73 lbs down - only 14 more to go!!

ashmorgstraws

I started this journey on September 11th, 2012, weighing in at 232 lbs. I was not happy with myself - the way I looked, or felt. I hated going shopping, I hated trying on clothes...I just didn't like myself at all.

So, I decided to do something about it. I started eating less and working out. I worked out 3-5 days a week, eating anywhere from 1300-1400 calories a day - counting the calories I ate and burned.

I currently have stopped counting my calories and worry more about eating the right things, not about the counting of the calories that are being consumed. (I've actually been losing more again since stopping the counting calories).

I weigh 159 lbs right now, and am hoping to get to 145, but I'd be happy with 150, too. I'm 5'5", so my healthy weight is 150.

Here are the befores and afters.

Before

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232 lbs




Current ---- 159 lbs




My advice for you all is to keep going! It's not always easy, but the end is going to be such a sweet reward. You will know that you accomplished something great. We ALL deserve the right to be healthy. So get out there and do something about it.

Go...Be Healthy

ashmorgstraws

Sherrylynn69

Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?

ashmorgstraws

Way to go. Did you exercise alot? and watch calories?

Thanks! I started out exercising 3-4 times a week, doing about 20-30 minutes of exercise. I currently work out usually 5-6 times a week, doing 45 minutes to an hour because now my body can handle a lot more than it could before. I love it, actually. It's become a habit and I hope that I never ever break it.

erinroro

You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :happy:

ashmorgstraws

You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Weigh (ha!) to go!!! What a success story you are - you make me feel like I can do it too!! Thank you!:flowerforyou: :happy:

Awww, no! Thank you! Your kind words made my day!!

kizzyb1977

Great post! I am also 232 looking to get down to 145, keep posting when you hit your goal so I can see how I will turn out!!

You look GREAT!! :-)

llmcconnell

You look awesome and so much happier!!

KristenRidl

GIRL!! You are so amazing. You inspire me daily. WAY TO ROCK IT!!!

SaraVance27

Great job! You look amazing!

ashmorgstraws

Thanks everyone!!!

Lunarokra

You look great, way to go on your achievement.

ashmorgstraws

Thank you!!!

ArataCPA

Hi, way to go, you are such an inspiration for those of us just starting out!

Did "My Fitness Pal" help you the whole way? Also, did you encounter problems with loose, saggy skin?

doin_it

Congratulations..you look great!!

Armyantzzz

Keep going... Your goal is waiting for you! Congratulations!!

elemkc

You look fantastic!! It's amazing how thin your face and neck area look. Keep it up, you're almost there. Just in time for summer too!!

SexyLovinmeCook

You look so amazing...Definitely keep doing what you doing...It is working!

califeisagift

You look completely amazing and healthy! CONGRATULATIONS! So very well done!

ashmorgstraws

Thanks ya'll!

staceymoyer1

Thanks for sharing, you look amazing! Keep up the great work!

AmandaReimer1

Congrats! You look great!

ThirdEyeOpen

You look awesome!!!!!!! way to motivate!!!! ♥ keep it up

borninbcn

you look amazing, well done!!

Ashshell

You look great! My goal is to lose 72lbs in 7 months (222 -> 150) so I love seeing success stories of those who have done just that!

mreilly73

You look really great! Congratulations!!!

MamaTop

You are me! I am 237 right now and 5'5 ... I am so excited to see how 150 looks on someone 5'5 !

Way to go!! Thanks for the inspiration!

kmchambers64

Wow! You look great! Way to inspire those of us on our way.

ashmorgstraws

Thanks everyone!!!

chrishobbit

Mega respect! Wow you have done so well. What an inspiration !

MensEtSalvere2013

This post gives me hope I used to weight 210-215 pounds and now I'm 154. . My goal weight is 130 as of right now. Thanks for posting and congratulations!