My success - 2/3rds of the way to goal

Daisy_Cutter_

I started with MFP in 2007. Back then I was a fit marathon runner who used the site to make sure I was eating enough of the right foods.

...fast forward 5 years, a divorce, a long distance move and a long illness that did a number to my body and my fitness. I'm now using the site to un-do the damage that was done over a long period of time.

I'm coming up on month eight of consistent logging. I haven't been perfect, but I've definitely put a lot of work into this. I haven't lost quickly, but I've put muscle back on and I've made steady progress. My eye-opener? I saw a photo of my daughter and I at a school function this last February and couldn't believe who I'd become. I didn't recognize myself.

I started back with MFP on March 6th, 2012 with the site giving me 1300 calories a day. I lost a few pounds but I was starving every day. I read something that Helloitsdan posted and followed him to a group where he put some numbers together for me. That was the beginning of greatness. I started eating between 1600-1900 calories every day. I coupled that with some advice from another friend here on MFP who put together a weight training program for me. I definitely credit him for so much of my success, not only for his brilliance with my workouts but his constant support - -Thanks, R. I started losing with this help but soon the scale stalled. However, something else began to happen ....I started losing inches. I lost 2 pant sizes in two months - but no weight. Then, as quickly as the scale stalled it started moving again. I've now lost almost 30 lbs and I can see the end in sight. I've set some amazing PRs with my lifting but I won't stop here. I have my goals set to become very, very strong and with the help and support of my MFP friends I know I can do that.

So, use the site... use it to track your food, exercise... utilize the knowledge of your friends. Surround yourself with like-minded people and just succeed. It's not that hard when you're enjoying the ride...

I just wanted to thank everyone for their help, kindness, friendships. I definitely log in every day for two reasons... my health, and my friends.

Thank you again for the past 8 months....

Me in 2006 - goal weight


The dreadful photo that started it all


1000 lbs on the leg press.... LOL


This morning... 18 lbs left to go to my 2006 weight

AnnaPixie

you look faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan tas tic!!!

WTG Shells, I you!!!

:smooched:

bubbleskiwi

wow, amazing! congrats!

pjrbs

Fabulous!

Helloitsdan

Amazing job!

sewedo1

Great! You look more toned in the mid-section now than in the 2006 photo, good for you!

beachlover317

Congratulations - you look awesome! From one "road mapper" to another - WELL DONE! Keep us updated on your progress!!!

CarolinaMoon76

Wonderful post - and you look great!

OkieinMinny

YOU my friend are absolutely amazing!! Great job and DAMN woman with that weight - I YOU!!

Mpol2

Heartwarming post, way to go. You look fantastic.

soehlerking

Great work!! I've been TRYING to increase my calories and adding weight training, but the scale just keeps going up!! Thanks for showing me that this method can work!

msjones2831

WTG!!!

Coffeeholic8

Looking good, WTG.

tekwriter

Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational. You look great. What a change.

jetscreaminagain

You are gorgeous! Congrats!

pspetralia

Thanks for sating your story and congrats on your success!!

stacyhall79

amazing! You look fantastic!

slap1225

mmm mmm SEXY girl! You do look amamzing and truth is until I saw that picture I didnt realize how much you changed. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! keep it up! love ya!

heatherloveslifting

Congratulations!! You look wonderful!

autumnk921

You are beautiful girl - Before & After :flowerforyou:

Thank you for posting this - The way you look now is what I want to look like at my goal weight !!! :bigsmile:

Daisy_Cutter_

Great work!! I've been TRYING to increase my calories and adding weight training, but the scale just keeps going up!! Thanks for showing me that this method can work!

Yes it does work. You just need to trust the process. So much happens in your body...fluctuations... don't get discouraged. Keep eating and lifting!!

katieheston

Incredibly well-written. Very inspiring, and "got get 'em" attitude. Thanks for an awesome share!

Daisy_Cutter_

mmm mmm SEXY girl! You do look amamzing and truth is until I saw that picture I didnt realize how much you changed. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! keep it up! love ya!

You and your amazing friendship is the other thing that keeps me going. Thanks for being my best friend evah Slappy! Now, maybe you should meet me in CA for dinner I'm actually craving shark steak! Bwahaha! Smooches my friend.

Mellie289

You look awesome! Way to go and keep it going!

Daisy_Cutter_

You are beautiful girl - Before & After :flowerforyou:

Thank you for posting this - The way you look now is what I want to look like at my goal weight !!! :bigsmile:

Thank you, Autumn.... .build muscle....get a good routine in place. You'll get there!

juliette28

WOW~! Excellent work! You look fantastic! (And as for the "catalyst" photo...I think it is such a cute picture of you and your daughter...so sweet!).

peteharpen

Never lose heart! Keep up the good work!

Kristen_nicole95

Wow! What an inspirtion! Keep up the amazing work, you look great (:

NewLIFEstyle4ME

You gorgeous thing YOU! I'm so proud of you--thanks for posting and :flowerforyou:

Daisy_Cutter_

Congratulations - you look awesome! From one "road mapper" to another - WELL DONE! Keep us updated on your progress!!!

Thank you! I keep waiting for someone to ask how tall I am or what I weigh. I still hate the numbers.....

I'm 5'3-1/2". My starting weight was 206. My goal weight is 160. My current weight is 178. They are crazy high for someone my height that wears 10s and a few 8s. Lifting rocks.

Otterluv

Thank you so much for this. My weight loss has stalled for the past couple of weeks. I am lifting heavier than before and my clothes are looser, but the stupid scale stopped. I was starting to consider dropping my calories and question whether it would work for me. I know, it's silly, it's obviously working. I'm just being impatient.

Your post was timely, I'll give it longer. I do so love feeling strong, BTW. Even though I love running (sort of), I am now a major believer in weight lifting. It's amazing stuff.

You look flippin' amazing.