1 year in

islandjumper

I started with MFP on Jan 2nd 2012. My starting weight was 220lbs and I was in a size 16/18. Today I'm at about 164 and a size 8!! So here's hoping for another year as successful as 2012!

Jlstreck

Way to go! You look amazing!

Colleen118

How tall are you? I'm curious because I started in May at 217, size 18 and NYE weighed in at 157 also in size 8. IT feels so awesome doesn't it?! CONGRATULATIONS:drinker:

islandjumper

Thanks! I'm 5'7"

midwestveggie

Nice work, you look amazing!

islandjumper

Thanks !

portergolf

WoW! Awesome job!

caramel1920

You are AWESOMENESS!!!!!:happy:

larryc0923

Wow wjhat a great transformation. You look great.

islandjumper

Thanks everyone!

Cynduck

Awesome!!!

vegamy

Yay!!! Great job, you look amazing :-)

nc805397

great job!!!!

HealthyDivans

Amazing & very inspiring!! What sort of goals did you do to lose the weight?

islandjumper

Thanks!

Amazing & very inspiring!! What sort of goals did you do to lose the weight?

I didn't really set concrete goals as far as loss goes...it was more of a 'one day at a time' approach. I had my daily calorie goal and stuck to it, but not so severely that I wasn't happy. I didn't weigh my food or anything so drastic, but I was honest about what I ate. I've taken a few breaks but continued eating sensibly. My ultimate goal is 140 lbs, just another 23.5 away! but I'm flexible about it.
When I first started I had a goal to get rid of sugar...and I kept it up for 3 months. I stopped drinking sugary drinks and even putting sugar in my tea. I had a goal to move every day...so I started walking every day before dinner. That lasted until my workouts became more intense, then I started taking days off. I didn't step foot in a gym until a couple months ago (I got the membership for winter running)...I didn't work out just to work out. I did things I enjoyed, like dance classes, yoga, hiking. I still hate going to the gym.
My main goals with fitness revolved around running. I started from scratch, did the C25k program and have kept running since I finished it.
Too elaborate or did I answer your question?

Kitship

You look amazing! Keep up the great work! :drinker:

AggieFan2011

Awesome job! Congrats!

islandjumper

:-) Thanks all!

sunshine421969

That is GREAT!! Congrats to you!!

Annie_Bee70

Awesome effort - very inspiring! I am also 5'7". I gave up sugar and alcohol on 1 Jan. So far 2 kgs down since Christmas :-)

castell5

KUDOS to you! You have the tools and obviously the willpower to do it! I wish you all the success you choose to shoot for! Happy New Year to a SLIM you! Woo Hoo!

Gerald_King

Great loss well done :happy: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

imwithgizmo

Great job!

drlauram

Wow, congrats!!

rainghirl

That's briliant. Well done on sticking with it.

fizzletto

Well done! are those UK clothing sizes or US ones?

KathPearce

I started with MFP on Jan 2nd 2012. My starting weight was 220lbs and I was in a size 16/18. Today I'm at about 164 and a size 8!! So here's hoping for another year as successful as 2012!

You have done an amazing job! This is just the inspiration I needed. I started last year around the same time at 221 and 5'7 I however haven't been as successful. I managed to lose 33lb but unfortunately have gained back just over a 1/3 of it. I have re-committed this year and am determined to be successful. Seeing your results after such similar starting stats is just the boost I needed.
Thank You for sharing.

p.s hope you don't mind but I have friend requested you.

maryannelk

Thanks!

Amazing & very inspiring!! What sort of goals did you do to lose the weight?

I didn't really set concrete goals as far as loss goes...it was more of a 'one day at a time' approach. I had my daily calorie goal and stuck to it, but not so severely that I wasn't happy. I didn't weigh my food or anything so drastic, but I was honest about what I ate. I've taken a few breaks but continued eating sensibly. My ultimate goal is 140 lbs, just another 23.5 away! but I'm flexible about it.
When I first started I had a goal to get rid of sugar...and I kept it up for 3 months. I stopped drinking sugary drinks and even putting sugar in my tea. I had a goal to move every day...so I started walking every day before dinner. That lasted until my workouts became more intense, then I started taking days off. I didn't step foot in a gym until a couple months ago (I got the membership for winter running)...I didn't work out just to work out. I did things I enjoyed, like dance classes, yoga, hiking. I still hate going to the gym.
My main goals with fitness revolved around running. I started from scratch, did the C25k program and have kept running since I finished it.
Too elaborate or did I answer your question?

This is really helpful! I appreciate your candor about moderation. Sounds like you achieved your success and stayed sane and happy at the same time/ Integrating movement that you enjoyed, not just slogging it out on the treadmill day after day, sounds great!

BlackStarlight

Wow you look awesome!! Nice work! Love it!! xx

ravenchick

Great job! You look wonderful.

RevCO30

Awesome job!