Before & During - 35lbs lost in 7 months

Seaglass1123 · June 2012

WTG!

Nikocan · June 2012

During the first month or so of my weight loss, I took a couple "before" pictures. As I was leaving for work this morning, I realized I was wearing the same dress, and took a couple "during" pics. I had a deal with myself to wait until I had reached my halfway point before posting any kind of pics, but since I've been at a plateau since February, losing and gaining the same 3-5 lbs, it might be time to stop waiting... Here are some of my stats:

Height: 5'3'' (on a good day)

SW: 236 lbs
CW: 201 lbs and desperately waiting for Onederland...

I've lost a lot of inches all over as well, but I can't really be bothered to add them all up, lol. But mostly around my waist, thighs and bust. Calves and arms are basically the same.

And now for the pics! They might be huge, they might be tiny... Or they might not even show up at all.

Here's to the next 35 lbs!

WOW...That's so Awesome..You look sooo good and the weightloss, it looks so much more than 35lbs..Really..I think even though you've hit the plateau..I bet you are losing inches..Such a transformation..So proud of you..

btw, is there any particular workout you are following?

verptwerp · June 2012

SMILE !

You look great ...... keep up the good work & enjoy your life !

:happy:

angie_sample · June 2012

wow u look amazing!! Congrats!!

RainbowBrite86 · June 2012

You look wonderful! Keep it up..And I LOVE that dress

laurenbausch · June 2012

What an inspiration, and I love the dress too! Hello gorgeous! Keep it up.

MrsAlcalde · June 2012

You look so good, what a great inspiration to all. Keep up the good work!!!

LisaH1967 · June 2012

You look amazing keep up the great work!

laurenbausch · June 2012

By the way, your arms are not the same...I can tell a difference there too!

mommamills · June 2012

wow!!! you look great!!!! and SMILE! you should be thrilled with your progress!! Just shows that hard work pays off!! great job!

e1izab3th2 · June 2012

Great work! I also LOVE LOVE LOVE that dress!!!

allipix711 · June 2012

Big difference, you look great! Keep it up!

yelpat · June 2012

You look so great. Love your dress!

flisafakto · June 2012

First of all, I want to thank everyone for the awesome and encouraging words. I know I would never have gotten this far without MFP - especially the pal part of the name

WOW...That's so Awesome..You look sooo good and the weightloss, it looks so much more than 35lbs..Really..I think even though you've hit the plateau..I bet you are losing inches..Such a transformation..So proud of you..

btw, is there any particular workout you are following?

I've never a big fan of exercise, and I'm still not. I've been doing mostly cardio (mainly on the elliptical at the gym or going for walks/hikes), but after several months of undereating at 1200 cals a day and only sporadic weight training at the gym, I lost a significant amount of muscle mass. I upped my calories to my BMR (calculated by a health specialist) and got a strength training program through my gym.

Of course there still are days when I just do NOT feel like going to the gym, or even going outside. On those days I try to work out at home. I got a few of the Jillian Michaels workouts, and usually go for the 30 Day Shred, 6 week 6 pack - and my surprise favorite Yoga Meltdown.

I feel that weight loss comes down to mostly nutrition, but it's important to keep MOVING. I have a very sedentary lifestyle because of office work/school so I absolutely need exercise, not only for weight loss, but most importantly for health reasons. As long as we all eat right and keep moving, this can't fail! :laugh:

kittyneutron · June 2012

Aww, this is SO awesome! I am really happy to see your progress pics-you've been a great friend to me here on MFP!

I can't believe the difference. You have just literally shrunk. You look so fit and glowing now, and that dress really shows it well! You've worked so hard and I hope you really pat yourself on the back for the incredible work you've done. Really, you're a different person! Also-I loooove your ombre hair!! So gorgeous!!!

Way to go! Hopefully I'll be posting my progress pics before too long

mjmcruz · June 2012

wow! huge difference! congrats!

allisonmrn · June 2012

WOW...You look great, and I love that dress. Be proud of your fantastic achievement!! You rock.

heykaraoke · June 2012

omg what a difference! you look amazing! keep up the awesome work

flisafakto · June 2012

Aww, this is SO awesome! I am really happy to see your progress pics-you've been a great friend to me here on MFP!

I can't believe the difference. You have just literally shrunk. You look so fit and glowing now, and that dress really shows it well! You've worked so hard and I hope you really pat yourself on the back for the incredible work you've done. Really, you're a different person! Also-I loooove your ombre hair!! So gorgeous!!!

Way to go! Hopefully I'll be posting my progress pics before too long

Awww, this is so nice! Thank you so much. You've been a great support too, and I truly believe that support from friends - either IRL or on MFP is crucial to successful weight loss! Not only do they help hold you accountable, but sometimes you just need to vent, and only someone who's going through a similar thing can understand what it feels like. And last but not least, there are so many encouraging people on here! They offer tips, tricks, advice and even cheer you on! So big thanks to everyone!