60 pounds down . . . with pictures ;)

berlynn_j
berlynn_j Posts: 299 Member
in Success Stories
I really enjoy looking at success stories and watching people change their lives and bodies for the better. I thought about waiting until I was done losing weight to post but I'm really happy with how far I've come along, even though I still have a little ways to go.

So I'm being a little post happy, BUT I hit 60 pounds down and I'm pretty excited, so here we go (I've posted some of these pictures before so sorry for the repeats, I don't have a lot, and I promise not to post again til I reach that final goal ;):

This past June I finally got tired of feeling so uncomfortable in my body. I also tipped the scales at 211 (I'm 5'6), which was the biggest I had EVER been and I just couldn't take it anymore. I started eating much better, I joined this site right away, and I started the couch to 5k program.

I've had a lot of NSV's along the way. I ran a 5k in 32:21 (I had never run before unless I had someone chasing me with a chainsaw). I went on to run a 8k at Busch Gardens in 54:14 and I am now training for a half marathon at the beginning of March.

So here are some pics. I would like to lose some more and work on toning up, but I am very happy with how far I've come. Thanks for all the support, you guys rock!!! I honestly wouldn't have stuck with it, without the support I've received on this site.

Here is me at about 205, after I already started MFP and running, down about 6 pounds (and yes, I was less than thrilled about having my picture taken, thus the facial expression):
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This is about 186, well into the C25K program:
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This is me at 170, getting ready to go to my 10 year reunion (I'm getting old, ha):
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At a math conference for work in October, around 163 in jeans that fit!!
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Right before Christmas (with my baby Gus!) at around 155 pounds
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And finally, getting ready to go out this past Saturday night, at 151 (I was feeling brave lol)
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Thanks for reading and I wish you all the best in your journey!!!!
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  • berlynn_j
    berlynn_j Posts: 299 Member
    Bump: Show me some love peoples ;)
  • misslaurie75
    misslaurie75 Posts: 15 Member
    You look amazing! I am so proud of you! I am just starting out but have a similar goal and plan on doing the c25k, too! Congrats!!
  • katrien1
    katrien1 Posts: 29 Member
    Well done, you look great :)
  • Scottish_Lass
    Scottish_Lass Posts: 76
    Wow, you look great! Also, cute dog! Where can I get me one of those? :laugh:

    Seriously, though, you should be proud of yourself :flowerforyou:
  • 0shuna0ma
    0shuna0ma Posts: 7
    wonderul! Congrats - you ought to be proud of yourself, you deserve it!
  • shaxnax
    shaxnax Posts: 87 Member
    Wooot! Congratulations!
  • 228lrt
    228lrt Posts: 49 Member
    Fantastic Job!! You look great!!
  • heather_huggins
    heather_huggins Posts: 194 Member
    you look really good! congrats on your progress!! :)
  • Yaya1976
    Yaya1976 Posts: 357 Member
    Good job, you look great. Congrats on all your hard work. Losing 60 lbs is no joke!!! :drinker:
  • jg4ever
    jg4ever Posts: 85 Member
    You looks amazing way to go
  • AzPie
    AzPie Posts: 21 Member
    So inspiring! You lost that weight pretty quickly too - you must've really run a tight ship! You look beautiful!
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
    You look beyond amazing!!! Please add me as a friend. I have lost 30, gained 10. I have been logging for well over a year!!!
  • kiesha23
    kiesha23 Posts: 16
    Oooh love this! You look incredible. I'm always a fan of seeing girls my size/build lose weight, gets me extra motivated. I just think....oooh, so that's what I'll look like! Great job!
  • PaulaDygert
    PaulaDygert Posts: 148 Member
    You look great! Good job
  • strongandhealthy78
    strongandhealthy78 Posts: 90 Member
    You look fantastic! Go you!!! :)
  • julekinz
    julekinz Posts: 80 Member
    WOW!! That's so amazing, and you look absolutely FABULOUS!! It's so inspiring!
  • tomwatso
    tomwatso Posts: 1,304 Member
    Great last picture. You look happier. Great job all the way around.
  • jennine611
    jennine611 Posts: 14
    You are such an inspiration! You look fabulous. YOU should be VERY proud of yourself!
  • martinah4
    martinah4 Posts: 583 Member
    You look great!
  • tutti777
    tutti777 Posts: 72
    You look wonderful! You should toot your own horn. Thanks for sharing the story and pictures. You're a beautiful young lady....
  • laurenellenmarie
    laurenellenmarie Posts: 331 Member
    I was going to be like everyone else and be like "Dayummmm girl you sexy but then I was like Oh! She has a Weiner Dog!" Me too. :)
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    Wow! You look great! Keep up the great work!
  • iryshjones
    iryshjones Posts: 79 Member
    you look fabulous!!
  • Michshellars
    Michshellars Posts: 155
    You look terrific! Congratulations on your weight loss success! :happy:
  • AmyH724
    AmyH724 Posts: 31 Member
    You look amazing!!! I hope to follow in your footsteps!! : )
  • needles85365
    needles85365 Posts: 491 Member
    wow, you look great
  • yenni761
    yenni761 Posts: 1 Member
    Incredible. you look great.
  • skinnybetch78
    skinnybetch78 Posts: 34 Member
    You have amazing collar bones! Beautiful!
  • Timby1
    Timby1 Posts: 294 Member
    So proud of you my pal. You've inspired me in the running area (it's your fault I'm running now). You've done so well. Keep it up, honey!:flowerforyou:
  • Mariecan2013
    Mariecan2013 Posts: 2
    Awesome....you go girl!

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