40 pounds lost (Before & After Picture)

jessmastrilli · February 2013

So I was looking at old pictures and came across the first one from back in 2009. I was 19 years old and about 175 pounds. I did no physical activity and had a desk job. I was never really that big until I moved in with my now husband and learned how to cook and bake. I wore 13 size jeans, and usually a large-extra large shirt. I went on weight watchers and lost about 25 pounds. Then I found this site and lost another 15 pounds.

This second picture is from October on my Florida Trip. I weighed between 135-140. I began running in September 2012, and ran my first 5k race in November. I will be running in a 10k in April and a half marathon in October. I am seriously in the best shape since I was 8 years old. I am in a size 8 jeans, and can wear medium shirts. My goals now are to lower my body fat percentage and just get lean muscle. Feel free to add me as a friend

karabff · February 2013

Fantastic job keep up the good work

aairs1 · February 2013

Great job! You are an inspiration!

the_mediumest_loser · February 2013

That is seriously awesome! Great work!

Skeebee · February 2013

Great job!!!! you look great!!:drinker:

amandapye78 · February 2013

You looke great good job!

Lorri1957 · February 2013

You look wonderful!

joslynlpribble · February 2013

You look awesome! Great job! Getting fit this early in your life will lead to a long, healthy one. Congrats!

Caged_Heat · February 2013

Terrific job! And the best part is you are young and have a whole life to live healthy!

Great job for taking it upon yourself to change. Hard work isn't it? There are no magic cures, just common sense and hard work.

Now go out there and enjoy!

4Elyse2012 · February 2013

Very inspirational! Keep up the good work! I hope to be in your place someday soon.

ndnmomma · February 2013

Your doing an excellent job. I know this site has been a big reason for my weight loss. Keep up the great work!

mommy3fit · February 2013

you look awesome!! great job!

M_lifts · February 2013

You look great! good luck for your 10k and half!

BobbyJo28 · February 2013

Very inspirational story and great job! :-) Thanks for sharing

vjohn04 · February 2013

You look great! So happy to have you on my FL!!!

Congrats, Beautiful!

HandyASH · February 2013

You look great keep it up!!!!!

StefPayne · February 2013

You look great!! You have worked so hard and I hope that you are seeing your payoff!!

maryannelk · February 2013

You look so happy and healthy! Congrats!

SarahCW1979 · February 2013

YAY JESS!!! Well done, you look amazing!

sarahbw22 · February 2013

Yay Jess!!!! Look at you!!! Awesome job!!

jooonesy · February 2013

I'm just seeing this because I was pretty MIA for the weekend. Simply AMAZING!!!!! :happy:

Great job and keep up the good work! Nothing like seeing some progress to motivate you to keep going!