MY DURING PICS! 56# GONE SINCE APRIL!

kenziesmom05

Wow! You look amazing! Keep up the great work

noelpoitra

Great job you look amamzing!

Mich3ll36

Wow!!! You look great! Ive lost 53 lbs since April also... but Im quite larger than you. VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Keep it up!

emilypurplefrog

I don't get it! How did you fail miserably at WW when you lost 9 lbs in 2 months on it before coming to MFP?!

Congratulations though! You look awesome! I too came here from WW (not because it wasn't for me...I loved it, but because I couldn't afford to budget for WW anymore.) You look so great!

OfficiallySexyVal

You look amazing, you have done so well! I know you will shread those last few pounds with no problem!!!
I am currently down to an 18/20 from a size 26 and it feels amazing!

Farmerj2000

Geez look how beautiful you are. Way to go and keep up the effort.

Anna800

Congratulations!

hillaryreid33

Amazing job!!

CowgirlKimi

So happy you shared your photos I am trying to imagine where I will be and what I will look like. I started weighing 222 and now I am at 215 I just wondered what I would like at the 160's cause that was the best I ever remember looking. I think you look amazing I know my husband would want me to stay just that size great great job. TO think in five months that could be me posting pic inspiring others.
thanks.

The very fact that you are here is an inspiration to so many people, my friend. WOW! You are not behind the starting line ANY MORE! You, my sister.. are ON THE TRACK NOW! The race has begun! You are in this! I am SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU! WOO HOO~!!!!!! You can do this! Promise!!! Just stay focused in EVERY MOMENT! Don't let slip, don't trip... don't fall. If you do, have grace with yourself (God does), and get back up and finish what you started (I stole that from Bob Harper on the Biggest Loser). Like a runner in a race, keep your eyes ahead, no distractions, no excuses, no turning back!

GOD WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS!

CowgirlKimi

I don't get it! How did you fail miserably at WW when you lost 9 lbs in 2 months on it before coming to MFP?!

Congratulations though! You look awesome! I too came here from WW (not because it wasn't for me...I loved it, but because I couldn't afford to budget for WW anymore.) You look so great!

Hi! Let me "unpack" that statement abt failing at WW. lol I can see how that can 'read poorly'. I don't think I was able to really apply the healthy eating principles to the points system that WW implements. I live in a rural community where getting to a meeting was not really a viable option for me. So when using the WW points system, I was totally relying on the online tools (btw: agree totally with you on the cost factor being part of me leaving as well), which didn't seem to "connect" with me as far as modifying or addressing my eating addiction. Because let's face it, I had an addiction. I think the points system didn't offer me the clear cut accountability of seeing the contents of my food (calories, carbs, sugars, protein, etc) either. So that was a wash. Yes, I did lose some weight in my time with them, but I didn't feel like I had lost it through learning better eating habits or by changing my lifestyle at all. Again, I probably missed out a great deal in not being able to get to their meetings.
This was my personal experience with WW, and in no way do I think that their company or their plan is unsuccessful. I have known others to do AMAZING on it. Great for them! Not so much for me who tried to fill in every flaw in my life with food. lol I needed a wake up call on nutrition and what it was I was doing to my body with the garbage I was eating.

I hope this helps elaborate a little on my brief WW statement! :bigsmile: Have a GREAT DAY and GOD BLESS YOUR JOURNEY!!!!!!

Kimi

CowgirlKimi

Can I ask how you are measuring the inches lost. That is too much for round your waist and I am confused what the measurement means.

Sure! I made a spreadsheet in excel (well, open office, but most ppl use excel).. I track every week, and here are my beginning numbers:
STARTING
Date Inches
NECK 04/30/12 14.5

ARM 04/30/12 14

BUST 04/30/12 49

WAIST 04/30/12 42

HIPS 04/30/12 46.5

THIGH 04/30/12 26

Now here is last week's:
WEEK SIXTEEN
Date Inches

NECK 08/12/12 13

ARM 08/12/12 11.25

BUST 08/12/12 40.25

WAIST 08/12/12 30

HIPS 08/12/12 37

THIGH 08/12/12 21.25
WEEKLY TOTAL (+ / -) -2.75
OVERALL TOTAL (+ / -) -39.25

jakidb

WTG!!!

pshearer7777

You look great!

fitwithin

You look AWESOME! Very motivational. Thanks.

CowgirlKimi

I am now at 157.4 from my starting weight of 218! Total weight lost 60.6# and 39.75 total inches lost!

Forgive me, friends! I think I got a little prophetic this morning and mistakingly reported that I was down 39.75 inches, when in actuality I am down 39.25. Hope you can forgive my error. Give me a week or two and I will make it accurate, though! lol

skicap

You look absolutely incredible--what an accomplishment!! To be able to see results like that everytime you look in a mirror must be so rewarding. Great job!

hg5159

You look amazing! Congrats!

Davariluv

AMAZING! It's really putting in your head that you need to change your habits. I only eat chicken breast and turkey...trying to cut any processed food and of course NO SODA..only water, tea and black coffee. I eat boring food during the week and splurge on something really tasty on the weekends.

You look awesome. Good job.
Mariana

NCchar130

Wow!!! I have similar goals to you, my starting weight was 216.6. Very inspiring to see this, thank you for posting!

SairahRose

You look stunning, and you're a complete inspiration to so many people!

Congrats on your weight loss.

12skipafew99100

Super, and you didn't lose your boobs! We will see about the4 next 20 pounds. You look fabulous!

divadoll41

U look awesome; keep up the good work!

Oliviamarie05

You are seriously gorgeous! Congrats on the hard work and dedication

CowgirlKimi

YOU GUYS ROCK! Thanks for all the nice comments! (UPDATE: I have now lost 73# and I have extended my goal to 135#! I am 10# away from it! )

And what am I gonna do with this new me? I'm gonna help people!!! Yep! I volunteered to be a FIRE FIGHTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt2677

Awesome job! Can you imagine where you'll be in a year?!?! Keep it up

mccbabe1

HELLO FRIENDS!

I started MFP in May after failing (miserably) at WW. I was 218 when I started WW in March of this year. I was 209 when I signed up for MFP. I am now down a total of 56# and 36.5 inches! My current weight is 161.8#. I started at a size 18W pants and a 1X Shirt. I am currently wearing ladies size 10/12 jeans (depending on brand) and a ladies size Medium top!!!! I still have another 22# to go to my goal of 140#. But I feel great and my husband is THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys keep me inspired! I love it here at MFP! Sometimes it seems like no one else out "there" gets it.. but I know my MFP friends will understand why I say "no cheese or mayo, please". lol I currently eat "clean" about 98% of the time and I ONLY drink water (no mixes or sport drinks). Wait! I DO drink Biggest Loser Designer Whey Protein after I run on the weekends. I have cut out red meat from my diet almost completely and I feel amazing!
Here are my pics... and the DURING pics were taken this past weekend (08/04/12)

wow!!!! u loook so so so so goooooooooooood.. ugh ! i cant wait to be down 50+ pounds!!!
you look tall ish too???? u look amazing... i started MFP at 231 HW 234 and when i started i wore a size 18 and xL shirts too! and now comfy in a 16 even snugged into a comfort fit 14 by LEE (Forgiving 14?? idk but was stoked) haha.. cant wait wait to bea 10/12.. u look rockin! and healthy.. right on:drinker:

running_mum

Very good effort! you look great!

kris10stew

First of all, you look fantastic, sister!

Second, firefighter?!! That's pretty amazing. So proud of you!

KristaGettingFit

Congrats! I think seeing the success stories are what motivates us all to keep going! Keep it up and you will hit your goal!

amclaws25

Way to go!!!! What a figure!! You and I are built very similar and I started at 213 size 18 pant and am now 160 10 womens jeans. Usually a medium-large shirt depending on the bust room. LOL. Very cool! Adding you if that is ok. :flowerforyou: