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Wow, can't believe the difference!

schlieffen
schlieffen Posts: 269
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I finally decided to dig out a before picture to see how far I had come. When I had looked at the pictures separately I noticed a difference, but once I put them side by side I couldn't believe it! :noway:

I am so thankful for this site and all of your support! I couldn't have done it without my June Starters! :heart:


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  • miaangel345
    miaangel345 Posts: 54
    You look fantastic!
  • EdibleEm
    EdibleEm Posts: 10
    Awesome! Way to go :)
  • alywagner
    alywagner Posts: 25
    You look great!
  • linzismith
    linzismith Posts: 139 Member
    wow, 41 pounds since june, you look amazing!

    I'm the same. i've lost 20 pounds now and have gone down two pants sizes, but when i look in the mirror i just can't see it. maybe i should take some pictures....
  • vsummers
    vsummers Posts: 15
    Wow, You look great!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!! I just started and I am around your start weight (205) and I want to be 140. I have many of pictures I can use for my before pic, I look forward to my after pic. !!! You inspire me!!!!
  • sarakenna1
    sarakenna1 Posts: 261
    Holy cow! Nice work, you look amazing!
  • karmasBFF
    karmasBFF Posts: 699 Member
    You look amazing! Your progess is phenomenal!

    Got any tips or tricks you could share with us so we can share your success?

    Thanks!
  • kenya84
    kenya84 Posts: 41
    You look AMAZING!!! Way to go!!!
  • pannellkat
    pannellkat Posts: 709 Member
    You look awesome! Great job! Before and Afters are so motivating!
  • abbychick
    abbychick Posts: 118 Member
    You look absolutely incredible!!! Way to go on all your hard work!! :flowerforyou:
  • schlieffen
    schlieffen Posts: 269
    Thanks everyone!! :blushing: :flowerforyou:

    As for tips/tricks for my success.. it started with me moving out of my parents house. Once I started preparing my own food it made a world of difference. So now I try to eat as cleanly as possible.. lots of fresh veggies, lean meats, whole grains, etc.

    When I joined MFP and started logging my calories it really opened my eyes to what I was doing to myself. I love to learn so I absorbed every piece of information I could from this site. I started out with the basic 1200 cals a day plan and always ate my exercise calories. I slowly increased my caloric limit and now eat around 1600-1700 calories a day and never deprive myself of something I want, I just plan accordingly.

    As for exercise, I had a lot of fun doing the couch to 5k program. It's winter here now so I've done some running on the treadmill but I don't enjoy it as much. I do a few classes a week at the gym ( I :love: Zumba!) and I do a weight lifting program to build muscle. Before I joined the gym I did some of the 30 day shred, some Wii fit and EA active, but I personally enjoy the gym more.

    In any case, everyone's story is going to be slightly different. You just have to find a balance that works for you and an exercise that you enjoy doing. If I can do it, so can everyone here! :flowerforyou:
  • jellybelly09
    jellybelly09 Posts: 6
    thats amazing.
    How long did it take you to do it?
    Ive just joined so I need some inspiration :)
  • schlieffen
    schlieffen Posts: 269
    thats amazing.
    How long did it take you to do it?
    Ive just joined so I need some inspiration :)

    Thanks! I started here with MFP in early June at 182.4 lbs, so its been a little over 7 months so far. It's certainly not a race, and I fully expect that the last 10 lbs I want to lose will take at least another 7 months, if not the full year!
  • weebles
    weebles Posts: 50
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You look beautiful! :flowerforyou:
  • shannahrenee
    shannahrenee Posts: 380
    Yay!!! I love to see a fellow June Starter doing so well!
  • Ang8178
    Ang8178 Posts: 308
    Yey for you :flowerforyou: Seeing people succeed really makes me think I can do this :happy:
  • oregonlady
    oregonlady Posts: 2,743 Member
    fun fun!

    i'm really happy 4 u.
  • sdirks
    sdirks Posts: 223 Member
    Smokin!!! :love:

    You have so much confidence in the second photo--that's the best part!
  • mablesyrup
    mablesyrup Posts: 286 Member
    Awesome! You look great!!!!! What a great inspiration for all of us :wink:
  • aabelein
    aabelein Posts: 379 Member
    you look fantastic!! :bigsmile: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

    i wanted to do a before and after pic too, but i cant seem to take a decent pic now! hahaha :laugh: i hope that i can get to where you are soon!!! great job!!! what a great motivation for others out there! oh and I think I signed on in june too! :wink:
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
    Congratulations! It feels great, I'm sure! And I'll bet you get so many compliments from the people you see who haven't seen you in awhile! I know I do and it is the most wonderful thing, isn't it!

    That alone is all the inspiration I need to continue with this lifelong journey.
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    :drinker:
  • Mamakatspokane
    Mamakatspokane Posts: 3,098 Member
    A huge difference!!! You look fantastic! Not only smaller but healthier!:bigsmile:
    Keep up the great work!:flowerforyou: Congratulations!:heart:

    Yeah June Starters!
  • Belle84
    Belle84 Posts: 36
    you look completely amazing!!!!! well done!!!
  • angelwings2000
    angelwings2000 Posts: 357 Member
    You look fantastic. Way to go!! :flowerforyou: I aspire to be able to post a before and after picture by the time May rolls around.
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    Way to go! Now that is what i'm talking about! :wink:
  • atauds
    atauds Posts: 41
    Congrats on a job well done! You look absolutely amazing!!!
  • jkroc
    jkroc Posts: 137 Member
    GREAT job:flowerforyou:
  • schlieffen
    schlieffen Posts: 269
    Thanks everyone! All your comments have made my day! :blushing: :bigsmile:
  • LosingIt4good
    LosingIt4good Posts: 1,214 Member
    I LOVE before & afters!! You look incredible! Keep rockin it girl!!
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