Down 40lbs: from a size 12/14 to a size 6 (with pictures)

maddiec1989
maddiec1989 Posts: 144 Member
in Success Stories
I've reached my initial goal weight today of getting down to 135lbs! When I started this journey 8 months ago, I never would have been able to guess I'd make it to where I am today. I was 175lbs, overweight, depressed, no energy and generally very unhealthy emotionally and physically. Fast forward to today and I'm always smiling, full of energy and I barely even recognize the person I was less than a year ago. This hasn't been a "diet" for me because diet suggests it's temporary. I've changed my whole lifestyle and attitude in regards to food and exercise and that's how I know I'll be able to keep the weight off. For anyone (like me) who doesn't like the gym, I lost 40lbs without ever stepping into one, so it can be done :)


I lost 25lbs prior to finding myfitnesspal in August:

progress.jpg


From the end of August, to the end of September I did Jilian Michael's 30 Day Shred:

vyv5c.jpg


& Today, after reaching my goal weight:

359ac93.jpg


At this point, my new goal is to lose another 10lbs of fat and gain 5lbs of muscle just to tighten some areas.
Thank you to everyone on MFP who has kept motivating me with your successes, you're all so amazing!
«1345

Replies

  • Zero2hero2013
    Zero2hero2013 Posts: 458
    Amazing! you look absolutely beautiful! congratulations!
  • rebeccahug
    rebeccahug Posts: 5 Member
    Well done you! xx
  • Nix143
    Nix143 Posts: 522 Member
    Well done you :)
  • SocWkrBee
    SocWkrBee Posts: 374
    I agree. OP you look great! Would you mind sharing your non-gym routine?
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    Congrats!
  • ybodwen
    ybodwen Posts: 340 Member
    congratulations!! you look amazing!
  • AimersBee
    AimersBee Posts: 775 Member
    I agree. OP you look great! Would you mind sharing your non-gym routine?

    ^^^ this?

    GREAT DEDICATION, you look good!
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    amazing transformation!! you look gorgeous :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • shinesunfish
    shinesunfish Posts: 93 Member
    Um, inspirational! :-D
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    looking great! :smile:
  • maddiec1989
    maddiec1989 Posts: 144 Member
    I agree. OP you look great! Would you mind sharing your non-gym routine?

    thank you! I do Jilian Michael's 30 Day Shred video most days (but I add 5lb weights to all of the cardio moves) and I walk as much as I can. I'll do 30 minutes on my elliptical machine every once in awhile but not often enough to say it's part of my regular routine.
  • sunraew
    sunraew Posts: 96 Member
    I am inspired. Well done on a fantastic transformation. :)
  • reneegee23
    reneegee23 Posts: 232 Member
    You look AMAZING! I'm so inspired!!
  • uidb5259
    uidb5259 Posts: 138 Member
    Way to go. This is why your my friend in MFP because you mean business and are encouraging! Nice work!
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    You look amazing, great job!
  • macmess
    macmess Posts: 28 Member
    Awesome work! Huge inspiration! Thanks!
  • sylvuz323
    sylvuz323 Posts: 468 Member
    You look fantastic! Great work at reaching your goal!
  • gaylynn35
    gaylynn35 Posts: 854 Member
    Great job!! You look amazing!! Congratulations!!
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    Congrats!!! You look fantastic!
  • SeekingOne54
    SeekingOne54 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm so happy and proud for you! I know so many of us can relate to your story and you have shown us that all the hard work and committment are so worth it. Excellent job! Thanks for posting your pics. You look MAAAAAAAAHVELOUS!! :flowerforyou:
  • amy_36
    amy_36 Posts: 421 Member
    Awesome and inspiring!
  • Skinny_minny_mo
    Skinny_minny_mo Posts: 1,272 Member
    :noway: :noway: :noway:

    you look like a model!!

    beautiful!

    xx
  • shrinking_me
    shrinking_me Posts: 207 Member
    I agree. OP you look great! Would you mind sharing your non-gym routine?

    thank you! I do Jilian Michael's 30 Day Shred video most days (but I add 5lb weights to all of the cardio moves) and I walk as much as I can. I'll do 30 minutes on my elliptical machine every once in awhile but not often enough to say it's part of my regular routine.

    do you do the whole 30ds dvd all at once? or do you just do one of the levels?

    you are looking amazing and sounds so happy!!! go you!
  • sugarlips1980
    sugarlips1980 Posts: 361 Member
    You look hot! Well done!!!
  • hmejia1130
    hmejia1130 Posts: 1 Member
    How did you go about losing the inital 25pounds? This is definitely motivation!
  • maddiec1989
    maddiec1989 Posts: 144 Member
    I agree. OP you look great! Would you mind sharing your non-gym routine?

    thank you! I do Jilian Michael's 30 Day Shred video most days (but I add 5lb weights to all of the cardio moves) and I walk as much as I can. I'll do 30 minutes on my elliptical machine every once in awhile but not often enough to say it's part of my regular routine.

    do you do the whole 30ds dvd all at once? or do you just do one of the levels?

    you are looking amazing and sounds so happy!!! go you!

    oh god no haha I only do one level at a time. I've done the entire video a couple of times (only after a few cocktails for encouragement lol) but one level at a time seems to be sufficient.
  • ohmelgosh79
    ohmelgosh79 Posts: 118 Member
    you look amazing!! congratulations!
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    Well done - you look really good ;p)
  • iremmy
    iremmy Posts: 77 Member
    You look great! You are at my goal weight, Cant wait to get there too one day! Congrats!!!
  • TheViperMan
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
    Jibi-hibbi-jeebus... You're gorgeous... :smile:

    Congrats!

Categories

Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!