Down 40lbs: from a size 12/14 to a size 6 (with pictures)

La_dolce_vita_222

Wow, that's one word I have for the progess you've made. You are an inspiration. I am a mother of a 11 month old and have to lose 73 pounds. I have been working out for over 3 weeks (Jillian Michaels - No more trouble zones, shred it with weights, 30 day shred, Banish fat boost metabolism) eating 1200 calories a day but have not lost inches or pounds. I drink 2.5 litres of water as well. It's pretty depressing - I am not sure what I am doing wrong. But at this point I feel like giving up. You story is inspiring - I wonder what I doing wrong...was your diet / lifestyle change all about eating high protien, low carb? Agghhh - see, I don't even know what questions to ask you...

andiechick

Wow, you look amazing. Well done

andiechick

Wow, that's one word I have for the progess you've made. You are an inspiration. I am a mother of a 11 month old and have to lose 73 pounds. I have been working out for over 3 weeks (Jillian Michaels - No more trouble zones, shred it with weights, 30 day shred, Banish fat boost metabolism) eating 1200 calories a day but have not lost inches or pounds. I drink 2.5 litres of water as well. It's pretty depressing - I am not sure what I am doing wrong. But at this point I feel like giving up. You story is inspiring - I wonder what I doing wrong...was your diet / lifestyle change all about eating high protien, low carb? Agghhh - see, I don't even know what questions to ask you...

You seem to be pretty active - are you actually eating enough calories? I know MFP tells you to eat 1200 cals but it tells everyone the same, regardless of height, weight etc. I lost 7lbs last year in 3 months eating 1200 cals but put it all back on. This year I lost it in 6 weeks eating 1400 cals. It worth checking out other sites recommendations on your calories goals

TinaLucan

Amazing!!!!

La_dolce_vita_222

Thanks so much for that. Yes MFP told me 1200 so I stuck to it. I did try other sites and they gave me higher calorie targets - but I said to my self "eat less, lose weight faster" and went with the 1200 target. Also, although I stick to the 1200 calorie target, I guess I need to figure out - how much of protiens, carbs and fats - that does make a difference? At this point, I'm like..."what if I eat more than 1200 calories and put on weight rather than lose" - I guess I just need to trust the experts and go for it....

sam308lbs

Amazing! you look absolutely beautiful! congratulations!

kachochan

Amazing transformation!
Gorgeous!

I'm doing Jillian's 30DS, and I'm also not going to diet, I changed my life style and I am enjoying it more than ever.

Good luck!

cassieSomething

how many calories did you eat a day? i have about the same starting weight.

heykaraoke

OP, you look amazing! My stats are so similar to yours so this gives me hope! I am 5'5", started at 180 in a size 12 with a goal of 135. Seeing your transformation is a HUGE inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing!

LBournes10Again

Awesome Job !

Momowink

Congratulations!
I've just finished level 1 of the 30 Day Shred, and I'm loving the motivation to keep going with it from you!
xx

kenziestx

You look fantastic. Way to stick with it. I may have to check out these Jillian Michaels videso that I keep hearing about once I get to onederland.

BellaNoel87

Makes me want to dig up my old jillian michaels dvds I gave up on them but this makes me want to try again! You look amazing congrats on the success:)

wgn4166

You look amazing!!

cdharris94

You look awesome! Congrats girl!

HananYako30

Congratulations!!

belladonna786

Amazing! Great job!!

mstissa02

Awesome job! Look fabulous!

skcardiog

Good job, esp. like the "it can be done without a gym", as not everyone can afford a membership, $ 70.00 a month where I live.

WTG !

DBiddle69

Awesome job! You look great!