Same Vacation - 1 Year and 30lbs. Later (Pics)

veerichie

First picture I got back from my soon-to-be mother in-law after a vacation to Moline, Illinois. I remember seeing this picture for the first time and thinking "I didn't know I was THAT heavy". This exact picture was one thing that jump started my weight loss journey and I've been using it as a "before" picture. I remember the day this was taken I actually felt skinny and was sucking my gut in (like I usually did). I started a weight loss program in August of 2011, a month after this picture was taken. I switched to MFP in June 2012. I'm 5'4" and 26 years old.

Second picture was taken in Moline, Illinois almost exactly a year later. The biggest difference for me is I'm not mortified to see pictures of myself anymore! Nobody has seen the first picture, the second picture I posted on Facebook My stomach was even a little bit bloated in this picture from eating junk food, but I still feel confident.

July 2011 at 189+ pounds


July 2012 at 159 pounds


I still have a long, long way to go but it feels good to see the changes in pictures

And for anyone who is just starting out I would tell them that if I can do it, you can do it too! You just need to remember that you can't lose 20 pounds over night or in one week. If you stick with your calories and incorporate some kind of activity you WILL lose weight. Just be patient and stick with it.

shannonmch

Awesome! Congrats and keep up the good work:)

michgirljmk

You look great! Way to go!

lin7604

wow looking great! keep it up!

leslisa

Thirty pounds makes a huuuuuggggggeeeeeee difference. You look awesome!

chunkydunk714

I cant see the year later picture! bummed.

Either way...congrats, im sure you look amazing!

annokoye

Good job.

Streetpreacher82

Great comparison! Keep up the good work!

joanneglaysher

Fantastic! Well done :-)

ryansgram

Wow, 30 lbs makes a huge difference. You look great!

pastryari

Wow, you look great!!

Rockmyskinnyjeans

You look amazing!

shgreenw

You look amazing! Great job in sticking to it. Did you follow any particular workout regemine?

ChristyRunStarr

You're doing awesome! What a difference a year can make!

cindyj7

You look amazing! You're an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work!

elizaschoob

Beautiful! Congratulations! You are inspiring me, thank you!

sz8soon

Dang girl! You look great!

I'm 5'4 as well and never took a before picture I lost 30 pounds. Wish I had, I'm going to go take one now! I'm at your pre weight, can't wait to lose 30 more!

chrism14

Well done! You look fantastic

lizmaebar

Great job! That's fantastic!

Kelmbrent

Great job!!!!

veerichie

You look amazing! Great job in sticking to it. Did you follow any particular workout regemine?

I dont really do much for activity aside from walking or the eliptical. In November and December I tried c25k and got up to week 5 then I got unmotivated with it. But running made a huge difference. Now I'm starting 30ds just because I want to try something new to tone up a bit.

Its_Nat

Wow.. fantastic!