Onederland!!!! Pic heavy. -78 lbs!!

sweetpea129

Today, for the first time since 1998, the number on the scale started with a "1" instead of a "2". Yes, i weigh less than i have in the past 14 years. I started at 278 lbs. MFP, i owe everything to you and am so thankful. I feel like im walking on a cloud today. And i know its not a fad diet, i've changed my entire life style. Last week we were on a 1 week cruise to celebrate my 30th birthday (yikes, im 30- still a bit depressed LOL) and i came home to no weight gain at all. While i did eat more than usual, i naturally went to healthier options. I didnt want the fries or the pizza or the nachos. i WANTED the grilled chicken sandwich and the fruit and the veggies. I FEEL so much better when I eat healthy. Most of my after pics are from the cruise this week.

How i did it... I just followed what MFP set for me. I started around 1700 cal a day and am now down to 1200. Yes people say that is too low for them but its not for me. I never feel hungry and unsatisfied. I dont eat empty calories. I cut all soda/pop out (I use to drink 5 cups a day) and only drink water now. I eat a lot of chicken, a lot of fruit. Nothing fried or greasy. I do loosen up a bit on the weekend and will have a slice of birthday cake or cookies, etc. My form of exercise is mostly walking. I also have 2 kids, a 1 yr old and a 2 yr old so most of my day is spent chasing after them. I dont belong to a gym. My new years resolution this year, however, will be to start toning up. I also just want to say thank you to my friends who motivate me every day. Its truly appreciated

Anyways, on to pics. I dont have many full body befores, i always hid but i tried to find a few.











This was at about 250 lbs..



And onederland pics







My sister and I



aaaaaaand i'm 30

jenniferrow

Great job! So happy for you! You look wonderful!

JohnMessmer

Wow, fantastic job, you look great. Keep up the good work!

bamitskam

Wow! Congrats! I can't wait til I hit onederland !!!

phoenix113

You look fantastic!!!! I love you swimsuit. Where did you get it?

SexyLovinmeCook

This is some transformation...Excellent job...

sweetpea129

Thanks everyone!

Phoenix... i got it online, its from lands end

rosarenee1

You look completely different!

amandaj1966

Fantastic, well done. You look great. xx

emilygh1974

You are stunning!

AndreaNicole0887

Congratulations! You look amazing! A real transformation! Keep up the good work and always be confident in how beautiful and successful you are!

MsJayeKaye

Fantastic! You look so happy in your pictures. You have a beautiful family. Congratulations on your transformation! :flowerforyou:

beabria

Congratulations on your wonderful loss! What a great birthday present to yourself! And, 30 isn't so bad - I just hit it myself a couple weeks ago.

quietasariot

A very happy birthday to you and big congrats on reaching onederland!

joanlaxton

great job & Happy Birthday! You deserve all the best!

ChrissyMaez

You look amazing!!!

Margaret985

Congratulations! and Happy Birthday! I just dropped out of Weight Watchers and signed up on MFP. Am hoping that counting calories instead of points will help jump-start my weight loss again. You're a true inspiration!

stephanie1133

Dang girl! Great job!

DaughterOfTheMostHighKing

wow!!! fantastic!!! You look awesome and your family is very handsome and happy!!!! great job!!!!

Liz915

wow! Congratulaions! You look awesome.

staps065

Great work!