One Month Progress Pictures

sarahsunshine1217

Ok so recently I hit my breaking poing with how I was feeling about myself and my eating habits were out of control. I knew that eating helathy and exercising alone was not going to help me because I felt like I have been trying my whole life. Knowing that my overeating was linked to my emotions I decided I was going to get all the help I could get and that once I was open and accepted that I had a problem it would be easier to deal with things.
So started going to overeaters anonymous, seeing a therapist, a nutrionist, counting every single thing I ate, planned every meal and snack the night before and started working out three times a week. In the last couple weeks I have increased my workouts and I do not eat all of my exercise cals back but most of them.
I have cut out refined sugar by about 95%, stopped drinking, eat whole grains proteins and try to only eat healthy carbs. All I can say is why didn't I try this sooner.
Some people (including me) fail and try and fail and try and for me I knew I needed more and I needed professional help.
It is kind of rediculous but in one month I have dropped 28 lbs. I feel incredible! I know I will start to plateau at any day but I am not worried about it I just have to take it one day at a time.
I think the most shocking part for me was realizing how much I was actually eating before to keep me at this weight and continue to gain.
I feel like I dont have to hide anymore and everyday I wake up with a smile on my face, I don't cry all the time feeling sorry for myself and I am actually happy. This is only the beginning of an amazing journey and I can only say it is so worth it but the it is your decision you have to want it.
Thanks for listening
I took progress pics this morning and was pretty shocked lol.

shae68143

Way to go, in all aspects - keep up the great work

yusineddy

You are doing a great job, congrats on your success so far, you have a nice looking waist there! WTG!!!

SadKitty27

Wow that's a pretty noticeable difference in just one month - kudos!

upnorthmj77

That is really awesome, keep working towards your goals, as I believe too that you really have to "want it"!

Ivey05131980

You look great, friend!!

d3gus

Well done.. it's pretty hard to put yourself out there ( I know at this point I wouldn't want to expose the world to my pictures ( even with clothes on ! lol )) You are doing fabulously well - keep going the goal to reach is happiness in yourself for the rest of your life, whatever the number on the scale may say. x

MNA76

Amazing progress!!! You are doing so well!

sarahsunshine1217

Thanks everyone. Its not easy to post the pictures but when I look thru the forums it is very inspiring to see others pictures and maybe I can inspire too Besides I have nothing to hide anymore lol

LosinItAll2012

That is fantastic!!! Good for you for taking control of your life like that!! This is serious dedication!!!

Good luck with your goals!!! :flowerforyou:

d3gus

A great mindset just wish i was as brave.... maybe soon - take care and keep up the good work ps: I cut out the 'bad' carbs and just eat the the healthy ones and it too seems to work for me ( lost 23lb in 8 weeks ) x

edennew

Wow! What a difference! Your stomach is half the size it was- great job and keep it up lady!

mmddwechanged

Well done! What a difference. I have just discovered the power of picture taking myself, keep up the good work:)

dixiewhiskey

Nice!

lpekny

What a difference!! Keep up the good work!!

jamielee760

Such an amazing change!! Keep it up girl!!

Whipppets

This is a great story.. Keep it up.

mohanj

Oh! WOW! 28 lbs in a month. Unbelievable. I am so happy you took control of your life and reaping the benefit. Wish you all the success in your journey. Congratulations.

vanessa_m76

Wow! Awesome!! Congrats!! I've been trying to eat healthier too. I just started working out as well. Can you share some meal examples with us? That can help me and others to know what to eat.

PS. You are welcomed and encouraged to add me. I'd love to see your future progress. You are an inspiration.

beautifulregardless

Danggg girl, you look goood!!

marykpfist

That's an amazing loss! You have oviously worked very hard!
Keep up the good work!

sarahsunshine1217

Thanks everyone,
My typical meals are
Breakfast- greek yogurt, hardboiled egg and a banana
snack-almonds
lunch- tuna or sliced turkey breast with cucumbers and a cheddar cheese stick
snack-apple with string cheese
dinner- chicken, fish or flank steak with a TON of veggies. I eat all the veggies first.
snack-sugar free pudding cup or 6 triscuits or lowfat cottage cheese.
I try to eat everything no later than 6 pm.
I put a tea bag in my water and drink about 7 liters a day lol.
I do adjust serving sizes daily to make sure I consume what I need to reach my goal
Hope this helps

vmckenzie82

ok besides stating the obvious of how great you look, i just wanted to say i LOVE your tatoo!!!! i want one that wraps around too...maybe when im more comfortable with myself

Ashwee87

Awesome results!! Keep up the good work!!

laurelderry

Awesome progress!!!!

soccermom1013

Absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work!!

Fit_French

nice job! great success so far! just keep at it and stay with it for the long haul and you'll get where you want to be!

lizlkbg

Oh my gosh, that is a SIGNIFICANT difference!! You should feel so proud!!

fitmelinda7

You've done an amazing job...keep it up......you are definitely on the right track!

crksmith1976

wow!:bigsmile: Good job! keep up the positive attitude and the good work.

amayitux

Hi there! Your befor pic could be my (body) twin! Your progress is very encouraging! Mind telling me how tall are you? I am just 5'3", maybe you are taller than me?