1 year progress, 80+ lb lost, PICS

sarahd150

This is my one year progress post. I started this journey a year ago, on somewhat of a whim. I had just gotten a fancy new phone and decided that there must be "an app for that". I tried several and quickly settled on MFP. I never thought it would work, but I figured it couldn't hurt anything, so I gave it a try.


I have lost over 80 lbs since this time last year. I have lost roughly a foot off my waist and hips, and about 10 inches off my chest. I have dropped from a very forgiving size 22 to a 12. I have not starved myself, I am not hungry, and I don't have a personal trainer. I made small changes and worked on consistency. I haven't given up any foods, but I am now incredibly aware of serving sizes and labels. I never knew that a serving size of Doritos is about 6 chips. Who eats 6 chips?! I still eat junk food from time to time, but I always read the label. I watch what I eat and exercise. This is not groundbreaking stuff, but it still takes work and attention.

People have asked what my best advice is for losing weight, and I would say that for me, knowing how to cook is a must. I am amazed at how much extra "junk" is in packaged foods. Foods that could be fairly healthy for you become loaded with fat, sodium, sugar, and calories. Eating food I make myself is the only way I know how to get enough to eat and not feel hungry. I would rather eat an entire bowl of squash for lunch than 6 Doritos. Grilled chicken from a fast food place magically has twice the sodium of grilled chicken I make at home.

I know I am not an expert, and I know I have a ways to go. But I also know what has worked for me. I am posting this because I think people are chased away from healthy lifestyles by gimmicks and "special foods". I want people to see that losing weight and living healthier are not dependent on shakes or meal plans or 10-day cleanse diets. I want people to realize that even a small step in the right direction can make a difference. Feel free to ask me your questions.

Here are more pics, since I'm sure that's why you clicked on this in the first place.

megletgroves

Wow! That is awesome! Good to know that the good old-fashioned way still works! Great Job

gerbies

Amazing! You look fantastic!

dbriggs9

Amazing work and dedication!!! Good for you!

senyosmom

you look effin awesome!!!!!!!

Jesstruhan

Amazing!! Congratulations on your success!

A_New_Horizon

WOW - what a transformation - congrats....keep it up

laceybrobie

This post is AWESOME.. I agree with you, Learning how to eat everything and not giving up is the best way to go. COngrats on your success.. You really help alot of people without even knowing it.

Debby0904

FABULOUS!

Spudeata

OMG - mega achievement - absolutely inspiring, thank you for sharing!

judy20in2011

Thank you for sharing. Your realistic attitude and hardwork shines through, very inspirational! Congratulations!

Snoopy108

Awesome!! And a nice way to put it.....nothing fancy, not special foods just cook....and watch portion control...you are looking fabulous!

ladyluch99

Awesome job! Congrats!!!:drinker:

1PoisonIvy

that is great!!!
Fantastic motivation!

beneficiaryofpossibility

Congratulations on your loss! You look fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing! Very inspirational!

smileybooliz

You've done a great job!! I'm almost at my one year mark too. I haven't done as well as you but I'm sure I've not been as committed as you have been. I'm still happy the scale is going down and not up!! HaHa!

Congrats again!! :flowerforyou:

powell347

You've inspired me... Great job:flowerforyou: !

MetallicaBreath

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

christa96

Incredible job!!! Be proud because you deserve it! :happy:

SaffieM

You are an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your story. You look great.

lferrell79

Congrats and thanks for a dose of inspiration! Hopefully I'm in your shoes this time next year