Weekend Motivation! Down 65 lbs and counting (with picture!)

CookieCatCatcher
CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
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I wish I had taken pictures when I was at my heaviest, but , alas - I hid whenever a camera came out!

I started at 240, but didn't join MFP until I got down to about 205 or so.

As of yesterday's weigh in, I was 175!

I still have a long way to go - cardio and GP Doctors want to see me down to about 130, based on my BMI. I'm thinking though that I would look sickly at that weight. Anyhow, I guess I'll see when I get there?

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  • bmarie612
    bmarie612 Posts: 221 Member
    You look absolutely beautiful and I love your curves! Great job on your success so far and keep up the great work!
  • usedasbrandnew
    usedasbrandnew Posts: 300 Member
    Great job we're the same height and about the same stats. :) You look great!
  • dq_diva
    dq_diva Posts: 66
    You look GREAT!!! I agree....at 5'7" 130lbs does not sound like a healthy weight. Maybe they will re-evaluate :/
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    You look great!! Awesome job!

    I have found that the body tends to settle in at a comfortable weight. If I were you I wouldn't kill myself trying to meet a certain number, just because. See how your body looks and feels as you go along.

    Congrats again and good luck on your future progress!

    Personally, I feel good and think that I look great in the 140's and I am 5'2. Soooo....it's just a matter of opinion and perspective.
  • smilebhappy
    smilebhappy Posts: 811 Member
    awesome job!!!!! you really do look great!!! =D
    how long did it take you? what sort of workouts have you done??
    keep up the great work...you'll be where you need to be before long!
  • CookieCatCatcher
    CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
    I joined MFP in April of last year- I think?

    I had already been losing on my own just by not eating... Which was not healthy.

    I did the 30 day shred, and c25k, and I use the Kinect for Xbox a fair bit. Right now I'm following the Stronglifts program, along with my husband - and I'm running 3-4 times a week - trying to train for the Disney Princess Half next year.
  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    As the first response said...you have beautiful curves! And I know what you mean about thinking you might look sickly at the weight that is "right"....numbers aren't always right :) You're doing great!
  • gingersnapx00
    gingersnapx00 Posts: 68
    You are doing a great job! I'm trying to lose 20 lbs and is difficult. Way to go with all your progress!
  • cupcakes_
    cupcakes_ Posts: 274 Member
    You look so beautiful. Thank you for sharing :)
  • evaleung87
    evaleung87 Posts: 38
    looking fab!! well done!! :))
  • misskristy30
    misskristy30 Posts: 76
    Good going! You look great!
  • nsalerno90
    nsalerno90 Posts: 68
    You look beautiful -- what a great shape you have. The best is how happy you look though. I think 130 is very thin for someone with your height but at 5'5" I have never been less than 140 in adulthood so body build is definitely an issue. Keep going -- you are doing great.
  • lose4good1
    lose4good1 Posts: 222 Member
    You look great and I am sure you feel so much better
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    Congratulations! You look good at your present rate. You're right, 130 may be too little for you!
  • CookieCatCatcher
    CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
    Thanks so much everyone for the kind words and feedback!
  • cmcliff2001
    cmcliff2001 Posts: 3
    You look great. Tell me how you post a before and after pic.I have lost 28 pounds and would love to shar the pics.
  • CookieCatCatcher
    CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
    I use mixbook - then copy into photobucket, then img share here.
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    Congrats! You were beautiful and now you're gorgeous!
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
    Great job!
  • Medtech2004
    Medtech2004 Posts: 55 Member
    You look great and I agree that 130 would be too thin for 5'7". I am somewhere around 5'7"ish and I am about 145 now and I don't see 130 happening. Good luck!!
  • rosarenee1
    rosarenee1 Posts: 271 Member
    Awesome loss!! Good luck getting to whatever goal you decide is best. :)
  • kasslass2
    kasslass2 Posts: 337 Member
    you look great and so much younger. congrats
  • lulukittie
    lulukittie Posts: 340 Member
    You look fantastic! We have very similar figures, starting weights, etc. Best of luck as you continue to achieve your goals!
  • ShrinkingShona
    ShrinkingShona Posts: 218 Member
    You look amazing. Such an inspiration to those of us at the start of our journeys.
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    WOW.....LOOK AT YOU! what an inspiration and motivational treat you are...good for you.
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    Wow, great job! I loved the 30 day shred as well...coupled with running it works wonders!
  • laurenrenee1025
    laurenrenee1025 Posts: 100
    I'm 5'7" too and in high school in a size 4, i still weighed 140!! I can't imagine 130 is a sustainable weight. Plus you look fantastic at 175!! Keep up the good work!
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
    At 5'7, 130lbs would be pretty low.
    BTW You are rockin' 175. Good work.
  • alycat06
    alycat06 Posts: 75
    You look fabulous! And quite happy! I agree with others - ask your doctors to reevaluate the target weight. 130 seems a bit low based on your height. Keep up the good work!
  • CookieCatCatcher
    CookieCatCatcher Posts: 324 Member
    Thanks so much guys - y'all are definitely helping me stay the course this weekend!

    And, I think when I go for my 6 month check up, I'm going to talk to them about it.

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