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45 lbs gone.. and ran into even more befores!!

Syderelli
Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
I just got a new phone and while I was playing on it, I discovered I could look at photos on computers on my network. I was looking through some photos, and found a bunch from the last couple years that REALLY make me feel good about the progress I have made!!

I got really serious about MFP in April 2012. I started at 267 lbs at 5'9". I am now at 222. Still have a ways to go, but I am pretty confident that I am a little more than half way there (still not sure what my ultimate goal is :) ) I have achieved this by decreasing my caloric intake, drinking tons of water, and making regular trips to the gym. Yes, I am a bit of a gym rat now, but I have discovered that I really really enjoy going!

If you want to add me, feel free! The more the merrier :)


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April 2012 - 267 lbs
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April 2012 - 267 lbs
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July 19 2012 - 229 lbs
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August 31 2012 - 219 lbs
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  • daniellek30
    daniellek30 Posts: 171 Member
    Wow! You look great!!!!
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    Wow! You look great!!!!

    Thanks a bunch!!
  • marthadztx
    marthadztx Posts: 337 Member
    Wow...congrats!
  • MommaSpunk
    MommaSpunk Posts: 113
    ...and you sure dont look 216lbs! You look wonderful...how tall are you!
  • MommaSpunk
    MommaSpunk Posts: 113
    bahahahaha nm you posted that
  • JoanneStone
    JoanneStone Posts: 135 Member
    Wow! The difference a few months make! You look amazing!
  • DannielleMM
    DannielleMM Posts: 20 Member
    Awesome work!!
  • hollin40
    hollin40 Posts: 120 Member
    WOW! You look GREAT!!!!!
  • JohnMessmer
    JohnMessmer Posts: 536
    Nice Progress Keep up the great work!
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    Thanks kids! I added a few more afters. I now have a bit of an obsession with cute little dresses :):)
  • beyg
    beyg Posts: 212 Member
    Transformation that's what is say!! :)
  • amylovescupcakes
    amylovescupcakes Posts: 146 Member
    I love your tattoos and ability to show your befores and afters in your undies! Dude I wish I had that much strength!
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    I love your tattoos and ability to show your befores and afters in your undies! Dude I wish I had that much strength!

    Awww thanks haha Yeah, its funny.. I feel more comfortable in my skin now than I ever have, even when I was a teenager weighing 170.
  • sweetchaine
    sweetchaine Posts: 2
    Work it, girl!
  • bmarie612
    bmarie612 Posts: 221 Member
    You are beautiful! I love that we have similar stats! You are doing an awesome job and I love having you as a friend on MFP! ;)
  • flpmomi
    flpmomi Posts: 117 Member
    Great Job babe!!! You look amazing. I totally understand how you feel. When I posted my Half-way success story. Its really amazing to see the difference in yourself!!! :love:
  • Alli4Chocolate
    Alli4Chocolate Posts: 139 Member
    You are doing awesome!!
  • Noonoo757
    Noonoo757 Posts: 280 Member
    you look fabulous clearly your hard work is paying off!!
  • mlwatts2
    mlwatts2 Posts: 244 Member
    Gorgeous! Keep it up!!!
  • ellenjean19
    ellenjean19 Posts: 16
    I have the EXACT bra you have on in your july pics! ha random but you look great!
  • doris102
    doris102 Posts: 9
    You look great! How to sustain the weight loss? I have lost several lbs in first few weeks of starting to count the calories & exercising but now I'm not losing much of weight though I'm still monitoring my calorie intake & exercising too!
  • LadieTink
    LadieTink Posts: 91 Member
    Wow! You look great!!!!
  • Evelline
    Evelline Posts: 1
    wow you even look younger and younger with each pic!
  • AmberFaith90
    AmberFaith90 Posts: 904 Member
    WOW! You look GREAT! You look smaller than 216lbs, but that's probably cause you're tall! I love your dress, too! :)
  • REenvy
    REenvy Posts: 8
    You go girl!!! You are doing great. I'm just getting started.
  • JamesWay84
    JamesWay84 Posts: 28
    you look amazing!
  • hullchris
    hullchris Posts: 16 Member
    Love it! I'm starting in close to the same place (5'7' and 263) and it kinda helps sets a goal to try to be half as confident! Beautiful!
  • callamitp
    callamitp Posts: 6 Member
    You look awesome!!!!
  • Syderelli
    Syderelli Posts: 439 Member
    You look great! How to sustain the weight loss? I have lost several lbs in first few weeks of starting to count the calories & exercising but now I'm not losing much of weight though I'm still monitoring my calorie intake & exercising too!

    Just keep at it every day! It is a lifestyle. Find what works for you and just run with it!
  • Bdde
    Bdde Posts: 133 Member
    YOu look great! so happy for you!
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