A Work in Progress...

meghan6867

I promised myself that once I reached a health body mass index, I would post my story to the MFP Success Stories board. I hope this works. I've never posted pictures to a discussion board before...

So, here is my story:

In January 2012 I had reached an all-time low while my weight was at an all-time high. After a long overdue visit to the doctor, I was told that I needed make weight-loss a priority. I had let my weight spiral out-of-control and at 5'5" I had weighed in at 197 lbs. It was then and there that I swore to myself that I would never reach 200.

I joined MFP almost seven months ago and it has truly revolutionized the way I think about food and fitness. Since then, I have gone from a size 18 jeans, to a size 8. I have gone from 197 to 149.8 lbs (that's a loss of 47.2 lbs!). In just 208 days I have gone from having an obese BMI to falling within the normal range. I still want to lose about ten more pounds... but mainly, I want to focus on toning now.

July 2011: (I was about 180 lbs. here... I wound up gaining almost twenty more pounds)


August 2012:


If you're like me and peruse this board for motivation... I want you to know that you CAN accomplish all your health and fitness goals. I've given some blood, A LOT of sweat, and even a few tears to get where I'm at now... Dedication and perserverence is the key.

It hasn't been easy... but it has been worth it.

madamluck

wow you look fantastic!! you did an amazing job ...and im like you..i stalk the success board as its a great motivation...i just started my weight loss journey not long ago...i hope to one day look as fabulous as you!!

i started out as the same weight as you and want to loss around the same as you have...you are SO motivating me right now!!

lillyflawarose1986

You are my hero ryt now. Your starting weight and where you are now is my goal. I jus joined mfp ,can i add u as a friend for support. Thank u. You r amazing. Great job.

cre8inmee

FANTASTIC job. You don't even look like the same person.

maroonmango211

WOW you look so happy and healthy, way to go!

vanessalillian82

Wow, you look amazing! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm sorely needing it today

dixoncrew

You look amazing! Great job!

sting8989

WOW!!! What a difference! You look great!

abbey_801

Look at those legs!! You look stunning. Well done. Great inspiration x

cherrybomb_77

You look great! Way to go!

justgin1

I love to see posts like this where you can see what determination and hard work can do. Congratulations, you should be very proud of yourself!

KMissyD

Great job. I love to see success stories. Thanks for posting. You look GREAT!!!

Ivana331

you look AMAZING!!!

blooms27

I am so happy for you! Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us! You look happy and fit!

DontStopB_Leakin

OMG you are ROCKING those compression shorts. And your waist!!! Where did it go?!!? I love it. You've got such a killer body now, and you can't even tell that you ever used to be overweight. Girl, that smile of yours should be ear to ear. If I looked half as good as you, I'd be doing a happy dance nonstop.

Amazing. I don't blow smoke up peoples' *kitten*, but you are seriously a HUGE inspiration!

Work in progress my *kitten*. You reached the finish line my dear.

megalin9

Amaaaazing accomplishment! And wonderful inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

lka6

You look great!

msmith2020

you look FANTASTIC! Thank you SO much for the tread its an inspiration!

meghan6867

You all are so sweet! :blushing:

MNchick

You look AWESOME!

I hope I have legs that look that healthy and strong when I'm close to goal!