60lbs lost (pic)

miss_grad
miss_grad Posts: 102
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I started my account over two years ago here, but never used the website to it's fullest potential... After about a year of craziness, I finally got serious about diet and exercise. I started off by making subtle changes to my diet... The first was to quit the fast-food. The second goal, to quit drinking soda. Then I started to ease into exercise at first by walking, then jogging, and eventually worked my way up to Insanity and hiking with friends.


pic2012-1-1-1-1.jpg

Left Picture: Taken January 1, 2012
Weight: 135lbs

Right Picture: Taken approx. May 2011
Weight: 205lbs

I really wish I had taken pictures throughout my progress, but oh well.

Even though I lost as much weight as I did, I dropped down to 115lbs due to a nasty medical conditions... And subsequently, my weight shot back up again to 146lbs :blushing: -- which has ultimately brought me back to MFP!

My goal is to lose 30lbs this round... But this time, gaining lots of lean muscle. I lost a lot of muscle mass when I got ill, which made me sad... Since I worked so hard for it doing Insanity.

Things happen! Just trying to roll with it and get back on the wagon :)

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  • moonlightturk
    moonlightturk Posts: 398
    Congradulations :) You looked amazing then and still do now!
  • Prudiddy
    Prudiddy Posts: 262 Member
    You did a wonderful job!
  • 1FitMom326
    1FitMom326 Posts: 228
    Great before and after pictures! The good news is you know how to do it and get back in shape. I know its frustrating the set back with medical issues, but an even better reason to get healthy again.
  • MellowGa
    MellowGa Posts: 1,258 Member
    great job
  • jvhall83
    jvhall83 Posts: 35
    thats awesome. Thanks for the motivation.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Congrats on finding your way back! You know your goals and will achieve them. Good luck. :flowerforyou:
  • NZhellkat
    NZhellkat Posts: 355 Member
    You look amazing. Well done and thanks for the motivation.
  • 71kg
    71kg Posts: 1
    I would like to congratulate you on your success. the beginning of your story sounds like mine. i pray the the end of mine will sound similar to yours!
  • ryansgram
    ryansgram Posts: 693 Member
    You look beautiful. Congrats!
  • super_monty
    super_monty Posts: 419 Member
    you look great, well done
  • miss_grad
    miss_grad Posts: 102
    Thanks everyone for all of the support! :blushing:

    Hope you all had a wonderful weekend :flowerforyou:
  • meganbwright
    meganbwright Posts: 30
    That is seriously impressive! My goal is to lose around 60 pounds, and your before/after pics are definitely motivating! You look beautiful! Keep up the good work, and I hope you only get healthier!
  • Lovetotest
    Lovetotest Posts: 7 Member
    You should be so proud of yourself. You are beautiful in your before and after. I wish you much success on your journey. Stay well and healthy!

    Linda
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    You look GREAT....I mean WOW!!!!
  • miss_grad
    miss_grad Posts: 102
    Wow, this is such a great community. Thanks everyone!

    Btw - Forgot to mention I am 5'4" in the original post.
  • khallaway
    khallaway Posts: 2 Member
    Awesomeeee ,
    But I think the difference between 205 and 135 is 70 lbs not 60. :)

    Keep It up , excellent job
  • VAMommyAgain
    VAMommyAgain Posts: 400 Member
    OMG you look amazing...absolutely gorgeous!!!
  • 09jlwalsh
    09jlwalsh Posts: 9 Member
    You look so great :) more confident too !
  • JessicaPiche89
    JessicaPiche89 Posts: 59 Member
    Way to go!!
  • xxcandywrathxx
    xxcandywrathxx Posts: 200 Member
    OMG! You look soo good!
    Your starting weight is the same as mine! I hope I look as good as you when I loose my weight! Congratulations!!
    I'd be sooo happy. :):)
    How tall are you?
  • miss_grad
    miss_grad Posts: 102
    I'm just in awe by all of the support here. You guys are awesome!

    Awesomeeee ,
    But I think the difference between 205 and 135 is 70 lbs not 60. :)

    Keep It up , excellent job

    Haha, yeahh, I probably should have added at the top that I had gained back some.

    Jan 2011: 205lb
    Jan 2012: 135lbs
    May 25 2012: 115 lbs (Thin, but miserable -- due to some health issues... So I don't really count my weight loss here.)
    August 7 2012: Today I am 145 (Weight gain. Doctors say meds might be culprit, but the main one is that I couldn't keep down solids before... Finally could eat solids and keep down solids. Went a little overboard because it felt so good to eat "normal" foods again... Soo, my weight shot up -- but it was to be expected.)
    OMG! You look soo good!
    Your starting weight is the same as mine! I hope I look as good as you when I loose my weight! Congratulations!!
    I'd be sooo happy. :):)
    How tall are you?

    You can do it!! Just stick to it :)

    I'm 5'4", btw
  • bohonomad
    bohonomad Posts: 171 Member
    Great job! You are beautiful!
  • miss_grad
    miss_grad Posts: 102
    Thank you :)

    I'll definitely be taking more pics for this 2nd Round...

    145lbs to my goal of 110lbs (with lean muscle mass). Been working with a trainer and will be taking on Crossfit very soon. Nervous, but excited!

    Will probably post them once I start getting some significant results.
  • ElleyPT
    ElleyPT Posts: 5
    Congrats on your weight loss. I hope that your illness has subsided and you can make the most of MFP and your new fitness! xx
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    You look wonderful. You are so beautiful. Awesome job. If you did it once, you can definitely do it again. I'm in the same boat as you so I totally understand. I'm coming back from a diffused brain injury and toxic poisoning. Hang in there and go for it!
  • miss_grad
    miss_grad Posts: 102
    You look wonderful. You are so beautiful. Awesome job. If you did it once, you can definitely do it again. I'm in the same boat as you so I totally understand. I'm coming back from a diffused brain injury and toxic poisoning. Hang in there and go for it!

    Wow! You're truly an inspiration... So proud of you for getting back into, despite all of those tribulations.

    And thank you :flowerforyou:
  • annaric
    annaric Posts: 8 Member
    I just wanted to wish you strength and the best of health while you pursue your new goal! You're beautiful and by the sounds of it very courageous to keep going in spite of the setbacks you've faced.

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