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    40 lbs lost to never be found again

    Posts: 359 Member
    edited December 2024 in Success Stories
    Hello my fellow MFP'rs! Today was a wonderful day as I got on the scale 1st thing this morning and I saw 223! Officially 40 lbs lighter than my start on 5/18! I was very excited and decided that today I would finally post my before & during pictures. No crazy diet fads, just old fashioned portion control and staying within my allotted calories. I exercise when I can but am more active than I was 5 months ago. I usually get to the gym a couple of times a week and I now drink tons and tons of water. A big help has been planning my meals. For ex. I do well during the week while I'm at work and have my lunch, morning snack and afternoon snack only with me. Eating every few hours is key for me. I cannot let myself get hungry. I also started watching my sodium intake on here. It is amazing how many things are high in sodium. I've realized that with my body, high sodium intake = water retention = weight gain/stall. I'd like to thank all of my MFP friends, especially Wendy with your almost daily inspirational notes. Without the support of my friends I wouldn't have gotten this far. I have so much further to go but today was a 1/2 way mark to my 1st goal of 180 lbs.
    Before: Approx. 260 lbs
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    During (today): 223
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    Before: Approx. 260 lbs
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    During (today): 223
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    I never thought that I could accomplish what I have. I would diet, lose 5 lbs and gain 10. With this new lifestyle, I don't consider it dieting. I consider it doing what I should to stay healthy. I don't want to end up like my Dad with type 2 diabetes and have the doctors threatening to cut my legs off!! Bottom line, if I can do this anyone can and slow and steady will win this race. I have such a long way to go but hopefully by next summer it will be two piece photos. And I'm not talking about a tankini!

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    • Posts: 26 Member
      You look fantastic! There is a drastic difference in your belly area! Nicely done!!!
    • Posts: 17
      Congrats!!! I am so excited for you! Keep up the fantastic work you have already done!
    • Posts: 1
      Wow, that's fantastic! Well done! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 69
      Awesome ~ You can totally see the difference losing 40 lbs makes! Great work ~ you should be very proud of yourself...inspiring!!
    • Posts: 153 Member
      WTG!!!!!you've done amazing!!!!!Keep up the hard work:flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 605 Member
      Nice work and an amazing transformation! HAng in there and keep going! you look great!
    • Posts: 147
      Congrats to you! Well done.
      Hope that you are feeling good about this amazing success.
      Hard work paying off. Keep it up!
    • Posts: 493 Member
      great loss, you look great! keep it up!! :)
    • Posts: 49 Member
      Great job!!! You can see the difference! Keep up the good work.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      WooHoo! Congrats on your success and results!
    • Posts: 281 Member
      You go girl!!!!!!! You can really tell!!
    • Posts: 359 Member
      Thanks everyone. It took a lot to get here.
    • Posts: 15 Member
      You look beautiful!! Keep up the excellent work :-)
    • Posts: 65 Member
      That's fantastic! Congratulations to you on this great achievement!! :flowerforyou: Thanks for sharing your pics and story! What type of lifestyle change did you make? how long did that 40lb loss take?

      :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
    • Posts: 42 Member
      You look great :) Good motivation I like the way u put that NEW LIFESTYLE ....NOW THATS THE WAY TO DO IT !!!!
    • Posts: 276 Member
      You're an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your photos--these success stories provide me with the little kick I need every day!
    • Posts: 2,001 Member
      Whoop whoop! 40 pounds!!!!:flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 47 Member
      Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!!!
    • Posts: 64 Member
      U look fantastic! Keep it up! :)
    • Posts: 7 Member
      Great job!!! Keep up the AMAZING work!
    • Posts: 1,446 Member
      CONGRATS!
    • Posts: 451 Member
      Incredible! And I love your attitude about it being a lifestyle adjustment instead of a diet! That's how I try to view it, too, otherwise I know it won't stick. Brava!
    • Posts: 626 Member
      Great job, definitely see a difference. Keep up the good work. :)
    • Posts: 125 Member
      You go girl!!! You look awesome!
    • Posts: 447 Member
      Keep up the good work!!!!!! Great job!
    • Posts: 2
      Woo hoo! Congrats to you. I admire your attitude...40 lbs lost to never be found again...wonderful!:happy:
    • Posts: 103 Member
      congratulations that is awesome.
    • Posts: 1,534 Member
      Congrats, can really see the change
    • Posts: 189 Member
      I am so happy for u and you look great... Keep it up
    • Posts: 189 Member
      I am also looking for people who can keep me going as I have my ups and downs..p,ease add me...thanks..I am hoping to lose 50 plus so far only been doing a week and down one pound..thanks
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