140 Days: 40 pounds gone

Julie_Donahue

I started (again) on MFP on January 1st after promising my family I would make changes. (My brother was in the hospital in a coma---we didn't expect him to live. After 45 days--including 3 weeks in ICU--he went home. He is making an almost full recovery.)

Today (day 140!) when I weighed in, I was exactly 40 pounds down! I still have 110 (or so to go) but I'm off to a great start!

I do Zumba 2-3 days a week. I have walked/ran over 300 miles. I've completed the C25K program. I never---not in a million years---would have thought I'd be a runner. I run slow, but I run!

On the first Saturday of every month, I have my husband take a picture of me in the same outfit. Here are the first 5.



You can follow my journey at : http://halfajulie.blogspot.com

heidiz2

Good job!! I like how you do the pictures once a month in the same outfit. Keep up the good work :-)

jeanywren

You look amazing, keep up the good work. I amazed at the amount of exercise you are able to do.

JaimeCST

Great job!!

ShallaLovee1

You are off to a fantastic start! Amazing job. Keep up the good work. I love Zumba can't wait to dance again. The music is just so great that you loose yourself in it. Glad your brother is making a full recovery.

pe4sandra

WOOHOOOOOOOO....awesome!

SutapaMukherji

Wow awesome... great job. Keep it going.

ColumnHugger

You are truly an inspiration! Way to go and keep up the fantastic work!

Losing85

Look at you!!!!! I see a big difference. Great work

NoeHead

Good job!! I like how you do the pictures once a month in the same outfit. Keep up the good work :-)

Agreed. The same outfit helps show the difference each month and girl there is a difference in each picture! great inspiration thank you!

84woolf

This is amazing. WONDERFUL that your brother pulled through!

You look fantastic. Keep it up! Im sure you will reach whatever goal you have set for yourself. Way to go.

CherylP67

Great job, you're doing so well. Look how small your waist is getting. I'm glad your brother is doing well.

demitraknows

awesome job..go girl

Julie_Donahue

Good job!! I like how you do the pictures once a month in the same outfit. Keep up the good work :-)

Agreed. The same outfit helps show the difference each month and girl there is a difference in each picture! great inspiration thank you!

Thanks! I've always hated before shots that show someone in something frumpy and ugly pair with the after shots that are all glamourous! I want them to be realistic. Soon, though, I'll have to change my pants for the picture! lol

MasterKat

You are doing great!!!! Looking good!

earvizu92

Well done!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!! :flowerforyou:

tajasi

What an inspiration!!! I'm trying to add moving into my lifestyle. I've heard Zumba is fun I'd probably really like it. I just have to do it!
Congrats on your progress so far!!!

zeusbella

Beautiful and inspiring!!! Keep it up.

cindiva65

great job!!!!!

Afura

Way to go Julie! You work hard, and it's showing.

rebeccat42

Great work! Your dedication is paying off.

stacyjbaker1010

Good job!! I like how you do the pictures once a month in the same outfit. Keep up the good work :-)

I second this!!! Great idea!

rubyjuly21

Way to go, Julie. All your hard work is really paying off. Keep it up, girl.

lovelygirls

You are doing so well, can see the weight dropping off month by month! Well done!!!

chrissy6767

omg that is awesome !!!! you look great

Julie_Donahue

BTW, if you are looking for a (free!) app to put pictures together like that (and the one in my profile) check out PicStitch. (iPhone---not sure about android). It is very easy to use. Just click on the layout (from 1-6 pictures). Click on an empty box and select a picture form your camera. You can add other stuff (like the month and weight) by selecting tools. Then export it to your camera, facebook, or a few other choices.