First post - 70 lbs down. Almost there! (Pics)

adk88
adk88 Posts: 143 Member
in Success Stories
This is my first time posting. I thought I'd take this opportunity to re-motivate myself and post my progress so far. I only want to lose about 15-20 more lbs and I will be right where I want to be. I started MFP in August 2011 and have lost just under 70 lbs since then. I've been maintaining for the last few months as I was very happy with where I am at. I've recently decided to start again and get rid of this last 15 to 20 lbs. I've heard the last bit can be the hardest, so I was looking at old pictures for motivation to see how far I have come and thought I would share.

I swore I'd never let anyone see these pictures, but I've gained so much motivation from seeing other peoples results that if I can motivate even one person with mine, then it's totally worth it. :)

Stats: 5"7
24 Years Old
SW: 242.5
GW:160(ish)
CW: 174

Before: All were taken right around my highest weight

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After: All taken within the last month, while maintaining at my current weight

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And finally, where I see the biggest change.. I got a new DL and put the photo side by side with the one from before I began this journey.

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I'm feeling great and I am so excited to continue my journey!

Edit: Sorry for the huge size of the photos!
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  • meyerstwilight6
    meyerstwilight6 Posts: 72 Member
    Wow! You look amazing! You look like you are much less than 174lbs. You should be so proud. I agree with the statement that seeing other people's success is a huge motivator. I have another 45 lbs to go and I am trying like hell to work my butt off toward it. Kudos to you girl! :-)
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    good job
  • Snoozypaws3000
    Snoozypaws3000 Posts: 133 Member
    You looked gorgeous before and gorgeous after!
    Well done you, what a fantastic acheivment
    Sky x
  • kayaus
    kayaus Posts: 15 Member
    You look fantastic! Great job!
  • lpatriquin
    lpatriquin Posts: 63 Member
    Congrats! You look awesome :-) Good luck with the rest of your journey. You are an inspiration. :bigsmile:
  • orapronobis
    orapronobis Posts: 460 Member
    Wonderful. Congratulations on your results. You look great!
  • larryc0923
    larryc0923 Posts: 557 Member
    Fantastic!! Very inspirational not only that you achieved so much but that you have re-dedicated yourself to achieving even more.
  • prairiedawg2014
    prairiedawg2014 Posts: 367
    wow!! awesome! you look gorgeous!! congrats girl :flowerforyou:
  • zannyzanzanzibar
    zannyzanzanzibar Posts: 354 Member
    Wow!! You look amazing. Congrats on all your hard work and good luck losing the last few pounds :)
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    YOu go girl! Fantastic :)
  • karenCalandro
    karenCalandro Posts: 92
    Good for you, you look awesome!!!!
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    Good job! you look great.
    We have a similiar starting weight.
    Loved seeing your license pic, when I redo mine I will post - they are unreal the difference.
  • cindybowcut
    cindybowcut Posts: 250 Member
    You look awesome girl. Great job.
  • T1mH
    T1mH Posts: 568 Member
    Now don't be getting me in trouble with the wife.

    But you look incredibly healthier. Good job!
  • VaGirl57
    VaGirl57 Posts: 3
    You look fabulous! Congratulations on your success! :flowerforyou:
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    Amazing, great job!!
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
    You definitely motivated me :)...thank you. You look amazing--what a great job!
  • ladyonaquest
    ladyonaquest Posts: 605 Member
    You look absolutely AMAZING!!!!
  • AyaKara
    AyaKara Posts: 220
    You beat 70 pounds, you can do the last 15-20! Great job! :D what is your goal -- to be slim, fit? :)
  • Denjo060
    Denjo060 Posts: 1,008
    alI can say is WOW you look freaking amazing
  • fitpilatesqueen
    fitpilatesqueen Posts: 337
    Wow....congrats....great progress :)
  • MelisMusing
    MelisMusing Posts: 421 Member
    You look awesome!! Good job!
  • letlethugo
    letlethugo Posts: 43 Member
    great job. i keep bouncing back to 176lbs. you're a good inspiration.
  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    All I can say is I am so envious! I started out 3 lbs. lighter than you, but I am a whole 4 inches shorter, and 23 years older! Oh how I wish that I had incorporated the habits of portion control and exercise into my life when I was your age! Keep up the good work! You not only look beautiful, but so happy! Congratulations!
  • amesd30
    amesd30 Posts: 13 Member
    You look great! We have very similar body shapes (and the same height!) I hope I look that good when I reach your weight!
  • morah29
    morah29 Posts: 107
    you look awesome! keep up the great work! and if you need a friend please add me :)
  • OBXbound4me
    OBXbound4me Posts: 245 Member
    Wow, you look great in all the pics, but you have done a great job with your loss! Congradts on getting healthier.
  • adk88
    adk88 Posts: 143 Member
    Thanks everyone! :) It's been a long road so far but worth every second of it!
  • allifantastical
    allifantastical Posts: 946 Member
    Awesome job! Congrats.
  • GabyG69
    GabyG69 Posts: 213
    Great job! You are beautiful. Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your journey :)

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