BMI 31.8 to 24.8- with pics

imkegoal

At the end of 2010 I looked at pictures of myself and thought: thats it, I AM going to diet. My face (and tummy) looked like they were blown up with a bicycle pump and my BMI was firmly in the Obese category with 31.8.

My weight in Jan 2011; 87.5 Kilos (193 pounds- or 13 stone 11)

and this is how I looked in October 2011:



(also viewable on my pofile, if this doesn't work)

I first spend a year of exercising every day, but not dieting. I lost a stone and a bit, but gained 8 pounds as soon as I stopped exersising in December 2011.

then my friend recommanded My Fitness Pal. My BMI was 29.9, and I definitly did not want to go back into the 'obese category', so i gave it a go.

I now weigh: 68.3KG (151 pounds, or 10 stone 11) My BMI is now 24.8- finally in the 'healthy category.

And this is how I looked yesterday:


I am not slim, I look pretty average now...But at least I don't feel like a 'Michelin Man' any more.
Health wise I don't feel much better, I always have been exercising, but I just enjoyed my food. I do however feel much more confident; I wore the dress in the picture to work yesterday. There is no way I would have let anyone see my legs at work before!

Yep, I feel great! Thanks to MFP.

I have not finished yet. I want to loose another 7 lb, and then I am fine to fluctuate up and down within the 'healthy BMI zone'. Soo pleased with my progress. I hope new starters feel inspired by it!

shanc85

Congrats on your success! You look Great!!!!

moepwr

Great job! You look great! Keep up the good work.

tuffytuffy1

Great job! I can see a big difference, you look great!

hightopps

You look great! (I love that dress)

bridgeo74

Awesome job on the BMI!!!
Great pictures!

Roxymcqueen

Congrats!!

lomajess

congrats! My goal BMI is 24 too. I started at 32 now I'm at 30.4 i still have a ways to go but i know its achievable thank you for sharing!

dougii

You look absolutely wonderful! Best of luck with your continuing journey.

paint_it_black

You look great and that dress really makes it look like you have a tiny waist now

gcanter

And you look great,too!

imkegoal

congrats! My goal BMI is 24 too. I started at 32 now I'm at 30.4 i still have a ways to go but i know its achievable thank you for sharing!

I will send you a friends request, am curious to see how you get on. One thing I have learned is to stick at it.. It took me 1.5 years, but it is soooo worth it. I hope the slow progress also means it will reduce the risk of quick gain once I stop the diet. That's worth bearing in mind when you plateau!