My success story 210 to 156

lucyinthesky2007

So I've been putting off posting my success story because I haven't really felt successful; but when looking through pictures and comparing this time last year to now I realized I've made quit a change. I know I couldn't have done it with out MFP. There's no way. Coming here ever day and seeing all these people with the same struggles as me. Seeing how everyone has come so far. Being held accountable for what I eat and being encouraged to get off my lazy butt and get active. When I felt discouraged and felt like my goals were impossible to reach I'd see success stories of people who had lost twice my goal and that would light a fire under me again. So thank you everyone! I couldn't have made it without y'all! I just hope my story can do for others what everyone's did for me.

Stats:
Height: 5' 5.5"
Start Weight: 210+ ( started avoiding the scale once it started saying more than 200 :-/ )
Current Weight: 156
Original Goal: 150
New Goal: a very toned 145-140

How I got this far: Became active on MFP instead of visiting every now and then and Cut out cokes (sodas, pops, colas....whatever y'all call them ;-) )and sweet tea as my new year resolution. Decided I felt so good after doing that to not drink anything but water, ever. Then we called it quits on fast food. You'd be amazed at how great that will make you feel. Started adding more fruits and veggies and making a conscience effort to be more active. I love sweet stuff though so I never deprive myself of things. If I want a cookie I have a cookie I just stop at one or two where I used to would have eaten 10 Lol!

I'm most definitely a work in progress but I can finally say I'm proud of how far I've come.

nm36424

Good job!

mdyorston

excellent!:drinker:

castell5

BE PROUD.. you look great!

rompers16

You look great and I like that shirt

somemansdream

Way to go! I love listening to how people managed to turn their weight around. I'm in the beginning stages and I find this inspiring so thanks for sharing. Debbie

camsmommy2008

You look great and I LOVE your hair style!!!!! Keep up the great work!

lovejulez03

Wow you look great!! Congrats! That is huge progress

TVISmith

Awesome job!

jillica

You look great! And you have same height as me with similar goal! Thanks for the inspiration!

lucyinthesky2007

Thanks y'all
I know if I can do it anyone can!

( and the shirt I got on ebay for 7 bucks! This girl is a bargain shooper)

simplyshrinking

congratulations! I'm on the sam route except, I started at 220 ponds and now at 167. Good luck on your journey!

Donica_Marie

WOW you look great!!! COngrats!!!

NavyKnightAh13

You look amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LesaDave

Great job! Good for you!! And isn't it funny how you have "no idea how you will make it" to your original goal. Then when you get close, you decide to readjust...and it the lower number isn't as scary as the original goal.

GOOD FOR YOU and CONGRATS!

Clemsonmom

Great job! Proud of you

lucyinthesky2007

You are all so kind! Thank you!

And yes its too funny how 150 sounded absolutely unreachable about 6 months ago and now Im considering going 10-15lbs. lower. Strange how quickly your prospective can change.

threeonethree

You look fantastic. The hard work paid off for sure!

dynamoslim

You look amazing!! Way to go, keep up the fabulous work!!!

calascott

You look awesome. Glad that MFP has been successful for you. We live in an amazing time when our "tech toys" can be put to
such great use.

dg09

Great job, you look fantastic! Best of luck on the last few/toning up!