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I have lost 53 pounds since joining MyfitnessPal

ladydruna
ladydruna Posts: 8 Member
edited January 19 in Success Stories
I started in September and progress pics really helped keep me motivated, so I figured I would share mine with you!
Most of my weight loss is from counting calories and staying within my limits. I didn't really start exercising until about 6 weeks ago.
I noticed my weight has stayed pretty much the same since I have. I am assuming it is because muscle weighs more that fat. I must admit, its been a little harder to stay focused since hitting this plateau but I am hoping working out more vigorously will give me the results I want. I hope this inspires someone to stick with it! It has not been easy but it has been worth it!

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  • autopilot_on
    autopilot_on Posts: 388
    Wow, what a transformation! You look amazing. I share a similar story with the weight thing. I haven't lost any weight for almost 3 months now but I'm working hard and building muscle. Thank you for sharing. I feel inspired.
  • sreed016
    sreed016 Posts: 97 Member
    Great job! How tall are you?
  • mzjessicaxo
    mzjessicaxo Posts: 330 Member
    Great work! You look awesome
  • adenium11
    adenium11 Posts: 173 Member
    You look fantastic! Good Work!
  • MarielleVert
    MarielleVert Posts: 18 Member
    You look wonderful. Thanks for the picture mottivation! keep up the great work!
  • crabbok
    crabbok Posts: 66 Member
    Very nice! You are looking great!
  • NHoughton13
    NHoughton13 Posts: 303
    You look great! I also get motivation from the success stories, so thank you!
  • phillrachel
    phillrachel Posts: 36
    Great Work.
  • DMUND
    DMUND Posts: 299 Member
    AMAZING!!! You look younger! Great job.
  • TinaCleg
    TinaCleg Posts: 87
    You look awesome! What great work ! :smile:
  • ladydruna
    ladydruna Posts: 8 Member
    I am 5'5"


    Thanks everyone for all the support!
  • famousmel
    famousmel Posts: 149 Member
    I love the look on your face! It screams "yeah, I did this"! Nice work.
  • bahamamomma18
    bahamamomma18 Posts: 6 Member
    i think thats soo awesome!!!!:smile: is there somewhere to go for ideas on low calorie meals, I have a large family....
  • nhouse3417
    nhouse3417 Posts: 105
    You look amazing!!! Younger even! :) Thank you for posting!
  • calippincott
    calippincott Posts: 7 Member
    Congrats! I am on the same juourney and am at the same starting point you were. My goal is 50lbs. What changes did you make to your diet?
  • mrsna
    mrsna Posts: 195 Member
    Outstanding work!! Make sure to measure and take progress pictures. The scales don't tell the whole story. I can often see changes in my measurements and progress pictures when I can 't see progress on the scales. It has helped to keep me motivated when I don't see the scales moving! Stay strong!
  • ladydruna
    ladydruna Posts: 8 Member
    i think thats soo awesome!!!!:smile: is there somewhere to go for ideas on low calorie meals, I have a large family....

    When I cook meals for the family, I usually make mine a separate lower fat and calorie version of what they are eating. I limit my intake of sugars, rice, potatoes, breads or pastas because they use up my calories too fast. Instead I try and substitute with other veggies. For instance, when I make spaghetti, I use a sugar free sauce with venison on chunks on roasted zucchini with a little parmesan. Whereas the guys get noodles. Sometimes they will crossover to the darkside and eat mom's "diet food" lol. They love pizza on cauliflower crust! Most of my healthy recipes I find on Pinterest.
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
    You look great! I have heard the last few pounds are the hardest to get off. I have been told lifting weights is really good.
  • MsipiGRITS
    MsipiGRITS Posts: 128 Member
    Absolutely inspiring!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    Wow, you look amazing! Congrats on a great job...keep using the pictures when you feel down. You're doing fine!
  • Pamela_June
    Pamela_June Posts: 317 Member
    That is just wonderful!!! Keep up the great work!
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Damn, girl, you look awesome. Great work
  • dmkirk28
    dmkirk28 Posts: 75 Member
    WOW, awesome transformation! What an inspiration!
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Fantastic achievement!! Congrats.
  • QueenofComeBacks
    QueenofComeBacks Posts: 165 Member
    you look great!
  • sitastar2004
    sitastar2004 Posts: 77 Member
    Congrats! Thanks for sharing. Before and after pics are very motivating.
  • Trueray
    Trueray Posts: 1,189 Member
    Who that girl! Smokin! Well done and congrats :)
  • carray250
    carray250 Posts: 43
    you look great!
  • upnorthmj77
    upnorthmj77 Posts: 38 Member
    OMG awesome!! You look fabulous! Inspires me and gives me hope!!
  • olyabe
    olyabe Posts: 36
    Looking fantastic!

    I must say, you were carrying your weight very gracefully at 200.. I would never have guessed you are 5'5' and 200 in the first pic, and you look a lot skinnier than and average 140 in the second shot! Congratulations!
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