2/3 of the way there! 50 lbs. lost with pic

andreajp

Here goes nothing. I started out at the beginning of August 2012 weighing 225 lbs. I have lost 50 and would like to lose 25 more. I'm 5'7" and 52 years old (Yikes I am putting it all out there, aren't I?).

I have been overweight for a long time. I was thin until I had kids (they are 26 & 27 so I really can't blame it on baby weight anymore) and then the weight just started creeping on. About 14 years ago I lost 60 pounds and kept it off for a few years then it started creeping back on.

So in August I just decided it was time - so I logged into MFP and started tracking my food. I am diligent about doing it. I make a meal, eat it, log it. After losing about 15 lbs. I started walking. When I hit 30 lbs. I started running. I'm up to 2.5 miles (all at one time!) and hope to run in a 5K in March. Running is really the only exercise I like but I'm going to start some overall training next week.

It hasn't been easy but I can also say it really hasn't been hard either. I just made up my mind that I was not going on a diet - I was going to change the way I treated myself.

Anyway just wanted to share my accomplishment. (hope the pic thing works - if not I'll be right back...)

khyman

Wow. You look great. We've got about the same stats - I'm 52 as well - so you've given me hope.

Dwells9496

Wow! You look incredible.

skykill99

I love that comment of yours...

" I just made up my mind that I was not going on a diet - I was going to change the way I treated myself."

Good for you for staying strong!

kali31337

Great job!!!

Sambytheway82

You look amazing congrats x

adry20

Wow! You look amazing!

gaylynn35

Wonderful!!! You are doing amazing!!! Congratulations!!

Sharon91606

Good job - I am 5'6" tall - I have lost 43 got 50 more to go - nice work - you long wonderful and younger. Always a plus

mariposaflutterby

congratulations! looking fantastic. You look so young too!

maryannelk

You look great! And so much younger! Love your attitude about lifestyle!

KeepGoingRhonda

Congratulaions ! You look fantastic! :flowerforyou:

lesliemcq

Very motivational! Thanks for sharing!

MelisaBegins

You look absolutely fantastic! Huge change. I am 5'7" also and have 25 pounds left to lose (have lost 10 so far). I just joined MFP and would love to follow your progress!

andersonjo0306

An example of how determination works. You rock

alphabetsoup2013

What a wonderful and totally inspiring story. I turn 50 this year and I've also decided it's time. Thank you for helping to keep me motivated by being a living example of success.

2manyhats

Super job!!!!

teaspoon43

you look amazing - very inspirational

mmddwechanged

beautiful!

mumreeder

Amazing progress - well done

glahlstedt

you go girl! you look so much happier and healthier. your inside's must be smiling, because of all the changes you have made. So happy for you.....you should be very proud of your new body!

andreajp

Thank you everyone! I was going to add if anyone wants to add me as a friend feel free.

I was also going to add that my eating philosophy is not to deny myself anything. I eat whatever I want - just not AS much as I want. This seems to work to keep me satisfied and not feel like I have to sacrifice anything.

I also almost always eat back my exercise calories. In fact that probably motivates me more to run than anything. I can eat more!

Otter1422

Way to go!

elisa123gal

You look really good...a big difference. thanks for sharing and inspiring us that just sticking with it works!

Cullinanmarti

OMG you are stunning!!!