6 Months In and 50lbs Lighter! (Pics)

zannyzanzanzibar

I made the decision to change my life for the better on 26th May, & since then I haven't looked back! I've always been on the bigger side, even as a teenager. And having kids has meant my weight has fluctuated a lot in the past few years, but I always seemed to stick around 210lbs. In May I got up to my heaviest non-pregnant weight: 220lbs. I was pretty disgusted with myself and I knew I had to do something about it.

People ask me how I've lost the weight & ask me for my "secret", but as many of us have found on here there isn't a secret to it at all. I don't starve myself.. far from it! I rarely feel hungry & I still have days when I go over my calories, I still eat junk occasionally & I still enjoy a drink or 3. It's all about finding a balance. In general, I average about 1400-1500 cals a day. I try and run 3 times a week & the rest of the time I do a lot of walking or step exercises.

I still want to lose another 20lbs but I'm a lot happier with myself for now. I'm in no rush to lose the rest!

Here are my stats:

6ft tall
SW: 220lbs - size 18
CW: 170lbs - size 12 in tops, 14 in jeans
GW: 150lbs

And now for some pictures!!

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170lbs



And a comparison in the same grey pants.. They're a bit loose on me now! 215lbs on the left, 170 on the right.

JustANumber85

Good Job!!!

MsJayeKaye

Great job! My stats are pretty close to yours. I'm 5'7", started at 222lbs, I lost 7 lbs before starting MFP in June of this year and have lost 41lbs. so far using this site. My goal is to lose about 10 more to get down to around 165. I started off wearing size 18 pants and am now able to get into a size 12. Keep up the great work. You look amazing. I'm motivated to post before and after pics once I reach my goal. Thanks for sharing.

tidetevo

It is weird that a tatoo can change place loll anyway...good job

jelbelle2013

Wow! You look fantastic!! We have a similar body type, so it's very motivating to know if I work hard enough I can see results. Sometimes I feel like even at my goal weights, I won't look any different!

PlayDoh1234

Wow!! You should be so produ of yourself! Hard work pays off!!!

penith113

Wow! You look fantastic at 170! Great job!:flowerforyou:

pkw58

Well done! And I so agree there is no "big secrets" but pure determination and mindful of what we eat and to get our activity in!

kristieprn

It is weird that a tatoo can change place loll anyway...good job

I thought so too at first but the pics are to blame. One was taken by someone else and another she took of herself in the mirror.

quirkytizzy

These are amazing!

stepmark

Oh my gosh! Look at you! Great job!

BobbieLee1959

Nice work Zanny!! You ROCK!!!

hapoo100

Really awesome progress! Thank you for sharing!!!

LNPurdie

It is weird that a tatoo can change place loll anyway...good job

I think one is taken in a mirror, so makes sense.

Great job

Mads1997

Congrats and you look great

nturner612

u look GREAT!! fantastic jobb!!

DCpaleochick

I made the decision to change my life for the better on 26th May, & since then I haven't looked back! I've always been on the bigger side, even as a teenager. And having kids has meant my weight has fluctuated a lot in the past few years, but I always seemed to stick around 210lbs. In May I got up to my heaviest non-pregnant weight: 220lbs. I was pretty disgusted with myself and I knew I had to do something about it.

People ask me how I've lost the weight & ask me for my "secret", but as many of us have found on here there isn't a secret to it at all. I don't starve myself.. far from it! I rarely feel hungry & I still have days when I go over my calories, I still eat junk occasionally & I still enjoy a drink or 3. It's all about finding a balance. In general, I average about 1400-1500 cals a day. I try and run 3 times a week & the rest of the time I do a lot of walking or step exercises.

I still want to lose another 20lbs but I'm a lot happier with myself for now. I'm in no rush to lose the rest!

Here are my stats:

6ft tall
SW: 220lbs - size 18
CW: 170lbs - size 12 in tops, 14 in jeans
GW: 150lbs

And now for some pictures!!

220lbs


200lbs


170lbs



And a comparison in the same grey pants.. They're a bit loose on me now! 215lbs on the left, 170 on the right.

AMAZING...You look good girl!!!!! Well Done very inspiring

rosilyn7

Awesome progress!!!!! keep up the good work!!

lorettaasmith

Because of your height, you looked good even at your highest weight....BUT in the recent pictures, you look fantastic!! Way to go! Keep it up!

Colleen118

You look AWESOME!!! I started 6 months ago today with Stats similar to your own, only I'm a bit more vertically challenged at 5'4". I know you are feeling great! Keep up the fantastic work!

fusion777

Great job!! Thanks for sharing!!

Simonino

WOW! You look really nice! Congratulations, it really shows! Thank you for the inspiration!

lacurandera1

LOokit You, girl! Awesome progress!

SunnyBellaB

Great job! What an Inspiration!

longingforcontrol

I feel awful about myself now -_-
YOU DID AMAZING! You look fantastic. very inspiring.

HawaiiRainstorm

I am so proud of you. 50 lbs. Wow .. way to go.. Okay I too,.. and a little wondering how your tats moved. Yes, i see one is done in the mirror but that doesnt change the fact that one is on your right side and the other on your left. The tat on arm or neck hasnt changed. It doesnt matter. Even if it was self drawn for the day. I just wondering. It has NOTHING to do with anything. I am so so proud of you. I want to be there in a few months ... with the loss of weight. You go girl. add me ..

lisamarie2181

Great job girl you look fantastic!! Keep up the hard work!! :0)

florymonde

You look great.

That means if I get on the ball, I can do it, too!

9410hayden

Congrats!

stone307

You look great

freddykid

you look fantastic, good job.