One Year Later

kimmraderie

Short & Slick version:


I started my journey late April 2012. Since the age of 7 I've always been overweight. Anytime I've lost weight it's been because of stress, never on purpose. The same happened at the end of 2011...lots of stress, my body showed the same. This time, something changed. When I started to put back on the weight, I made a decision to get healthy ON PURPOSE. No more stress loss (though it's always come in handy ), no more hiding from cameras for fear of actually seeing my image captured on film. No more "from the neck up" photos. It's time to take control of my life and become the best version of me I can be.

If I win and drop weight, great! That's not the goal. The goal is to live, eat, BE healthy and happy. Period.

So...the pic on the left is rom June 2011, giving the toast at my sister's wedding. I was "happy" then, but grossly unhealthy. The pic on the right was taken today after my AM workout. I've lost 23 lbs to date with another 50 to go. My closet is feeling the changes (I've donated more clothes the past month as I would annually) but when I look in the mirror, I don't see a real change. Even though the people I do life with see it and are super supportive, I'm pushing until *I* see it.

I've never done this before...so please be kind but honest. I can take it.

wftiger

You look fabulous. Keep up the great work and congratulations of finally doing it for you.

kimmraderie

Thanks!!! Pushing hard...

NannersBalletLegs

Nice work!

mscrumbyy

You look great!

lc971

You look fantastic! I can totally see the difference.

lifesazoo

That's a drastic difference! It really shows that you've gained a ton of muscle! Look at how lean you are! Be VERY proud of all of your hard work!!!

michellekicks

Yep. Big difference... you look great! Keep going

orishp

That looks like more than 23 lbs lost to me ....

you are looking so good, and the more important thing is that your body will thank you in the end, not only with a nice reflection in the mirror.

Keep it up, lots of good stories to motivate us all around here

sjschewlakow

Great job! Keep it up!

CathEsh

Wow! I can't believe you don't see a change! You look drastically different (GREAT!). You've toned up and slimmed down, and it definitely looks like you've lost more than 23 pounds! Good job!

kimmraderie

From that picture in the right...It's probably closer to 30lbs. But since April, I've lost 23.

Thanks MFP!! You all are down right AWESOME!!

cosmojill

Awesome job Kim, you are losing nicely.....keep up the great work. How many dress sizes did you lose.

jaena4

Wow! I totally see a major difference! You are very visibly slimmer and way more toned! Thanks for sharing this - inspiring!

kimmraderie

@CosmoJill.... So far 2...slipping into 3.

Maridar

wow, good for you, way slimmer if you ask me, belly is gone, arms look nicely toned and legs look strong. keep it up!!!

Kelly043

You look awesome! The scale is not telling your whole story. Did you take any measurements? Keep up the good work. I know you can reach your goals.

fit4lyfeLisa

Congrats on the weight loss and a job well done!!! You look great!!

KristenBru

You look amazing! Take your measurements. The scale is a *kitten*! I've only lost 3 pounds, but I've dropped a size and many inches. Remember, muscle is tighter than fat (even though it weighs the same), so the scale can be tricky.

Keep it up!

kimmraderie

LOL @ "scale is a hoar"...I think I agree! Whenever I see a difference in measurements, the scale laughs at me and vice versa. Some weeks I stay at the same weight. Other weeks, the scale drops. UGH...I've stopped weighing myself daily (just once a week now). That helps me keep my sanity.

As far as inches lost: 6" each from waist and hips. 1.5" from each arm and 1" from each thigh.

That's progress...

cwilliams32

i SEE A BIG DIFFERENCE......YOU LOOK GREAT !!!

shannonmch

AWESOME!!!! Congratulations;)

Jking826

You look great girl!!! Definately inspiring...

Krissi921

You look like you've lost a LOT more than 23 pounds! Keep up the great work, you are looking GOOD!

izzydino

looking good my friend. you definitely look a lot slimmer. your arms look amazing! keep up the awesome work and you will hit your goals.

robinogue

You look awesome!

LatinaGordita

Yes you can see the difference! You look fabulous! I know what you mean about not seeing the difference yet, I feel the same way! Keep up the great work!

JustMaxine55

Girl, you need to get a new mirror! You look fabulous!!

Merithyn

Beautiful! You look absolutely stunning. Well done, you! Keep up whatever it is that you're doing.

joy5877

That's a drastic difference! It really shows that you've gained a ton of muscle! Look at how lean you are! Be VERY proud of all of your hard work!!!

kiminikimkim

Great progress pic! You look fabulous now, imagine later! Keep up the work!


But... You did rock that green dress though.