12 weeks, 32.6lbs down, down 2 pant sizes! (w/ pic)

samanthajade124

So, let me start off by saying that I am not to my goal yet. I still have about 70lbs to go before I hit that.

A bit about me: I'm 22, 5'8" and I started my weight loss journey on Feb 18th when I was at 262.2lbs .... I had a rude awakening when I went home to visit my family earlier in Feb and saw the family photos.... :noway: I was shocked that I had let myself go so much. Now let me say that I have been through a lot more life changing events than most people go through their entire lives... but I'm not looking for pity. I knew I had to take charge and do something about it. So I did. I'd tried other fad diets in the past and always was trying to lose weight for other people and never made it more than a week or two. This time it's for myself, and I refuse to let myself down!

I started off by just tracking my food and reducing my calories slightly and doing about 30 mins of cardio along with 15 mins of lifting some weights 5 times a week. I was losing at a decent pace and I felt great. Stupidly, I didn't take starting measurements. I wish I had! I've worked my way up to 60-90 mins of cardio and an average of 30 minutes of lifting weights, plus some random ab exercises when I'm done 5-6 times a week (And after 5 years of not running...I can now run a mile in under 10 minutes!) I'm not going to tell you what my "secret" is... I have done a lot of different types of workouts, experimenting with what works for me and what doesn't. All I know is that I am putting my health as my main priority and that I find time to work out no matter what I have going on. I allow myself to have the foods I want, but definitely in moderation. I make it work into my daily calories and workout.

Anyways, I wanted to share because I am just so excited that I am down 2 pant sizes, and jeans that used to be skin tight are now saggy and falling down constantly. I am finally in the 220's (barely...but I'm still there!) and my ultimate goal weight is 160lbs. However, I may try to get down to 140 depending on how my physique looks now that I'm not half-assing my workouts. I'm giving 110% every time. I'd like to be at approx 20% body fat.

Anyways, enough with the rambling... Here's my pic

SCtolulu

Great progress! I can see it in the belly especially! It disappeared

krystynnaa

Big differece wow you gut is gone!! Way to go :flowerforyou:

courtneyknudsen2

You look great. Way to go. Keep up the good work.

earvizu92

Great job keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!

simoneg14

Well done.

DeeDiddyGee

Bravo! Thanks for sharing!!!

samanthajade124

thanks!

sweetpea03b

Awesome! Great job - keep it up!

OhSayNow

Great job, you look great! I am starting out with similar stats to your starting stats and needed some inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing!

lors993

Wow what a difference! Well done you!

missdibs1

Amazing....I too have lost alot of weight......

soon people you know for years (if you hav not seen them in awhile) will not even recognize you!

You already look amazing....keep up the good work!!

SoViLicious

Great work

Happymom83

awesome job!

loveswalking

You are doing great, and I can really see a big difference. Do you mind telling me how many calories you ate and did you eat back your exercise calories? Thanks

VickiDiane22

Awesome !!!!! Really Awesome!!!!!:drinker:

cchapa0911

Great job!! Keep up the good work!

snowfallgently

You look great!!! You are an inspiration to me....thanks so much for sharing your story and pics.

CherylP67

Great job! I can see it in your belly and arms.

Mainebikerchick

WOW! You look great! Keep up what you're doing, girl!! :flowerforyou:

Tanya1995

Great job!!!