365 days of logging in - 75 lbs down, with pics

watergirl626

Happy one year anniversary to me. A year ago, I made the decision to make a change. I had friends starting their journeys at the same time, and we were there for each other (and still are). Without them, I don't think I would have taken that first step of starting, which I think was the hardest of all.

How did I do it? I get asked that a lot. A while back I posted a blog about how I lost my weight. My biggest piece of advice: listen to your body. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/watergirl626/view/how-did-you-do-it-199736#comments
Now, if you decide to pop into my diary to see what/how I eat, please look before Sat. This week has been atypical for various reasons, both in food and exercise. Just fair warning.

Now, to the fun part:

I am 32 years old, height is 5' 6.5". I started out at 224 lbs, ready to bust out of a size 18 in pants that run big, so realistically, I was probably a 20 in other styles, but I was sick of buying clothes the next size up. A year later, I am 148.5 lbs, and very comfortable in a size 8.

My measurements are 36-27-37. I am at 25.9% body fat. I lift 2x/week and run 2-3 times. Over the course of a year, I have lost 10" off of my abdomen, and 13 inches off of my hips. My hips are now smaller than my waist was. Crazy to think about it that way.

Lv2compute

Amazing results!

Tators

Freakin Awesome girl!!!!! Wow!!! Great job. Any tips you can suggest??

Emili03

YOU LOOK FREAKIN' FANTASTIC! GOOD JOB, GIRL! 150 IS MY GOAL, TOO!

fawndam

I AM SPEECHLESS!!! GREAT JOB LADY!!!!

cnmince

You look fabulous! Congratulations!

jcjsjones

Happy Anniversary! You look wonderful!!

rubybeach

You look fantastic!

pandsmomCheryl

OMG - love these pictures. 27 inch waist???? Teeny-tiny. You look so great, so strong, so pretty, so happy! You are absolutely one of my most inspirational MFP friends!!!

bizgirl26

Thats great, thanks for sharing

tmt2003

OMG Gina!!! AWESOME transformation! You look Amazing!!!! I am so proud of you.

Thanks for taking that leap with me and of course for introducing me (and my hubby) to MFP - it has truly changed our lives : )

Teresa

orr_stacie

Wow!! That is so awesome. Thank you for being my motivation today!! I was starting to get down about the weight and you gave me hope that it can be done. Thank you. You look great

SweetSammie

Awesome, such great motivation!

KyleB65

Awesome! Congrats!

Wonderwoman2677

Holy Crap! Not only do you look great and I'm sure you're more healthy..you are totally ripped! You're my hero:)

VeggieMamaChristi

You look amazing and your body is the type I want when (UGh if) I am able to lose weight. I want to be strong and happy and you look to be both!

Congratulations!!!

amj3303

WOW AMAZING!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessie1227

This is awesome inspiration for me. Thank you so much for posting these and congrats to you! You look amazing!!

WhiteCoc0

Amazing work! Great job. Thats a lot of lbs! You look sooo fresh and happy!

sheriw1223

Fantastic! You are an .

MommaKit79

AWESOME! AWESOME!! AWESOME!!! GREAT Job! Very inspirational!! You look Great and HAPPY!!!

umer76

I am impressed!!! Great job. I wish I could be consistent like that for one year atleast. These pics are giving me hope:) Thanks for posting

OXcatherineXO

Wow! You look amazing! well done!

Supercatie80

Wow! Great job! I hope I can stick to it like you have.

Napjeeper

Awesomeness!

mindy14456

Congratulations!! You look fantastic!

Wendyerickson

Wow...Way to go:)

LioshaM

Go Girl, i'm in to my third week of tracking and I'm not seeing too much of a difference; however, I must say you look FABULOUS!!!

RunnerLisa1

You are amazing!! Way to go!!!!!!! You are the reason I keep going!!

elenachi

You are freaking inspirational, lady for losing so much weight and geting so toned and fit. congrats!

reashamoriba

You look amazing.