 days it marks my 1 year anniversay with MFP. I have learned so much along the way-- changed things up alot and I have totally transformed how I look. I have lost 70 lbs, still have13 to go. When I first started, I had 83 lbs to lose. That's ALOT. I would never thought I could make it this far. If I did, I probably would have taken "before" pictures. Instead I hid from the camera. Sooo.... here's the pictures!






I have more to go... but of course I have come a long way. Physically & mentally, I am stronger! Thanks to all my friends for cheering me on the whole way! ♥

IcassI

You look great!!! Congratulations!! You look much younger as well.

deniseselah

congrats on all your hard work!!!!!

love2cycle

You look great!!!

kstrunk1

WOW! That's fantastic and you look amazing! I agree with the person who said you look younger!

twinmom430

Wow....you look amazing!! I was just saying to myself today that I'm so discouraged lately....it's stories like that that really motivate me, b/c it CAN be done!

ZipperJJ

Fantastic! Great work!!!!

Mellie13

You look great! You even look younger! Great job!!

reka74

So happy for you! You look great, what a transformation!

Brook70

You look AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

angierandy

SO motivating!! Congrats on a job well done!

normatus

YOU GO GIRL!

ChristineDiet

You look amazing. Fantastic job - you look younger too. Well done. x

lisaishotpink

Congratulations! 70 pounds lost is an awesome milestone to reach!

ruby_red_rose

Great job!

Darlingir

like...wow!

MissC787

Way to go! Thats awesome!!

chicago_dad

you look great. You don't have more to go, unless you want to parabolically start looking worse. That's just my opinion based solely on your photos. Recall too that building muscle will likely increase your weight. That wouldn't be bad. We are too programmed to think that less "weight" = hotter. That's not always true.

LilSomethin

U look awesome!!! WTG on your awesome transformation!!!

Darlingir

r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise

geez....and so what if she did have surgery? who cares? she still lost the weight...what, she didn't earn some badge for suffering? I guess the 70 pounds doesn't really count then right?

hanahlai

Amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing differences!! Btw, I LOVE St. Augustine! We go every summer :-0

VenomousDuck

GREAT JOB!!!! Spectacular work and results!!

Serah87

Awesome job!!!

VenomousDuck

r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise

I hope you are joking...

Because I haven't had any surgery and I have lost even more weight in just 8 months.

She lost 70 pounds in a year, that is GREAT and SAFE. Jeesh, please tell everyone you are joking, and not that ignorant.

Serah87

r u sure u didnt have any weight loss surgery?
interesting! since all these weight loss surgeries became popular more and more people claim drastic weight loss by diet and exercise

TROLL!!! :grumble:

Reported you!!!!

LondonEliza

Seriously, well done you. I am in total awe of your achievement. You were good looking in your befores and you are simply stunning in your afters.

xx

wendyrvp

Amazing transformation. You were very beautiful before and now you are beautiful AND healthy! What an awesome inspiration you are!!!!

JanetLM73

You look so amazing....great job!!

AmandaCaswell1982

Thanks everyone!

Oh and no weightloss surgery. I was 218 lbs and don't know if I would have qualified. Calorie restriction (at first) and alot of sweat... two-a-days for the last few months have been it.

I started around 1200 cals a day, weekends were free. Then I started getting serious when I lost about 25 lbs. I realized I could do it. I would have a cheat day once in a while. Then I hit several plateaus.... I started working out-- weights, weights, weights and more food. I eat 2000 cals or so now, less if I dont work out.

I remember looking at the before/after pictures of other members when I first started and remember how much it motivated me, so I decided to post this.

I appreciate all the positive comments!

SteffieMark

You look great. Please don't let morons put a damper on your success! Congratulations!

AmandaCaswell1982

Amazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing differences!! Btw, I LOVE St. Augustine! We go every summer :-0

I LOVE it here! I dont think they'll EVER get rid of me!!!!