This is what 40 lbs lost looks like!

PunkyRachel

This is my before and current pictures. I still need to lose 45 lbs to hit my GW of 140 lbs. I want to celebrate hitting the 40 lbs mark. It has taken me 11 months just to drop these 40 lbs. I have also gone from a size 20 to a size 12 and I'm loving every minute of it! It's so awesome not having to shop in the plus size section anymore!

A little back story, I have struggled with weight since I was a teenager, I also have PCOS and health issues that go along with that as well. How I've done it is simple, its no magic trick or anything fancy.

In January this year I just started by walk 15 minutes a day and started eating healthier, I also started taking my daily vitamins. Then at the end of January I found MFP and have been logging everything ever since. I love this website!
In February I started doing Zumba 3 times a week, and walking on my non zumba days. I can now walk for up to 2 hours without a problem.
In April I bought a Fitbit Ultra and wear it everyday. I would recommend Fitbit to anyone!
I have recently been trying to eat a low GI diet or a diabetic diet to help with my PCOS.

In the words of my Zumba instructor Missy, "Just keep moving, even if all you do is march in place!" If I can do it, you can do it it's possible, find a workout/exercise you love and keep at it or change it up. Just because one day is horrible food wise doesn't mean your a failure start fresh the next day. Never quit!

thoseblueeyes

You look amazing! congrats on your success.

PunkyRachel

You look amazing! congrats on your success.

Thank ~ you!

ParkerH47

wow! good for you!! you should be very proud!

gerripho

And it looks like you gained a little confidence along the way! Looking good!

lilian281977

Amazing is not the word... you look great keep up the great work

simplyshrinking

Amazing!!!! Congrats on your weight loss.

gaylynn35

That is Awesome!!!! Congratulations!!!

marthathebear

You look great! Especially notice the loss in your face, arms and abs!

barbiek999

Congratulations! What a big difference, you are so much smaller! You look great!!! Keep up the fantastic work and commitment! Thanks for sharing, this is very encouraging!

PunkyRachel

Thank-you without all you guys on MFP I don't think I would have stuck too it. I was just looking again and even the legging are bunchy and baggy looking in the 'after' picture whereas the 'before' picture they are skin tight. Yes, I have gained so much confidence and am so much happier.

mhogge

You look great!! Congratulations

mary659497

Congratulationas on your hatd work.

missodu

what a difference! great WORK!