please post your ~before and after~

taniaangell

Hey to you all my fitness pal peers,

This is definatly a thread that will help to motivate and inspire other MFP out there through their journey, Whether youve lost 100lbs or only 5lbs we would love to hear about it,

So to all you Sucsess storys out there post up before and after pics if you can and and/or let us know how you got to where you are eg: what fitness programme you used/what form of excersize you did, who inspired you/what inspired you, the kind of foods you ate/didnt eat,
and how long it took, just by telling your story it is mind food for alot of people out there who struggle to find motivation, SO start posting, and get typing

Dan112358

Before: about 235 lbs



After: About 165 lbs



Eta:
The initial weight loss took me about 8 months, from Dec, 2010 until the summer of 2011. I went on a family trip last Christmas & though I had lost about 70 lbs I wasn't happy with my body composition. I began strength training in January of 2012 and have had pretty good results. I really do feel like a new person.

Just for reference, here's a pic of me on our trip in early January, 2012. My weight was 165 in both the 2nd & 3rd pictures I've shared:

taniaangell

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mosertheninja

Started 2/04/12 154 lbs.

This is my "Before" photo. by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr
NOW 17.2% BF 122 lbs.

21% BF and going down by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

if you want it, work for it by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

0914121528 by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

taniaangell

OMG you guys are awsome!!!!

YoungDoc2B

Most recent pic, about 10lbs ago..

262lbs - 194lbs (picture). Currently around 183

banks89202

Started 2/04/12 154 lbs.

This is my "Before" photo. by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr
NOW 17.2% BF 122 lbs.

21% BF and going down by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

if you want it, work for it by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

0914121528 by Khrystina the Ninja, on Flickr

Wow you look awesome!! I want your body lol!!

bushidowoman

On the left, at my heaviest. This is one of the few pictures I have of myself during that time.
On the right, after I had reached my goal weight this past spring.

And here I am currently...pregnant again. :laugh: (This was at 24 weeks.)

jedikrissy

So back at the end of February 2012 none of my jeans fit me any more and I finally said, I will not buy bigger pants! Then I joined MFP and started my weight loss journey. I had tried many times before to lose weight without any success. I never ever thought I could get to were I am now. I have to admit until I made all my before and after pics today I never even saw it when I looked in the mirror, I thought I looked the same.I think differently now, I am 44LBS down with a total of 22 inches off my body! I have to thank MFP for holding me accountable for all my food and my wonderful friends I have made on here, I couldn't have done it without you!!! happy I am 6lbs away from my goal and ready to maintain my weight. If I can do it anyone can! Never give up, even when things are hard and always believe in yourself! and surround yourself with positive motivational friends! I have never felt so healthy and happy. Thanks MFP!!!!











And here is what I did to drop the weight in the last 6 months

So I used my elliptical I ran for minimum 20min to 45min depending on how much time I had. The first 2 months I couldn't do more than 25min. also I would switch up my programs on my elliptical every week make it harder.
Before I did my run I would always do yoga for as long as I could, at first it was only 10min of yoga. Now I can do 30-40min of yoga. I did this minumum 3-5 times a week.

The type of yoga I did was one I found on you-tube this lady has a whole bunch of videos that is yoga designed for weight loss and it's pretty intense and hard at first but I love it! Her name is sadienardini and here is a link to the video I have been doing lately.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Wt9CFb-4s&feature=plcp&context=C4222d00VDvjVQa1PpcFOwleYwIuppHMLKz1hJ7W9hKG2xlLpCXtw%3D

I also started walking to my one job it's only 25min walking total a day but I think it helped. I also started walking anywhere I could or ridding my bike when I had the time.

Also one thing that I believe that is a huge help is I stopped drinking soda pop and no beer at all it was hard at first but now I drink water all the time and love it. When I drink alcohol now I have hard liquor pressed with water and No fast food of any kind at the beginning. Now I will have take out once and awhile but very rarely and my fast food choices have changed drastically.

And I always logged my food everyday! Holding yourself accountable for what you eat it is important. I think I never succeeded before in weight loss because I never had a food diary like I did on MFP. Also just eating fruits and lots of veggies and proper portions sizes for meat is important as well.

Also I would always eat belly fat burning foods I would try to consume them every day. Things like whole grains, I changed all my breads, pastas, rice and anything that I could to whole grains. Things like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries. Anything in the berries family is a good belly fat burner. Also nuts are good walnuts are the best for belly fat burning. I also started having popcorn for a snack when I felt like junk food and dark chocolate that is 80% dark or more is good for belly fat but in moderation of course. and 2 other good belly fat burning foods are eggs and beans but I never eat those cause I hate beans and I am allergic to eggs.

I got all this food info from a friend of a friend that used to be a nutritionist and a personal trainer. and I confirmed it with research I did online. I also was told that eating a serving of dairy either 30min before your workout or 30min after really helps your body burn off all that bad fat. So after my workouts I always have some sugar free yogourt a glass of skim milk and usually some berries of any kind.

I just want to add that having a support system is key! Mine was all my great friends on MFP and I couldn't have done it without them. I wish everyone the best of luck on there weight loss journeys and I know you can all succeed!!!! I never ever thought I would be where I am now, and here I am.
SO ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND NEVER GIVE UP!!!!! Anything is possible when you put your mind to it!

Cheers and May the force be with you.

lcooke24

Wow! You are all inspirational. Thank you for sharing!

pinkyleigh83

I started January of this year, 6 weeks after I had my 2nd baby. I lost 65lbs & am currently maintaining & trying to tone.


Before: Night before I had my 2nd baby via repeat c-section 12/11, 211lbs at 5' tall. Then 6 weeks into MFP, about 170 (started MFP at 175)

[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/419a78fefbb11caf547e4457453d9ee1.jpg[/img]

During....139lbs....126lbs...

[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/1771e74b60c9d7d1773fb239eaf6cf7b.jpg[/img]

GOAL. 110lbs

[img]http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m148/mpollak83/Weight Loss Journey/5d3a99dd94f9c170073aa69257dfe79b.jpg[/img]


ETA: My story & exercise info. Feel free to add me if you want to check out my food diary.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/740781-65lbs-gone-goal-met-5-frame-mom-of-2

jedikrissy

Also I just had to say everyone's photo's on here look amazing! Congrats to everyone for all their hard work a dedication!

jhall1255

not even close to goal but this is my during.

i started at 223 on weight watchers and for 3 months only lost 10 lbs ive been on MFP since june 19 and lost 20:) i have about 30-40 more lbs to go.

Flyered_Up

I started out at 283 lbs in Feb 2011 at 41 years of age then dropped to 204 lbs and now have added muscle to currently weigh 223 lbs and feel like im 22 instead of 42.

Jessamin

365 pounds, February last year.



185 pounds, last week.

Jules91x

GOOD JOB WOW!!

amolina0810

Hello! I started my weight loss journey April 2012! This is my progress so far! I am 5'5" and 23 with 2 kiddos (ages 4 & 2).

sifellis

323lbs/23.3st -> 190lbs/13.8st

Took 12 and a half months. Looking to get down to 182lbs/13st and take it from there. Running is my primary means of exercise these days, and in a matter of months i have gone from running 200yds to 7 miles.

Anything is achievable.

Life_is_For_Living

I started out at 283 lbs in Feb 2011 at 41 years of age then dropped to 204 lbs and now have added muscle to currently weigh 223 lbs and feel like im 22 instead of 42.

You have a body better than a good few 22 year olds. Fantastic job - well done.

zachatta

Everyone looks fantastic, good job guys.

08AmandaC

Amazing success photos, Congratulations to all of you. This really keeps me motivated, Thank you x