Before and during pictures

This is my first time to post pictures so I hope it works.

Now a little bit about me. I am a 38 yr old wife and mother. I have gained 143 pounds in my 20 years of marriage. I have tried numerous times to lose weight but never accomplished it. I found out in July that my blood sugar was high and my dr wanted to put me on meds. I begged for 3 months to do it without medicine. I met with a dietitian and completely changed my way of life. I love the new person that I am becoming.

I cold turkey gave up regular sodas and sweet tea. I now drink water with an occasional diet drink (maybe 1-2 a week!!). I watch my carbs by eating 35-45 per meal.

I work out on my stationary bike at home. I try to workout 7 days a week but at least 5 days. It is a cheap basic model from Wal-mart.

I am 5'1 and my highest weight that I have documented is 273. As of today I weigh 251. I have lost 22 pounds in 60 days but I have lost inches too.

On to the pictures:

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  • That is amazing!!! Congrats! You are doing fantastic work.
  • BobbieLee1959
    BobbieLee1959 Posts: 605 Member
    Doing Great! How are your sugars? I have lost 57 lbs to date and my sugars are steady and right on target...they were elevated when I started in February...I have a dr. appt on Sept 14th and my doc will be shocked :) I love it!
  • You look fantastic! Good job! It looks like you have lost even more than 22lbs! You must be building muscle because you are melting away inches! Way to go girl! Keep it up mamma!
  • scrdofbugs
    scrdofbugs Posts: 37 Member
    They are coming down but not quite to the normal range. I am having some 120-130 fasting. It is getting there. I go back in Oct or Nov for a new A1C test so I am shooting for a normal range.

    Way to go!!!
  • scrdofbugs
    scrdofbugs Posts: 37 Member
    Thanks Everyone!!
  • newmrsdec10
    newmrsdec10 Posts: 361 Member
    Great progress! Keep up the great work!
  • Way to go!!! Looking good!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    Absolutely wonderful!! And the lost inches makes it look like you have lost more weight than the scale states. CONGRATS!!
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Way to go. We are the same height. Keep up the good work!
  • You're doing a great job! Keep up the great work! It's not always easy, but it's always worth it!

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  • suenix24
    suenix24 Posts: 121 Member
    You look great. I know how hard you must be working. Keep it up!! :)
  • shellyk972
    shellyk972 Posts: 56 Member
    You look like you've lost more than 22 lbs!! Congrats!
  • bonster1983
    bonster1983 Posts: 17 Member
    You are doing a great job! I love it when people see that they are in control and make the changes they need to make to be healthy! Keep at it, you are an inspiration!
  • Wow! What a difference so far, well done!
  • Great job! Keep up the good work (:
  • davidep21
    davidep21 Posts: 52 Member
    Awesome job :) keep with it
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Wow, and all in 60 days!! Great job!! Good luck on the rest of your journey. I know you will get to where you want to be.
  • AMAZING!!!
  • Hsanders3961
    Hsanders3961 Posts: 245 Member
    AMAAAAAZING PROGRESS! These pictures are great motivation!
  • scrdofbugs
    scrdofbugs Posts: 37 Member
    Here's one other picture that I meant to post earlier.

    Left side was yesterday and right side is May 2011.

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    Finally got it resize right
  • FitnessPal4L1f3
    FitnessPal4L1f3 Posts: 77 Member
    AWESOME JOB - CONGRATS - AND YOU SET AN EXAMPLE FOR US ALL TO FOLLOW.
  • farmwife3815
    farmwife3815 Posts: 326 Member
    Wow! What an awesome job. You look amazing!! Keep going!! You got this!
  • scrdofbugs
    scrdofbugs Posts: 37 Member
    Thanks everyone!!!
  • MizCJ84
    MizCJ84 Posts: 335 Member
    Very nice progress. You're on the right track, keep it up!
  • freew67
    freew67 Posts: 348 Member
    The best part of these pics isnt the lbs dropped or the inches lost, its the smile on your face keeps getting bigger and bigger. Great job so far and keep it up!

    http://freew67.blogspot.com/
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    WOW....what a journey your on and what wonderful work...your hard work shows big time.
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    Wow, what a change in your pictures so far!! Congratulations!! You can really see a difference in your face. You have such a healthy glow now!! :flowerforyou:
  • Amazing results. I can really see the difference. I am so glad you took pics from the back too. So many times the back is where I begin to see results not just the hips and waist. So proud of you!
  • Wow, what a difference you have made. You can certainly see the big difference. Keep up the great work and enjoy your wonderful progress. Thank you for sharing with us, very motivating!!
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    Great progress! You should be very proud for not just losing weight but doing the work to take control of your life and health. Best wishes on the rest of your journey!!!!
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