53 pounds down w/pics :) first post

MrsBailey149
MrsBailey149 Posts: 248 Member
in Success Stories
I figured today, my birthday, would be a good day to finally figure out how to post pictures and then share my story. Although I am still about 15 pounds away from my goal, I've come along way and am beginning to be quite happy at my reflection in the mirror.

I wish I had better before pictures to really show my progress, but I avoided the camera like crazy. Plus, my scanner is broken so I can't upload any hard copies. Most of my before/after pics lack clothing and are for my eyes only.

I started at 222 pounds in Jan. 2011

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The next two pictures are when I weighed around 190 this summer (just before doing 30 day shred)

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The next pictures show where I am now, between 168-172 (169 as of this morning)

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I am 29 years old, as of today and 5'7.5''

My goal weight is 155, but I'll see when I get there.

What did I do?
I worked out nearly every.single.day. Food is by far my biggest challenge. I'm an emotional eater and a binge eat, so I still deal with that often. I started two years ago (with the calorie counting/working out method of weight loss) and lost 25, then gained back 10. On Jan. 2012 I started the process back up and have lost the other 43 since then. It has come off slow, but it's come off for good! I never used any diet pills, starvation, or any other stupid way of losing weight. Now don't get me wrong, I've tried all that and more, but those never worked. What works is eating healthy and exercising, one day at a time....

I will have to continue this for the rest of my life, so I am finding what works for me so that I am able to keep this up to keep the weight off and to continue to improve my health.

It feel so good to have accomplished something that I have wanted so bad for so long :) I can't wait until the process is over and I can start maintaining!
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  • glahlstedt
    glahlstedt Posts: 308 Member
    you look amazing! wowzers! you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smooched:
  • MrsBailey149
    MrsBailey149 Posts: 248 Member
    Well, a couple pictures got cut short, but still not too bad for my first time!
  • Insanity2bSane
    Insanity2bSane Posts: 204 Member
    Awesome job!
  • jonchew
    jonchew Posts: 239 Member
    Happy birthday, and congratulations on your achievement - you look just great!
    I feel your pain, I'm an emotional/bored/nightime eater, myself - it's always a challenge that I sometimes lose. (Hmmm, like last night!).

    Best of luck to you and your continuing success!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    Congratulations ... you look fabulous and happy!:smile:
  • Jribeiro86
    Jribeiro86 Posts: 108 Member
    AWESOME job, seriously. You look fantastic!! ...And Happy Birthday! :drinker:
  • Kekibird
    Kekibird Posts: 1,122 Member
    Great job, girl. Such an inspiration!!!!

    Happy birthday!!!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    Thats my girl!!!!!!!1 You look so awesome!

    I want you to know, I think you are GORGEOUS, STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS! Even before, but now, you exude confidence, a beaming smiling and you are looking forward to some GREAT THINGS! I couldnt be happier for you Nicole :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    ETA: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • suzafied
    suzafied Posts: 32 Member
    GREAT JOB!!!!! You look Fantastic! Way to go!!!
  • Nina1116
    Nina1116 Posts: 35 Member
    Great job! I'm glad you decided to post! Such an awesome transformation and you are doing it the right way!! Keep it up!
  • ladyonaquest
    ladyonaquest Posts: 605 Member
    GREAT PROGRESS!!! You look AMAZING!! Keep pushing forward and you will be at your goal!
  • MrsBailey149
    MrsBailey149 Posts: 248 Member
    Happy birthday, and congratulations on your achievement - you look just great!
    I feel your pain, I'm an emotional/bored/nightime eater, myself - it's always a challenge that I sometimes lose. (Hmmm, like last night!).

    Best of luck to you and your continuing success!


    I'm not sure I'll EVER get over my emotional eating problem, but I can control it! (most days)

    Congrats on your success as well!
  • MrsBailey149
    MrsBailey149 Posts: 248 Member
    Thats my girl!!!!!!!1 You look so awesome!

    I want you to know, I think you are GORGEOUS, STUNNINGLY GORGEOUS! Even before, but now, you exude confidence, a beaming smiling and you are looking forward to some GREAT THINGS! I couldnt be happier for you Nicole :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

    ETA: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!! :flowerforyou:

    Thanks!!!! :D Couldn't have done it without my fabulous friends on MFP, like you!!
  • heymirth
    heymirth Posts: 448
    I don't want to sound too piggish but you look hot and still have great curves.
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    Happy Birthday, and AWESOME job!!!
  • bsix3
    bsix3 Posts: 291
    Awesomeness! It's great to see your hard work and dedication pay off. Congrats.
  • Myndi73
    Myndi73 Posts: 270
    You were beautiful before...after...WOWZERS! You're gorgeous!
    Congrats and Happy Birthday!
  • wildcard29
    wildcard29 Posts: 322 Member
    You look amazing. Congrats on your sucess
  • nhlgeezer
    nhlgeezer Posts: 14 Member
    That's amazing! I just started this and this is very inspiring. Thanks for your story!
  • JillybeanJamaica
    JillybeanJamaica Posts: 3
    So awesome!!!!! You've motivated me to stay on track. I too want to lose 50+ pounds. This is great to see and hear about! And Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day!
  • ferrahcn
    ferrahcn Posts: 65
    Happy birthday!!! You look fantastic!
  • cindiva65
    cindiva65 Posts: 335 Member
    Great job. I have similar goals at the same height!
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    wow congrats! you look great! I think you look great either way honestly, you're gorgeous!! You look a lot happier and confident in the newer ones and you should be SO proud of where you've come! Hope to look as good as you do one day!
  • kaee13
    kaee13 Posts: 15
    You look amazing! What an inspiration. Thank you for posting.
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Incredible transformation girl!!! You look amazing and were beautiful in ALL your pics!! Way to GO!! :drinker:
  • keishag14
    keishag14 Posts: 1 Member
    Happy Birthday and THANKS for the inspiration!!!!
  • dls1957
    dls1957 Posts: 34 Member
    Happy Birthday! You look great. I do have a couple of questions. How many calories did you eat a day, net? What kind of exercises did you do? I am on my 8th day of the 30 day shred and can only hope to get some of your results.
  • MrsBailey149
    MrsBailey149 Posts: 248 Member
    I don't want to sound too piggish but you look hot and still have great curves.

    Naw, not "piggish"...what girl doesn't like to hear that!? I do like my curves, which is why about 15 pounds less will be the furthest I'll go down.
    Thanks ;)
  • tjones122288
    tjones122288 Posts: 4
    Happy Belated Birthday! Wow, I am so proud of you. I too am a emotional and binge eater. How do you deal with it and what kind of food do you eat. Do you eat smaller portions. Do you utilize the calaries you gain back from exercise or you stick to MFP specific calorie goal? Soory for asking so many questions but I feel I have someone I can relate to. What kept you from getting discouraged?
  • ladybugp8
    ladybugp8 Posts: 9
    wow you look amazing congratulations on all your weight loss!

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