my 50lbs loss

Louroll87

hey everyone
my name is lou, im 25 years old...i'm a mummy to a 2 1/2 year old lil boy
i went over due by 14 days (so 42 weeks!!) and then it took him nearly 3 days to get out :O
i'd put on 4 stone in weight during my pregnancy, as to be honest i was just greedy, my cravings were pink/blue fizzy bottles (the big ones!) and then later in pregnancy chinese food!
After i'd had him, i relaxed into just eating what i wanted, so my starting weight was around 16 stone/ 220lbs
I'm 5ft 10 1/2 so i was at my heaviest a size 18, but felt a whole load bigger, because of my actual weight, i checked on my BMI one day and saw that i was classed as obese that broke my heart as i've always been quite slim...so my journey began!
I started by using MFP, and having the motivation of not wanting to be a "fat bride" so in the first few months i was losing up to 3/4lbs in a week!
I got to my wedding day, weighing 13 stone 7lbs...and fitting into my size 14 dress
I continued on following MFP, walking everywhere for exercise (we don't drive!)

So now i've hit the 50lbs loss mark and i'm wanting to lose about another 7-10lbs, and tone up (as i have the wobbly, saggy belly/boobs/bum!)

It is possible to lose weight, i did it by using MFP and walking, instead of bussing it everywhere

Good luck to everyone
xxxx

Amellej

Great job on your weight loss! I also gained 4 stones during my pregancy and didnt realise how big i had gotten till i saw 16 stone on the scale! so far i am down 3 stones hoping to lose another 2 stone, i'm 5'5".
Well done!

scot1026

Congratulations! Reading success stories like yours is what motivates me the most. Keep it up and stay on track!

sukifr

Hey well done - you are very inspiring!!

I also gained 4 stone when pregnant - unfortunately my 'baby' turns 21yrs old in May!!! :-)

It always spurns me on when I see someone achieving their goals - good luck on the final part of your journey, you look absolutely amazing and I'm really proud of you!! :-)

Louroll87

Awww thanks to everyone for getting back to me Honestly, it can be done For me it was seeing that word "obese" and reality hit...Something needs to be done!
Happy 21st birthday to your baby by the way
Thanks again everyone

Hbazzell

Awesome job Darling!!!!!

beadybliss

Super story!

I was surprised at how many calories were in my Weight Watcher weekly track! No wonder I wasn't losing weight! Nevermind, I am here now and will lose this last 20 pounds and seeing the calories you actual eat really does make a difference.

Go you! enjoy your skinny self.

Artillerybabe

Well done such a positive inspiration I am just starting out on the same journey having gained well over 4 stone during pregnancy and allowing the comfort eating to continue into 2 years of my sons life! Cant Wait for the moment I can be in your position!
Great Results

harrisonsmum

Excellent job!

I also gained 4 stone during pregnancy. My cravings were chocolate milkshakes, hot curries and chilli lime pickle.
My little boy is 2 in April, and I'm still carrying these lbs. Not good.

I went down 8lbs and have gained 1 back this week.

Well done for losing the lbs for your wedding. Congratulations!!

Louroll87

I'm so grateful for all the wonderful feedback, and to hear about people who are in the same boat as me, make me realise what i've accomplished
i still don't feel slim, as i've got wobbly bits and jiggly bits that i didnt have before pg...BUT i'm on the last little road of my journey, and i will get that bod back

please don't ever give up, mistakes do happen- i gave in to those choccie bars/crisps many, many times on my journey...but i then went on to become stronger; i took pics of myself at different stages to show what i'd done, and how much i'd lost (for myself more than anyone else!!)
I'm a very ambitious person and i strive for perfection, which obviously doesn't exist...that's my problem!!

Confidence is what i need to build now, so any tips on building confidence after losing weight would be a great help

jotti101

Hi, Well done you !

Its great to read your strory and I think others so get motivated by what you have done. I too have just started on the weight loss plan again and have so far lost just under 4KGS. I started the first week of Jan so its still early days for me but I have got the right attitiude and this is being motivated by reading stories like yours.

Keep it up.

Jotti101