Ok so this is my half way mark in pics :) FINALLY! :D

cjhart81
cjhart81 Posts: 199 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I dont have any full length photos of me at my biggest because I hated my photo taken sooo much but hopefully you will get the idea..

I started on January 1st this year after getting to 225lbs and just having enough! I tried lots of silly diets and nothing worked and I hated the thought of the gym... I found MFP and thought oh it cant hurt to try this calorie counting and with the scan button it was easy!.. I had been overweight for 5 years and just sooo wanted to get back to the 140lbs I once was so decided to make small changes at first and started (many times) 30DS but never finished.. I walked almost 8 miles a day to and from work and then thought I would give jogging a go.. at first just managed 30 seconds but soon enough I could do 20 mins (after a week or two it was 5 minutes) I had given up smoking so think that helped massively! I NEVER in a million years thought I would be able to jog, I hated running! even for the bus! but I did start to enjoy it and felt bad if I didnt go..

I started to shun takeaways too in favour of chicken breast and I started to feel really good.. it took me 6 months too loose just 22lbs but that was ok, i was doing it at my own pace. Then I started having protein shakes for breakfast and within 6 weeks had lost another 18lbs! I finally started to see a difference!

I have since moved home, so dont walk any more and have really slacked with the fitness to be honest.. but I am sure I will get back into it soon..

So yes it has taken me 7 months to loose 42lbs (well actually i put on 1lb this week) but I am very proud of myself for being half way through my journey.. yes I still have a long way to go.. but I never even thought Id make it this far! :)



at 225lbs
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22lbs
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42lbs lost
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  • ajones1227
    ajones1227 Posts: 180 Member
    You look great. Keep up the good work
  • Tat2dDom624
    Tat2dDom624 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Awesome job! You look great!
  • AnneC77
    AnneC77 Posts: 284 Member
    Beautiful, well done hun x
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    Great job! you can really see the loss in your face! and you look stunning in that black and red dress! LOVE :o)
  • AwesomelyAmber
    AwesomelyAmber Posts: 1,617 Member
    The polka dot dress is FABULOUS! Great job on your loss!!!
  • cjhart81
    cjhart81 Posts: 199 Member
    Thanks guys :)
    I couldnt believe it when I tried on the dress and it actually fit!
  • cjhart81
    cjhart81 Posts: 199 Member
    Great job! you can really see the loss in your face! and you look stunning in that black and red dress! LOVE :o)

    Fankoooooo :)
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 419 Member
    Awesome work. Kicking *kitten*!
  • KatyE213
    KatyE213 Posts: 447 Member
    You should be proud of yourself, you have done great :smile:
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    Great job! Well done, looking brilliant!
  • GypsysBloodRose26
    GypsysBloodRose26 Posts: 341 Member
    Tbe black polka dottie dress is gorgeous and your body looks fantastic! I can't wait to see what you look like when you reach your goal!
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    amazing! you look greatt!
  • hailzp
    hailzp Posts: 903 Member
    Really well done!!! I fricking love that spotty dress, it is immense.
  • SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel
    SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel Posts: 640 Member
    *wolf whistles* You look amazing! Well done! x ;)
  • Callean321
    Callean321 Posts: 44 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!
  • frando
    frando Posts: 583 Member
    Amazing work! I can't wait to see the ones when you're at your target!!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    You look amazing. And I LOVE your polka dot dress!
  • stagegoddess
    stagegoddess Posts: 101 Member
    so great!! i've just started (only 4# of a goal of 75) but i'm continuously inspired by everyone's stories on here!! friend me
  • mirandamayhem
    mirandamayhem Posts: 772 Member
    Going great! You look fab!
  • cjhart81
    cjhart81 Posts: 199 Member
    so great!! i've just started (only 4# of a goal of 75) but i'm continuously inspired by everyone's stories on here!! friend me

    Wow thats a lot of goals :D what are they? x
  • ilovemybuggy
    ilovemybuggy Posts: 1,584 Member
    You look incredible! and I LOVE that dress!
  • nickhuffman74
    nickhuffman74 Posts: 198 Member
    Awesome job on all the hard work you put in. LOVE the ink!
  • zombiesage
    zombiesage Posts: 38 Member
    I love your story and your style is killer. Way to go I look forward to see how you progress even more.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    You look great! Keep it up!
  • ChelsChubzz
    ChelsChubzz Posts: 44 Member
    i LOVE your style!
    youre super beautiful!
  • Sugarhoneyicedtea
    Sugarhoneyicedtea Posts: 76 Member
    You look awesome! I want that polka dot dress!
  • margaretrican
    margaretrican Posts: 16 Member
    Awesome JOB!!! You should be very proud of yourself and keep going till you get to where you want to be. Thank you for sharing your story as its encouring to know I will be there someday too. :flowerforyou:
  • Thaliafitchick
    Thaliafitchick Posts: 17 Member
    wow! you look awesome girl!!!
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    WOW!!!!! You look super!! Great job!! Keep it up!!!

    Basil
  • Arunakae
    Arunakae Posts: 83 Member
    You look fantastic!
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