32lbs lost and I can see a diference

Lisha_R

I started my journey to get myself to a normal BMI July 27 of this year. I saw a candid picture of myself in my daughters yearbook. I was beyond moritified. Who was that fat woman who looked so unhapp?. I decided enough was enough and went cold turkey. Eating basic foods no processed food/fast foods and drinking at least 2-3 liters of water a day. The water was a huge thing for me. It helped me so much to drink that much water. I think I was thirsty and body told me I was hungry.

I started logging on myplate but found it difficult. Then I found MFP and have been here 65 days. I started at 1200 calories like most of you. After a few weeks and reading more and more post I upped my calories to 1500. Then I found In place of a road map http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

What Dan wrote made sense to me. I did not want to loose muscle while loosing fat. I wanted to keep my muscle to burn calories for me. So I upped my calories to between 1700-1800/day. I am now lifting 3x a week and light cardio 3x a week. I have not gotten to heavy lifting yet but I am working on it. WIth eating right my fitbit and workouts I have lost 32lbs.

So here is a before 265 and progress as of now 232. I see a difference. I have only recieved comments from my parents and husband so far.

I cant get the pictures to show. If anyone know what I am doing wrong let me know.

heatherloveslifting

Change your IMGs to imgs

Lisha_R

Change your IMGs to imgs

Thanks.

cgarand

I see a difference too! Your face shape has changed and your skin glows. Keep up the good work!

nsdjogger

I see it, too!

frj85

great job!

Lisha_R

I see a difference too! Your face shape has changed and your skin glows. Keep up the good work!

That glow is just my white girl showing through. LOL. Its nice to see progress because I still have a long way to go. Seeing this helps me keep going forward OP.

Thank you everyone for letting me share.

michellelhartwig

GREAT pictures! Keep up the good work!

fat2fitKara

I see a difference too! Your face shape has changed and your skin glows. Keep up the good work!

This! Your skin is beautiful!

I can't blieve more people haven't commented on how great you look! Keep it up, your hard work is really showing! :happy:

stines72

wow you look so much younger and healthier. cant believe how much weight you lost from your face (in a good way!)! keep up the good work. you look so healthy.

NuggetLovesEdie

I can totally see the difference too.

Good job!

LAWoman79

WOW!!! It's a huge difference, and you look FANTASTIC!!!

Nikki31104

I see a huge difference. You look amazing. I have lost 13 pounds but unfortunately I don't feel different. I still feel just as fat as I always have.

YoYo1951

Wow, you can certainly see the difference. Keep up the good work, and don't fret that others aren't noticing. If your are employed, it is sexual harassment to even mention a person looks whatever.... we all have to be so politically correct nowaday. I think you look great. :happy:

Lisha_R

I see a huge difference. You look amazing. I have lost 13 pounds but unfortunately I don't feel different. I still feel just as fat as I always have.

I did not either until I looked back on a before picture. Keep a before picture to look at and it will help motivate you. I still have a lot of weight to get rid of but this makes me feel I am making a difference.

ashleen7

Your skin glows and you look years younger! Keep up the good work!

Lisha_R

The glow might be because I am actually hydrated for the first time in years. Thanks everyone for your kind words. Its nice to see results from working so hard.

1234terri

Wonderful change for you, you look great! I think your story so far shows you'll keep it up!