This is what 6 months of dedication looks like

blondeee40

Absolutely amazing!!!!!GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!! Wonderful job! You seem to be so much happier!!!:drinker:

fattyfoodie

All I can say is WOW. Awesome dedication. You deserve it!

jporter2004

Wow, you do not look 163 lbs.....Great job and thanks for sharing with us

emobarbie7

Drivers License weight....hahaha awesome. You look fantastic girl, keep up the good work!

mandy9779

You look AMAZING! Way to go!

Zekela

Good job! You even look younger!

Tinkerbell1010

you are stunning before and your smiling is just shining brighter in your after !! BTW, love the dresses Congratulations to you !

happyheart15

You are beautiful before and after.

junebaby21

Drivers License weight....hahaha awesome. You look fantastic girl, keep up the good work!

The women on here have commented on this a lot. I guess we all lie on our DL :laugh: I am maybe the most proud to say I am -7lbs from the number on there!

SarahBeth0625

Wow, you are gorgeous! You look amazing! Great job!

imchicbad

Nice job,

caterpillardreams

Thanks for your post. I must say your words encouraged me to go the extra mile today. Just looking at your pictures and realizing she must have worked hard to get there, so Now Im going for it, once again.

SinomenJen

Thanks so much for sharing your post came on the right day at the right time and in the right direction...EXACTLY what I was sitting here pondering!

junebaby21

Thanks so much for sharing your post came on the right day at the right time and in the right direction...EXACTLY what I was sitting here pondering!

So glad to hear. Just trying to pay it forward.

alexiaans

Today is the 6th month anniversary of my joining MFP. It has been a life changer.

I have never had low self esteem, but I was in denial about how I looked. I did not believe that I was overweight, but I did know I was out of shape and I wasn’t conscious of my food choices. Looking back at my pictures, I am amazed at how I looked.

THEN: I started this journey at 198 pounds on September 21, 2012. 32 BMI. Chest/waist/hips measured at 40-36-44.
NOW: Today, on March 21, 2013, I have lost 35 pounds. My current weight is 163 and BMI is 26. At my last measurement, my CWH were 39-30-39.

I have lost 6 dress sizes, 5 pant sizes, 2 shirt sizes, 1 shoe size (yup!), 1 belt size
I have gained more energy and a longer, healthier life.

When I made the decision to live a healthier life, I jumped right in by working out 4-5 times a week, even if it was just going for a 30 minute walk. My favorite exercise in the beginning was water aerobics, because it was a low pressure class that made me excited to go to the gym. Today I am active in many group fitness classes, but my favorite is kickboxing. I work out 6 days a week and plan all of my meals ahead of time. I have a major love affair with the Stairmaster (something I never thought I’d say). I am starting to train for my first 5k.

Here are some of my stats:
9/21/12: Started MFP @ 198 lbs / 32 BMI
10/1/12: Joined gym
10/21/12: -10 lbs (188 lbs)
11/3/12: Achieved "Overweight" BMI (29.9)
11/10/12: -15 lbs (183 lbs)
12/9/12: - 20 lbs (178 lbs)
1/2/13: Got a Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor
1/4/13: -25 lbs (173 lbs)
2/4/2013: Achieved driver license weight (170 lbs)
2/7/2013: -30 lbs (168 lbs)
3/16/2013: -35 lbs (163 lbs)

My MFP friends have continually given me excellent advice. I bounced ideas off of them every time I hit a plateau or have a general question. I want to especially thank @fortebelle_verna for her unending commitment to her healthy lifestyle and her MFP friends. I saw her burning 1000+ calories with each gym visit, and I thought there was no way I would ever be able to accomplish that. She told me to start by aiming for a 500 calorie burn with every visit to the gym, which I thought was crazy!! But slowly I started to work my way up – and now I am burning 1000+ calories several days a week. Thank you, Verna. You have been my northern star, and I hope to pay it forward to my MFP friends.

Although the scale does not define me, I am the happiest I remember being.

I now see that what you put in your body affects your daily life. I don’t have a goal weight, although my ticker does say 50 lbs. I would like to be in the “Healthy” BMI range, which is still in another 7 lbs.

I was encouraged by my MFP friends to make this post, and I hope it has inspired someone. Blessings to you on your journey!

BEFORE PICS:




AFTER PICS:

You are amazing! BF% are a load of crap in my opinion, get low but not being in the range isn't a measure of how well you've done. I mean look at your progress and that bod! You rock!

junebaby21

A lot of you are saying to disregard the BMI, but I get a nice discount from my insurance if in the "Healthy" range. I am trying to achieve it for myself AND my pocketbook :happy:

Megatoine

STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! GREAT JOB GIRL!

joleenl

Good job. You are beautiful. Very inspiring.

MelyndaWaldner

You look gorgeous

Cherese1983

Awesome work!!! Very pretty either way That gives me hope!!

mizshyne

That's amazing! you're very inspiring...keep it up I would like to see more of your progress ))))

gioisa75

Great Job!

nerdehgirl

You look freakin' fantastic! Great job!

4d9r

You. Look. Great! Congratulations!

jbruck1973

Your results are absolutely stunning. Congratulations!

I agree with the posters who say that the BF% charts are not an accurate reflection of what's really going on with your body. I would look at you and NEVER guess you are at 163. More like 130. You've obviously worked really hard on developing a lot of good muscle.

Your stats are almost identical to mine. When I started less than a month ago, my waist was 35 inches and my hips were 45 inches. I too kind of lived in denial...until one day I saw myself naked in the mirror. UGH! What an eye-opener! So in the past 25 days, I have lost 1 inch off of my waist and 1.5 inches off of my hips, and I've lost 5 pounds. Not a lot...but enough to keep the stamina going with a positive attitude! Good progress leads to good visions of the future.

You look AMAZING, and your clothes are adorable. Congratulations again!

SunShyne200

Wowwy wow, you looke great!

gracielynn1011

You look awesome! Your confidence in your after pictures is shining thru!

phatty4dayz

This is great and you look fantastic!!! Thanks for including so many details in the original post. It really helps to put things into prospective and show that you just chipped away at it until you achieved big results. Again, awesome job!!

mzjessicaxo

amazing work!!!!! You look fabulous!

hydelaa

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!