Have dropped 40lb in 10 months!

jonesie84

While I dont consider myself a success story yet, my family does. They suggested I share my story so here goes:

My mom, brother, and I have tried several times in the past to lose weight and have contests, but the motivation was never there. After seeing a picture at my heaviest 212lb, I decided we should all try again. January 1st of this year we all weighed in and took a picture of ourselves. I was mortified. I cut my calories to 1500 and started exercising regularly. In the first month i lost 8lb! I've had my challenges, and setbacks, but i continue to push on, even if i dont lose weight during a month. My calorie intake is now at 1200 and I'm working out 5 days a week. As of November 1st i weighed 172, so 40lb lighter! My ultimate goal is to lose 20 more by Jan 1st of 2013, but I know the last few pounds are hard to get off, plus thats 10lb a month so I dont want to make myself sick or anything. Thats my story in a nutshell, I would be glad to share more specifics if anyone wants them!

Prettydoll589

Amazing! you are an inspiration to all of us!

llmcconnell

Did you recently join MFP? Congrats on your loss so far, your perseverence is inspiring!

jonesie84

i joined back in may. I'm just now getting into it more.

Fierystrawberry

Thanks for sharing I used to weight 193 in Jan and did a lot of work to get to 162 lately i been slacking big time thanks for the help.