55 lbs down-with pictures

avandy83
avandy83 Posts: 23
in Success Stories
It's been a year and I am 55 lbs down. I hit my original goal, and now I'm going for a "bonus" 10! I started at 185 and I am now 130. Here's some before and after pictures. I don't have many full body after pictures, but I think you can see the difference anyways in my face!

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  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    Wait, how do I post pictures?
  • returntorural
    returntorural Posts: 339 Member
    search the boards for "posting pictures" and you'll find a number of tutorial links. : )
  • gerripho
    gerripho Posts: 479 Member
    Hi,

    First you have to put them in Photobucket. It's free if you don't have it already. Just google it. Then, follow the instructions in the second post under the Success Stories forum. It tells you how to resize and post.

    Hope this helps,
  • anggoc
    anggoc Posts: 25 Member
    I can relate on the bonus -10lb goal weight.Even if I never make it to that ,at least it will keep me in check and focused on my weight and health. I am so close to my first goal! Then I'm going for 10 more.Can't wait to see pics!!
  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    before
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    after
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  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    You look GREAT! Congrats!
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    http://s1164.beta.photobucket.com/user/avandy83/library/?sort=6
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    before
    2iizupw.jpg

    after
    35jwdqq.jpg

    THANKS! Trying to do the photobucket now!
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    5df76017.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0
  • ceecee7636
    ceecee7636 Posts: 37 Member
    You look totally amazing!!! Well done you!!!!
  • The_New_Christina
    The_New_Christina Posts: 818 Member
    5df76017.jpg
  • valex0803
    valex0803 Posts: 8 Member
    You look awesome, Congrats and Goodluck!
  • tdaddybarlow
    tdaddybarlow Posts: 673 Member
    Congratulations and good luck on the bonus 10!
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/10829797
  • RobfromLakewood
    RobfromLakewood Posts: 684
    Awesome job, congratulations!
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    Let's just try this, in a hurry to get to work

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/10829797
  • bondmqb
    bondmqb Posts: 6
    You look GREAT!! I am trying to be like you. I have to get on track!
  • missymuffet459
    missymuffet459 Posts: 162
    You look GREAT! I also started at the same weight and want to end up anywhere between 130-140. Congrats!
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    You look fantastic! Congratulations on a job well done. Good luck with your bonus 10!
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    I looked at your profile pics and all I can say is WOWWIE WOW WOW... what a change! I bow down to the Makeover Princess!
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    You look amazing, well done x
  • lluulluu
    lluulluu Posts: 115 Member
    congrats you look fabulous !
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    Congratulation, that is amazing!!! You are an inspiration!!
  • irisic
    irisic Posts: 55
    Congrats, you look amazing!
  • anggoc
    anggoc Posts: 25 Member
    Oh you can totallyt tell! You look beautiful !!
  • MelLouBro
    MelLouBro Posts: 7 Member
    This post is SO ENCOURAGING! I started at 180 (I'm 5'0"), am currently at 154 lbs, on my way to at least 120, but would be happy with 130. Thank you for sharing! What was your method, food and exercise-wise?
  • countrygal02012
    countrygal02012 Posts: 124 Member
    You look amazing and a big congratulations on your success!
  • ShallaLovee
    ShallaLovee Posts: 341 Member
    Woow congratulations! You look amazing!
  • avandy83
    avandy83 Posts: 23
    Thanks everyone! I'm not one to talk about success, but I'm glad I did if it motivates others!

    Some asked my methods.

    Eating: this calorie counter on here was a life saver. I used it religiously. And while some don't agree with this, I don't usually eat back my exercise calories. Of course I allowed myself some days where I didn't track anything cause I knew I was going to be bad. A special occasion, a celebration, etc. And I didn't stress over those too much, I just got back on the bandwagon the next day. I also took up many new forms of exercise. That helps so much. I get bored easy, so I made myself constantly change it up, and I love it.

    The biggest thing that helped me was short goals. "Get another 10 pounds off, go get a pedicure". Or "you have x event in 3 weeks, can't get lazy now". I could not set this big goal all at once, I would have never done it. Baby steps.

    One bad thing I still do that I will probably never give up? Beer. I can't help it. I'm a beer girl
  • ShallaLovee
    ShallaLovee Posts: 341 Member
    I agree with you on not eating back the calories you work off. I just joined so when it puts that up there I'm just like uh no. My goal is to eat 1200 calories not 1700+. I kind of wish we had the option to opt that out LOL.

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